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Chris Hall
Editor
Chris has been a tech journalist for over 10 years and during his time at Pocket-lint.com has sat in the Reviews Editor job before taking the chair as Editor. Chris is responsible for the editorial content of Pocket-lint, working across all sections of the site and contributing to all aspects of the site's direction. In other journalism roles, Chris has contributed to the likes of Amazon.co.uk and ComputerActive, made appearances on television for the BBC and Sky, along with wider radio contributions and was a judge on The Apprentice. As a respected contributor in the tech space, Chris sits on judging panels for organisations such the GSMA and uSwitch. This all follows a 10-year career in professional research publishing where Chris managed a wide portfolio of academic research titles for the likes of Taylor & Francis, Sage Publications and the Institute of Mechanical Engineers, covering a wide range of subjects from advanced materials to automotive engineering. Having studied English Literature and Sports Science, the post-graduate copyediting qualification might not come as a surprise. Chris doesn't just spend his free time editing, he spends most of it keeping fit, getting fat and raising a family.
Twitter: @Christhall
Latest articles from Chris
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Huawei is hot water after the US imposed trade bans on the Chinese company. That impacts on many of Huawei's interests, including its smartphones. Read more
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OnePlus is developing a TV which promises to shake-up the TV industry with better connectivity and a smarter experience. Read more
The Galaxy Note 10 will be revealed on 7 August, as Samsung releases its second flagship phone of the year. There's always been something edgy - pardon Read more
Huawei is probably one of the most interesting companies in tech right now Read more
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Mini pitches itself at youthful tech-savvy people who want a car that's personalised and fun, while not missing out on any of the core technology essentials.It Read more
A fitness tracker designed for children - but is it any good? Read more
New information has come to light detailing Facebook's future plans to take over your TV, with set-top box that will offer chat and video calls, as well Read more
Working with developers from Preloaded, the BBC is bringing Micro Kingdoms to Magic Leap Read more
Samsung has announced the new Galaxy Tab S6, bringing a range of new features to its leading productivity tablet. There are big changes to the S Pen on Read more
Google and Apple are vying for dominance in in-car tech with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay - and Google is pushing a huge update Read more
Jaybird has announced its third generation of true wireless headphones in the Vista Read more
There aren't many plug-in hybrid SUVs on the market, so the Range Rover Sport makes a mighty impression with its 30-mile EV range, comfort and tech. Read more
Huawei was working with Google to produce a Google Assistant-powered smart speaker, before the plans came to a halt following the US ban in May 2019, according Read more
Apple has people listening to Siri recordings for quality "grading" Read more
Elon Musk has confirmed via Twitter that Tesla owners will soon have the ability to watch YouTube or Netflix on the big screen of their Tesla Read more
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These are the EVs that are confirmed to be coming in 2019 and the near future Read more
The Echo Plus is a better Echo all-round than the standard version, but we have to say we preferred last year's design that distinguished it from the Read more
Huawei had previously said that its oversized 5G handset would be available in the UK before the end of July and has now confirmed that Three, Sky Mobile Read more
The Amazon Kindle Oasis remains our top choice for reading devices. It's expensive, but if you read a lot, it's unmatched. Read more
If you want to dip your toe into the world of Alexa, the Echo might seem like the obvious choice. But what is it really like? Read more
Parrot is retiring some of its consumer-focused drones, with reports that the Mambo and Swing lines are coming to an end. That will see Parrot make an Read more
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EE has announced that it is going to be helping Wizards Unite gamers by offering free data to play the game through until 30 September 2019. That will Read more
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The best smartphones you can currently buy, covering the best of iPhone and Samsung, Huawei and everything Android has to offer Read more
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Ionity has today opened its second 350kW electric car charging station in the UK, providing super-fast charging for those stopping at Milton Keynes.It Read more
Eve has announced the Eve Extend, a device that will create a Wi-Fi network for your Eve accessories and extend the range beyond the Bluetooth that it Read more
Amazon Echo users have been reporting strange activities on their Alexa devices, with a yellow flashing ring appearing. It's been an irritation for a lot Read more
There has been a long history of voice systems in cars, but it's a history littered with awkward application, frustration and ultimately, functions that Read more
Huge power and huge design from the Lotus Evija Read more
After a rocky start, Google's tweaks have given the Pixel 2 XL added appeal. Now with got Android Pie and Night Sight, it's a great phone. Read more