School
Sheffield University
Expertise
Virtual reality, Smart lighting, Maker hardware
- James has covered all aspects of consumer tech, from niche VR accessories to 3D printers. He loves tackling the weird and wonderful, like electric unicycles.
- He's always been able to tackle complex technical topics and break them down in an accessible way for readers.
- James spends his spare time playing epic board games, building LEGO, and vibe-coding passion projects.
Experience
James' interest in tech began in the 80s with an Amstrad CPC64, in an age when games came on a cassette tape. He was soon showing his elementary school teachers how to use visual databases, and taking apart PCs (sometimes he put them back together, too). James has had a diverse career, having lived in Japan for seven years as an English Teacher, data center technician, and later turning his attention to blogging. He joined MakeUseOf as a staff writer, before becoming Reviews Editor, and later, Chief Technical Officer. He's since gone freelance with bylines at MatterAlpha, Trusted Reviews, Windows Report, and Mac Observer. He's authored hundreds of reviews, tutorials, and guides on all aspects of computing and consumer hardware.
Education
James attended Sheffield University, where he earned a BSc in Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science. He's CompTIA A+ and Network+ certified.
The unique content on BGR is a result of skilled collaboration between writers and editors with broad journalistic, academic, and practical expertise.
In pursuit of our mission to provide accurate and ethical coverage, the BGR editorial team consistently fact-checks and reviews site content to provide readers with an informative, entertaining, and engaging experience. Click here for more information on our editorial process.
-
You shouldn't skimp on your streaming device, it's one of the most important parts of your home media experience. A good one can make all the difference.
By James Bruce
Read More
