Tom Bedford

Location

London, United Kingdom

School

University of East Anglia

Expertise

Mobile phones and tablets, Headphones and earbuds, Fitness trackers

Tom has interviewed figures from the tech and entertainment sectors, including Samsung engineers about how they build folding phones for Tech Radar and "Foundation" star Jared Harris about a shocking plot twist for What to Watch.
He's travelled the world to cover tech, including attending MWC and other tech launches across Europe, covering Black Friday from New York City, and testing camera lenses in Australia.
He's a big fitness fan, having run marathons and also frequently climbing, playing tennis, cycling, surfing, and skiing. He enjoys visiting foreign countries to do these or just to immerse himself in nature.

Experience

Tom began his career as an editor at his university's student newspaper. Upon graduating, he worked as part of TechRadar's phones team from 2019 to 2022, then moved to What to Watch to work as the streaming and ecommerce editor until 2025. Now he's a freelance contributor for a range of sites, including TechRadar, Digital Trends, and GamesRadar, writing about technology, entertainment, and gaming. He's written most prolifically about mobile technology (like smartphones, tablets, wearables, and e-readers) and audio (including headphones, earbuds, turntables, and Bluetooth speakers), but he also covers entertainment, fitness, AV kits, streaming services, and gaming hardware, having written reviews, features, and round-ups of these topics and more.

Education

Tom holds a bachelor's degree in American literature with creative writing from the University of East Anglia

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Stories By Tom Bedford

Apps & Software

Apps & Software By Tom Bedford

8 Cheaper Alternatives To Audible Every Audiobook Listener Should Try

Audible is the biggest name in audiobooks today, but it's far from the only one. These competitors offer unique advantages at comparable price points.
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Android

Android By Tom Bedford

9 Cool New Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Features You Need To Try

With the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra on its way, Samsung is boasting several new and improved AI features to make the phone even more smart and capable.
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Mobile

Mobile By Tom Bedford

The 8 Best Budget And Expensive Phones For Photographers In 2026

High-end phones were once required for high-quality images. That has changed, with a photographer's glut of options on the market at various prices.
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Technology

Technology By Tom Bedford

You Can Build The Ultimate Home Theater With These 14 Costco Items

Transform your living room without breaking the bank. From 4K TVs to immersive sound systems, here are the 14 best Costco finds for a cinematic home theater.
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Accessories

Accessories By Tom Bedford

Need A New Roku Remote? These Are The 10 Best Official (And Unofficial) Options

If you own a Roku smart TV, streaming stick, or entertainment player, you may be considering getting a replacement remote. These are some of the top options.
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Audio

Audio By Tom Bedford

15 Cheap Headphone Brands Ranked From Worst To Best

With cheap headphones, it's important to know how trustworthy or reliable the brand you're buying from is. Here's a ranking of 15, to help with your decision.
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Audio

Audio By Tom Bedford

10 Reasons Your Bluetooth Headphones Keep Disconnecting (And How To Fix It)

There's plenty of reasons why your wireless headphones might unexpectedly drop out. Some are problems with your gadget and others limitations of wireless tech.
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