Mike is T3's Tech Editor. He's been writing about consumer technology for 15 years and his beat covers phones – of which he's seen hundreds of handsets over the years – tablets, laptops, gaming, home cinema, TVs, speakers, and more. There's little consumer tech he's not had a hand in, and with extensive commissioning and editing experience, he knows the industry inside out. As the former Reviews Editor at Pocket-lint for 10 years where he furthered his knowledge and expertise, whilst writing about thousands of products, he's also provided work for publications such as Wired, The Guardian, Metro, and more. In addition to his tech knowledge, Mike is also a flights and travel expert, having travelled the globe extensively. You'll likely find him setting up a new mobile phone, critiquing the next MacBook, all while planning his next getaway... or cycling somewhere.
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Want a new Bluetooth speaker for Christmas? The 3 best for all budgets
Festive fun for your ears – at budget, middle and luxury price points
By Mike Lowe Published
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What is Dolby Atmos FlexConnect? The latest 3D audio standard explained
FlexConnect allows for versatile speaker placement – en masse, if you wish
By Mike Lowe Published
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OnePlus' world first for Android phones has finally been revealed in full
The first Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 handset has specs and a 2026 release
By Mike Lowe Published
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Apple TV's most-watched show ever is also the best sci-fi I've seen this year
Pluribus is proving extremely popular
By Mike Lowe Published
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A new PlayStation is coming this week – I want one more than anything
PlayStation is 30 and there are only 300 of this PlayStation Anicorn watch
By Mike Lowe Published
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This Android phone costs over £100,000 – and claims a 'world first' too
Vertu's Agent Q is apparently the first 'AI Agent Phone'
By Mike Lowe Published
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As IKEA forgets Sonos, its new speakers look more Bang & Olufsen-alike
IKEA's Solskydd speaker range is arty, colourful, and not even one bit Sonos...
By Mike Lowe Published
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Forget DJI, Amazon is selling a drone for kids under £36 – if you act fast
This drone deal is a steal – and more than 600 people gave it 5-stars
By Mike Lowe Published
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Walmart is selling a 75-inch TV for just $348 during its Cyber Monday sale
You read that correctly: a 75-inch 4K TV for mere dollars
By Mike Lowe Published
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Amazon is selling The Last of Us 2 on PS5 for just $29.99 during its Cyber Monday sale
Only £21.49 for those in the UK
By Mike Lowe Published
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I never knew Netflix's shop existed – now I want all this Stranger Things merch
How've I had my head in the sand (or Upside Down) for this long?
By Mike Lowe Published
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Looking to buy a new TV? The 3 best options – they've never been cheaper
This trio of TVs cater for all budgets and sizes
By Mike Lowe Published
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It's no world first, but this Sonos soundbar deal is still my top suggestion for friends and family
The Sonos Beam 2 is a great soundbar for a great price point
By Mike Lowe Published
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You have just hours to grab the best Black Friday TV deal of the year
The 55-inch Hisense U7Q is an Amazon 'Lightning Deal' today
By Mike Lowe Published
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I saw Netflix's next major hit at the cinema – it's a guaranteed no.1 when streaming next month
Wake Up Dead Man is a hoot – but not my favourite of the trio
By Mike Lowe Last updated
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Forget Sonos, the surprise 5-star Bluetooth speaker I tested in summer just had a welcome winter price drop
Harman Kardon's Onyx Studio 9 remains a stellar portable speaker – at a better price
By Mike Lowe Published
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OnePlus just pulled off a world first for Android phones
The OnePlus 15R is the first to launch with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
By Mike Lowe Published
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Looking for a TV under £1000? The best Mini-LED is now hundreds less
Amazon's superstar set for a super-discounted price
By Mike Lowe Published
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I need a new OLED TV – here's why I'd pick LG, Panasonic or Philips
Thinking of getting an LG OLED G5? Also consider the Panasonic Z95B or Philips OLED+910
By Mike Lowe Published
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McLaren F1 livery for year's most luxury headphones are a race fan's dream
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 McLaren Edition are stunners
By Mike Lowe Published
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Does Apple do Black Friday deals? Yes, but only on these specific dates
Apple being Apple, its Black Friday deals are for gift card promotions only
By Mike Lowe Published
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There's a new OnePlus phone coming next month
The OnePlus 15R will be revealed on 17 December, plus a new tablet and watch
By Mike Lowe Published
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I tested new hardware that'll change Windows laptops for the better in 2026
I tested Qualcomm’s X2 Elite – here's why Windows laptops are about to change
By Mike Lowe Published
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My Polestar 4 will finally get a Google upgrade I've been long waiting for
Google Gemini is coming to Polestar's range via future update – "in 2026"
By Mike Lowe Published

