Tom Bedford

Tom Bedford

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Tom Bedford joined TechRadar in early 2019 as a staff writer, and left the team as deputy phones editor in late 2022 to work for entertainment site What To Watch. He continues to contribute on a freelance basis for several sections including phones, audio and fitness, as well as many other websites.

He graduated in American Literature and Creative Writing from the University of East Anglia. Prior to working on TechRadar, he freelanced in tech, gaming and entertainment, and also spent many years working as a mixologist.

He grew up in Bristol, UK, and has also lived in Norwich, UK, Salt Lake City, UT, and currently resides in London, UK.

Articles by: Tom Bedford

Oppo Find X9 Pro camera module with Hasselblad logo
This Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra rival is launching outside China for the first time — and it wants to 'be your next camera'

By Tom Bedford Published

Chinese phone giant Oppo has confirmed that it's launching its flagship camera phone outside China for the first time — and it has camera-sized aspirations.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 in blue next to a Moto Razr Ultra botrh showing TechRadar.com on the cover display
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 will get new rival very soon — and the leaked Moto Razr 70 could beat it in four key ways

By Tom Bedford Published

Some leaked specs for the Motorola Razr 70 specs have leaked — and they suggest it could be a major rival for the Galaxy Z Flip 7.

The Leak TruStream on a shelf.
'The only thing missing is zip ties': A legendary audio brand just released its first streamer, and it supports every standard under the sun

By Tom Bedford Published

Leak's new TruStream audio player is all heritage charm, but under the hood there's every modern connection and service you could wish for

The Nagra Compact Player on a black background, with TR's 'Money no Object' badge
'Affordable' it is not — Nagra's music streamer and DAC costs thousands, but you know you want it anyway

By Tom Bedford Published

Nagra's Compact Player might have you thinking about CD transports, but it's much more into the hi-res streaming game

Two Xiaomi Leica phones on a black background next to the MWC 2026 logo and a person holding the Honor Robot phone
Best phones of MWC 2026: I just tested 30 phones in 2 days and these are the 6 you absolutely must see, including one I have to have

By Tom Bedford Published

Best phones of MWC 2026: 6 handsets you need to own.

The white and black model of Nothing Phone (4a)
Nothing sees your colorful MacBook Neo, and raises you two new funky Android phones — meet the Phone (4a) and (4a) Pro

By Tom Bedford Published

The Nothing Phone (4a) and Phone (4a) Pro have just been unveiled alongside the affordable Nothing Headphone (a) — and they come in some funky colors.

Three models of Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 on display at Samsung's booth at MWC 2026.
'I was surprised by just how impressed I was' — the 3 best wearables at MWC 2026

By Tom Bedford Published

MWC 2026 was a little light on new wearables, but the devices that were on show look well worth checking out.

The Nubia Red Magic Astra on a stand, in gaming mode.
Forget the Nintendo Switch 2, MWC 2026 is full of brilliant mobile gaming devices, including the Red Magic Astra

By Tom Bedford Published

MWC 2026 Gaming tablets are out in force at MWC 2026, and they could be the next big thing in mobile gaming.

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The TCL CrystalClip case, next to a Swarovski plaque.
TCL's Swarovski crystal open earbuds are the kitschiest thing I've seen in ages — but they might just end up being very good

By Tom Bedford Published

TCL CrystalClip: the Swarovski open earbuds reminiscent of a Billy Idol music video

The Anker Soundcore Space 2 on a woman's head.
Soundcore's popular budget headphones have finally received a follow-up — with a price hike

By Tom Bedford Published

Anker expands its headphone line-up

The OneOdio Focus A1 Pro on a wooden table.
I've been using these super-cheap headphones for a month — I'm surprised to report they sound great

By Tom Bedford Published

Recommended

The OneOdio Focus A1 Pro are bargain headphones, with a great sound and long-lasting battery. They aren't without flaws though, so check this review before you buy.

The A&K PD20 next to a keyboard and headphones.
I've never considered buying a hi-res MP3 player, but this new A&K DAP has a feature so handy, I'm changing my mind

By Tom Bedford Published

The first hi-res audio player with built-in hearing tests just landed and if I could afford it, I’d be first in line

The iFi Go Link 2 connected to a smartphone on a table next to a coffee.
Want a better-sounding phone, not a new phone? It'll only cost you $60 with this little dongle

By Tom Bedford Published

Only want to spend a little to get seriously improved audio from your phone? This could be the bijou beauty you need

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro in their carry case.
Hands on: 'I'm loving the audio and design upgrades, but one huge problem remains' — after using Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro for one week, there's still an issue

By Tom Bedford Published

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The Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro enjoy a slight redesign, a makeover and a spec upgrade, and best of all, no price hike to match.

The Sonos Era 300
Sonos apparently has yet another app overhaul in the works, hopes you've forgotten 2024

By Tom Bedford Published

Should we make the point about the definition of insanity being doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different outcome?

A ceiling-mounted loudspeaker in a walk-in shower.
Spotlight on affordable in-ceiling speakers: the solution you hear, but rarely see

By Tom Bedford Published

Q Acoustics' trio of in-ceiling speakers can make your music come from above

The Mitchell uStream Groove combo, consisting of a turntable and two speakers, on a table.
I spent a day at an elite hi-fi show to pick out 6 affordable speakers and hi-res players even I'd buy, so maybe you can too

By Tom Bedford Published

You don't need to spend a packet to get great audio at home, and I went to a famous hi-fi show to prove it

Era Acoustics XTL on woodland background, with TR's 'Money no Object' banner
I spent a day listening to 'money no object' audio systems at an elite hi-fi show to find 11 products I'd buy, if I won the lottery

By Tom Bedford Published

It's a hard life, but someone's got to attend a world-class hi-fi show to tell you the best of the best… 

Qobuz on an iPad with My Weekly Q playlist
How to switch your music from Spotify to Qobuz with minimal fuss and without losing your playlists

By Tom Bedford Published

If you want to ditch Spotify, here's how to transfer your music from the streaming service over to Qobuz with minimal fuss (including to your playlists)

Analog Relax EX700 on a tonearm, above a vinyl record, with TR's 'Money no object' badge
Money no object? This turntable cartridge is made from the same wood as million-dollar violins, as well as diamonds (of course)

By Tom Bedford Published

Crafted in Japan, with a body carved from the Tyrolean tonewood with which Stradivari made violins

The iFi Neo iDSD 3 on a white table with a pink background.
iFi’s new trio of high-end DACs includes a powerful amp combo – and I'm going to need to try it

By Tom Bedford Published

iFi just unveiled three new DACs, including a new workhorse and a stream-friendly model

The Skullcandy Method 540 earbuds and carry case on a brown table.
AI just made my favorite Skullcandy earbuds worse — and I’m not sure anyone asked for it

By Tom Bedford Published

Great earbuds, meet price hike and AI

Oakcastle BK100 active bookshelf speakers on pink TR background
Majority's budget audio sub-brand just unveiled blindingly cheap speakers, MP3 players and soundbars — and I'm gonna need to hear them

By Tom Bedford Published

Active bookshelf speakers for just £70 (which is around $95 or AU$134)? They've got to be worth a test drive… 

The Deezer Flow menu showing French Rap and Cloud Rap.
Deezer is finally granting the one wish Spotify users have been crying out for — put the algo in its place and ban AI slop

By Tom Bedford Published

Deezer's Flow algorithm-playlist-maker now gets Tuner, a way to limit or change which genres are included in the mix.

A woman in bed on an iPad and listening to music over headphones, next to a shelf with a coffee drip and TN-400BT-X/TB turntable.
A turquoise turntable designed for Bluetooth? If anyone can do it, TEAC can

By Tom Bedford Published

Don't want to bother with turntable cables? TEAC's TN 400BT X/TB wants you to listen to your vinyl wirelessly

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