Robert Jones
Rob has been writing about computing, gaming, mobile, home entertainment technology, toys (specifically Lego and board games), smart home and more for over 15 years. As the editor of PC Gamer, and former Deputy Editor for T3.com, you can find Rob's work in magazines, bookazines and online, as well as on podcasts and videos, too.Outside of his work Rob is passionate about motorbikes, skiing/snowboarding and team sports, with football and cricket his two favourites.
Before joining PC Gamer, Rob worked for T3.com for 7 years, and before that for various other titles at Future and (the now purchased by Future) Imagine Publishing, including How It Works magazine and Retro Gamer. He has also written freelance for a myriad of magazines, bookazines and websites. You can also find Rob's work in multiple coffee table books published by Bitmap Books, including The King of Fighters: The Ultimate History and Metal Slug: The Ultimate History.
Today, Rob's passion for consumer technology extends to owning an LG C1 OLED TV, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4, PS5, and more Philips Hue smart lights than any person could possibly need. He's also a regular tester of electric motorbikes, having ridden the Harley-Davidson LiveWire, Maeving RM1 and NQI NIU GTS to name but a few.
Latest articles by Robert Jones
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6 mistakes everyone makes with pressure washers
Pressure wash like a pro, not like an amateur
By Robert Jones Last updated
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5 mistakes everyone makes when watering their garden
Water your garden like a champion, not a chump
By Robert Jones Published
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Lego Transformers Optimus Prime is the coolest thing I've seen all year
1,500 Lego pieces, 35cm high, and it actually transforms, too!
By Robert Jones Published
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Henry Cavill shows off his BBQ – and the Witcher's recent al fresco feast
The Witcher enjoys a good BBQ just as much as the next man
By Robert Jones Published
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6 mistakes everyone makes with BBQs
It's now outdoor grilling season, so make sure you don't make any of these common barbecue boo-boos
By Robert Jones Last updated
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Key Nothing phone (1) update just took my Android phone hype-o-meter higher
I now know exactly where I can get Nothing phone (1) from in the UK this summer
By Robert Jones Published
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Cancelling Netflix? IMDb TV is now called Freevee and completely free to watch
Watch movies and TV shows for free now with Amazon's Freevee streaming service
By Robert Jones Published
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5 secret features you didn't know Google Maps had
Secret Google Maps features that make it even better
By Robert Jones Last updated
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New Disney Plus Obi-Wan Kenobi trailer doesn't answer my key lightsaber concern
I'm psyched for the new Disney Plus Star Wars spin-off, but a key question remains for me
By Robert Jones Published
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Google Pixel Watch leak lists Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 beating hardware
Looks like Galaxy Watch 4 is getting a fierce new smartwatch rival
By Robert Jones Published
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How to watch the Marvel movies in order – completely free
With Disney+ available for free and the MCU timeline of movies available, there's never been a better time to watch
By Shabana Arif Last updated
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Star Trek: Picard is boldly going nowhere, and I'm mad as hell
And, worse, I now feel held hostage by the Amazon Prime Video show, too
By Robert Jones Last updated
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Your PS5 is getting a great free graphics upgrade this week
"Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) support will start rolling out globally to PS5 players this week", confirms Sony
By Robert Jones Last updated
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 users are getting a cool free upgrade
Official Samsung advert spills beans on a great new Galaxy Watch 4 feature seemingly coming soon to the smartwatch
By Robert Jones Published
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Philips Hue users just got a cool new update
The Philips Hue App just got updated to version 4.16, and it now has some new features
By Robert Jones Last updated
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5 mistakes everyone makes with Philips Hue
Philips Hue smart lighting is great, but make sure you're using it optimally
By Robert Jones Published
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8 mistakes everyone makes with Xbox Series X
So make sure you're not making them
By Robert Jones Last updated
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Xbox Series X's best picture quality is coming to more 4K TVs – but there's a catch
Dolby Vision gaming in up to 4K120 and VRR is coming to more 4K TVs
By Robert Jones Published
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This iconic TV show is leaving Netflix in just 16 days
So watch it now before it's gone
By Robert Jones Last updated
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Secret Xbox Series X hardware upgrade rumored to be incoming
"Microsoft is working on a smaller, more power-efficient chip" for its flagship console according to a journalist
By Robert Jones Last updated
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Mad Steam Deck upgrade makes it over 10x more powerful than Nintendo Switch
But it's lost a lot of portability in the process
By Robert Jones Published
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5 mistakes everyone makes with PS5
If you own a PS5 make sure you're not making these mistakes
By Robert Jones Last updated
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Nanoleaf Shapes Starter Kit – Sonic Edition review
Fun and flexible smart lighting
By Robert Jones Published
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Is Nothing going to take Android phones to heaven or hell?
Nothing Phone promises to be just what the Android phone market needs
By Robert Jones Published