Mike Lowe
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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Best MacBook for students 2025: Apple's laptop options rated and ranked
Wondering what the best student MacBook is in 2025? Here's our expert list, reviewed, rated and ranked in order
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Best MacBook 2025: the best Apple laptops, reviewed and ranked
The best MacBooks available, from Air to Pro, M1, M2, M3 and M4 options, ranked in order
By Mike Lowe Last updated
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Best iPad 2025: the top Apple tablets available to buy
iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad Mini, or iPad classic – which iPad is best? We compare all of Apple's current tablet options
By Mike Lowe Last updated
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Best headphones 2025: the absolute best headphones money can buy
T3's expert guide to the best headphones available right now – the best premium and luxury options you can buy
By Mike Lowe Last updated
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Best iPhone 2025 – which of Apple's current phones is for you?
Discover the best iPhone for you, whatever your budget
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Best Samsung phones 2025: the top Samsung phones, as reviewed
What are the best Samsung phones you can buy? Here's our definitive list
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Best 8K TVs 2025: best buys and everything you need to know about 8K UHD
Here are the best 8K TVs you can buy – and we'll talk you through what 8K is, and whether or not it's worth it
By Mike Lowe Last updated
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Best wired headphones 2025: perfect picks for every price point
The best wired headphones with the best sound quality, whatever your budget
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The best 55-inch TVs 2025: superb screens for your living room
The best 55-inch TVs bring top-quality panels and processing tech at a not-outrageous size and at all budget levels
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The best 80+ inch TVs 2025: massive 4K and 8K screens for home cinema perfection
The best 80-inch TVs and bigger give you giant scale for full immersion
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Best iPad for students 2025: which iPad to buy for school, college or university?
The best student iPad and the Apple accessories you’ll need in 2025, rated and ranked
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Best VR headset 2025: top virtual reality headsets from Meta, PlayStation and HTC
T3's best VR headset buying guide reveals the best virtual reality systems, whatever your budget
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The best monitor for MacBook Pro 2025: Apple compatible screens for every budget
The best MacBook monitors ranked, from high-quality budget displays to pro-level 4K screens
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Best wireless speakers 2025: top Wi-Fi multi-room speakers for the home
The best wireless speakers deliver top sound quality and maximum multi-room greatness
By Max Freeman-Mills Last updated
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Best soundbars for Samsung TVs 2025: improve your Samsung TV's sound
Got a Samsung TV? These sound-boosting 'bars and surround systems are the best options whatever your needs
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Best mesh Wi-Fi system 2025: get the perfect wireless network at home
Wave goodbye to wireless network woes with one of the best mesh Wi-Fi systems
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The 7 best new sci-fi shows of 2024 – the top sci-fi series streaming now
The year's best sci-fi shows recapped – did you catch them all?
By Mike Lowe Published
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One of Netflix's most acclaimed shows ever finally returns – to rave reviews
Squid Game season 2 is finally here – and the reviews are hot
By Mike Lowe Published
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Loved new Wallace & Gromit? The best family animations to watch next
Wallace & Gromit A Vengeance Most Fowl was BBC's 25 December highlight – but what animations should you watch next over the holidays?
By Mike Lowe Published
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Disney's surprise new series has a rare 100% score – it's perfect for all the family
Dream Productions is a mockumentary-style spin-off from Pixar's Inside Out movies
By Mike Lowe Published
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5 great Christmas movies with unthinkably low scores
Christmas classics with unfestively low ratings
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Santa tracker live – Where's Santa now? How to follow this Christmas
Google or Norad? Here's how to track Santa for Christmas 2024
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My favourite comedy of 2024 has finally been greenlit for season 2
Bad Monkey is officially set to return on Apple TV+
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Apple's bold message with Silo is foresight that Netflix should learn from
Silo has been commissioned by Apple TV+ to its conclusion – if only other streaming services had such foresight
By Mike Lowe Published