Rachel Osei
Rachel Osei covers consumer technology and digital life. She writes about smartphones, software, cybersecurity, and the tools that help people get more from their devices.
Are budget smartphones worth it?
Budget smartphones in 2026 are genuinely good. But are premium phones worth the extra cost? An honest UK buyer's guide…
Smart speakers — are they worth having?
Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomePod compared for UK buyers. An honest look at what smart speakers are actually good…
Tablets vs laptops — which do you actually need?
A plain English guide to choosing between a tablet and a laptop — what each does well, where both fall…
Best Free Productivity Apps for Small Businesses (2026)
The best free productivity apps for small businesses in 2026: what actually saves time and what you can skip, with…
Public EV charging in the UK: the honest state of play
The UK public charging network has grown fast, but reliability and access vary hugely by location. Here is what drivers…
How to choose a smartphone in 2026
Every two or three years, the same ritual plays out. Your phone starts feeling slow, the battery no longer makes…
Home EV charging: what you actually need and what it costs
Everything UK drivers need to know about home EV charging: wallbox brands, installation costs, smart tariffs, and whether a standard…
Should I buy an electric car in 2026? An honest answer
Thinking about going electric? An honest cost breakdown, a clear look at range anxiety, and the questions worth answering before…
Automation and robotics: the real story
Automation and robotics have been promised for as long as anyone has had a magazine to sell. The reality has…
What is gene editing, and what can it actually do?
Gene editing used to be the territory of slow, expensive, unreliable science that never quite worked. Then in 2012 a…