Ruth Gaukrodger

Senior staff writer

Ruth started her career at Metro newspaper, working as a staff writer for the features section. After a brief stint working on a new channel for VICE UK, she joined the Trusted Reviews team in 2019 as a senior staff writer.

The best online board games – The top games you can play right now

Digital board games provide an excellent outlet for playing with friends if you can't see them in pe…

The Best List
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OnePlus Z, iPhone SE 2, Pixel 5: Why are big names rushing to make mid-range phones?

OnePlus has just announced that it’s returning to making cheaper phones, and Apple brought out the i…

Mobile News
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One more hiccup for Sony and the PS5 could rocket in price

Most analysts predict that Sony will be able to handle production and shipping demands, despite disr…

Gaming and Console News
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Epic is giving away Borderlands: The Handsome Collection for a limited time

The company's latest attempt to lure in new users is a biggie. From May 28 until June 6 you can down…

Tech News
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OnePlus teases return to bargain phones and we're excited for the OnePlus Z again

In a recent interview at Fast Company, Pete Lau confirmed that the company will return to its roots …

Mobile News
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Apple's new update will reduce your MacBook's battery life to improve its lifespan

The recently-released macOS Catalina 10.15.5 update has a new battery management feature, which shou…

Tech News
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HTC could release a flagship 5G phone in time for summer

According to a new report from Chinese media site My Driver, HTC hasn't completely given up on smart…

Mobile News
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How to disable the Samsung Galaxy S20's fingerprint animation when unlocking

The latest firmware update for the Samsung Galaxy S20 comes with a brand new tweak, which lets you t…

How to
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Realme's Smart TVs have finally landed – but the Watch is much more exciting

The company has just unveiled a pair of reasonably priced Smart TVs alongside a spiffy looking watch…

Tech News
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Forgets GIFs and avatars, Facebook needs to work on its fake news problem

You've probably already seen the Facebook avatars surfacing on your news feed – they look like blemi…

Opinion
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The Tactical Galaxy S20 is underwhelming – these are the special editions we need

Samsung has managed to keep the Galaxy S20 in the headlines by giving the flagship model a makeover.…

Opinion
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Are Fitbits worth it while in lockdown?

Tempted to get a Fitbit tracker to help you stay sane, and in shape, during the ongoing lockdown? Yo…

Opinion
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Android 11 will tell you if you're using "true 5G" or not

The next big update for Google's mobile operating system will provide some much-needed clarity on th…

Mobile News
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Google fumbled the AR headset – Apple Glass won't make the same mistakes

This week's headlines have been all about Apple's purchase of AR company NextVR, and for good reason…

Opinion
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Over 2000 EasyJet customers' credit card details have been exposed – here's what to do now

EasyJet has said it has fallen foul of a "highly sophisticated" attack, which has resulted in nine m…

Tech News
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How to download all your Google data

Google has an iffy record when it comes to privacy, with some critics condemning the company for the…

How to
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A TikTok backlash in India has ruined the app's rating

TikTok has seen its Play Store rating plummet to two stars as a flurry of low reviews landed over th…

Tech News
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Why does Zoom keep going down?

Sunday church services and family catch-ups were cancelled over the weekend, as the video conferenci…

Tech News
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Apple just bought a VR firm – here's what it could do with it

After months of rumours and speculation, Apple has finally confirmed that it has completed its acqui…

Opinion
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After a gloomy forecast, no-one knows what's next for the Nintendo Switch

Nintendo recently put out a very cautious prediction for its future sales, meekly suggesting that it…

Tech News
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