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John McCann

John has been a technology journalist for more than a decade, and over the years has built up a vast knowledge of the tech industry. He’s interviewed CEOs from some of the world’s biggest tech firms, visited their HQs and appeared on live TV and radio, including Sky News, BBC News, BBC World News, Al Jazeera, LBC and BBC Radio 4.

He’s reported on pretty much every area of consumer technology, from laptops, tablets, smartwatches and smartphones to smart speakers, automotive, headphones and more. During his time in journalism, John has written for Expert Reviews, TechRadar, T3, Shortlist, Android Police, heycar, Honest John, What Laptop, Windows 8 magazine, Gizmodo UK, Saga Magazine and Saga Exceptional, and he’s appeared in the Evening Standard and Metro newspapers.

Outside of work, John is a passionate Watford FC and Green Bay Packers fan, enjoys a Sunday afternoon watching the F1, loves a top quality burger or pizza and is addicted to travel. He’s also a Guinness World Record Holder and appeared in the Olympic Opening Ceremony for the London 2012 games, dressed as one of The Beatles from the Sgt. Pepper’s album cover. He’s even got the pictures to prove it!

Recent articles by John McCann

How to clean a TV screen without causing long-term damage
TVs

TVs are often in the firing line of daily life, so it’s important to know how to clean your screen without causing long-term damage

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra's Pro Video mode, with LOG video mode enabled
The new Samsung Galaxy S25 comes with LOG video
Mobile phones

Samsung says professional content creators can ditch their DSLRs and use the Galaxy S25

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - showing AI Select in action
Samsung Galaxy S25: Our 6 favourite features
Mobile phones

There’s plenty to like on the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus and Galaxy S25 Ultra

how to get rid of a tv old tv in a silver wheelbarrow
How to get rid of an old TV without sending it to landfill
TVs

There are many ways you can safely and sensibly dispose of an old TV: our guide takes you through all the available options

Ofcom's mid-contract price hike ban – how it affects you
Broadband Mobile networks

Mobile, broadband and TV providers now have to make price rises clear up front

Woman holding a remote up to a black TV screen
Why has my TV screen turned black?
TVs

There are many reasons why your TV screen might have turned black, but luckily, they’re typically easy to fix