Holly Brockwell, The Guardian

Holly Brockwell

The Guardian

United Kingdom

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  • The Guardian
  • Gizmodo UK
  • Evening Standard
  • The Independent
  • Gadgette
  • Engadget
  • Dezeen
  • The INQUIRER

Past articles by Holly:

Five mistakes people make when buying laptops – and how to avoid them

With so many spanking new computers to choose from, how on earth do you identify the right one for you? A great starting point, whether you’re a dedicated gamer or just want to keep in touch with friends, is to chat to an in-store tech expert. So we’ve done exactly that … → Read More

Portable projectors and virtual assistants: six of the best gadgets to help you connect with loved ones this Christmas

Celebrations don’t need to be cancelled. Get together with friends and family with the help of these handy devices → Read More

Gonorrhoea is on the Rise, Apparently Some of You Are Having Sex

We'd give you a clap, but it sounds like someone already has. → Read More

The Met Office Accidentally Named a Storm 'Sunshine' in Welsh

Storm Heulwen sounds kind of lovely. → Read More

EE's Updating its Small Business Tariffs for Pandemic Times

They're now better for working from home. → Read More

Oppo's Pop-Up Mobile Cinema Only Seats Four People

Not a bad idea in 'rona times. → Read More

Ocado's Latest Recipes Include Some Deeply Weird Food Pairings

If you give them a go, please report back. → Read More

Relationships and Sex Education Are Now Compulsory After 50-Year Fight

In state schools in England, anyway. → Read More

Lego Accidentally Leaked its Mos Eisley Cantina Star Wars Set

Including 21 minifigs. → Read More

Mulan Will be Free to Disney Plus Subscribers – If You Can Wait 3 Months

Before that, it's twenty quid. → Read More

Over a Third of the UK Used 'Eat Out to Help Out'

So obviously they've ended it. → Read More

M&S Launches Percy Pig Phizzy Pop: Like Pink Champagne for Kids

Percy has more merch than the Kardashians. → Read More

British Broadband Speeds are Some of the Worst in Europe

Another thing we're doing well at. → Read More

Ocado is Giving Away Free Percy Pigs

All this month, but only while stocks last. → Read More

Corona Has Caused an 'Explosion' of Plastic Pollution

And thrown-out masks everywhere. → Read More

iPhones Can Now Do Contact-Tracing Without an App

With Android to follow. → Read More

Microsoft's Made a Tool to Spot Deepfakes

Ahead of the US election. → Read More

Another London 'Flat' That Looks Like a Jail Cell

Yours for £754 a month. → Read More

Cards Against Humanity Has a New Family-Friendly Version for Bored Kids

Yours for £25, or free if you want to print it yourself. → Read More

Heads Up: Scammers Are Targeting Online-Only Festivals

Fake events, fake pages, fake charges to watch free streams.... → Read More