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Chris Haslam

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London, United States
As seen in: WIRED (UK), Forbes Vetted, WIRED Magazine, Wareable, GQ Italia
Covers:  Consumer technology, audio, winter sports, health and fitness, camping, outdoors, hiking, running, appliances, smart living
Doesn't Cover: Travel
Freelance Journalist - tech, audio, lifestyle, health and interiors, not always in that order. contributing editor for WIRED UK. Out of date website = busy

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Chris Haslam has been a freelance journalist since 2005 and specialises in consumer technology, smart living, audio and outdoor pursuits. He spends his days writing about and reviewing everything from headphones and hi-fi to snowboards, treadmills and vacuum cleaners.

As a well established freelance journalist, Chris is currently Contributing Editor for WIRED UK and writes regularly for Wired.com, Forbes.com, Expert Reviews, Stuff, BBC Music, Conde Nast International, Stuff, Country & Townhouse…

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We Asked a Savile Row Tailor to Test All the 'Best' T-Shirts You See in Social Media Ads

We Asked a Savile Row Tailor to Test All the 'Best' T-Shirts You See in Social Media Ads

Bombarded by social media ads promising the "perfect" T-shirt whatever your shape, WIRED put these claims to …

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Montblanc's Latest Wireless Earphones Are Exceptional (When They Work)

Montblanc's Latest Wireless Earphones Are Exceptional (When They Work)

We had serious software issues with these luxury 'buds, but there's no doubting the superlative sound perform…

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Our 11 Favorite Electric Kettles to Get the Water Going

Our 11 Favorite Electric Kettles to Get the Water Going

We made tons of coffee, tea, and ramen to test these gadgets-and boiled it down to these top picks.

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Review: Dyson Zone

Review: Dyson Zone

You can finally buy this bizarre, head-mounted contraption, but for pity's sake, don't.

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The Best Hiking Boots and Shoes for Any Adventure

The Best Hiking Boots and Shoes for Any Adventure

From strenuous hikes and serious summits to weekend rambles in the park, here are 11 great walking boots and …

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This Wearable Wants to Reduce Your Stress by Buzzing on Your Neck

This Wearable Wants to Reduce Your Stress by Buzzing on Your Neck

Can this pulsating health wearable really reduce stress, improve sleep, and alleviate anxiety? For us, it had…

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Review: Nothing Ear (3a) Wireless Earbuds Original

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By Chris Haslam
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Buy Now Multiple Buying Options Available Rating: 8/10 WIRED Stylish design. Comfortable AirPods-like fit. Enjoyable, bass-rich sound. Call recording can be genuinely useful. Responsive controls. Superb app you might actually want to use. TIRED ANC is a few rungs below the best. Static Spatial Audio is dreadful. Pro Transcription requires a subscription after the trial. With well over 2,000 different pairs on Amazon, we’re approaching peak earbud.
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Review: Soundcore Nebula P1i Projector

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By Chris Haslam
| WIRED Magazine Verified
Buy Now Multiple Buying Options Available Rating: 6/10 WIRED The flippable speakers pack a directional punch. 1080p resolution with 380 ANSI lumens. Google TV with Netflix built-in. Intuitive set-up and smartphone app. Quick autofocus and keystone. Affordable. TIRED Lacks a built-in battery. Not quite bright enough for daytime use. Images can look a little soft. Sound is loud but lacks nuance. Not as easy to position as premium options. Soundcore has been having some fun lately.
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These Are Some of Our Favorite Brain-Boosting Toys for Kids of All Ages

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By Chris Haslam
| WIRED Magazine Verified
By testing kids’ physical and mental limits, these toys help children learn where the boundaries of their knowledge lie, and how to transcend them. Take a look at some of our favorite ways to color outside the lines. Orbita MIDI Color Sequencer Photograph: Antosh Sergiew This spinning sequencer is like musical roulette for budding ravers. Place the colored magnets anywhere on the four gray concentric rings, each of which controls a MIDI loop.
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