Tom Bedford

Tom Bedford

Freelance writer

Tom started out writing in tech, gaming and entertainment alongside putting in the hours in bars as a mixologist. Today, as a resident writer for the online behemoth TechRadar, Tom specialises in phones and tablets, but also take utilises his expertise in a variety of software. He started as a staff writer on the phones team in 2019, and became Deputy Editor of that team in 2022. Outside of TechRadar he works in film as a screenwriter, director, and producer. He grew up in Bristol and currently lives in London, UK. 

Latest articles by Tom Bedford

The Kobo Elipsa 2E and its stylus
Kobo Elipsa 2E review: the Kindle Scribe meets its match

By Tom Bedford Published

Ereaders Kobo's new Amazon Kindle Scribe rival, the Elipsa 2E, has useful features for creatives, but is more than an average reader would need.

Ereaders
XP-Pen Artist 10
XP-Pen Artist 10 review: Entry-level drawing tablet covers all the basics

By Tom Bedford Published

Drawing tablets The XP-Pen Artist 10 is a fine entry-level drawing display with all the key features at a low price.

Drawing tablets
XP-Pen Deco 01 V2
XP-Pen Deco 01 V2 review: Comfortable drawing tablet hits that midrange spot

By Tom Bedford Published

Drawing tablets The XP-Pen Deco 01 V2 is a handy and attractive mid-range drawing tablet with a great drawing experience.

Drawing tablets
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Sony Xperia 1 IV review

By Tom Bedford Published

The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a camera phone with some neat photography tricks but a very high price.

Phones & Tablets
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra review

By Tom Bedford Published

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is a camera phone powerhouse with a useful stylus and great-looking display - but it'll cost you.

Phones & Tablets
OpenShot
OpenShot review

By Tom Bedford Published

In this OpenShot review we’ll explore whether the free video editor is what you’re looking for.

Video Editing Software
A screenshot from Hitfilm Express 2021
Hitfilm Express 2021

By Tom Bedford Published

Hitfilm Express is an appealing ‘Lite’ take on Adobe’s Premiere Pro.

Video Editing Software