Alex Francis

Alex Francis

Blogger at PriceRunner

Alex is a London-based journalist who’s been a tech addict for as long as he can remember.

He’s been writing for tech websites and publications for a few years but still gets excited at new industry developments.

Even though his wallet doesn’t always allow getting his hands on every new piece of kit, he loves seeing what the geniuses of the tech world will come up with next.

Articles by Alex Francis

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  Best smartphones for taking the perfect selfie

  It’s fair to say that technology, the internet and social media have resulted in an increase in some fairly unpleasant human traits. There are boring status updates that wouldn’t even have made it into conversation 10 years ago; ‘smoasting’ (that’s social ...

  17 June 2013
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  Three Father’s Day gifts for the technophobe Dad

  In case you hadn’t realised, Father’s Day is this coming Sunday. So if you’re yet to buy a card or gift, it’s probably time to hit the shops. Father’s Day doesn’t seem to bring about the considerate gift-giving amongst offspring that Mother’s Day ...

  14 June 2013
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  Top 10 festival essentials

  With Glastonbury just around the corner it seems that festival season has well and truly kicked off, so we’ve rounded up the top ten essentials that no festival-goer can be without this summer. A cool tent

  10 June 2013
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  Three gadgets to make you a better driver

  The government shocked everybody this week by announcing some measures that actually seemed to be pretty popular. It has unveiled plans to introduce fixed on-the-spot penalties for tailgating and that most heinous of motorway driving crimes – hogging the middle lane.

  5 June 2013
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  Three footy apps to beat the long dull summer

  The Premier League has this week welcomed back a beloved character, as Jose Morinho returns as Chelsea manager. Whatever your opinion of Chelsea (we’ve all got one) there’s no denying that Match of the Day was a lot less entertaining once The Special One left Stamford ...

  3 June 2013
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  Your guide to the perfect shave

  For the men of years gone by, shaving was a dance with the Devil as they gently rubbed a cut-throat razorblade up and down their face and neck. Today, of course, the modern man has no such trouble. Unless you’re James Bond, you probably use a combination of pre-shave balms, razors ...

  29 May 2013
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  What are every Dad’s favourite gadgets?

  Sunday 16 June is Father’s Day, and that can only mean one thing: it’s time for some paternal patronage. Whatever your budget, join us as we take a look at some quality boys’ toys set to delight dads across the land. Ethos Golf Ball Shape BBQ Easily on par with any ...

  29 May 2013
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  Xbox One – everything you need to know

  Last night Microsoft finally unveiled its next-gen Xbox to the world and surprised everybody by calling it something that no-one saw coming. The Xbox One – not 720, Durango or any other rumoured name – was shown off in all its glory last night, which is far more than can be ...

  22 May 2013
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  Xbox launch countdown: what we want to see

  Today’s the day folks! The second contender in the next big gaming world showdown is just hours away from being unveiled. Microsoft has played a shrewd game against Sony, delaying the launch of its upcoming console just long enough to get us all very excited without losing ...

  21 May 2013
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  Top apps for enjoying Eurovision

  Stock up on nibbles and alcohol and prepare yourselves for the biggest Saturday-night-in of the year people, Eurovision is just a day away! We may not have won since 1997, and may have had some absolute shockers in the last few years (Gemini anyone?), but we still love this ...

  17 May 2013