Alan Martin

United Kingdom

Freelance writer (The i, Tom's Guide, NME, ShortList, etc.) I'm an Elon exile and no longer here, but commission me via the website below!

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Articles

From hallway jets to ‘pregnant’ toothbrushes: my chaotic water flosser showdown

2 weeks ago | theguardian.com | Alan Martin

Cats and teeth. That’s my contribution to the Filter so far, writing recommendations for new cat owners and electric toothbrushes. Rather than combining the two in a piece on cat toothpaste, I’m instead doubling down on the latter, writing about the wonderful world of water flossers. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. Water flossers, for those that don’t know, are exactly what they sound like.
The best water flossers, tested: seven models for that dentist-clean feeling

3 weeks ago | theguardian.com | Alan Martin

There isn’t much I miss from my pre-Invisalign “gappy teeth” days, but it was far more difficult for food and plaque to get stuck in the gaps – something I took for granted at the time. Using floss between my pre-braces teeth was easy, but ultimately pointless, like using a pipe cleaner to buff the Dartford Tunnel. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more.
iPhone 18 release just tipped for biggest shakeup in over a decade

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Alan Martin

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: AppleGet ready for a big Apple launch change. With the exception of irregular SE handsets and the recent iPhone 16e, in recent years, Apple has released its iPhones in a single batch at a big event at the start of fall. For the last decade that has almost always been September, slipping to October in 2020 thanks to the coronavirus pandemic.
Makers of smart collars aim for wider reach

2 months ago | globalpetindustry.com | Alan Martin

Over the past decade, wearable technology has become big business – first for humans and now for pets too. Fortune Business Insights valued the global pet wearables market last year at $3.7 billion (€3.4B), a figure forecast to nearly triple in the next 7 years, hitting $10.4 billion (€9.6B) by 2032.
The best portable projectors of 2025, thoroughly tested by a home cinema expert

2 months ago | telegraph.co.uk | Kulwinder Singh Rai |Simon Lewis |Alan Martin |Alun Taylor

This article contains affiliate links. The products or services listed have been selected independently by journalists after hands-on testing or sourcing expert opinions. We may earn a commission when you click a link, buy a product or subscribe to a service.
Bone conducting headphones have never sounded better

2 months ago | telegraph.co.uk | Alan Martin |Alun Taylor |Chas Newkey-Burden |Silvana Franco

What are the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 headphones? Shokz make bone conduction headphones which sit over your ear, nestled between your outer ear and the very start of your cheekbones, instead of sitting inside your ear to play your favourite tracks while working out. Even the best running headphones usually have a payoff between sound quality and being able to hear your surroundings so you don't make an ill-timed road crossing into direct traffic.
The best gas BBQs for outdoor dining

2 months ago | telegraph.co.uk | Silvana Franco |Emily Peck |Rebecca Astill |Alan Martin

This article contains affiliate links. The products or services listed have been selected independently by journalists after hands-on testing or sourcing expert opinions. We may earn a commission when you click a link, buy a product or subscribe to a service. While I love the ritual of cooking with fire on charcoal barbecues and the unmatchable end results, the speed and ease of a gas barbecue has long made it my go-to for cooking outdoors.
Each smart speaker reviewed and what room to put them in

2 months ago | telegraph.co.uk | Alan Martin |Chris Hall |Emily Peck |Britta O'Boyle

This article contains affiliate links. The products or services listed have been selected independently by journalists after hands-on testing or sourcing expert opinions. We may earn a commission when you click a link, buy a product or subscribe to a service. It's hard to believe, but it's been a decade since Amazon announced its first Echo smart speaker. Some have stayed for multiple generations like the Echo Dot, while others have fizzled out after one, like the Echo Flex.
Are Apple's new running headphones worth the six-year wait?

2 months ago | telegraph.co.uk | Alan Martin |Emily Peck |Britta O'Boyle |Rob Waugh

What are the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2? It has been six years since Beats released the original Powerbeats Pro earphones. Designed for exercise, the earhook on the buds mean they stay secure whether you're running outdoors or lifting weights in the gym. While parent company Apple has produced new generations of Airpods and other Beats buds, Powerbeats fans have waited patiently for an update ‒ and now it's here, with six years of progress across design, stamina and functionality in one go.
which spring sale has the best deals?

Mar 25, 2025 | telegraph.co.uk | Nathan Spendelow |Simon Lewis |Alan Martin |Rebecca Astill

The Amazon Spring Sale has begun but the week-long deluge of deals might not be as good as they first appear. If you take the time to shop around, you can likely find a similar saving, or perhaps an even better one, on the high street instead. From Argos to John Lewis, some of the biggest UK shops have jumped on the spring sale bandwagon this year, so if you're unsure where to start looking, we've put together a guide on how to find the best deals, complete with some handy bargain-hunting tips.