Damien is 9to5Google‘s resident Video Producer and has over a decade of UK media experience. He worked within the sports industry and with numerous sports-focused publications — including golfing publication National Club Golfer — prior to joining the 9to5Google team.
After completing a BSc in Computer Science at the University of Hull with a major focus on data analytics and UX, he joined the Press Association (now PA Media), developing growing sports data products for the Barclay’s Premier League. These’s data packages included the now-defunct ACTIM Index which eventually evolved into the EA Sports Player Performance Index.
While working with the UK’s largest media agency, he attained a MA in Journalism at Sheffield Hallam University after completing his studies in 2014. This is where a love affair with all things videography surfaced after a brief stint in student TV. A major interest and constantly growing know-how of technology and videography have seen Damien lead 9to5Google’s official YouTube channel since 2018. He previously hosted the 9to5Google Daily podcast from 2019 to 2021.
Damien’s expertise and focus area lie in a number of beats including Android and OEM software updates, mobile applications, smartphone and accessory reviews, and just about anything that makes a modern mobile nerd tick. He says that he is “platform agnostic” despite primarily using Android devices and attempts to regularly test the iOS waters to better understand the nuances of the tech he covers on a day-to-day basis.
Outside of the tech space Damien is an avid supporter of his boyhood soccer team Hull City and is even a fully qualified Barista — with 3 years of experience making speciality coffee. Be sure to follow him on Threads, Bluesky, LinkedIn, and Instagram for insights and upcoming video updates and tidbits. If you are interested, you can also check out just what video gear he is currently using on his dedicated Kit.co page.
We’ve seen a lot of people ask if making the jump from the Pixel 9 to a Pixel 11 is even worth it. The answer isn’t totally simple, but we’ll try our best to answer it here.
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XGIMI has officially unveiled its new ultra-short-throw (UST) projector lineup at IFA 2026 with the debut of the Aura 3 Series, consisting of the AURA 3 Pro and Aura 3 Max.
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Xiaomi sub-brand Poco is officially expanding its flagship smartphone line with the launch of the Poco F9 Pro and Poco F9 Ultra.
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More of the same isn’t always a bad thing, but in some cases it could be. Does that ring true with the Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro? Find out here.
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A year in tech used to bring about big, bold changes. Today, things are iterative, merely refinements, and that has never been more apparent than going from the Pixel 10 to the Pixel 11. Here’s what you need to know.
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How close does the Pixel 11 Pro get to the iPhone 17 Pro? Does Google’s best of 2026 contend with Apple’s best of 2025? Find out here.
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After a few months of daily wear with my Fog colored Fitbit Air, I hit a stage where I wanted some alternate accessories and, so, I took a punt on some cheap bands from Amazon, only to be blown away with how good they actually were.
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Yes, you read that headline correctly. The Pixel 11 no longer shows the “Powered by Android” boot logo, which has been a staple for a few years now.
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Pixelsnap is one of the best things added to Pixel phones in a number of years, but it wasn’t quite a perfect first attempt. Luckily, this year those pesky magnets are a little stronger and more reliable on the Pixel 11 series.
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You can understand a lot about a product from its first couple of hours, and if that is anything to go by, the Pixel 11 feels like an adequate but modest update that is likely only of interest to people wanting a “new” phone.
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With about 6 months left in the “official” support window, it’s great to see that LineageOS support has finally come to the Samsung Galaxy S22.
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With the launch of the Pixel 9, Google offered fairly extensive 12-month free trials of the Google One AI Pro plan, but this is being stripped back with the Pixel 11 series.
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The Pixel 11 series has officially been unveiled with a whole suite of new video features for the camera systems and even a few upgrades for some older functions. Here’s everything new and what you need to know.
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After three runs, the Pixel 11 comes in hot as Google’s vision of the perfect base Android phone for the next year. Just how is it? Find out here.
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As is customary, we already know a ton about Google’s latest smartphone series before it officially launches. The last-minute leaks are seriously piling up for the Pixel 11 — here’s everything you need to know.
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It looks like Samsung is riding a wave of success with the recent Z Fold 8 and 8 Ultra, as the Korean tech giant says they are the most pre-ordered foldables in Europe to date.
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In just over a week, there will be a new Google phone, but with the industry in an odd place, should you wait for the Pixel 11 or just get something else? Find out here.
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I know, this is a throwback, right? Talking about arguably one of Google’s best dead products. I still find it hard to believe that Stadia has been dead for over three years, going on four, but it was arguably some of the most fun I’ve had gaming. The problem is that it was probably right to disappear, given the current state of the market.
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Samsung has decided that the Fold lineup needed shaking up, and the Korean tech giant has certainly done that this year. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 “Ultra” and Z Fold 8 are two takes on the genre, but which is better for most people? We’re going to work it out together.
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After a limited alpha testing phase, Aviate, the flight tracking application that aims to be a full rebuttal to iPhone’s Flighty tracker, is now officially available on Android.
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I write about smartphones, Android, and consumer technology for a living, but I can admit that I am addicted to the devices I use every day. I figured I need to have a firebreak and, hand on heart, it’s making me happier and healthier. If you use your phone too much, learn from my missteps.
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I’ve been lucky enough to have a car that has Android Automotive for the better part of five years, and in that time, it made me realize just how much better Android Auto is for most people despite its problems, bugs, and foibles.
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With the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Samsung is also shipping the first phones with Gemini Intelligence. I managed to get it working briefly, but I can’t see why it solves for most people.
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Foldables don’t usually get my juices flowing. The sad fact is that while I like the “idea” of a folding phone, the sheen quickly dulls, and I’m left reeling from the compromises. Even after just a few hours of playing with the brand-new Galaxy Z Fold 8, I think it reinforces that wide foldables were always the right decision.
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