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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.
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Expand Expanding Close[Update: US too]Google kicks off World Cup hype with new ‘Chrome Dino FC’ Android figure [Gallery]
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Expand Expanding Close‘Screen Reactions’ selfie cam recording comes to Android 17 QPR1 Beta 4
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Expand Expanding CloseLineageOS 23 review: The de facto AI-free alternative Android experience [Video]
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Expand Expanding CloseThe Googlebook might not be for you, and that’s okay [Video]
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Expand Expanding CloseThe are currently the best Nest deals on Amazon
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Expand Expanding CloseI tried the Android Auto redesign and more Gemini is good here [Video]
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Expand Expanding CloseThese are currently the best Google Pixel deals on Amazon
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Expand Expanding CloseGoogle teases mysterious ‘Android Halo’ at I/O, coming ‘later this year’
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Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Search adds Easter egg celebrating Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday
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Expand Expanding CloseThe Vivo X300 Ultra should scare Samsung into changes [Video]
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Expand Expanding CloseHere’s what Google Pixel you told us you are using daily
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Expand Expanding CloseWhat Google Pixel are you currently using daily? [Poll]
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Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus cutting staff in Europe as it reviews ‘product strategy’ as global shutdown looms
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