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.
The age of terrible tech April Fool’s jokes has all but ended, and while Dbrand has had a few stinkers, the “Touch Grass” skins are one of the few decent things to come out of this lame phenomenon.
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In a year where Apple has switched things up, and Samsung has barely moved an inch, just how does the iPhone 17 Pro Max stack up against the Galaxy S26 Ultra? Is there something Samsung can learn from Cupertino?
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As we get new models of Google’s AI, there appears to be a knock-on effect that is drastically changing the experience with Gemini Live and the assistant’s customizable voice options.
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Google has finally decided to restore the ability to quickly enable and disable your Wi-Fi connection with a single tap of the QS toggle in Android 17 Beta 3.
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After numerous leaks, Samsung has officially refreshed its mid-range lineup with the announcement of the Galaxy A57 5G and A37 5G devices in Europe – with a US expansion expected later this year.
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It appears that OnePlus is set to pull the plug on and shutting down smartphone operations in global markets as the company focuses heavily on China, and this time, there’s more to it.
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After being announced just a few weeks ago, the Android 16 for the Fairphone 6 is beginning to rollout globally.
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Android is in a strange place at the moment; it’s arguably stronger than ever, but feels further away from the platform that launched almost 20 years ago. What changed?
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If you’re trying to access YouTube Studio right now and running into problems, you’re not alone, as a widespread outage appears to be affecting the platform.
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Is the Samsung and, in particular, the Galaxy S26 Ultra still the benchmark for Google’s Pixel 10 Pro XL? You know the deal; it’s time to work it out.
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A while back, YouTube for Android TV introduced an account switcher at login or after cold boot, but it is now changing once again by showing any and all family members part of an existing Premium family plan.
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Google’s Pixel lineup is synonymous with deep discounts within weeks of launch, but the Pixel Watch 4 has hit its lowest price yet on Amazon, starting at just $290.
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If you’ve been thinking about picking up Google’s latest smartwatch, maybe now is the time to take a look at its predecessor, as the Wi-Fi version of the Google Pixel Watch 3 (45mm) has dropped to just $219 on Amazon, making it an absolute steal.
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Just a few days after the “big” Google Maps received its gradient icon redesign, Google Maps Go has followed suit.
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It’s not often we talk about UI changes on WhatsApp, but the latest such update is adding more rounded chat bubbles to the core messaging experience.
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OnePlus has officially showcased the upcoming design and some of the color options of the soon-to-be-released 15T.
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In years gone by, the A-series has encroached on the base Pixel, but that isn’t the case in 2026. How does the Pixel 10a stack up against the Pixel 10? Here’s everything you need to know.
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The Samsung Galaxy S26 series might not add a ton of new functions and features, but there are a few software functions and features being lifted right from Pixel phones.
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Very few changes, I think that sums up the Galaxy S26 series. Has Samsung dropped the ball? Is there anything really worth talking about here? Yes, let’s get into it.
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Chinese smartphone maker Tecno is channeling Project Ara with its latest Modular Phone concept, previewed ahead of MWC 2026.
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Months on from the original launch, the honeymoon is over, but do we still have that “spark” with the Pixel Watch 4? Discounts have been forthcoming, but with six or so months before we get a follow-up, just where did Google do well, and do poorly? Here is everything you need to know.
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With Samsung gearing up for the firm’s yearly smartphone launch, and with the benefit of hindsight, we sort of need the Galaxy S26 to at least make some notable improvements over its predecessors or risk losing potential buyers.
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After the better part of a decade heel dragging, the BBC Sport app now finally has a dedicated dark mode on Android devices.
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Rewind almost 15 years, and the Android ROM scene was thriving. Nightly builds, tons of projects, we truly were living in a golden age. Nowadays, things have changed significantly. Just what happened to the custom ROM scene, and can it be revived?
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