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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 CloseLineageOS 21 brings Android 14 to Fairphone 5
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Expand Expanding CloseUpgrade paths: Pixel 6a vs. Pixel 8a [Video]
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Expand Expanding CloseGenDino lets you create your own Chrome Dino Game with AI for a limited time
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Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 15 Beta 2 hands-on: The biggest beta update in years [Video]
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Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Photos ‘Ask Photos’ will let you search your images with voice and text prompts
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Expand Expanding CloseGoogle is practically giving away Pixel Tablets for free with iPad trade-ins
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Expand Expanding CloseYouTube for Android TV gets new sidebar animation and section outlines
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Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet now available in India but won’t replace Google Pay
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Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel smartphones now officially available in Poland and Czech Republic
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Expand Expanding CloseMay the 4th Be With You: Download 9to5Google-themed Star Wars wallpapers [Gallery]
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Expand Expanding CloseSony Xperia 1 VI renders show redesigned display, headphone jack, and more
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Expand Expanding CloseSamsung Good Lock app now available on Play Store
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Expand Expanding CloseTwitch ‘Discovery Feed’ now rolling out, app redesign also coming
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Expand Expanding Close[Update: Fix rolls out] WhatsApp bug breaks ability to send video from Android devices
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