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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Long after the function was made available to subscribers on iOS, Twitter Blue subscribers on Android can now access podcast playback and more within the new Spaces Tab.
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Google is rolling out a new desktop UI for Stadia that brings greater prominence to titles in your library and more.
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It seems that Google will bring the Pixel 7 series to more European nations after invites were sent out for an October 6 launch event in Denmark.
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After testing in a limited capacity for several months, the Material You refresh for YouTube Studio is now beginning to roll out more widely.
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The recently announced Memories revamp with added vertical swipe gesture is now beginning to roll out more widely in Google Photos on Android.
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After officially launching the Chromecast with Google TV HD merely hours ago, you might be pleased to know that the sub-$30 streamer has an unlockable bootloader right from the factory.
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The latest WhatsApp beta update hints that the highly anticipated companion mode is still in the works with evidence of a dedicated Android tablet (or foldable) linking screen.
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The Google Pixel 6a might be an excellent affordable phone, but you should still protect your prized possession. A few months have passed since launch, and we’ve tested more than a few. With that in mind, here are some of the best cases for the Pixel 6a.
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After a series of Open Betas, the stable OxygenOS 13 update based upon Android 13 is now rolling out for the OnePlus 10 Pro.
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With the launch of Google’s next flagship phones right around the corner, we asked 9to5Google readers just what color Pixel 7 you’re looking to pick up — here’s what you said.
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There are a vast array of wireless and wired doorbells that work with the Google Assistant and add greatly to your smart home setup. We’ve lived with the battery-powered Nest Doorbell for an extended period and here’s why it’s a great option for just about everyone — in the right situation.
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Inbox might be long gone, but the “custom bundles” feature is being revived by third-party email client Shortwave.
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We’re sure many of you are eagerly awaiting the launch of brand-new Google hardware. The color lineup of the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro series has now been fully showcased, which has us wondering just what option you are looking at picking up.
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The Nothing Phone (1) might not be a contender for phone of the year, but according to a new report, Indian retailer Flipkart has surpassed 100,000 sales of the device in just 20 days.
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Samsung has dropped brand-new Wear OS watches, and if you own the Galaxy Watch 4, you’re probably wondering what’s different with the Galaxy Watch 5. Here’s everything you need to know.
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More and more details about Google’s next flagship smartphones are emerging as we approach the October 6 launch. The latest such tidbit is the potential storage capacities of European Pixel 7 units.
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The very first renders of the proposed OnePlus 11 Pro have been shared online, hinting at some interesting changes for the upcoming flagship.
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Google surprised everyone by dropping the Android 13 QPR1 Beta 1 earlier than expected, so here’s all of the top features you need to know.
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To help the huge educational sector, YouTube has launched Player for Education in the United States and Korea, which will offer ad-free playback and better recommendations for learning institutions.
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The brand-new Android 13 QPR1 Beta 1 update comes with a number of key refinements, the most notable being the addition of animation to common Quick Settings toggles.
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To mark the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Google has paid tribute with a gray version of the normally colorful company logo.
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Louise “Miss Lou” Bennett-Coverley is being honored today in selected regions with a dedicated Google Doodle on what would have been her 103rd birthday.
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Based upon Android 12, the third-party LineageOS 19 ROM now supports a flurry of new devices, including Google’s ADT-3 Android TV developer dongle, the Motorola Edge 20, and Dynalink 4K Box.
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