About The Gadget Guardian

We write plain-English guides to the gadgets people actually use: the scanner that tells you why a warning light came on, the smart plug that may or may not save you money, the alarm clock that wakes you with light. Our readers are practical people who want to know what a thing does, what it costs to run and whether it is worth it, without the hype.

How we work

Every guide is written by a named member of our team. We explain the technology in everyday terms, give realistic prices and running costs, and say when the cheaper or older option is the better one. Where the evidence for a claim is thin, we say so.

What you won't find here

Claims that we tested a product when we didn't.
Invented statistics, reviews or quotes.
Health claims that go beyond the evidence.

How we make money

Some pages contain affiliate links: if you buy through one, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. See our affiliate disclosure and how we choose products.

The team

Daniel Hart

Editor, Car & Garage · Columbus, Ohio · 5 guides

Daniel edits the Car & Garage section. He writes about the plug-in scanners, dash cams and chargers that help drivers understand their cars and avoid unnecessary repair bills, and he is clear about when a professional mechanic is still the right call.

Emma Clarke

Home & Kitchen writer · Melbourne · 4 guides

Emma covers home and kitchen gadgets, from smart plugs to air fryers. She focuses on what things really cost to buy and run at home, and on the features that matter once the novelty wears off.

Tom Ashworth

Sleep, Health Tech & Travel writer · Manchester · 4 guides

Tom writes about sleep and health tech, travel gadgets and outdoor gear. He looks past spec sheets to how a gadget fits into everyday life, and he is wary of health claims that go beyond the evidence.