Steve Hogarty is an award-winning lifestyle journalist and travel writer with more than a decade's experience in the videogames and technology industry. He joined The Independent in 2021 as a technology critic for IndyBest where he covers anything with a chip in it, from phones, laptops, tablets and e-bikes to gaming, smart home and audio hardware. His work has been featured in magazines including Vice, Edge, Rock Paper Shotgun and PC Gamer. He's made appearances on BBC News and was a regular guest on the TV series Videogame Nation. Steve's previous publications include City AM, the Official Nintendo Magazine and PC Zone. You can email him at steve.hogarty@independent.co.uk