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Marcus Webb

Marcus Webb is DailyTechReview's Senior Tech Editor, covering smartphones, laptops, and gadgets with a decade of hands-on testing experience. He believes a review isn't done until a product survives real daily use.
GPT-6 Astra Explained: What OpenAI’s Newest Model Actually Does
AI Technology

GPT-6 Astra Explained: What OpenAI’s Newest Model Actually Does

OpenAI's newest model shipped with an unusual amount of caution attached to its own launch announcement — a genuinely rare move for a company competing in…

Marcus Webb · September 17, 2026
Could AI Development Slow Down? What Elon Musk, Sam Altman and Anthropic Are Saying
AI Technology

Could AI Development Slow Down? What Elon Musk, Sam Altman and Anthropic Are Saying

Despite a genuinely rare moment of agreement among several of AI's most powerful leaders this week, the honest answer to whether AI development will actually slow…

Marcus Webb · September 16, 2026
Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 Mini PCs: Are These 192GB “Agentic PCs” Worth It in 2026?
Laptops & PCs

Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 Mini PCs: Are These 192GB “Agentic PCs” Worth It in 2026?

Mini PCs used to mean one thing: a small, cheap box for browsing and office work. That definition just broke. A new wave of mini PCs…

Marcus Webb · September 14, 2026
7 Windows 11 Shortcuts Every User Should Know
Laptops & PCs

7 Windows 11 Shortcuts Every User Should Know

Most Windows users default to a small handful of shortcuts — copy, paste, maybe Alt+Tab — and never explore further. Windows 11 has a genuinely useful…

Marcus Webb · September 12, 2026
Should You Upgrade to Wi-Fi 8? The New Wireless Standard Is Here — Here’s Why You Should Probably Wait
Gadgets & Accessories

Should You Upgrade to Wi-Fi 8? The New Wireless Standard Is Here — Here’s Why You Should Probably Wait

TP-Link just became the first company to actually ship Wi-Fi 8 hardware, unveiling the Archer 8 Ultra router and Deco 8 Ultra mesh system at IFA…

Marcus Webb · September 10, 2026
I Tested 4 Smart Rings in 2026 — Here’s the One I’d Actually Buy
Gadgets & Accessories

I Tested 4 Smart Rings in 2026 — Here’s the One I’d Actually Buy

Smart rings went from a niche curiosity to genuinely mainstream over the last two years, and I wanted to know if the hype held up once…

Marcus Webb · September 9, 2026
I Switched to a Mechanical Keyboard for a Month — Here’s What Changed
Gadgets & Accessories

I Switched to a Mechanical Keyboard for a Month — Here’s What Changed

Mechanical keyboards have a loyal following, and no shortage of hype claiming they'll transform your typing forever. I swapped my standard membrane keyboard for a mechanical…

Marcus Webb · September 8, 2026
Best Budget Monitor for Working From Home: I Compared 3 Side by Side
Gadgets & Accessories

Best Budget Monitor for Working From Home: I Compared 3 Side by Side

I set up three budget monitors on the same desk, running the same work apps, to figure out which corners actually matter to cut and which…

Marcus Webb · September 7, 2026
iPhone vs Samsung Galaxy 2026: Which Ecosystem Actually Fits You?
Smartphones

iPhone vs Samsung Galaxy 2026: Which Ecosystem Actually Fits You?

The iPhone vs Samsung Galaxy debate has run for over a decade, and by 2026 the two ecosystems have matured to the point where the decision…

Marcus Webb · September 5, 2026
Windows vs macOS in 2026: Which OS Should You Choose?
Laptops & PCs

Windows vs macOS in 2026: Which OS Should You Choose?

The Windows vs macOS debate has been running for decades, but the actual decision factors have shifted meaningfully in 2026 — AI features, app ecosystems, and…

Marcus Webb · September 4, 2026