Paul Monckton

Paul Monckton

Senior Contributor|Consumer Tech

Paul Monckton is a technology journalist with over 30 years of experience in the industry, specializing in photography, the ever-changing world of smartphone cameras and the wider tech landscape. Based in the UK, Paul has contributed to leading publications including BBC Focus,

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12,975 viewsApr 11, 2025

Google's Surprise Pixel Upgrade: Free AI Features, But There's A Catch

Google's surprise Pixel 9 update unlocks free Gemini Live AI features. Find out how this impacts the Pixel 9a launch and what it means for Pixel 8 owners.

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555 viewsApr 6, 2025

New Pixel 10 Report Details Unexpected Camera Downgrade

The Pixel 10 is rumored to get a new telephoto lens, but possibly at the cost of overall image quality. Will it be worth the upgrade over the Pixel 9?

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603 viewsApr 5, 2025

Google Code Reveals Critical Warning For New Kid-Friendly Gemini AI

An upcoming kid-friendly update for Google's Gemini AI includes a critical warning about safety risks. Find out what parents need to know before launch.

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319 viewsApr 3, 2025

New Google Survey Teases Radical Google Photos Redesign

Google Photos may be getting a significant redesign. Here's a first look at the potential new interface & features.

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3,405 viewsMar 31, 2025

Google’s Best Gemini AI Chatbot Is Now Free To Use — But There’s A Catch

Google Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental is free to use, but only paying Gemini Advanced users can access its full power with Canvas.