Alex Lee is The Independent’s senior tech critic and helps lead the tech reviews section. He writes news pieces, reviews and round-ups for IndyBest, covering everything from VPNs, wireless headphones, earbuds, soundbars, phones and home appliances to video games, consoles, TVs, smartwatches and tablets, including the latest Apple gear and the best deals. He specialises in startups, the TV streaming and entertainment industries, internet culture and accessibility. He previously reported on tech, science, culture, business and security for Wired, where he served as a staff writer. He has also written for The Guardian, Metro, the New Statesman’s City Monitor, Logic Magazine and Expert Reviews. He joined The Independent in 2021 as a tech writer before being promoted to senior tech critic in 2025. You can follow him on Instagram @alexleejourno.