Our judges
Meet our incredible panel of expert judges for 2026 - an influential group of leading tech journalists shaping the future of consumer technology.
Tomi Adebayo
Tech Influencer
With more than a decade in the tech industry, Tomi - better known as GadgetsBoy - was a Software Engineer before becoming one of the UK's leading tech and gadget experts.
Tomi can be found online using his experience, expertise and understanding to help consumers make an informed buying decision through his reviews.
@GadgetsBoy
Nick Baker
Uswitch Senior Editor
Nick has been in Uswitch’s telecoms editorial team for six years, covering all topics across broadband, TV, mobiles and gaming.
He is also Uswitch’s resident video content producer, directing video explainers across Uswitch’s various industries to help customers make more informed choices with their services.
Chris Barraclough
Content Creator
Chris Barraclough is the creator of breakthrough YouTube channel Tech Spurt, which has over 1.3 million subscribers as of 2026.
He was previously Editor-In-Chief at Recombu, as well as Devices Editor of Mobile Choice magazine.
@TechSpurtVideo
Hannah Cowton-Barnes
Tech Journalist
As Entertainment Editor at Tech Advisor, Hannah is an expert in all things streaming. She's reviewed a whole range of technology products and has a keen eye for spotting a good mobile or broadband deal.
Outside of her main role, she's written freelance pieces for Metro, Polygon and Den of Geek, and she's also a Women Techmakers Ambassador for Google.
Ortis Deley
Tech Broadcaster
Ortis Deley has been one the hosts of Channel 5’s The Gadget Show since 2009.
Ortis’s affinity for science and technology began when he was a child who was very much into sci-fi and comic books. His comic collection is around 8,000 units! He is a bonafide geek.
He supports a handful of charities and is a patron of First Touch.
@OrtisDeley
Chris Hall
Tech Journalist
Chris has been a tech journalist for over 15 years and is the former Editor of Pocket-lint.
He has contributed to the likes of Amazon.co.uk and ComputerActive, made appearances on television for the BBC and Sky, along with wider radio contributions and was a judge on The Apprentice.
@christhall
Jamie Harris
Tech Broadcaster
Jamie has been reporting on the tech scene for more than decade, with bylines in almost all UK national and regional news outlets during his time at PA.
He is currently Assistant Technology and Science Editor at The Sun.
@JamieHarrisTech
Jonathan Morris
Tech Journalist
Jonathan has a long history in the mobile industry, starting out writing for a trade newspaper in the 1990s and going on to be editor of What Mobile, the UK's leading mobile magazine at the time.
He has written for numerous magazines, newspapers and websites, consulted on handset design, and now works on his own site. He has a timeless passion for all technology, plus a keen interest in mobile photography.
@jmcomms
Dave Snelling
Tech Journalist
Dave has worked on Fleet Street for over 25 years and enjoyed numerous roles across the industry.
The last decade as Technology Editor at the Express, Mirror and Daily Star has been the highlight and he continues to have an unwavering passion for reporting on all of the very latest news from the biggest names in the sector.
Joe Svetlik
Tech Journalist
Joe has been writing about tech since 2004, so he remembers flip phones the first time round. He has worked for T3 magazine, Stuff, The Sunday Times Travel Magazine, Men's Health, GQ, The Mirror, Trusted Reviews, TechRadar and many more.
His specialities include all things mobile, wireless headphones and plenty else he can’t justify buying.
Jon Devo
Tech Journalist
Jon Devo is a professional photographer and videographer of 20 years. He became a presenter and journalist after studying Journalism and Psychology at City University London in 2009. Jon founded the Devoted Creatives photo and video studio and hosts two podcasts for Spotify; Shot & Chaser and The Devoted Creatives Podcast.
He also has a monthly column in Digital Camera Magazine, called Scanning Ahead. Jon regularly contributes to a number of leading publications including WIRED, and T3 and Digital Camera Magazine as a guest writer.
Ru Bhikha
Telecoms Expert
Ru Bhikha is a technology and telecoms expert with a diverse background in entrepreneurship, marketing, and media commentary.
He currently serves as the Head of Enterprise Growth at eSIM Go, having previously spent a decade as a prominent mobiles expert at Uswitch.com.
Ben Aboagye
Tech Influencer
As the creator behind the popular Lover Of Tech YouTube channel, Ben is a prominent technology content creator and reviewer.
With a following of over 80K subscribers, he specializes in creating detailed reviews, tutorials, and informational videos covering a wide array of consumer electronics.
Uswitch Telecoms Awards 2026
Recognising the broadband, TV and mobile providers that powered our customers’ lives this past year.
The nominees for our 2026 awards have been announced. Winners will be revealed on 6 February.
