Becca Caddy
Becca Caddy is a contributor to iMore, as well as a freelance journalist and author. She’s been writing about consumer tech and popular science for more than a decade, covering all kinds of topics, including why robots have eyes and whether we’ll experience the overview effect one day. She’s particularly interested in VR/AR, wearables, digital health, space tech and chatting to experts and academics about the future. Her first book, Screen Time, which is about how people can learn to love their tech rather than feel stressed out by it, came out in January 2021 with Bonnier Books. She is currently working on ideas for a second non-fiction book while also writing fiction in her spare time. She’s contributed to TechRadar, T3, Wired, New Scientist, The Guardian, Inverse and many more as a freelance journalist. In other chapters of her life, she was an international editor at MSN, associate editor at Lifehacker UK and publisher at Shiny Media. Becca has an English Language and Literature degree and a Masters in Public Relations and Strategic Marketing Communications. She started her career working in tech PR and marketing and has a strong understanding of content strategy, branding and digital marketing. Becca loves science-fiction and has a fortnightly column that explores the science of Star Trek. Last time she checked, she still holds a Guinness World Record alongside iMore Editor in Chief Gerald Lynch for playing the largest game of Tetris ever made. She also enjoys taking pictures of brutalist architecture and spending way too much time floating through space and 3D painting in virtual reality.
Latest articles by Becca Caddy
Too lazy to edit your photos for Instagram? You need this iPhone app
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App of the Day If you miss the retro filters from the early days of Instagram and want a quick and easy way to edit your selfies, you need to download Uplens.
This iPhone app is a must-have for surfers
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App of the Day If you're new to surfing, then the Surfline app is almost as essential as your board.
This iPhone app is the most soothing game I've ever played
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App of the Day I Love Hue is a simple game for the iPhone that can seriously calm you down as you create beautiful color gradients.
I’m addicted to this super simple word game app on my iPhone and iPad
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App of the Day Looking for something to fill that Wordle gap? Try Knotwords+.
Broadcasts 3 is my favorite way to listen to internet radio
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App of the Day Listen to a whole library of radio stations on your phone with the Broadcasts 3 app.
This is the best meditation app I’ve ever used – and I’ve tried them all
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App of the Day With simple instructions and a secular approach, Waking Up is the only meditation app you'll ever need.
This photo editing app with manual controls is a joy to use
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App of the Day If you miss using cameras, you need the Obscura 4 photo app for your iPhone.
Sleep, meditate and relax with these soothing soundscapes for iOS and iPad
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App of the Day The Sound Machine 3D Spatial Bliss app is a white noise machine in your pocket for on-the-go relaxation.
Hit your reading list goals before the new year with the Headway app
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App of the Day The Headway app condenses popular books into easily readable, bite-sized summaries.
If you use social media for networking, you need this iPhone app
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App of the Day The Screenshot Contacts app is a must-have if you use social media for work or just want to keep tabs on interesting profiles.
This iPhone app will help you identify any rock with a photo
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App of the Day Next time you return from the beach with chunks of random rock, this app will help you identify what they are and if they have any value.
Ultrahuman Ring Air review: Stylish and discrete wearable fitness tracking
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The Ultrahuman Ring Air is the latest smart ring to rival the super popular Oura ring, but which is better?
This journalling app uses AI to help you unpack your feelings
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If you've never made a daily journalling practice stick, you need to try Solid Diary and its AI tools.
The Dolby On app is my new favorite way to record audio on-the-go
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App of the Day Download the Dolby On app for a studio recorder and editing suite in the palm of your hand.
Adobe Max 2023: The biggest announcements for Firefly AI, Creative Cloud apps and more
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Adobe is now bringing a whole host of AI tools using Firefly to its most popular design apps – here's what you need to know.
Upgrade your home cinema with $72 off Edifier’s audiophile-grade speakers in the Prime Big Deal Days sale
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These audiophile-grade retro speakers from Edifier are reduced for the Prime Big Deal Days.
Sony’s best budget headphones are all discounted for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days
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Whether you’re looking for true wireless or over-ear headphones there’s a Sony deal over the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days for you.
Get more charge in those device batteries with these wicked Belkin charger deals on Prime Day 2
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Stock up on functional Belkin charging accessories with these Amazon Prime event discounts.
Premium portable sound on a budget: Beosound A1 Bluetooth Speaker is $80 off with Amazon Prime
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This fantastic portable speaker from Bang & Olufsen has a small design, mighty sound and a discounted price.
This device adds a light show to your gaming sessions and has a $50 discount for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days
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The Govee AI Gaming Sync Box Kit will make gaming sessions more immersive with multi-colored, AI-powered light effects.
Transform your stereo system with this Big Deal Days WiiM Pro music streamer deal – $40 off
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The WiiM Pro is cheaper than the Sonos ecosystem but with the same audiophile-grade sound.
This smart water controller is $30 off in the Amazon Prime event, but it could save you a lot more than that
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You’ll need this Eve Aqua smart water controller to control your sprinkler system.
Make your home more secure with $97 off this Aqara smart lock over the Prime Big Deal Days
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With this Apple HomeKit-enabled smart lock you can open your door with your Apple Watch or your iPhone.