Latest articles by Ian Stokes
Duolingo ABC launches early, helping young kids learn to read and write for free
News Duolingo launches new free iOS app, Duolingo ABC, to help children learn to read and write English during coronavirus isolation.
New fast wireless charger from Xiaomi can fully charge a smartphone in just 40 minutes
News Wireless charging is about to get a lot faster thanks to Xiaomi.
Is your free VPN secure? Report finds vulnerability in top free VPNs on Google Play store
News Some of the top free VPNS on Google Play store have a dangerous vulnerability that leaves users exposed to hackers.
Study finds that 42 million Americans don’t have access to broadband
News New study finds that twice as many Americans are without broadband access as previously though.
Google Pixel 4 XL review
Review The Google Pixel 4 XL is a great all-rounder but the esoteric extras fail to help it charge out of the pack.
Google Pixel 3a review
Review With a top-notch camera and all the features of its bigger brother, the Google Pixel 3a is a fantastic budget smartphone.
Samsung dodges coronavirus impact on smartphones; Apple and Huawei hit hard
News Samsung misses the worst of the disruption caused by the coronavirus as most of it's production is outside China.
Mini projector vs full-size projector: Which one should you get?
Versus Projectors bring the cinema experience into your home, but when it comes to mini projectors vs full-size projectors, which is the best?
How to boost cell phone signal: 8 tips to improve your cell reception
How to Here's our list of tips to help you boost your cell phone reception.
BlackBerry might finally be dead after licensing deal with manufacturer ends
News BlackBerry loses licensing deal with TCL Communications, potentially killing off the once-iconic phone brand for good.
Antivirus provider Avast closes data-collection subsidiary after being caught selling user data
News Avast-owned Jumpboat will cease operations after investigation finds user data being sold to advertisers could identify individuals.
What is a VPN, and why do you need one?
How To Online security is more important than ever, but what is a VPN, do you need one, and how can it keep you safe online?
Ring is sharing your data with Facebook... even if you don't have a Facebook account
News Amazon-owned home security firm Ring is in hot water again, this time for giving user data to Facebook.
Microsoft secures servers after 250 million customer records exposed online
News Microsoft scrambled to secure servers after tech research firm Comparitech finds support data of 250 million customers on unsecured servers.
Microsoft Edge gets a Chrome makeover... but will you actually use it?
News After a year in preview testing, Microsoft's new Chromium-based Edge browser has launched to the public.
Traditional PCs make a comeback after eight year decline
News After an eight year decline, the PC market has finally seen year on year growth, thanks largely to the death of Windows 7.
Senator Ron Wyden wants to investigate "deceptive" ad blocking industry
News Renowned online consumer rights advocate Senator Ron Wyden is striking out at the anti-consumer tactics of ad blockers.
Homeowners left with useless security devices as Spectrum Home Security closes
News Spectrum is closing its home security services, leaving many customers with expensive and worthless equipment.
New lithium-sulfur battery could power your phone for 5 days
News New battery developed by researchers in Australia could revolutionize the electronics industry.
