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Barry Collins

Barry Collins Expert Reviews

Barry Collins has been a technology writer, editor and broadcaster for more than 25 years. He was assistant editor of The Sunday Times’ technology section, editor of PC Pro and has written for more than a dozen different publications and websites over the years. He’s made regular TV and radio appearances as a technology pundit, including on BBC Newsnight, ITV News and Sky News. Now a senior contributor at Forbes.com, he also presents and produces tech-related podcasts.

 

Recent articles by Barry Collins

The 8K YouTube video you almost certainly can't watch
Technology

The first 8K footage arrives on YouTube - but will anyone be able to watch it?

NXP Car-to-X technology test drive car
Holiday car hire chaos as driving licence site crashes
Technology

Website that replaces paper driving licence gets stuck in traffic

Skype Wi-Fi
Microsoft Wi-Fi to be given away with Office 365 accounts
Technology

Skype Wi-Fi to be rebranded as Microsoft revamps hotspot service

Amazon Fire HD Kids Edition
Amazon offers to replace Fire HD tablets your kids smash up
eReaders Tablets

Amazon makes its Fire HD tablets "child-proof" with protective case and warranty deal

Microsoft's app spending spree continues with Wunderlist
Technology

To-do list service joins the growing stable of Microsoft app purchases

Steve Jobs
Hola CEO channels Steve Jobs with robust defence of company
Technology TVs

Under-fire Hola boss says his company is no worse than Apple, Skype and other giants

Thunderbolt 3
Thunderbolt 3 to have USB Type-C connector
Technology

Intel keeps Thunderbolt alive by using the new USB Type-C connector

Hola
Want to watch US Netflix? Avoid Hola, warn researchers
Technology

Hola could let others use your internet connection or install malicious software on your PC, researchers claim

Amazon Kindle
Amazon creates Kindle bundle for kids
eReaders

Child-friendly package includes Kindle eBook reader, cover and accidental damage cover

Kindle Voyage
Ebook sites added to ISPs' blacklists
eReaders

Publishers force broadband providers to block pirate eBook sites for the first time