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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

Firefox Flash block
Adobe fixes fatal flaw in Flash
Software Technology

Adobe's accident prone Flash software is fixed again

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Lumia 430
Microsoft will make Windows phones, even if nobody else will
Mobile phones

Microsoft chief defiantly refuses to quit the smartphone market

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Commodore PET smartphone
The Commodore PET is back - as a smartphone
Mobile phones

Just when you thought the Commodore brand had taken enough punishment...

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Hive revamps smart thermostat with invisible screen
Technology

Hive Active Heating 2 hides its display behind a mirrored fascia

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Apple Pay
Apple Pay launches... without Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds and co
Technology

Apple's cashless payments system goes live in the UK, but without many of the major banks

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Reddit
Reddit chief resigns with a swipe at the trolls
Technology

Reddit co-founder returns as CEO as Ellen Pao bows out

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Groovy Gang
Xbox Music becomes Groove
Media streamers

Microsoft drops the Xbox branding from its entertainment apps in Windows 10

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BlackBerry Venice
Venice: the slider smartphone that might revive BlackBerry
Mobile phones

Leaked image reveals the stunning design of the forthcoming BlackBerry Venice

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Amazon Prime Day
Amazon cuts Prime to £59 ahead of 20th anniversary clearout
Technology

Amazon Prime Day to offer huge discounts on goods - but only if you're a subscriber

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Snapchat
Snapchat gives your thumbs a break
Technology

New tap-to-play system means no more thumb ache when you want to watch a long video

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