Articles by Joe Osborne

Joe Osborne is the Senior Technology Editor at Insider Inc. His role is to leads the technology coverage team for the Business Insider Shopping team, facilitating expert reviews, comprehensive buying guides, snap deals news and more. Previously, Joe was TechRadar's US computing editor, leading reviews of everything from gaming PCs to internal components and accessories. In his spare time, Joe is a renowned Dungeons and Dragons dungeon master – and arguably the nicest man in tech.

Articles by: Joe Osborne

Dell XPS 13 (2016) review

By Joe Osborne published 5 November 18

Best in Class

By sitting back and refining its winning product, Dell has managed to make yet another winning Ultrabook.

The new MacBook Air is really just a bigger 12-inch MacBook

By Joe Osborne published 30 October 18

Opinion It’s easy to see the new MacBook Air for what it really is: simply a bigger and better 12-inch MacBook.

Apple MacBook Air 2018 vs MacBook Air 2015: just how much has changed?

By Joe Osborne, Kevin Lee published 30 October 18

Versus We stack up the now-ancient MacBook Air 2015 against the newly revived model for 2018.

Samsung Galaxy Book 2 review

By Joe Osborne published 29 October 18

Updated Samsung’s Galaxy Book 2 tablet comes in an excellent, trend-forward design that’s hamstrung by its limited hardware.

Prototype Xbox controllers for phones and tablets show up in research papers

By Joe Osborne published 29 October 18

Microsoft is working on Xbox controller accessories for phones and tablets in support of its xCloud streaming service.

Ticketed-event: Apple Stores to livestream the iPad Pro and Mac keynote

By Joe Osborne published 25 October 18

Apple's holding October 30 keynote viewing parties at several of its US and UK retail stores.

Samsung definitely has foldable laptop displays in the works

By Joe Osborne published 25 October 18

The company is working with key partners to develop folding laptop screens, which could herald a new era of hybrid devices.

New cheaper MacBook, Mac Mini, iMacs all leak through European agency listing

By Joe Osborne published 24 October 18

All of Apple’s planned Mac products for its October 30 event have leaked through a listing on the EEC.

HP's 2018 Spectre x360 laptops adopt bold, clever design, stylus in the box

By Joe Osborne published 23 October 18

HP reveals a brand new look and feel for its storied Spectre x360 13 and Spectre x360 15 2-in-1 laptops.

In-screen fingerprint reader? Samsung's working on in-screen everything

By Joe Osborne published 19 October 18

Samsung Display’s 2019 road map has leaked to reveal plans for several under display features.

Upgraders rejoice: Surface Pro 6 is compatible with older Type Covers

By Joe Osborne published 18 October 18

Older Surface Pro Type Cover accessories are compatible with Surface Pro 6, Microsoft confirms.

Samsung’s Galaxy Book 2 refresh has Qualcomm power inside

By Joe Osborne published 18 October 18

Samsung and Qualcomm have announced a joint venture in the Galaxy Book 2 productivity tablet with Windows 10.

Apple MacBooks with custom ARM processors may not show up until 2021

By Joe Osborne published 17 October 18

Apple may not launch MacBooks with 100% in-house silicon until 2021, according to one analyst.

Reboot of The Real World in the works for Facebook Watch

By Joe Osborne published 17 October 18

Facebook and MTV are working on a reboot of The Real World for Facebook Watch.

First photos of Nintendo 64 Classic Mini appear with telltale controller ports

By Joe Osborne published 16 October 18

Nintendo's supposed next classic console revival, the N64 Classic Mini, has appeared online.

Xbox One's 'The Duke' controller in translucent green goes up for pre-order

By Joe Osborne published 15 October 18

The Xbox One 'Duke' controller from Hyperkin is now available in a see-through green color variant.

Analyst still predicts end of Microsoft's Surface line despite marked growth

By Joe Osborne published 12 October 18

That analyst from last year still thinks the Surface line is doomed despite hard evidence suggesting otherwise.

Samsung's newest Chromebook Plus V2 has LTE connectivity

By Joe Osborne published 12 October 18

Now Samsung’s flagship Chromebook Plus V2 can connect anywhere with LTE by Intel and Verizon.

New, cheaper Razer Blade gaming laptop packs dual storage and Ethernet

By Joe Osborne published 11 October 18

Razer has just announced a more affordable, baseline version of the 15-inch Blade laptop.

Classic Zelda on Nintendo Switch Online gets easier with special save data

By Joe Osborne published 10 October 18

Nintendo updates The Legend of Zelda NES game on Switch with a new mode that unlocks everything.

Google Pixel Slate vs iPad Pro (12.9-inch): battle of the productivity tablets

By Joe Osborne published 10 October 18

Versus We pit the new Google Pixel Slate against the incumbent productivity tablet: iPad Pro.

Apple software reportedly blocks third-party MacBook Pro repairs

By Joe Osborne published 7 October 18

Updated Apple is apparently limiting exactly who can repair its latest laptops and desktops.

Apple, Amazon vehemently deny report of Chinese spy hardware in their servers

By Joe Osborne published 4 October 18

Bloomberg's Businessweek reports that Chinese spyware had invaded Amazon and Apple servers, which they both deny.

Alienware m15 is a thin and light gaming laptop of 'Epic' proportions

By Joe Osborne published 4 October 18

Alienware has crafted its thinnest and lightest gaming laptop yet: the Alienware m15.

Microsoft Surface October 2018 event live blog: the latest news on Surface

By Joe Osborne published 2 October 18

Live Blog We're live blogging Microsoft's October 2018 Surface event just for you – we'll have the latest as it happens.

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