Articles by Hugh Langley

Hugh Langley is the ex-News Editor of TechRadar. He had written for many magazines and websites including Business Insider, The Telegraph, IGN, Gizmodo, Entrepreneur Magazine, WIRED (UK), TrustedReviews, Business Insider Australia, Business Insider India, Business Insider Singapore, Wareable, The Ambient and more.

Hugh is now a correspondent at Business Insider covering Google and Alphabet, and has the unfortunate distinction of accidentally linking the TechRadar homepage to a rival publication.

Articles by: Hugh Langley

WhatsApp's new feature seems pointless, but it might be secretly significant

By Hugh Langley published 5 February 16

WhatsApp made little fanfare about its latest feature.

'Game changing' breakthrough turns contact lenses into tiny computer screens

By Hugh Langley published 4 February 16

Shove off, Google Glass. Science has a better idea.

Detective Pikachu is the dark and gritty Pokemon reboot we've always wanted

By Hugh Langley published 3 February 16

Gameplay footage reveals the gruesome true story behind Pikachu's transformation into a detective.

Here's how to pre-register for Nintendo's first smartphone app, Miitomo

By Hugh Langley published 3 February 16

Nintendo has announced pre-registration for its first smartphone app, as well as info on its new rewards program.

The best news from Nintendo's results? Lots of people are playing Splatoon

By Hugh Langley published 2 February 16

Opinion Nintendo's financials prove that the company can still make new IPs take off.

Scientists get go-ahead for 'gene editing' embryos in landmark decision

By Hugh Langley published 1 February 16

The UK fertility regulator has given scientist the OK to genetically modify donated embryos.

Uber will deliver puppies and chicken wings to people's homes

By Hugh Langley published 1 February 16

Uber continues to expand beyond basic cab hailing with a series of special services in celebration of the Super Bowl.

Massive Attack's remix app now serves up the EP in its untouched form

By Hugh Langley published 28 January 16

Updated The remix-free versions of Massive Attack's new tracks are now available.

Every easter egg in the Pokemon Super Bowl video: did you catch 'em all?

By Hugh Langley published 27 January 16

Analysis The Pokémon Super Bowl video is absolutely loaded with references for franchise veterans. We went through and found them all.

Sony's PlayStation company has a new name, and it's good news for VR

By Hugh Langley published 26 January 16

Sony is bringing its talent together to form a new super-company.

Life is Strange, and the importance of contemplation

By Hugh Langley published 22 January 16

Opinion Life is Strange encourages us to pause every once in a while, and it's something we should do more of.

This is the best version of Star Wars Battlefront but you probably can't play it

By Hugh Langley published 21 January 16

A playable prototype of Free Radical's Battlefront 3 has apparently leaked online.

Music maps? Instant messaging? What Spotify's new acquisitions could mean

By Hugh Langley published 20 January 16

Spotify has bought two new companies, but what does it suggest about the future of the streaming service?

Watch this drone bossing an obstacle course like it's no big deal

By Hugh Langley published 19 January 16

MIT researchers have found a way for drones to easily navigate in small places.

Nintendo talks plans for 2016: Smartphones, NX and roller coasters

By Hugh Langley published 15 January 16

Expect apps featuring Nintendo's famous characters this year.

The Division preview: Ubisoft's surprisingly deep RPG has an air of Destiny about it

By Hugh Langley published 15 January 16

First look There's more to The Division than you realise.

Mad Max sweeps up in Oscar 2016 nominations, gets Best Picture nod

By Hugh Langley published 14 January 16

Mad Max gets Best Picture and Best Director nominations, among others.

Why the spread of the internet around the world is causing concern

By Hugh Langley published 14 January 16

The internet alone is not enough to lift the world's poorest, a new report from the World Bank claims.

Virtual reality and porn are already great bedfellows

By Hugh Langley published 14 January 16

New data reveals a significant uptick in the adult VR industry. Could this be the determining factor in the VR fight?

Candy Crush Jelly Saga: King hints at multiplayer, maybe even smartwatches

By Hugh Langley published 8 January 16

King's latest game in the Candy Crush franchise hints at much more to come.

This is how long the first Oculus Rift's lifespan will be

By Hugh Langley published 7 January 16

CES 2016 Oculus VR founder Palmer Luckey addressed criticisms about the Rift's price, among other things.

A live stream of a puddle is setting the internet alight

By Hugh Langley, James Peckham published 6 January 16

Thousands of people are tuning in to see people try to get around a giant puddle. Yes, really.

The Technics SL-1200 Turntable just made a comeback

By Hugh Langley published 5 January 16

CES 2016 Panasonic has revealed its big vinyl revival.

HTC reveals its second-generation Vive, and Oculus should be worried

By Hugh Langley published 5 January 16

CES 2016 HTC overhauls the Vive design ready for April's big launch.

Pirates apologise for leaking The Hateful Eight, but say they did Tarantino a favour

By Hugh Langley published 31 December 15

Hive-CM8 will not release all 40 movies as they originally promised.

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