Joe Osborne

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

Mac Pro 2019

Apple's Mac Pro 2019 launch date could be soon – here's why

By Joe Osborne published

We have an idea of when Mac Pro will finally launch, with new keyboard and trackpad color schemes confirmed.

MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2019)

The 16-inch MacBook Pro will have a different kind of Touch Bar

By Joe Osborne published

The folks at 9to5Mac have discovered that the 16-inch MacBook Pro will have a different Touch Bar design.

Microsoft Surface Neo

Microsoft is clearly more excited for 2020 than 2019

By Joe Osborne published

Opinion Microsoft has shown its hand for 2020 way early, while leaving its 2019 Surface lineup in a bit of a lurch.

Surface Pro 6 bundle deal

Surface Pro 6 bundle deal includes Type Cover for more than $350 off list price

By Joe Osborne published

TechRadar Deals Newegg is selling a mid-range Surface Pro 6 with a Type Cover included for way less than the Pro 7 will cost.

All MacBooks will ditch the Butterfly keyboard by mid 2020, analyst claims

By Joe Osborne published

According to a prominent Apple analyst, the company will drop its Butterfly keyboard design entirely by mid 2020.

Surface Laptop 2

Microsoft is clearing Surface Laptop 2 stock – and you can save $400

By Joe Osborne published

TechRadar Deals Surface Laptop 2 stock is being cleared by Microsoft ahead of the Surface Laptop 3 launch, and you can save.

Surface Laptop

Top-end Surface Laptop 1 goes for $100 less than cheapest Surface Laptop 2

By Joe Osborne published

TechRadar Deals Newegg is selling the first-generation Surface Laptop with top-end specs for $100 less than the entry-level Surface Laptop 2.

pc gaming week 2019

Welcome to TechRadar's PC Gaming Week 2019

By Joe Osborne, Matt Hanson, Bill Thomas published

PC Gaming Week 2019 We've kicked off the fifth annual TechRadar PC Gaming Week, exploring and celebrating this wonderful digital hobby.

StarCraft

Remembering StarCraft’s Battle.net – the service that sparked an online gaming revolution

By Joe Osborne published

PC Gaming Week 2019 In which we reminisce with Blizzard’s Rob Bridenbecker all about the original StarCraft’s Battle.net.

Microsoft Surface October 2019

Microsoft Surface October 2019 event: the six big Surface reveals as they happened

By Joe Osborne, Matt Hanson published

Updated Microsoft's 2019 Surface launch event certainly delivered, with new laptops, tablets, a smartphone and even headphones.

Maingear

Touring Maingear: the hypercar auto shop of gaming PC builders

By Joe Osborne published

PC Gaming Week 2019 We’ve had the chance to tour Maingear’s New Jersey HQ office, though it’s more like an exotic auto shop.

Acer

Why (and how) Acer makes the most extreme PC gaming hardware

By Joe Osborne published

PC Gaming Week 2019 Acer tells us all about its philosophy for developing extreme hardware the most hardcore PC gamers.

Xbox Game Pass for PC

PC gaming has entered the eye of the subscription service storm

By Joe Osborne published

PC Gaming Week 2019 Subscription services have invaded PC gaming at last, with Microsoft leading the charge. Here’s why that isn’t great for PC gaming.

Amazon Eero

New Amazon Eero mesh Wi-Fi system is here to tackle Google Wifi

By Joe Osborne published

Much cheaper and even easier to use

Mac Pro 2019

Apple's 2019 Mac Pro will be produced in Texas

By Joe Osborne published

Apple has decided to continue producing its Mac Pro computer in Austin, Texas as Chinese tariffs and criticism grow.

IFA 2019

IFA 2019: everything that happened at Europe's biggest tech show

By Gareth Beavis, Gerald Lynch, Joe Osborne, Olivia Tambini published

IFA 2019 All the announcements from Sony, LG, Samsung at IFA 2019, Europe's biggest tech show.

Asus ProArt StudioBook

The 4 coolest laptops of IFA 2019

By Joe Osborne published

IFA 2019 We’ve seen some truly sweet laptops at IFA 2019a in Berlin. Here’s the skinny on what we found, and why we like them.

Dell

Dell's foldable laptop display gets yet another patent

By Joe Osborne published

Dell has filed yet another patent for the technology behind its foldable laptop display, focused on the hinge.

Microsoft Surface Go

The Microsoft Surface Go with maximum storage is nearly $100 off on Amazon

By Joe Osborne published

TechRadar Deals Amazon is offering the Surface Go with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage for $96 off.

Siri

Apple says it's sorry for using contractors to listen in on Siri conversations

By Joe Osborne published

Apple has formally apologized for using contractors to listen in on Siri conversations without user knowledge.

Satya Nadella

Microsoft teases October 2 event – new Surface hardware on the way?

By Joe Osborne published

Microsoft has announced an upcoming event in New York City on October 2, likely with new Surface hardware to show off.

MacBook Air 2019

At $899, the new MacBook Air isn't just a good deal, it solidifies the laptop's legacy

By Joe Osborne published

Opinion In short, we’re seriously considering buying a 2019 MacBook Air at this price, because it’s a great value.

apple card

The titanium Apple Card comes with a series of insane care instructions

By Joe Osborne published

Apple has issued cleaning and storing instructions for its titanium Apple Card that border on the insane.

An 'iPhone Pro,' 16-inch MacBook Pro and new iPads are now all expected this year

By Joe Osborne published

A new Bloomberg report says that just about every major Apple product is getting updated and revamped for 2019.

apple card

The Apple Card is here in the US, and you can get one in minutes

By Joe Osborne published

Updated Apple says that the Apple Card is now open to anyone in the US through the Wallet iPhone app.

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