Jon Porter

Jon Porter

Jon Porter is the ex-Home Technology Writer for TechRadar. He has also previously written for Practical Photoshop, Trusted Reviews, Inside Higher Ed, Al Bawaba, Gizmodo UK, Genetic Literacy Project, Via Satellite, Real Homes and Plant Services Magazine, and you can now find him writing for The Verge.

Articles by: Jon Porter

Alexa and Google Assistant are the big new additions to LG's TVs at CES 2018

By Jon Porter published

Updated The new lineup of TVs feature a new, faster Alpha 9 processor and frame rates of up to 120fps.

Samsung's directional S-Ray speaker will let you listen without disturbing anyone

By Jon Porter published

CES 2018 To be unveiled at CES, the new speaker allows sound to be directed for a headphone-like listening experience.

TV Tech 2018 wishlist: What's next for the biggest screen in your home?

By Jon Porter published

With 4K HDR TVs now mainstream, what's next for the biggest screens in our homes?

The TechRadar editor's personal gaming picks for 2017

By Jon Porter published

With our official awards out of the way, it's time to turn to those games that we've personally fallen in love with.

There were more OLED TVs than ever in 2017, but they're still far from affordable

By Jon Porter published

Yield problems mean that despite their promise, the tech is still unable to hit a mainstream price point.

Star Wars' new premium VR experience pulls out all the stops – and makes home VR look silly

By Jon Porter, Gerald Lynch published

Made in collaboration with VR specialists The Void, Secrets of the Empire shows what location-based entertainment can do.

Here's where your bizarre Netflix recommendations come from

By Jon Porter published

We spoke to the head of Netflix's tagging team about the process of categorising the streaming giant's content.

Got 99 problems and cash is one? Tidal may only have enough for 6 more months

By Jon Porter published

Despite the backing of Jay-Z, the streaming service reportedly has enough cash to last 6 months more.

Here's what PUBG on Xbox One needs to change to survive on the console

By Jon Porter published

Preview The hottest PC game of 2017 has finally made its way to console, but has it survived the transition intact?

Netflix open to supporting HDR10+ standard in the future

By Jon Porter published

Netflix has said there's a possibility it will support the enhanced standard in the future.

Plantronics RIG 400 gaming headset review

By Jon Porter published

Plantronics new headsets include support for Dolby Atmos, but how does it work, and is the hardware any good?

Watch the best trailers from The Game Awards

By Jon Porter published

The annual awards ceremony was filled to the brim with announcements and trailers. Here's our pick of the best.

An image of a small cluster of buildings in PUBG's new desert map

PUBG desert map revealed in new screens, and it's called Miramar

By Jon Porter published

Due to launch alongside the game's 1.0 release, the new map comes with a host of new gameplay additions.

UrbanEars Plattan 2 Bluetooth headphones review

By Jon Porter published

UrbanEars’ flagship wireless headphones have great design and battery life, but can it cut the cord without compromise?

Tesla owner uses free Supercharger power for pure Bitcoin-mining profit

By Jon Porter published

As Bitcoin's value continues to rise, one Tesla owner has found a way of mining the cryptocurrency for free.

Apple HomeKit

Apple HomeKit devices: great smart home appliances that work with the smart home system

By Jon Porter last updated

UPDATED A roundup of some of the most notable HomeKit devices that work with Apple's 'smart house' software.

Nest Learning Thermostat review

By Jon Porter, Desire Athow last updated

Updated We've spent a year living with the Nest Thermostat, and we've got the numbers to see if it will actually save you money.

Sonos Play:1 receives permanent 25% price cut to £149

By Jon Porter published

Sonos has knocked 25% off the price of its entry-level multi-room speaker.

Apple HomePod delayed until 2018

By Jon Porter published

Apple has announced that it is delaying its smart speaker, which was previously due to arrive in December 2017.

LA Noire is VR’s first blockbuster, now the tech just needs to catch up

By Jon Porter published

LA Noire: The VR Case files puts you in the kind of world that's perfect for VR, in a setting that has more life than ever.

Xbox One X finally releases worldwide today

By Jon Porter published

The 4K-toting console is finally here, so we're rounding up everything you need to know for its launch day.

Nintendo's forgotten Flash games made playable once again

By Jon Porter published

A long-lost treasure trove of tie-in games is being restored to the internet.

6 things you need to know about the Xbox One X: demystifying the complex console

By Jon Porter published

Analysis Microsoft's latest console is a complex beast. Here's a rundown of the top points you need to consider.

Xbox One X patch for Halo 5 will be ready for the console's launch

By Jon Porter published

The patch for the latest entry in Microsoft's blockbuster series is landing today, well in advance of the new console's launch.

We finally know when PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds lands on Xbox One

By Jon Porter published

The PC sensation will be coming to Xbox Game Preview on December 12.

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