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.

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coolest laptops of IFA 2018

The 5 coolest laptops of IFA 2018

By Joe Osborne published

IFA 2018 These are the five most interesting laptops to come out of IFA 2018 in Berlin.

Qualcomm Snapdragon

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8180 for Windows 10 on ARM flexes on Geekbench

By Joe Osborne published

The next Snapdragon processor for Windows 10 on ARM devices appears in public benchmarks.

Netgear Orbi Voice

Netgear Orbi Voice is a wireless mesh satellite and smart speaker in one

By Joe Osborne published

IFA 2018 Netgear Orbi Voice combines a tri-band Wi-Fi node with Amazon Alexa and Harman Kardon audio.

Lenovo Yoga C930

Lenovo Yoga C930 and Yoga Book C930 redefine Lenovo’s flagship laptops

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IFA 2018 Lenovo announces two new laptops, the Yoga C930 and Yoga Book C930, that revolutionizes its flagship lineup.

Intel Amber Lake and Whiskey Lake

Intel's Amber Lake, Whiskey Lake Spectre and Meltdown protections aren't 100% hardware-based

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Intel’s hardware protections against Spectre and Meltdown in Amber Lake and Whiskey Lake processors are limited.

acer swift 7 2019

The next Acer Swift 7 will somehow be even thinner and smaller

By Joe Osborne published

IFA 2018 Acer has teased a new Swift 7 successor that will – somehow – be even thinner and lighter than the 2018 model just released.

Dell Inspiron Chromebook 14 2-in-1

Dell’s new 2018 Chromebooks leave the classroom for the living room

By Joe Osborne published

IFA 2018 Dell releases new Chromebooks expressly for the consumer market, and one is a gorgeous premium machine.

Dell Inspiron

Dell’s 2018 Inspiron 2-in-1 laptops bring more flagship features to the mainstream

By Joe Osborne published

IFA 2018 Dell refreshes its Inspiron laptop lineup with even more flagship laptop features.

Dell Inspiron 13 7000 2-in-1

Hands on: Dell Inspiron 13 7000 2-in-1 (2018) review

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IFA 2018 Dell’s latest mainstream 2-in-1 laptop brings premiere XPS features to a laptop that costs hundreds less.

Dell Inspiron Chromebook 14 2-in-1

Hands on: Dell Inspiron Chromebook 14 2-in-1 review

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IFA 2018 Dell’s first 14-inch, 2-in-1 Chromebook brings premium-like Inspiron features to an affordable Chrome OS laptop.

Chromebook Pixel EOL

Own an original Chromebook Pixel? It's time to upgrade

By Joe Osborne published

Google's original Chromebook Pixel reaches end of life for software updates.

Microsoft Surface Go ARM

Microsoft Surface Go was reportedly almost an ARM Windows tablet

By Joe Osborne published

Updated Update: Microsoft responds to a report that Intel had convinced it to use Pentium in the Surface Go.

Intel GPU

To beat Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Ti, here’s how much Intel’s GPU needs to improve

By Joe Osborne published

Analysis Nvidia’s latest graphics cards are here, and Intel has declared war. But Intel’s best GPU today is a far cry away.

Huawei MateBook D

Huawei’s new MateBook D delivers MateBook X Pro power for hundreds less

By Joe Osborne published

The Intel and Nvidia Huawei MateBook D is basically a MateBook X Pro in a more mundane package.

Half-Life 3 confirmed

‘Half-Life 3 confirmed’ gags have become Valve's dad joke

By Joe Osborne published

Valve just can't stop making 'Half-Life 3 confirmed' jokes.

Samsung Galaxy View 2

Massive Samsung Galaxy View 2 tablet could be in the works

By Joe Osborne published

Samsung is reportedly working on a giant, Android-based Samsung Galaxy View 2 tablet for your kitchen.

Alienware refresh

Dell refreshes Alienware laptop lineup with new graphics and storage options

By Joe Osborne published

Dell's Alienware laptops can now handle a ton of storage, and stronger graphics.

Apple 'entry-level' MacBook

Apple's 'entry-level' MacBook may land in September with a not-so-budget price

By Joe Osborne published

The next 12-inch MacBook is reportedly a bit cheaper, plus new iPad Pro models are coming.

Steam Machines Windows games

Steam Machines running Windows games? Valve's working on it

By Joe Osborne published

Valve looks to be working on an emulation for running Windows games on SteamOS.

Asus ROG Zephyrus S

Asus ROG Zephyrus S is 'world's thinnest gaming laptop'

By Joe Osborne published

Asus iterates on its winning Zephyrus design to launch the thinner and smaller Asus ROG Zephyrus S GX531.

Alexa and Cortana Windows 10

Here's what Alexa and Cortana Windows 10 integration looks like

By Joe Osborne published

Amazon and Microsoft’s Cortana and Alexa integration gets a wider preview in the US.

StarVR One

StarVR One is the most powerful VR headset yet, and you can't have one

By Joe Osborne published

StarVR two new virtual reality headsets complete with built-in eye tracking.

Windows 10 Advisor

Buying Windows 10 PCs on Newegg gets simpler with Microsoft's new tool

By Joe Osborne published

Microsoft and Newegg team up to develop the 'Windows 10 Advisor' for laptop buyers.

Lenovo Yoga C930

Lenovo Yoga C930 leaks ahead of IFA, revealing little to no upgrades

By Joe Osborne published

The next flagship Lenovo 2-in-1 laptop, the Yoga C930, has just been leaked in Germany.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 with DeX

Could a Samsung Galaxy Note 9 actually replace your computer?

By Joe Osborne published

Analysis Samsung DeX comes to Galaxy Note 9 in its simplest form yet, so is it enough to replace the PC?

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