John Brandon

Having data in the cloud is one thing, being able to sort it into useful packets is another. Luckily, for Amazon Web Services, this is exactly what their Glue application does.

Cloud computing is commonly administrated a through command line interface. Here we explain how a CLI works with Amazon Web Services.

Amazon Web Services includes a number of service features - here we explore how AWS Lambda can be use for real-time transactional processing.

Cloud services are becoming increasingly essential to business, as part of digital transformation. Here we explain the role of replacing your hardware with cloud infrastructure.

Platform as a Service (PaaS) is the latest offering in a continuing evolution of cloud services from SaaS and IaaS, making it easier for businesses to develop applications.

On the Road This $30 device adds Alexa smarts to any car, letting you control music, maps and much more with only your voice.

On the Road Performance Pages lets you decide what information to see, and makes you think differently about your driving.

On the Road After testing the 2019 Golf GTI 2.0T Autobahn, we have some suggestions for a more autonomous future.

On the Road The smarter our cars become, the more information they give us – and this huge display is the perfect way to show it.

On the Road ProPilot Assist keeps you on the right track, and gently corrects for human error, even in sub-optimal driving conditions.

On the Road Soon, automakers could use video games to let customers take a test drive without setting foot in a showroom.

On the Road As sensors provide ever more information, there's an art to keeping things simple and manageable for drivers.

On the Road There's no fob or app necessary – just a weatherproof wristband and a wave of your hand.

On the Road The smart sensors automatically detect if you're towing, and look out for oncoming traffic further back than normal.

In depth The app-enabled, temperature-controlled Eight Pod monitors you at night and gives your snoozing a score in the morning.

On the Road When you approach the car, a light shows you where to kick to activate the automatic liftgate. What could be easier?

On the Road Discover where all the controls are in a matter of minutes, without trawling through the manual.

On the Road A big step towards in-car controls that are as intuitive to use as an iPad.

This Bluetooth-enabled mower monitors your mowing patterns like a Fitbit for gardening.

On the Road Now you can back up and maneuver a trailer without rewiring your brain first.

On the Road Flashing warning lights aren't as effective as a system that simply steps in and takes action when necessary.

On the Road When apps run on your car's dash without a phone connected, why carry a handset at all?

On the Road The 2020 Range Rover Evoque gives you a real-time view of rocks and roots under the car for safer off-roading.

On the Road In-car video recording is a novelty for now, but will become a necessity once cars are self-driving.

On the Road From a hood that acts as a cushion to smart sensors for your sunroof and automatic parking.