Articles by Joe Hanlon

Rockstar teases with more GTA 5 screenshots

By Joe Hanlon last updated 3 August 22

Blip GTA developer Rockstar has posted new screenshots of its upcoming open world behemoth, with a glimpse of some of the game's characters and amazing landscapes.

Is cross-platform BBM a bad idea for BlackBerry?

By Joe Hanlon published 15 May 13

BB Live BlackBerry has announced its plans to open up its BBM platform to iOS and Android. But that could be a very bad idea.

Toshiba agrees with BlackBerry: 'tablets are under pressure'

By Joe Hanlon published 8 May 13

Toshiba and BlackBerry have little in common apart from the shared notion that iPads will soon be extinct.

Game devs teaching pirates a lesson through illegal downloads

By Joe Hanlon published 30 April 13

Blip Ever wondered what it would be like to be a games developer struggling against piracy? Those illegally downloading Games Dev Tycoon are finding out first hand.

BlackBerry CEO expects to sell 'tens of millions' of the keyboard-toting Q10

By Joe Hanlon published 30 April 13

BlackBerry's Thorsten Heins believes the Q10 will appeal to the millions of current BlackBerry subscribers in a way that the Z10 hasn't.

Microsoft to tempt Android users with app alternatives

By Joe Hanlon published 26 April 13

Microsoft will attempt to lure Android users to its ecosystem with a tool that catalogues apps on an Android phone and has them ready when the same person logs in on a Windows Phone.

Virgin America playing matchmaker with in-flight flirting?

By Joe Hanlon published 26 April 13

Blip As though you needed something else to worry about on long flights, Virgin Airlines is introducing 'seat-to-seat delivery' for food and drinks and a chat system for flirting.

Ironman 3 to be smelt and felt by Japanese fans

By Joe Hanlon published 18 April 13

Blip Japanese audiences will be treated to the many smells of Tony Stark when Ironman 3 premieres in 4D cinemas.

Android app can be used to hijack a plane

By Joe Hanlon published 12 April 13

Blip A former pilot and security consultant has demonstrated a method for hijacking an airplane's system, saying they are woefully insecure.

Iranian scientist claims to have built a time machine

By Joe Hanlon published 12 April 13

Blip It's not a Delorean, but a scientist in Iran has registered a patent for a "Time Traveling Machine".

US Navy ready to deploy laser weapons

By Joe Hanlon published 9 April 13

Blip The US Navy has released a video showing a a battleship-mounted laser weapon destroying a drone mid-flight.

LG Optimus G review

By Joe Hanlon published 4 April 13

LG makes a triumphant return to the top-end of town with a powerful and attractive phone. But with the lag between launch and release, is the Optimus G too late to compete?

Test drive BlackBerry OS 10 through iPhone, Android browsers

By Joe Hanlon published 3 April 13

BlackBerry has conceived a cunning way to have potential new customers test out its BlackBerry 10 OS -- by using the browser on their current smartphones.

Windows 8, Windows Phone 8 both see small gains in share

By Joe Hanlon published 2 April 13

Latest market share breakdowns see gains for both Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8, if only improvements.

Google adding info cards to Play movies

By Joe Hanlon published 28 March 13

The Play Movies app for Android tablets is getting a boost, with a new feature that can identify actors on screen and display information about them when movies are paused.

Make your own magazines in Flipboard 2.0

By Joe Hanlon published 27 March 13

Community curated magazines are central to the first major update to Flipboard since its original release.

Aussie store charges $5 browsing fee to deter online shoppers

By Joe Hanlon published 27 March 13

To counter 'showrooming' shopping behaviour, one Australian store has resorted to charging a fee for entering the store and looking at its goods.

Seizure-inducing The Wolverine trailer hits Vine

By Joe Hanlon published 26 March 13

Blip A blindingly fast 6-second trailer for The Wolverine hits social sharing site Vine, teasing a new full-length trailer due later this week.

If Google is making a smart watch, this is what I want

By Joe Hanlon published 22 March 13

Opinion Recent rumours have Google working on a smart watch of its own, but we're hoping it's not just a mini smartphone with a wristband.

Dancers and dongles: a week in tech shrouded by sexism

By Joe Hanlon published 21 March 13

opinion Claims of sexism have marred a big week in technology news, with Samsung at the centre of several of these claims.

Seagate thinks your iPad needs 1TB of storage

By Joe Hanlon published 20 March 13

Seagate has refreshed its consumer NAS range and thinks its 1TB Wireless Plus drive is the perfect companion for your tablet.

Don't expect a new BlackBerry tablet any time soon

By Joe Hanlon published 19 March 13

BlackBerry CEO has dashed hopes of a new PlayBook tablet this year, saying the company is looking further into the future for inspiration.

Gimmick watch: which Galaxy S4 features are actually useful?

By Joe Hanlon published 15 March 13

Explained Samsung's new Galaxy S4 is packed to the rafters with software extras, but which, if any, will people actually make good use of?

Samsung working on a gamepad for Galaxy phones and tablets

By Joe Hanlon published 15 March 13

Gamers were not totally overlooked at Samsung's Galaxy S4 launch event, with a surprise accessory hidden behind the scenes.

AMD wants Star Trek Holodecks, but do you?

By Joe Hanlon published 7 March 13

AMD imagines a future where Star Trek like Holodecks are a reality, and gamers can be completely immersed in the action. We can see a few problems with this.