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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

Sony still keeping PS4 online cross-play from new games, developers say

By Joe Osborne published 13 February 19

Cross-play is permitted for two PS4 games so far, but Sony is making it difficult, developers say.

Google ramps up processor design efforts with new India hub

By Joe Osborne published 12 February 19

Google is working toward completely designing its own processors with a new India design hub.

Microsoft publicly puts Internet Explorer on death notice

By Joe Osborne published 8 February 19

Still using Internet Explorer either at home or in your business? Stop it, Microsoft says.

Native Nintendo Switch voice chat is now possible for all games at long last

By Joe Osborne published 7 February 19

All Nintendo Switch games are now able to integrate native online voice chat, thanks to existing tech opening up.

First leaked Oculus Rift S details reveal slight upgrades so far

By Joe Osborne published 6 February 19

The next Oculus headset for PCs will reportedly have inside-out position tracking and software-based IPD control.

Has Nintendo 3DS finally entered its golden years?

By Joe Osborne published 5 February 19

Analysis It's looking like the Nintendo 3DS is going to enter retirement rather shortly, making way for Nintendo Switch.

Instant tethering coming to several more Chromebooks and Android phones

By Joe Osborne published 4 February 19

Available since 2017 for its own devices, Google is officially opening up its Chrome OS Instant Tethering feature.

Microsoft wants Xbox Live on every gaming device you own – but PlayStation

By Joe Osborne published 4 February 19

Xbox Live will soon be accessible on your iPhone, Android phone and even Nintendo Switch.

Nintendo has at least one surprise Switch game coming out in 2019

By Joe Osborne published 1 February 19

Apparently, we can expect a first-party Nintendo Switch game in 2019 that ‘fans would be delighted to know.’

Nintendo Switch 2 might actually be a smaller, cheaper, stripped-down console

By Joe Osborne published 31 January 19

Nintendo is reportedly planning to launch a smaller and more affordable Switch console as early as 2019.

Apple's touchscreen MacBook keyboard may be unlike anything we've seen

By Joe Osborne published 31 January 19

Apple has been approved a patent for a touchscreen MacBook keyboard with raised keys using tactile feedback.

iRobot's Terra Robot Mower is the official 'Roomba for lawns'

By Joe Osborne published 30 January 19

The Terra Robot Mower is iRobot’s first-ever robotic lawn mower, set for a US beta test this year.

Apple's iPad Mini 5 might work with Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard

By Joe Osborne published 29 January 19

A developer has found evidence that the next iPad Mini 5 could support Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard.

Nintendo Switch 3D feature a possibility with new patent filing

By Joe Osborne published 29 January 19

According to a newly published patent, Nintendo is working on TV-based, glasses-free 3D gaming.

Apple is reportedly putting together a 'Netflix for games' streaming service

By Joe Osborne published 28 January 19

Having transformed the music world with iTunes, Apple wants to strike the same lightning with games.

Intel wants to make a foldable smartphone-PC hybrid

By Joe Osborne published 28 January 19

Intel has issued a patent for a bending smart device with three connected screens.

New MacBook Air 2018 keyboard flaw uncovered by YouTuber

By Joe Osborne published 22 January 19

Apple’s MacBook Air 2018 keyboard has been found with some keyboard woes by a popular YouTuber.

Dell XPS 13 (2018) review

By Joe Osborne published 18 January 19

Best in Class

Updated In directly addressing the concerns of users, the Dell XPS 13 laptop is refined further than ever before.

CES 2019 was absolutely buried in laptops and PCs – why?

By Joe Osborne published 11 January 19

CES 2019 We asked Microsoft why there were so many computers at CES this year, and its answer is surprisingly frank.

Hands on: Asus ZenBook 14 review

By Joe Osborne, Kevin Lee published 9 January 19

Not yet rated

CES 2019 The Asus ZenBook 14 brings the best from two brand new laptop lines to create an impressive hybrid laptop.

AMD debuts 7nm Radeon VII graphics card to combat Nvidia RTX 2080

By Joe Osborne published 9 January 19

CES 2019 AMD has announced the first-ever 7nm graphics processor within its new Radeon VII graphics card at CES 2019.

Powercast’s over-the-air charging Nintendo Switch Joy-Con grips tease truly wireless power delivery

By Joe Osborne published 9 January 19

CES 2019 A company known as Powercast has debuted consumer-grade, truly wireless charging in the form of Nintendo Switch Joy-Con grips.

Hands on: Samsung Notebook Flash review

By Joe Osborne, Kevin Lee published 8 January 19

Not yet rated

CES 2019 Will Samsung’s impressive budget Windows laptop be enough to beat a Chromebook’s value? It’s looking close.

Gigabyte’s Aero 15 for 2019 uses Microsoft AI to optimize performance

By Joe Osborne published 8 January 19

CES 2019 Gigabyte has teamed up with Intel and Microsoft to develop its most efficient and performant Aero 15 yet.

Hands on: MSI GS75 Stealth review

By Joe Osborne published 7 January 19

Not yet rated

MSI’s new 17.3 GS75 Stealth gaming laptop brings portability to its larger lineup of mobile gaming PCs.

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