Articles by Kevin Oliver

Apple details iOS 9, first-ever public beta release coming next month

By Kevin Oliver published 8 June 15

WWDC 2015 Say hello to the next major edition of Apple's mobile OS.

The next big PC game may come from ... Amazon?

By Kevin Oliver published 5 June 15

Amazon Game Studios is breaking out of the mobile mold and venturing into PC gaming.

Possible iPhone 6S release date leaked

By Kevin Oliver published 5 June 15

The iPhone 6S release date has reportedly been leaked, and it's not tomorrow.

Skype for Web beta launches for all US and UK users

By Kevin Oliver published 5 June 15

Microsoft has launched Skype for Web beta to all US and UK users.

Sony just outed the SmartBand 2, and it's coming with a heart rate monitor

By Kevin Oliver published 5 June 15

Sony launched a SmartBand 2 app on the Google Play Store for the unannounced wearable. Oops.

Nest teases a big announcement for June 17

By Kevin Oliver published 4 June 15

Smart-home developer Nest has sent out ambiguous invitations to an upcoming press conference in San Francisco.

Pre-order a Steam Machine to get it in your living room by October

By Kevin Oliver published 4 June 15

Valve has officially launched pre-orders for two Steam Machines, the Steam Controller and Steam Link.

New Apple TV likely a WWDC 2015 no-show

By Kevin Oliver published 3 June 15

A product many expected at the Apple's developer conference is reportedly delayed.

Tidal ushers in a wave of new features in the hopes of winning you over

By Kevin Oliver published 3 June 15

Jay-Z's Tidal is looking to gain traction by adding new desktop apps, personalization and student pricing.

Samsung Galaxy S6 Active details leak ahead of announcement

By Kevin Oliver published 3 June 15

Following a press photo leak, Samsung itself has posted details of the new Galaxy S6 model.

Pinterest and Instagram made big moves today: here's what you need to know

By Kevin Oliver published 3 June 15

'Buy-it pins' and an advertising free-for-all arrive on two popular social networks.

Steam's new refund policy should make gamers very happy

By Kevin Oliver published 2 June 15

Steam is joining its competitors by offering refunds on games, for any reason.

Netflix is testing ads, but only for its own shows

By Kevin Oliver published 2 June 15

UPDATED Netflix is testing ads for its own programming, confirmed by CEO Reed Hastings.

Caitlyn Jenner bests Obama's Twitter record in just four hours

By Kevin Oliver published 2 June 15

Jenner follows up her Vanity Fair cover by setting a world record.

This is who Andy Serkis is playing in Star Wars 7

By Kevin Oliver published 30 May 15

Another great actor comes to a galaxy far, far away, but what side of the Force will he be on?

This is Google's plan to turn your clothes into wearable devices

By Kevin Oliver published 29 May 15

Google IO Google wants to make everything smarter, including the fabric you put on your back.

Apple may have just bought an augmented reality startup

By Kevin Oliver published 29 May 15

Is the iPhone maker - finally - setting itself up for an entrance into AR?

Google Maps adding a host of offline features, including voice turn-by-turn navigation

By Kevin Oliver published 28 May 15

Google IO Google is stepping up its offline game in a big way, and not just with Maps.

Google 'buy button' is coming to make online shopping even easier

By Kevin Oliver published 27 May 15

Updated The new button is 'imminent' and will appear in shopping ads.

Google Now could meet its match with Apple 'Proactive' in iOS 9

By Kevin Oliver published 27 May 15

Augmented reality Maps and deeper Siri integration for apps also said to be in the works.

Samsung has a plan to make phones even thinner and longer-lasting by 2017

By Kevin Oliver published 27 May 15

Samsung plans to develop denser batteries and slimmer camera sensors for more efficient, better-looking devices.

Make way for Apple Maps transit directions, but only in six cities

By Kevin Oliver published 27 May 15

iPhone owners can expect limited bus, train and subway navigation with iOS 9.

Here's what iOS 9 tells us about iPhone 6S 'Force Touch'

By Kevin Oliver published 26 May 15

The iPhone 6S is rumored to have Apple's Force Touch tech, and a new report claims to show off some of its features.

The latest NSA project swipes right for your identity

By Kevin Oliver published 26 May 15

The NSA has begun testing a system that identifies phone users based on the way they swipe on their phones.

The thrill is gone, but iOS 9 and OS X 10.11 may be more stable

By Kevin Oliver published 22 May 15

The next iPhone, iPad and Mac software updates to focus on performance.