Articles by 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.

Articles by: Joe Osborne

The folks behind Aereo unveil Starry, a new reason for cable giants to get scared

By Joe Osborne last updated 2 July 20

The Aereo founder's latest project is decidedly less controversial but no less disruptive to an entire industry.

Razer Blade 2019 review

By Joe Osborne published 16 June 20

Recommended

Updated The Razer Blade 2019 is its most improved gaming laptop yet, with better graphics and longer battery life.

Google Fuchsia: Everything we know

By Joe Osborne published 21 May 20

Updated Exploring all we know so far about Google Fuchsia, the OS in development for Google laptops, phones and tablets.

Apple MacBook review

By Joe Osborne published 24 April 20

Updated If you can get past the lofty price tag, then prepare to enjoy what’s surprisingly the best MacBook in years.

macOS 10.14 Mojave release date, news and features

By Joe Osborne published 9 April 20

Updated Now that macOS 10.14 Mojave has arrived, we know so much more about the new Mac software.

Windows 10 S Mode release date, news and features

By Joe Osborne published 9 April 20

Updated All the latest and greatest information about Windows 10 S Mode, Microsoft's lightweight OS.

Samsung Notebook 9 (2018) review

By Joe Osborne published 29 March 20

Updated The 15-inch Samsung Notebook 9 has a squishy keyboard and tiny storage, but its performance and battery life amaze.

Microsoft Surface Studio 2 review

By Joe Osborne published 29 March 20

Recommended

Updated Our verdict on Microsoft’s second Surface Studio PC is largely positive. Read our full review to see why.

MSI GS65 Stealth review

By Joe Osborne published 16 March 20

Editor's Choice

Updated MSI has at last elevated its leading line of laptops to elite status with the MSI GS65 Stealth for 2018.

Lenovo Yoga C940 review

By Jacqueline Thomas, Joe Osborne published 13 February 20

With a soundbar and an amazing stylus, the Lenovo Yoga C940 offers a lot for laptops users - but is it enough?

Huawei MateBook X Pro (2019) review

By Joe Osborne published 22 November 19

Updated The improvements in Huawei’s new MateBook X Pro are so small that it’s difficult to recommend this version over the last.

Apple's video streaming service could launch without Netflix and HBO content

By Joe Osborne last updated 12 November 19

Apple’s video content streaming service could launch in April – and without either Netflix or HBO – CNBC reports.

The Google Pixelbook Go gets even more useful with virtual desktops

By Joe Osborne published 5 November 19

Google has released Chrome OS 78 to Chromebooks, scheduled for this week on the range of Chromebook laptops, bringing major new features.

Apple's Mac Pro 2019 launch date could be soon – here's why

By Joe Osborne published 1 November 19

We have an idea of when Mac Pro will finally launch, with new keyboard and trackpad color schemes confirmed.

The 16-inch MacBook Pro will have a different kind of Touch Bar

By Joe Osborne published 30 October 19

The folks at 9to5Mac have discovered that the 16-inch MacBook Pro will have a different Touch Bar design.

Microsoft is clearly more excited for 2020 than 2019

By Joe Osborne published 26 October 19

Opinion Microsoft has shown its hand for 2020 way early, while leaving its 2019 Surface lineup in a bit of a lurch.

All MacBooks will ditch the Butterfly keyboard by mid 2020, analyst claims

By Joe Osborne published 10 October 19

According to a prominent Apple analyst, the company will drop its Butterfly keyboard design entirely by mid 2020.

Welcome to TechRadar's PC Gaming Week 2019

By Joe Osborne, Matt Hanson, Bill Thomas published 7 October 19

PC Gaming Week 2019 We've kicked off the fifth annual TechRadar PC Gaming Week, exploring and celebrating this wonderful digital hobby.

Remembering StarCraft’s Battle.net – the service that sparked an online gaming revolution

By Joe Osborne published 7 October 19

PC Gaming Week 2019 In which we reminisce with Blizzard’s Rob Bridenbecker all about the original StarCraft’s Battle.net.

Microsoft Surface October 2019 event: the six big Surface reveals as they happened

By Joe Osborne, Matt Hanson published 2 October 19

Updated Microsoft's 2019 Surface launch event certainly delivered, with new laptops, tablets, a smartphone and even headphones.

Touring Maingear: the hypercar auto shop of gaming PC builders

By Joe Osborne published 1 October 19

PC Gaming Week 2019 We’ve had the chance to tour Maingear’s New Jersey HQ office, though it’s more like an exotic auto shop.

Why (and how) Acer makes the most extreme PC gaming hardware

By Joe Osborne published 1 October 19

PC Gaming Week 2019 Acer tells us all about its philosophy for developing extreme hardware the most hardcore PC gamers.

PC gaming has entered the eye of the subscription service storm

By Joe Osborne published 1 October 19

PC Gaming Week 2019 Subscription services have invaded PC gaming at last, with Microsoft leading the charge. Here’s why that isn’t great for PC gaming.