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Barry Collins

Barry Collins Expert Reviews

Barry Collins has been a technology writer, editor and broadcaster for more than 25 years. He was assistant editor of The Sunday Times’ technology section, editor of PC Pro and has written for more than a dozen different publications and websites over the years. He’s made regular TV and radio appearances as a technology pundit, including on BBC Newsnight, ITV News and Sky News. Now a senior contributor at Forbes.com, he also presents and produces tech-related podcasts.

 

Recent articles by Barry Collins

How to activate "OK Google" voice search on your Chromebook
Software

Experimental new feature leaves Google voice search always-on

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Broadband providers "hijack" browsers to push porn filters
Internet security

BT, Virgin Media and TalkTalk force users to choose whether or not to implement filters

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Discover hidden gems on Spotify
MP3 players

We show you how to find a treasure trove of live performances and other rarities on Spotify

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Tech behind Virgin Media cable network hits 10Gbits/sec
Technology

Lab tests prove there's plenty of speed left in the tech that underpins Virgin's broadband

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Microsoft Arcadia to stream 3D games to Windows devices
Gaming

Low-powered Windows devices to get 3D games and possibly Android apps, too

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Facebook to start "fixing" your photos
Mobile phones

New auto-enhance tools will fix your smartphone snaps before they're added to your timeline

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Skype's amazing Translator goes live
Software

Skype translates English into Spanish as you talk

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BT YouView customers get Sky Sports
TVs

Court ruling allows BT to bring Sky Sports to YouView for the first time

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Microsoft's PowerPoint rival, Sway, now free for all
Software

Microsoft's swish new online presentation tool emerges from invite-only preview

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BT buying EE: what does it mean for customers?
Mobile networks

We analyse the likely fallout from BT's proposed takeover of EE

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