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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

Faulty Windows 7 patch blocks software installations
Operating systems

Sorry Microsoft patches its own patch for Windows 7

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BT/EE merger would create customer service nightmare
Mobile phones

BT and EE finish bottom of customer service charts in their relevant fields

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Amazon price glitch sees thousands of goods sold for 1p
Technology

Massive pricing error costs British retailers tens of thousands of pounds

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Sim City 2000 now free to download
Gaming

EA gives away a classic from the Sim City back catalogue

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Microsoft starts accepting Bitcoin payments
Gaming

Put away your credit card - you can pay for Xbox games with Bitcoins now

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Free Nokia HERE satnav arrives in Google Play store
Mobile phones

HERE's offline maps let drivers find their way without a 3G signal

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Minecraft lands on Windows Phone
Gaming

Minecraft appears in Microsoft's store just in time for Christmas

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Netflix for kids? Samsung puts Hopster on Smart TVs
TVs

Samsung's latest smart TV app delivers certified kids-safe programmes

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BT set to snap up O2 this week
Technology

BT set to swoop for O2, paving the way for a merger between Three and EE

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20th Anniversary Edition PS4 goes on sale for £19.94
Gaming

Limited numbers available for a knock-down price for one day only

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