Conor Cawley

Conor Cawley

Conor is the Lead Writer for Tech.co. For the last eight years, he’s covered everything from tech news and product reviews to digital marketing trends and business tech innovations. He’s a feature, reviews, and news contributor for Android Police, and he has hosted tech-focused events for SXSW, Tech in Motion, and General Assembly, to name a few. He also cannot pronounce the word “colloquially” correctly.

You can email Conor at conor@tech.co.

  • Facebook’s Libra Blocked in France and Germany Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency has been blocked in France and Germany, citing that "no private entity can claim monetary power." Read the official statement and learn more about who else is pushing back on this innovative digital currency.
    Conor Cawley
  • iPhone 11 Launch
    iPhone 11 Launch – Everything You Need to Know Apple has officially announced its new lineup of iPhones, including the iPhone 11, the iPhone 11 Pro, and the iPhone 11 Pro Max. Learn more about price, specs, and availability here, as well as whether or not you should buy one for yourself.
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  • Apple Chinese Labor Laws
    Apple Accused of Breaching Chinese Labor Laws Apple is dealing with another labor violation complaint, as China Labor Watch has released a report noting 18 different violations of Chinese labor laws, including forced overtime, unpaid meetings, and the over-employment of temporary workers.
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  • Future Gaming
    Streaming Services, Virtual Reality and the Future of Gaming Watch out Xbox and PlayStation – serious contenders such as Apple and Google have announced plans to take on the gaming industry. From streaming services and disc-less consoles to virtual reality and augmented reality, we count up the gaming innovations on the way.
    Conor Cawley
  • Instagram Snapchat App
    Instagram to Take on Snapchat With New Messaging App Instagram is poised to add a standalone messaging app to its lineup, threatening to compete with Snapchat in a very meaningful way. Learn more about the battle between these social media giants and what it means for the future of messaging.
    Conor Cawley
  • Instagram Hoax Social Media
    Surprise! Posting a Block of Text Won’t Protect You on Social Media A 2012 internet hoax is making the rounds again, tricking naïve social media users into sharing a big block of legal text that in no way, shape, or form protects them, their pictures, or their data from being shared online.
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  • Unused Tech Smartphones
    Unused Tech Piles Up While Rare Elements Grow Scarce Unused tech is becoming a serious problem, as millions of devices are collecting dust and the rare elements inside them are becoming harder to find. Read more about exactly how many devices are out there and what you can do to help.
    Conor Cawley
  • Facial Recognition Technology
    Bernie Sanders Calls for Facial Recognition Ban for Law Enforcement Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has announced his plan to reform the criminal justice system, which included a ban on facial recognition technology. Learn more about the plan and find out if facial recognition technology will ever be accepted.
    Conor Cawley
  • Tim Cook Trump Apple
    Tim Cook Tells Trump: Tariffs Hurt Apple, Help Samsung Tim Cook and Donald Trump sat down to talk about the president's tariffs, and the Apple CEO made a case that they're hurting more than helping. Find out what Trump had to say about the meeting and what's next for tariffs.
    Conor Cawley
  • google-maps-offline
    Google Maps Launches AR Directions for Android and iPhone Users Google Maps is launching a new feature for Android an iPhone users called Live View, which provides augmented reality direction within the app via the camera view. Learn more about how this game changing innovation could change how you get around.
    Conor Cawley
  • Elizabeth Warren Rural Internet Access
    Elizabeth Warren Wants $85 Billion Grant to Improve Rural Internet Access Elizabeth Warren has announced plans to launch an initiative to improve internet access in rural areas, headlined by an $85 billion grant to do so. Read on about why this is important and whether or not she can pull it off.
    Conor Cawley
  • Google Android Search Engine
    After EU Ruling, Google Auctioning Spots to Competitor Search Engines Google will offer the option to set a different default search engine before launching your Android device, and the opportunity goes to the highest bidder. Learn more about the implications of this decision and whether it affects you.
    Conor Cawley