Tom Fogden is a writer for Tech.co with a range of experience in the world of tech publishing. Tom covers everything from cybersecurity, to social media, website builders, and point of sale software when he’s not reviewing the latest phones.
Google Eyes Microsoft’s Surface Book with New 2-in-1 Tablet Patent
A newly-passed patent has revealed that Google is considering on a new 2-in-1 convertible laptop to rival the Microsoft Surface Book. So, is this new device real? When will it be coming? And will it be any good? We take a look at all the possibilities for this new Google device.
Tom Fogden
EU Takes Four Years to Fine Qualcomm Over Shady Chip Dealings
The EU has decided to fine chip-making giant Qualcomm over $270 million as part of an antitrust case that dates back ten years. The EU said that Qualcomm was selling its chips to Huawei and ZTE at a loss to squeeze out smaller firms — thereby abusing its position in the market.
Tom Fogden
Google Pays Contract Workers “A Few Cents” to Transcribe Your Conversations
Google has been paying contractors to listen and transcribe Google Home recordings of completely unaware users. One of the contractors decided to blow the whistle to a Dutch-language news site, revealing that some of the conversations are up to a minute long.
Tom Fogden
We Saw the Cars of the Future at the Goodwood Festival of Speed
From the rapid, record-setting Volkswagen ID.R race car, to Samsung's 5G drifting expo, to driverless delivery vans, we got a glimpse into the future of cars and the auto industry in the sunny English countryside at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Tom Fogden
Amazon Plans to Launch More Than 3,000 Satellites to Create Orbital Internet
Amazon has plans to launch a fleet of satellites to get the internet to undeserved communities around the world. We don't doubt that the company can do it, but might it have adverse effects on the communities it's trying to serve and add to the growing space debris problem?
Tom Fogden
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 — Everything You Need to Know
The Samsung Galaxy S10 is supposedly set for an August reveal. But extensive leaking means we already know a fair amount about Samsung's upcoming phablet including the size of the screen, whether it'll have 5G, and whether it'll use a punch hole front camera like the new S10.
What Will Jony Ive’s LoveFrom Agency Do Now?
Apple's legendary Chief Design Office, Jony Ive, has announced that he'll be leaving Cupertino that brought his iconic designs to life to form a new design agency, LoveFrom. But what will Ive and his team actually be designing? Will it be more of the same, or a radical departure?
Tom Fogden
Android Q vs iOS 13 — Key Features Compared
With both big smartphone operating systems' next generations curently undergoing beta testing, we take a look at all the key features and changes and ask the question - which is best? And, perhaps more importantly, which will move the smartphone game forward?
Tom Fogden
Twitch is Suing 100 Users for Their Shady Streaming
Streaming site Twitch is lawyering up to take on 100 of its own users. According to a court filing, Twitch is accusing the organized group of 100 streamers of breach of contract and copyright infringement after they continually streamed porn, terrorist attacks, and more.
US Immigration Now Asks For Your Social Media Details
People wishing to travel to the US are now being asked to provide their social media details on visa applications, as well as their phone numbers from the past five years. These new visa rules are expected to impact 15 million people and give the US Government tonnes of data.
Google Eyes Microsoft’s Surface Book with New 2-in-1 Tablet Patent A newly-passed patent has revealed that Google is considering on a new 2-in-1 convertible laptop to rival the Microsoft Surface Book. So, is this new device real? When will it be coming? And will it be any good? We take a look at all the possibilities for this new Google device.
EU Takes Four Years to Fine Qualcomm Over Shady Chip Dealings The EU has decided to fine chip-making giant Qualcomm over $270 million as part of an antitrust case that dates back ten years. The EU said that Qualcomm was selling its chips to Huawei and ZTE at a loss to squeeze out smaller firms — thereby abusing its position in the market.
Google Pays Contract Workers “A Few Cents” to Transcribe Your Conversations Google has been paying contractors to listen and transcribe Google Home recordings of completely unaware users. One of the contractors decided to blow the whistle to a Dutch-language news site, revealing that some of the conversations are up to a minute long.
We Saw the Cars of the Future at the Goodwood Festival of Speed From the rapid, record-setting Volkswagen ID.R race car, to Samsung's 5G drifting expo, to driverless delivery vans, we got a glimpse into the future of cars and the auto industry in the sunny English countryside at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Amazon Plans to Launch More Than 3,000 Satellites to Create Orbital Internet Amazon has plans to launch a fleet of satellites to get the internet to undeserved communities around the world. We don't doubt that the company can do it, but might it have adverse effects on the communities it's trying to serve and add to the growing space debris problem?
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 — Everything You Need to Know The Samsung Galaxy S10 is supposedly set for an August reveal. But extensive leaking means we already know a fair amount about Samsung's upcoming phablet including the size of the screen, whether it'll have 5G, and whether it'll use a punch hole front camera like the new S10.
What Will Jony Ive’s LoveFrom Agency Do Now? Apple's legendary Chief Design Office, Jony Ive, has announced that he'll be leaving Cupertino that brought his iconic designs to life to form a new design agency, LoveFrom. But what will Ive and his team actually be designing? Will it be more of the same, or a radical departure?
Android Q vs iOS 13 — Key Features Compared With both big smartphone operating systems' next generations curently undergoing beta testing, we take a look at all the key features and changes and ask the question - which is best? And, perhaps more importantly, which will move the smartphone game forward?
Twitch is Suing 100 Users for Their Shady Streaming Streaming site Twitch is lawyering up to take on 100 of its own users. According to a court filing, Twitch is accusing the organized group of 100 streamers of breach of contract and copyright infringement after they continually streamed porn, terrorist attacks, and more.
New Xbox, Game Streaming, and Flight Sim – Everything from Microsoft at E3 Microsoft wowed crowds at the E3 gaming show in LA over the weekend, revealing some details about the new Xbox, an update to Project xCloud, and plenty of new games — including one featuring a certain Keanue Reeves.
US Immigration Now Asks For Your Social Media Details People wishing to travel to the US are now being asked to provide their social media details on visa applications, as well as their phone numbers from the past five years. These new visa rules are expected to impact 15 million people and give the US Government tonnes of data.