Alistair Charlton

Senior Technology Reporter

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A Yorkshireman in London, Alistair is Deputy Technology Editor. He focuses on consumer technology and motoring. He has worked at IBTimes UK since September 2011 and regularly writes product reviews and features, as well as news and opinion pieces. Alistair holds a degree in Journalism & English Language from Kingston University London.

VW scandal: 11 million vehicles worldwide affected by emissions cheat will cost Volkswagen £4.7bn

VW sets aside €6.5bn to fund repair of 11 million vehicles affected by regulatory test cheat.

VW emissions scandal explained: This is how Volkswagen is alleged to have cheated

IBTimes UK explains how VW is alleged to have cheated vehicle emissions tests on a massive scale

VW emissions scandal: CEO Michael Horn says 'we will pay for total screw up'

VW boss admits company 'totally screwed up' after being caught cheating emissions tests.

VW emissions scandal: Car industry has 'always had suspicions' of test cheating

Vehicle emissions industry was already suspicious of VW results, claims head of UK testing company

DJI Phantom 3 Professional consumer drone review

Watch three autonomous drones build a rope bridge [Video]

Three drones build a rope bridge capable of carrying humans with no outside help

Facebook dislike button scams spread phishing attacks and malware across social network

Experts warn Facebook users against clicking on fake links offering new dislike button.

UK tech deals of the week: Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge, Sony Z5 Compact, Moto X Style and more

Deals include discounts on the Galaxy S6 Edge, Honor 7, Moto 360 Style and Moto X Style.

Project Titan: Apple car shifts gear as talks begin with California vehicle department

Apple in talks with self-driving car experts from California's Department of Motor Vehicles.

Airdrop security flaw warning: Skip iOS 9 update and be exposed to Bluetooth malware attack

Security flaw exposes iOS 8 iPhones to attack through Airdrop file exchange system.

Prisons warned about drone deliveries of drugs, weapons and phones to inmates

Prisons in England and Wales warned of how consumer drones are used to deliver contraband drugs and weapons

Forza Motorsport 6 review: A racing simulator for everyone

Forza Motorsport 6 is one of the most diverse racing games of all time, and it's accessible to absolutely everyone

Amazon brings Ultra HD to the masses with 4K-ready Fire TV for £80

Ultra HD-ready Fire TV box by Amazon costs £79.99 can be pre-ordered now for sale on 5 October

New Amazon Fire tablet costs just £50 or six for less than an iPad Mini

Amazon Fire costs just £49.99, can be pre-ordered now, and goes on sale on 30 September.

Diamonds improve sound of BMW 7-Series' £5,000 stereo

Diamond tweeters feature in the Bowers & Wilkins stereo in the new BMW 7-Series

Ford smartwatch app remotely controls climate control and door locks

Ford app for Apple Watch and Android Wear remotely locks doors and sets climate control

Orbitsound A70 review: Room-filling sound made simple

We review the Orbitsound A70, a Bluetooth soundbar with room-filling sound and wireless subwoofer.

Frankfurt motor show highlights: New cars from Ferrari, Ford, Bugatti, Porsche, Jaguar and more

Highlights include the Bugatti Gran Turismo, Ferrari 488 Spider, Porsche Mission E and Jaguar F-Pace.

The first 8K television is 85in wide, costs £90,000 – and there's nothing to watch on it

8K television goes on sale to businesses on 31 October, allowing them to display their own content.

iOS 9 for iPhone and iPad: How to download and install Apple's newest operating system

iOS 9 launches on 16 September - here is how to download and install it onto your iPhone or iPad.

Dual-screen LG V10 to be announced at 1 October press event

Two screens are better than one, claims LG with the upcoming V10 smartphone

Audi E-Tron Quattro: All-electric sport SUV arrives to challenge Tesla Model X

Audi E-Tron Quattro has 310 mile range and recharges in 50 minutes.

Porsche Mission E: Tesla-rivalling electric car revealed with 600bhp and 15-minute charge time

The Porsche Mission E is an all-electric super saloon with wireless charging, hand gestures and 330-mile range

Curved televisions: Worth the money or an expensive gimmick?

We try out a curved 55in TV from Samsung to see what all the curved screen fuss is about.

Google launches Android Pay: What is it and how is it different from Apple Pay?

We preview Android Pay, the latest contactless mobile payment system to rival Apple Pay.

California: Honda is tenth company cleared to test autonomous vehicles on public roads

Honda joins Tesla, VW, BMW, Google and others with permission to drive autonomous cars on Californian streets.

iPhone 6s vs Samsung Galaxy S6: Which flagship smartphone is right for you?

We compare the specifications of the iPhone 6s and Samsung Galaxy S6 to find the right smartphone for you

What's the difference between iPhone 6 and iPhone 6S - and should I upgrade?

The biggest different between the iPhone 6 and new iPhone 6s is their screens.

iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus announcedbyTimCook

Apple launch: Apple announces iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus with 3D Touch display and upgraded cameras

3D Touch display is major new feature of the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus smartphones revealed by Apple.

Apple iPhone 6s launch event live stream: How to watch on Windows

How to watch Apple's 'Hey Siri' iPhone 6s announcement on Windows with VLC Media Player.

Social recluse jailed for two years for earning £300k through illegal movie streaming website

Paul Mahoney of Northern Ireland was jailed for running the FastPassTV streaming website from his bedroom.