Alistair Charlton

Senior Technology Reporter

1831-1860 (out of 4215)

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.

Uber to install passenger panic buttons in taxis on safety-conscious return to New Delhi

Uber returns to New Delhi with plans to become licensed radio cab firm and new emphasis on safety.

Silk Road trial: Ulbricht told me he ran drug-dealing website, says college friend

College friend claims Ross Ulbricht told him he ran Silk Road drug-dealing website, the court hears.

Deep Web: First trailer of crowdfunded Silk Road documentary is released

First trailer released for Deep Web, the crowd-funded documentary about Silk Road, bitcoin and the dark web.

Bloodhound SSC: How to stream data and HD video from the 1,000mph rocket car

Bloodhound SSC team successfully test data and HD video streams in 650mph fly-by ahead of Sepetember's landspeed record attempt.

Microsoft's HoloLens isn't just a moonshot, it's a Mars-shot - but needs aiming carefully

With HoloLens, Microsoft proves it can dream as big as Google, but this moonshot needs aiming in a different direction.

Diary of a Silk Road kingpin: Drug-dealing website will 'become a phenomenon'

Silk Road diaries of Dread Pirate Roberts found by FBI on laptop of Ross Ulbricht are shown to the court

Microsoft HoloLens revealed as holographic virtual reality headset for Windows 10

Microsoft announces the HoloLens, a virtual reality headset running Windows Holographic as part of Windows 10

Microsoft Surface Hub is an 84in, 4K tablet from meetings of the future

Microsoft Surface Hub is an 84in, 4K touch screen running Windows 10 and developed to make meetings smarter

Microsoft reveals Project Spartan web browser for Windows 10

Microsoft has revealed Project Spartan, a new web browser set to appear on the new Windows 10 operating system and replace Internet Explorer

Windows 10 brings Cortana personal assistant to the PC

Voice-controlled personal assistant Cortana is coming to the PC with Windows 10

Windows 10 to be free upgrade for Windows 7, 8.1 and Windows Phone 8.1 users

Windows 10 will be a free update, supported for life, for users of Windows 7, 8 and Phone 8.

WhatsApp cease and desist shuts down WhatsApp Plus as users are banned for 24 hours

Users of third-party chatting app WhatsApp Plus are being locked out of the official WhatsApp for 24 hours

Impressed by Apple Watch, Swiss watchmaker Tag Heuer looks to Silicon Valley for smartwatch help

Tag Heuer CEO admits Switzerland will need help from Silicon Valley if it is to rival Apple in the smartwatch market.

Apple buys UK startup Semetric to integrate with Beats Music relaunch

Apple takes over London startup Semetric, whose Musicmetric analytics tool could become integrated with Beats Music relaunch.

Tesla Model S P85D sets world electric car speed record

Tesla Model S P85D is now officially the fastest-ever electric production car, hitting 60 miles per hour in 3.1 seconds.

Cryptocurrency round-up: Silk Road judge to ban Karpeles 'hearsay' evidence, as KPMG warns of bitcoin threat

Cryptocurrency markets remain stable after heavy losses, as KPMG highlights both threats and opportunities of bitcoin.

Silk Road trial: 'Bad PR moment' for bitcoin as cryptocurrency becomes powerful prosecution tool

Prosecutions set about using the complicated cryptocurrency as a powerful tool in the Silk Road trial.

HTC One (M9) and Under Armour smartwatch: Everything we know so far

HTC One (M9): Design, display, camera and more - everything we know so far about HTC's next flagship and its first smartwatch

Snowden files reveal how GCHQ spies tracked iPhone users

Edward Snowden leak reveals how British spy agency GCHQ tracked iPhone users through Apple security exploit

Google Glass 2.0: Eight things to address if next-generation headset is to succeed

As Google ends its Glass Explorer programme, we offer some advice for making Glass 2 a success.

UK teenager arrested for attacks on PlayStation Network and Xbox Live

UK police working with the FBI arrest teenager on suspicion of taking part in online gaming attacks.

Charlie Hebdo released as iPhone, Android and Windows Phone app to meet massive demand

Charlie Hebdo 'survivors' edition' can be downloaded as an application for iPhone, iPad, Android and Windows Phone

Mt Gox founder Mark Karpeles was suspected of running Silk Road as Dread Pirate Roberts

Mark Karpeles, former CEO of failed bitcoin exchange Mt Gox, was thought to be Dread Pirate Roberts, owner of SIlk Road, US agents reveal.

Google's Detroit-made electric driverless cars will go on sale within 5 years

Google's driverless cars will be developed and produced in Detroit.

Toyota uses Oculus Rift to simulate dangers of distracted driving

Oculus Rift used by Toyota to demonstrate the dangers of distracted driving at Detroit Auto Show

Rapere: Anti-paparazzi drone to hunt down and crash other quadcopters

California-designed Rapere drone is being created to chase and force nuisance drones to crash.

BlackBerry Classic review: Going backwards before moving forwards

The Classic takes BlackBerry back to its roots with the physical keyboard and 'Tool Belt' buttons its users love

Silk Road mole: Dread Pirate Roberts paid me $1,000 a week as I tracked him down

Undercover government agent was paid $1,000 a week by Silk Road for admin work while he tracked down Dread Pirate Roberts

Facebook for Work pilot launch brings social network tools to the office

Facebook for Work brings the news feed, groups, events and messaging features to the office with new pilot scheme

Virgin Active smart gyms offer fitness trackers and smartphone-syncing equipment

Fitness trackers and smartphone-syncing equipment feature in Virgin Active's new tech-savvy gyms.