Alistair Charlton

Senior Technology Reporter

2071-2100 (out of 4212)

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.

UK Spy Agency Collected Millions of Yahoo Webcam Chat Images Including Sexually Explicit Pics

Surveillance agency GCHQ Optic Nerve programme also collected sexually explicit images, according to secret documents

Death of the Password: Samsung Galaxy S5 Fingerprint Scanner Open to App Developers

Android developers granted access to use Samsung Galaxy S5 fingerprint scanner with their apps.

Cryptocurrency News Round-Up: 'No Chance' of Mt Gox Bailout as Japanese Authorities Investigate

'No chance' of Mt Gox bailout means users are unlikely to see lost bitcoin again.

Ford Executive: Reports of SYNC Shift From Microsoft to BlackBerry Mere 'Speculation'

Ford technology officer brands reports of shifting SYNC in-car technology to BlackBerry software as 'speculation'

Beyond Nokia: How HERE Maps Will Go it Alone

HERE Maps executive vice president Michael Halbherr predicts bright future after Microsoft sale is completed.

Mobile World Congress 2014: Everything You Need To Know

One-stop-shop for all the major announcements and hands-on impressions from Mobile World Congress.

Nick D'Aloisio on Selling Summly, Mobile News and Becoming a Teenage Tech Millionaire

Nick D'Aloisio talks about Summly, reborn as Yahoo News Digest and launched in the UK this week.

Cryptocurrency News Round-Up: Bitcoin Recovers 30% Despite Mt Gox Website Closure

Bitcoin gains 35% as most other cryptocurrencies follow, despite Mt Gox website closure sparking insolvency fears.

Samsung Gear Fit: Less is More with Samsung's Fitness Tracker

Samsung Gear Fit is the company's play for the fitness tracker market including a heart rate monitor and flexible display.

Samsung Galaxy S5: Looks Cheap, Feels Cheap

Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy S5 in Barcelona - and it's distinctly underwhelming.

Huawei MediaPad X1 Tablet is Thinner and Lighter than iPad Mini

Huawei MediaPad X1 Android tablet beats iPad mini in size and weight.

Nokia X: First Impressions of Nokia's First Android Smartphone

The Nokia X smartphone range blends Android software and Windows Phone design in a budget handset.

Nokia X Smartphone Range Blends Android Apps With Windows Phone Design

Nokia X budget smartphone range brings a Windows Phone design to the Android operating system

Sony Xperia Tablet Z2 is World's Thinnest Waterproof Tablet

Sony Xperia Tablet Z2 launched as Mobile World Congress is thinner and lighter than iPad Air.

Sony Xperia Z2 Slims Down While Featuring 4K Video Recording

Sony Xperia Z2 is the company's latest flagship smartphone with a slimmer design and 4K video recording.

Sony Xperia Z2 vs Xperia Z1: Should I Upgrade?

We see how Sony's new Xperia Z2 stacks up against its predecessor, the Xperia Z1.

Sony Xperia Z2 vs Apple iPhone 5s

We compare the new Sony Xperia Z2 with its 5.2in display and 4K video recording to the iPhone 5s.

Ford Launches New Focus With Upgraded SYNC 2 And Automated Parking

Ford updates SYNC voice commands system to understand natural speech with new Focus.

Huawei MediaPad M1 Announced at Mobile World Congress

Huawei MediaPad M1 bring premium design and 4G to 8in tablet market.

Huawei Ascend G6 Offers 4G on a Budget

Huawei Ascend G6 aims to offer 4G and premium, slim design on a budget at Mobile World Congress.

Cryptocurrency News Round-Up: MtGox Woes Continue as New York Pushes for Bitcoin Law

MtGox bitcoin price falls below $100 and withdrawl ban continues, as New York pursues bitcoin law.

HTC Exploring Wearable Technology With Google Now Smartwatch

HTC to demonstrate smartwatch to mobile carriers this month, while developing Google Now smartwatch and fitness band.

Cryptocurrency News Round-Up: Mt Gox Moves Out as Winklevoss Twins Launch Winkdex

Mt Gox claimed to have left Tokyo office amid ongoing protests, while Winklevoss twins launch Winkdex.

Cheaper Samsung Galaxy S5 to be Joined by Upgraded Galaxy Gear Smartwatch

Samsung Galaxy S5 to feature 5.2in display and be joined by upgraded Galaxy Gear smartwatch.

Google Glass frame and prescription lenses

Don't be a Rude, Creepy Glasshole: Google Issues Glass Etiquette Guide

Google Glass guide to etiquette warns Explorers of the perils of using the head-worn gadget

BlackBerry CEO 'Outraged' by T-Mobile's Cheap iPhone Offer

BlackBerry CEO John Chen outraged by T-Mobile offer for customers to switch to iPhone.

Cryptocurrency News Round-Up: World's First Dogecoin ATM Arrives as Bitcoin Remains Stable

World's first dogecoin ATM shown off at cryptocurrency festival, as Mt Gox protest struggles to gain momentum.

Candy Crush Saga Developer King Files $500m New York IPO

King.com exploits Facebook popularity surge by going public on New York Stock Exchange.

Snowden Documents Reveal WikiLeaks Targeted by NSA and GCHQ

NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden reveals extent of agency surveillance.

Silk Road 2.0 Pledges to Repay £1.7 Million to Users After Bitcoin Theft

Shady online marketplace Silk Road 2.0 pledges to repay £1.7m for users' stolen bitcoins.