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.

Microsoft Sees Surface Success but Wait For New CEO Continues

Microsoft earned more Surface revenue in Q2 than the whole of last year, but new CEO remains unknown.

30 Years of Mac: Timeline of the Apple Macintosh

We look back over the last 30 years,

Nokia Phone Sales Tumble as Microsoft Takeover Nears

Nokia feature phone and Lumia device sales fall 29% in final quarter before Microsoft acquisition takes place.

Microsoft Q2 Earnings Report Preview

Microsoft Q2 earnings report to focus on Surface demand, Nokia success and search to replace Ballmer.

UK's First Bitcoin ATMs Coming to Central London in February

Startups race to install London's first bitcoin cash machines as crypto-currency gains further legitimacy

Apple iOS In The Car: Leaked Screenshots Show Major Design Updates

Apple's iOS In The Car iPhone integration sees major user interface changes as development continues.

Cinema Brands Google Glass Use 'Inappropriate' After Wearer is Ejected From Film

US cinema chain AMC brands Google Glass use 'inappropriate' after customer is removed by law enforcement.

Bitcoin, Litecoin, Dogecoin: A Guide to Crypto-Currency Mining

A guide to crypto-currency mining explaining hardware, software, pools and wallets.

iPhone 6: Analyst Claims Two Larger Screens and June Release Date

Apple will release two larger screen iPhones this year with the first being released as early as June.

University of Cumbria to Accept Bitcoin for Tuition Fee Payment

The University of Cumbria is the UK's first to accept tuition fee payments in bitcoins.

Apple iWatch Display to be Mass Produced by LG in July

Apple iWatch display to be produced by LG from July ahead of autumn release date.

Satoshi Square Brings Bitcoin Trading to the Streets of London

London's first Satoshi Square gives bitcoin a level of human interaction it has so far lacked.

Microsoft CEO Search Elop Vestberg Nadella Bates

Replacing Steve Ballmer: Who Will be Microsoft's New CEO?

Our shortlist of who is likely to take over from Steve Ballmer as CEO of Microsoft.

Tech City CEO Joanna Shields Replaced by BlackBerry Marketing Executive

Former Facebook executive Joanna Shields has stepped down from her role as Tech City UK CEO.

HMRC to Reclassify Bitcoin as Private Money

Taxman sets sights on bitcoin and other virtual currencies.

Google Creates Glucose-Monitoring Contact Lens for Diabetes Sufferers

Secretive Google X department creates smart contact lens for monitoring diabetes suffers' glucose levels.

Case Against Google Glass Driver Dismissed in Court

Google Glass driver Cecilia Abadie has her case dropped by San Diego court.

Archos GamePad 2 Review

The Archos GamePad 2 is a 7in Android tablet with video game controls and a budget price.

Microsoft CEO Race - Profile of Hans Vestberg

Hans Vestberg is CEO of Swedish telecommunications company Ericsson, having worked there for two decades.

Google Compute Engine down as cloud computing service suffers major outage

High Court Rules Google is Not Immune From UK Law

High Court throws out Google's claim it is immune to UK law in Safari browser privacy lawsuit.

Ericsson Boss Hans Vestberg Being Considered for Microsoft CEO Role

Ericsson CEO Hans Vestberg is being considered by the Microsoft board to replacing retiring boss Steve Ballmer.

Early Adopters: Quarter of Children Own a Tablet Before Eighth Birthday

A quarter of British children under 8 own a tablet, as parents worry about device addiction.

Tim Cook Explains Apple’s Tax Position To Senate

Apple Will Refund Minimum $32.5 Million to Customers for Kids' In-App Purchases

Apple settles with FTC over in-app purchase complaint, rather than "take a long, distracting legal fight."

Apple iPhone 6 Release Date Revealed as New Touch ID Enters Production

The iPhone 6 Touch ID fingerprint scanner will enter production in Q2, meaning pushing the release date to September/October

Microsoft CEO Race - Profile of Satya Nadella

Head of Microsoft's Cloud division, Satya Nadella is firmly in the running to replace Ballmer as CEO.

Microsoft CEO Race - Profile of Stephen Elop

Former Nokia CEO and Microsoft executive Stephen Elop will return to the software maker this year.

Microsoft CEO Race - Profile of Tony Bates

Profile of former Skype CEO Tony Bates, tipped to be in the running to become Microsoft CEO

Rural Broadband Problems Tackled by £10 Million Government Fund

Rural broadband to go superfast with £10m government investment into improvement pilot schemes.

Coinye Currency Shut Down as Kanye West Escalates Legal Challenge

Trademark infringement lawsuit filed by Kanye West sees bitcoin-like Coinye currency closed down.

LG G Flex 2 Featuring ‘Enhanced Flexibility’ and ‘Self-Healing’ Display Expected to be Launched at CES 2015

Curved LG G Flex Smartphone Available to Pre-Order for £690

The LG G Flex, with its curved 6in display, can be pre-ordered in the UK now for £690.