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.

Christmas Gift Guide: Best Phablets of 2013

From Samsung and Sony, to Nokia and Huawei, here are our top five phablets of 2013.

Spotify Brings Free Music Streaming to Smartphones and Tablets

Spotify tracks can now be streamed to iOS and Android smartphones and tablets for free.

Bitcoin Mining Reaches New Level With $2,000-a-Day Neptune Rig [VIDEO]

Digital gold rush creates $13,000 Neptune bitcoin mining rig capable of earning $2,000 per day.

Detekt tool is designed to help users scan their computers for government surveillance programmes

NSA and GCHQ Uses Google Ad Cookies to Spy on Suspects

Spy agencies piggyback on cookies to track potential suspects, claim Snowden documents.

Quarter of Britons' Online Accounts Compromised as Trust in Web Security Weakens

Trust in web security wanes as a quarter of Britons have online accounts compromised, survey finds.

Nokia Lumia 1520 Review - Lost Between Phone and Tablet

The Nokia Lumia 1520 is the biggest Windows Phone 8 device yet, with a 6in screen and PureView camera.

Apple iPhone 6: Release Date, Specs, Price, Rumours - Everything You Need To Know

iPhone 6 and everything you need to know, from screen size and design to release date, rumours and price.

Google Barge Project Delayed Until Spring as US Coast Guard Investigates

Google's mysterious San Francisco barge delayed until late spring, as changes required to appease Coast Guard.

Top 10 most talked-about topics on Facebook globally in 2013. (Facebook)

Pope Francis, Miley Cyrus, Nelson Mandela: Facebook's Most Popular Topics of 2013

Pope Francis is most popular globally, as Andy Murray and Margaret Thatcher top UK charts.

Samsung Galaxy S5: Release Date, Specs, Price, Rumours - Everything You Need To Know

We round-up all the details about Samsung's Galaxy S5, including price, release date, specs and more.

World of Warcraft 'Terrorists' Monitored by NSA and GCHQ

NSA and GCHQ spied on Xbox Live and World of Warcraft gamers in attempt to find terrorists.

Xbox One eBay Scam Victim Given Refund and Free Console

Teenager conned into paying £450 for photograph of an Xbox One on eBay receives refund and a free console.

Google, Facebook Apple Call for Government Spying Reform

Apple, Facebook, Microsoft and More Demand Government Spying Reform

Eight internet giants launch Reform Government Surveillance group to demand changes to NSA spying practices.

2015 Ford Mustang: First Impressions of Ford's UK-Bound Musclecar

A closer look at the 2015 Ford Mustang, which brings the iconic brand to the UK and Europe for the first time

Ford Working on Google Glass Integration

Ford researching how Google Glass and other wearable tech can be integrated with Sync control system.

Ford's Alan Mulally Will Not Leave to Become Microsoft CEO

Ford boss and Microsoft CEO candidate Alan Mulally will not leave the car maker before end of 2014.

First Look at Ford's New 2015 Mustang [PHOTOS]

Image of all-new Ford Mustang, to be sold in the UK and Europe for the first time.

Ford Mustang Launches for first time in Europe

New Ford Mustang Revealed: Coming to UK and Europe

New Ford Mustang announced, with Ecoboost engine and right-hand-drive model for the UK.

Stash of Two Million Facebook and Twitter Passwords Discovered Online

Stash of two million stolen passwords for Facebook, Twitter and email services reveals '123456' as most popular.

Cyber Monday Breaks All Records of Online Retail.

Cyber Monday Breaks UK Retail Records As Mobile Spending Soars

Cyber Monday is busiest-ever UK online shopping day, driven by soaring mobile and tablet spending.

Apple Developing iPad Pro With 4K Ultra HD Screen

Apple said to be developing iPad Pro with 4K Ultra HD screen resolution, to be launched in April.

Bitcoin Accepted as Payment For $1 Million Canada Home

Seller of a $1 million Canada home will accept bitcoins as a means of payment.

Dual Screen YotaPhone Launches in Europe With Rear E-Ink Display

Dual-screened YotaPhone launches in Europe with a second e-ink display on the back to conserve battery life.

Jolla: We Don't Need to be Big to be Great [VIDEO]

Jolla co-founder Marc Dillon says the phone maker does not need to be big to be great.

Bitcoin, Litecoin and the Curious Case of Crypto-Currencies' Legality

Is it against the law to steal bitcoins? Is it considered currency? Who is responsible for regulating it? Alistair Charlton investigates

Stephen Elop 'Less Likely' to Become New Microsoft CEO

Stephen Elop 'less likely' to become Microsoft CEO, as company focuses on Alan Mulally and Satya Nadella.

Litecoin Value Leaps 100% in a Day as Market Cap Passes $1bn

Value of virtual currency litecoin leaps 100% in one day, as market cap passes $1bn.

Bitcoin Value Passes $1,000 for First Time

Bitcoin value passes landmark value as crypto-currency gains wider international acceptance.

Lost Hard Drive Sparks £4m Bitcoin Treasure Hunt in South Wales

A hard drive containing £4m of bitcoins is buried in a recycling plant in Newport, south Wales.

Bitcoin Black Friday Proves Digital Currency Isn't Just For Saving

Bitcoin Black Friday deals encourage users to actually use their bitcoins like a real currency.