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.

Samsung Admits Using 'Forest Trashing' Tin in Smartphone Manufacturing

Samsung admits the use of tin from dangerous and unregulated mines on Indonesian island Bangka, pledges to find solution.

Lumia 928 Kicks Off Two Must-Win Quarters for Nokia

Nokia will soon announce the 928, 'Catwalk', and a range of new Lumia devices ahead of two must-win quarters for the smartphone maker.

Microsoft Reveals Plans for iPad Rival as CFO Klein Steps Down

Microsoft reveals plans for suite of smaller Windows tablets, as it also announces CFO Peter Klein will step down.

'No One is Crazy Enough to Compete With Us' - Google's Larry Page

Google co-founder and chief executive Larry Page says his company has no competition, because no one is crazy enough to try.

Blackstone Group Withdraws $25bn Dell Buyout Bid

Blackstone Group has abandoned its $25bn bid to take over the Dell computer company.

London Startups Must 'Storm the Boardrooms' of Big Business

Tech London Advocates launches with plans to 'storm City boardrooms' to connect London startups with businesses.

Bitcoin Problems Continue as BitFloor Ceases Trading and Mt.Gox Attacks Continue

Bitcoin trading exchange BitFloor has ceased trading and will return users' funds, as Mt.Gox exchange DDoS attacks continue.

Twitter Music Launched to Help Users Discover New Artists

Twitter #Music for iOS has launched, offering music discovery and content from iTunes, Rdio and Spotify.

Icelandic Incest Preventable Thanks to Android App

Icelandic Incest Now Preventable Thanks to Android App

"Bump in the app before you bump in the bed" an Android app warns Icelandic users worried about incestuous relationships.

First Jolla Sailfish Phone Coming in May With 'Kickstarter-Style' Incentives

The first Jolla Sailfish smartphone will be launched in May, with a Kickstarter-style pre-order system to reward early adopters.

Yahoo Ad Revenue Falls as Recovery Remains Elusive

Yahoo share prices falls 4.5 percent as it reports a decline in advertisement revenue of 11 percent in the first quarter.

Dell and Icahn Agree Share Buying Cap as Takeover Options Considered

Activist investor Carl Icahn has agreed to have his ownership in Dell limited to 10 percent while the company considers its options.

Lizard Squad claims responsibility for Facebook attack

Facebook Planning AutoPlay Video Ads Direct to Your Newsfeed

Facebook is expected to launch 15-second, autoplay video adverts this summer, with each user seeing up to three per day.

Twitter Looking to Capitalise on TV Tweets

Twitter is believed to be partnering with US networks Viacom and NBC in video content and advertisement deal.

Google Glass Rolls Off Production Line as Specs are Revealed

Google Glass specifications reveal a five megapixel camera, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, an all-day battery and bone-conduction audio.

Kobo Aura HD Review

We look at the Kobo Aura HD, which has the highest resolution screen of any ebook reader and the most evenly lit front light.

Facebook Home for Android Review

We take a look at Facebook Home, the new Android launcher claimed to make any phone a Facebook phone.

National Audit Office to Probe £1bn 4G Auction Shortfall

The National Audit Office is to investigate Ofcom's 4G auction, which earned more than £1bn less than government forecasts.

Microsoft Working on Smartwatch, Supplier Executives Claim

Microsoft is developing a smartwatch to rival Apple, Samsung and others, claims executives of its Asian suppliers.

AppGratis: "Absolutely Untrue" That Apple Discussed App Store Removal

AppGratis CEO Simon Dawlat claims reports that Apple contacted him before pulling his app from the App Store are "completely untrue"

£10m iPhone 5 Created by Liverpool Designer

Made from solid gold and featuring a 26 carat black diamond for a Home button, the iPhone 5 will set you back £10m.

Bitcoin Traders Robbed as Mt. Gox Exchange Attacks Continue

The digital currency Bitcoin continues to fall as Mt. Gox exchange is attacked again and traders are robbed.

Twitter Music Service Prepares for Launch Following 'We Are Hunted' Acquisition

Twitter is to launch a music application, following the acquisition of song recommendation service We Are Hunted.

Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 Announced

Samsung has announced the Galaxy Mega 6.3, with an enormous 6.3in display, 1.7GHz dual-core processor and Android Jelly Bean.

Main Bitcoin Exchange Mt. Gox Halts Trading As Price Tumbles

Mt. Gox, the largest Bitcoin trading exchange, has halted trading for ten hours after a massive sell off caused prices to tumble.

Location, Location, Location: Why Desks at Level 39 Are Hottest in London [VIDEO]

Level 39 is already over-subscribed as fintech startups clamour to move in; we speak to two working there to find out why.

What is Bitcoin and How Does it Work?

Bitcoins have seen their value increase ten-fold in recent months, before crashing in a matter of hours. here Alistair Charlton explains Bitcoins and how they works.