Jon Porter

Jon Porter

Jon Porter is the ex-Home Technology Writer for TechRadar. He has also previously written for Practical Photoshop, Trusted Reviews, Inside Higher Ed, Al Bawaba, Gizmodo UK, Genetic Literacy Project, Via Satellite, Real Homes and Plant Services Magazine, and you can now find him writing for The Verge.

Articles by: Jon Porter

The next Amazon Echo might have a screen, but does it really need one?

By Jon Porter published

Rather than throwing in the towel on voice-assistants, Amazon seems to be admitting that visuals are a necessary evil.

Graphene could be used to make atomic-sized speakers with zero moving parts

By Jon Porter published

The new development could allow for transparent speakers that could be overlaid on a phone's screen.

We bet you won't care about the latest backwards compatible Xbox 360 games

By Jon Porter published

Microsoft has gone niche with its five most recent backwards compatible Xbox 360 games on Xbox One.

Ultra HD Blu-rays have already been pirated and shared on torrent sites

By Jon Porter published

The new disc format appears to have already been compromised, leading to a 4K copy of Smurfs 2 leaking online.

Check out The Witcher 3 running at 8K in this new video

By Jon Porter published

You're not going to be able to play the game at this resolution anytime soon - but it's fun to dream.

Gaming Bucket List: the moments every gamer has to experience before they die

By Jon Porter published

There are certain things no gamer should die without having experienced. Here are our picks.

Forget the games, Project Scorpio needs to fix the Xbox One's clunky interface

By Jon Porter published

Opinion It doesn't matter how good the games look if the overall interface is a chore to use.

Nintendo Switch set to smash the Wii U's entire sales count...in its first year alone

By Jon Porter published

After disappointing Wii U sales, Nintendo's fortunes are turning around with the Nintendo Switch.

Kodi is thinking about using DRM to fight piracy

By Jon Porter published

Updated The software, which has gained a reputation as an enabler of piracy, is investigating how to repair its reputation.

Nvidia Shield TV can now replace your Chromecast Ultra thanks to 4K 'casting

By Jon Porter published

As well as offering Google Play in 4K, the Shield update will also bump Google Cast support from Full to Ultra HD.

Spotify could be about to get into hardware in a big way

By Jon Porter published

New job listings from Spotify indicate the streaming giant has some interesting hardware ambitions.

Samsung steps up its HDR rivalry with Dolby through Amazon-backed HDR10+

By Jon Porter published

Samsung's updated HDR10+ adds dynamic tone mapping to its competitor to Dolby Vision.

StarCraft (the original that is) is now completely free

By Jon Porter published

The game, along with its Brood War expansion, can now be had for zero monies.

Naughty Dog has already had a chance to try out the Crash Bandicoot remaster

By Jon Porter published

The Activision team behind the upcoming remaster has reportedly shown early builds to series creator Naughty Dog.

Project Scorpio will support one of the coolest PC technologies around: Freesync

By Jon Porter published

Microsoft's new console will support the new technology, which eliminates screen-tearing.

Gaming on a projector: the pros and cons of big-screen gaming

By Jon Porter published

We spent some time gaming on a projector to see if it could hold its own against a television.

Yamaha takes on the Chromecast with its stripped-down MusicCast streamer

By Jon Porter published

The WXAD-10 will equip any hi-fi with support for Bluetooth, Airplay, and Yamaha's own MusicCast streaming technology.

Samsung Galaxy S8 lets you use two sets of wireless headphones at the same time

By Jon Porter published

Thanks to Bluetooth 5.0, the new handset will allow you to share your music with a friend without disturbing others.

Did Apple Music really have 10m more monthly users than Spotify in March?

By Jon Porter published

A new report has claimed that Apple Music has the lead, but the devil is in the detail.

Samsung Connect app takes aim at Apple's HomeKit

By Jon Porter published

Samsung's new Connect app will allow you to control your SmartThings devices from a single app.

Beam: 5 reasons why you should care about Microsoft’s competitor to Twitch

By Jon Porter published

Microsoft has big plans for Beam, its competitor to Twitch. Here's why it matters to you.

Why Samsung's 2017 curved screen onslaught is a step backwards for TV lovers

By Jon Porter published

Opinion The TV manufacturer is releasing 22 new curved sets this year.

Corsair One review

By Jon Porter published

Can the PC component manufacturer make it in the world of pre-built PCs?

How to watch the start of the new F1 season in the UK, US and Australia

By Jon Porter published

The new F1 season is almost here, and you'll be able to watch it in Ultra HD in the UK.

Nintendo Switch almost used a Cyanogen operating system

By Jon Porter published

Cyanogen Inc's ex-CEO has revealed that Nintendo approached the company about building an OS.

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