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

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.

Are you the one person who takes your Xbox One to hotels? Then you’re in luck!

By Jon Porter published

Custom gamerpics and web portal Wi-Fi logins are coming to the Xbox One.

SoundMagic E10BT review

By Jon Porter published

SoundMagic produces some of the best budget headphones around, but can it find the same success in going wireless?

PC Building Simulator lets you build a gaming PC on your gaming PC

By Jon Porter published

The new simulator sees you picking parts and assembling rigs.

Netflix is getting serious about movies with Hollywood producer hire

By Jon Porter published

After seeing success with its original TV series, Netflix is hiring top talent to turn around its movie content.

Record breaker: Netflix has overtaken DVRs in popularity for the very first time

By Jon Porter published

Netflix penetration has overtaken DVRs in the US for the first time.

Plex Cloud arrives to help you create your own personal Netflix-style streaming service

By Jon Porter published

After four months in beta, Plex will now allow you to stream from cloud services such as Dropbox and Google Drive.

The ultimate gaming controllers for comfort: an expert’s guide

By Jon Porter published

Console Gaming Week From the NES to the DualShock, which console has the most ergonomic controllers? An expert shares his verdict.

No Man's Sky Path Finder update adds planetside transport, 4K HDR support

By Jon Porter published

The game's Path Finder update is the game's second major patch since its release.

A Joy-Con fix has been found - but you probably shouldn't try it at home

By Jon Porter published

A YouTuber has found that the key to the left Joy-Con's issues appears to be its PCB-mounted antenna.

Here’s how to avoid breaking your shiny new Nintendo Switch

By Jon Porter published

Reports are emerging of Switches being damaged by after-market skins and, more worryingly, their own docks.

Move over Tidal: Spotify is preparing CD-quality streams

By Jon Porter published

The company is testing out a new Hi-Fi tier which offers lossless-quality audio.

Microsoft is letting everyone be an Xbox One game publisher

By Jon Porter published

The company's recently announced Xbox Live Creators Program turns every console into a development kit.

Project Scorpio gets its first confirmed launch title – Middle Earth: Shadow of War

By Jon Porter published

The game will be available first on Xbox One before following on Microsoft's more powerful machine.

End of the stream dream? New trial wants users to pay to watch pre-downloaded films

By Jon Porter published

MWC 2017 New initiative will pre-load Galaxy S7s with movies.

Amazon and Netflix are finally Oscar winners - streaming tech comes of age

By Jon Porter published

Manchester by the Sea and The White Helmets won three Oscars between them at this year's Academy Awards.

Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s inventory on Switch is a clear sign of its Wii U past

By Jon Porter published

Early portions of the game suggest that the title doesn't feel completely at home on Nintendo's new console.

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