Joe Osborne

Joe Osborne

Joe Osborne is the Senior Technology Editor at Insider Inc. His role is to leads the technology coverage team for the Business Insider Shopping team, facilitating expert reviews, comprehensive buying guides, snap deals news and more. Previously, Joe was TechRadar's US computing editor, leading reviews of everything from gaming PCs to internal components and accessories. In his spare time, Joe is a renowned Dungeons and Dragons dungeon master – and arguably the nicest man in tech.

Articles by: Joe Osborne

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold

Hands on: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold business tablet review

By Bill Thomas, Joe Osborne published

Not yet rated

Updated Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 tablet looks to transform mobile computing, but relies on unproven hardware and software.

best back to school backpacks

Best school backpacks: great college backpacks to consider

By Joe Osborne, Adam Vjestica last updated

Back to School We've rounded up the best back to school backpacks for college, high school and more for the 2020 school year.

razer blade

Razer Blade (2018) review

By Joe Osborne published

Updated The 2018 Razer Blade is a slick and good-feeling laptop, but it’s held back by flaws that are tough to ignore.

Surface Pro 5

Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) review

By Joe Osborne published

Recommended

Updated We’re surprised Microsoft won’t call this the Surface Pro 5, as it’s the most improved Surface tablet we’ve ever seen.

Starry Station

The folks behind Aereo unveil Starry, a new reason for cable giants to get scared

By Joe Osborne last updated

The Aereo founder's latest project is decidedly less controversial but no less disruptive to an entire industry.

Razer Blade 2019

Razer Blade 2019 review

By Joe Osborne published

Recommended

Updated The Razer Blade 2019 is its most improved gaming laptop yet, with better graphics and longer battery life.

Google Fuchsia

Google Fuchsia: Everything we know

By Joe Osborne published

Updated Exploring all we know so far about Google Fuchsia, the OS in development for Google laptops, phones and tablets.

Apple MacBook

Apple MacBook review

By Joe Osborne published

Updated If you can get past the lofty price tag, then prepare to enjoy what’s surprisingly the best MacBook in years.

macos mojave

macOS 10.14 Mojave release date, news and features

By Joe Osborne published

Updated Now that macOS 10.14 Mojave has arrived, we know so much more about the new Mac software.

windows 10 s mode

Windows 10 S Mode release date, news and features

By Joe Osborne published

Updated All the latest and greatest information about Windows 10 S Mode, Microsoft's lightweight OS.

Samsung Notebook 9

Samsung Notebook 9 (2018) review

By Joe Osborne published

Updated The 15-inch Samsung Notebook 9 has a squishy keyboard and tiny storage, but its performance and battery life amaze.

Microsoft Surface Studio 2

Microsoft Surface Studio 2 review

By Joe Osborne published

Recommended

Updated Our verdict on Microsoft’s second Surface Studio PC is largely positive. Read our full review to see why.

MSI GS65 Stealth review

MSI GS65 Stealth review

By Joe Osborne published

Editor's Choice

Updated MSI has at last elevated its leading line of laptops to elite status with the MSI GS65 Stealth for 2018.

Lenovo Yoga C940

Lenovo Yoga C940 review

By Bill Thomas, Joe Osborne published

With a soundbar and an amazing stylus, the Lenovo Yoga C940 offers a lot for laptops users - but is it enough?

Huawei MateBook X Pro

Huawei MateBook X Pro (2019) review

By Joe Osborne published

Updated The improvements in Huawei’s new MateBook X Pro are so small that it’s difficult to recommend this version over the last.

AMD Ryzen release date, news and features: everything you need to know

By Joe Osborne last updated

Updated With AMD's Ryzen processors are here in the flesh, here's what you need to know.

Apple streaming service

Apple's video streaming service could launch without Netflix and HBO content

By Joe Osborne last updated

Apple’s video content streaming service could launch in April – and without either Netflix or HBO – CNBC reports.

Google Pixelbook Go

The Google Pixelbook Go gets even more useful with virtual desktops

By Joe Osborne published

Google has released Chrome OS 78 to Chromebooks, scheduled for this week on the range of Chromebook laptops, bringing major new features.

Mac Pro 2019

Apple's Mac Pro 2019 launch date could be soon – here's why

By Joe Osborne published

We have an idea of when Mac Pro will finally launch, with new keyboard and trackpad color schemes confirmed.

MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2019)

The 16-inch MacBook Pro will have a different kind of Touch Bar

By Joe Osborne published

The folks at 9to5Mac have discovered that the 16-inch MacBook Pro will have a different Touch Bar design.

Microsoft Surface Neo

Microsoft is clearly more excited for 2020 than 2019

By Joe Osborne published

Opinion Microsoft has shown its hand for 2020 way early, while leaving its 2019 Surface lineup in a bit of a lurch.

All MacBooks will ditch the Butterfly keyboard by mid 2020, analyst claims

By Joe Osborne published

According to a prominent Apple analyst, the company will drop its Butterfly keyboard design entirely by mid 2020.

pc gaming week 2019

Welcome to TechRadar's PC Gaming Week 2019

By Joe Osborne, Matt Hanson, Bill Thomas published

PC Gaming Week 2019 We've kicked off the fifth annual TechRadar PC Gaming Week, exploring and celebrating this wonderful digital hobby.

StarCraft

Remembering StarCraft’s Battle.net – the service that sparked an online gaming revolution

By Joe Osborne published

PC Gaming Week 2019 In which we reminisce with Blizzard’s Rob Bridenbecker all about the original StarCraft’s Battle.net.

Microsoft Surface October 2019

Microsoft Surface October 2019 event: the six big Surface reveals as they happened

By Joe Osborne, Matt Hanson published

Updated Microsoft's 2019 Surface launch event certainly delivered, with new laptops, tablets, a smartphone and even headphones.

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