Articles by 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

For its next trick, blockchain plans on making recorded music profitable again

By Jon Porter published 7 February 18

In Depth New streaming service Choon wants to pay artists more for their music. Founder Gareth Emery explains how it all works.

Wave goodbye to split-screen gaming with this high-tech multiplayer display

By Jon Porter published 5 February 18

The MirraViz MultiView Display system will literally let you see an entirely different screen to the person sitting next to you.

Spotify dealt major blow as Apple Music set to overtake it in paid US subscribers

By Jon Porter published 5 February 18

A new report suggests Apple Music's higher growth rate will give it the lead by this summer.

Nintendo announces Mario Kart Tour will be its next mobile game

By Jon Porter published 1 February 18

Mario Kart for smartphones could arrive as early as April, but we may have to wait quite a bit longer.

Sonos finally kills off CR100 controller and long-time fans aren't happy

By Jon Porter published 31 January 18

From April, the original 2005 Sonor hardware will no longer be functional as it shifts its attention to its smartphone app.

Nintendo Switch outsells Wii U in less than 11 months

By Jon Porter published 31 January 18

In less than a year, Nintendo has sold more Switches than it did over five years of Wii U sales.

Hands on: Now TV Stick review

By Jon Porter published 25 January 18

Not yet rated

Now TV's latest piece of hardware is the cheapest, if not the best, way to equip your TV with the streaming service.

Apple's HomePod release date is February 9, pre-orders open on Friday

By Jon Porter published 23 January 18

Updated After a delay, the new smart speaker will finally be available on February 9th.

HomePod release date could be as early as February

By Jon Porter published 19 January 18

According to Inventec, one of Apple's HomePod suppliers, we could see the smart speaker as early as next month.

Q Acoustics M2 soundbase review

By Jon Porter published 18 January 18

Recommended

The M2 is the company’s first attempt at a soundbase after two successful soundbars.

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds tips and tricks

By Dom Reseigh-Lincoln, Jon Porter published 16 January 18

Updated Are you jumping into the hottest new shooters on PC? We have all the tips you need to dominate online.

Google Home Mini wall mount will let you place it anywhere and everywhere

By Jon Porter published 16 January 18

Google's quest to get a smart speaker into every room in your house continues.

Remake of original Xbox controller will rip off your rose-tinted goggles this March

By Jon Porter published 15 January 18

The Xbox's original controller is making a comback, and will be priced at $70.

Brace yourselves, mechanical keyboards are heading to notebooks

By Jon Porter published 12 January 18

ces 2018 Mechanical keyboard switch manufacturer Cherry is introducing a new low-profile switch aimed at notebooks.

Hands on: Jabra Elite Active 65t review

By Jon Porter published 11 January 18

Not yet rated

ces 2018 With built-in Alexa and limited fitness tracking, the Elite Active 65t earphones are an interesting running companion.

Ring ups its security with array of new smart home devices announced at CES

By Jon Porter published 9 January 18

CES 2018 Two new cameras and a host of new motion detectors and smart lights.

Sony embraces Dolby Vision with its latest Ultra HD Blu-ray player

By Jon Porter published 9 January 18

CES 2018 The UBP-X700 comes packing support for the premium HDR standard, but misses out on HDR10+ support.

Sony’s newest OLED TV is here to remind you LG isn’t the only name in town

By Jon Porter published 9 January 18

CES 2018 After re-entering the OLED TV race in 2017, Sony is back with another X1-powered stunner.

Google takes on Amazon Echo Show, and the JBL Link View is leading the charge

By Jon Porter published 9 January 18

CES 2018 Google Assistant is coming to everything in 2018, including smart displays.