Collen Kriel

Collen Kriel is a beat writer for SiliconANGLE covering consumer technology with a focus on mobile. He has a passion for words, the Internet, the Web and all things tech. He endures a minor fascination with people who define themselves by the brand of smartphone they own. Prior to writing for SiliconANGLE he worked as an account executive in the IT industry, directly for, or in association with companies like Mimecast, IBM, VMware and Micros. He is an avid traveller currently making his way around South East Asia

Latest from Collen Kriel

U.K. says testing autonomous vehicles is legal, starts trials on public roads

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL12 YEARS AGO

Last year the British government set out to establish whether or not any changes to the rules of the road were needed in order to legally test driverless cars on Britain’s public roads. The Department of Transport released its findings yesterday, and …

Report: Samsung Galaxy S6 to have 3-sided screen and ‘the future of cameras’

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL12 YEARS AGO

When Samsung Electronics Co. unveils its next-generation Galaxy S6 at Mobile World Congress (MWC) next month, there could be two versions of it. One of which will boast a three-sided display that curves to cover both the left and right side of …

Square and Google working to catch up to Apple Pay, says report

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL12 YEARS AGO

Square, Inc., the makers of the mobile-friendly point-of-sale solution popular with small and mid-size business across the U.S., may be working on an Android version of its Square Register. According to a report from The Information, Square is developing its own Android …

Apple Watch will redefine its category, says Tim Cook

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL12 YEARS AGO

Speaking at the Goldman Sachs Technology and Internet Conference yesterday, Apple Inc.’s CEO said that he believes the upcoming Apple Watch will redefine its category. Much like the iPod did in the MP3 category and the iPad in the tablet category. …

Apple invests $850M in California solar farm, expands use of renewable energy

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL12 YEARS AGO

On Tuesday, Apple Inc. CEO Tim Cook announced an $850 million investment that will see the company build a solar farm in California –big enough to supply power to all of Apple’s California facilities along with many others. Speaking at the Goldman …

Apple Pay boards JetBlue, redefines ‘sky’s the limit’

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL12 YEARS AGO

For Apple Inc.’s Apple Pay, “The sky’s the limit” took on new meaning yesterday when JetBlue announced that, starting mid-February, passengers will be able to pay for food and amenities onboard using Apple Pay. Following FAA approval, the airline is replacing its …

DexCom’s Apple Watch app extends glucose monitoring to your wrist

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL12 YEARS AGO

DexCom, a medical device manufacturer, has announced that they are developing an application for Apple Inc.’s smartwatch. The app is due to be ready in April, which should coincide with the expected April release of the Apple Watch. Existing monitor’s …

Corning’s Project Phire combines best of Gorilla Glass and sapphire

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL12 YEARS AGO

Corning Inc., makers of Gorilla Glass used in many of today’s smartphones, has revealed that it is working on a new material that it claims will be as break-resistant as Gorilla Glass, while also being as scratch-resistant as sapphire. Dubbed “Project Phire” …

Line debuts YouTube-like TV service in Thailand

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL12 YEARS AGO

Line Corp., makers of the poplar Line messaging app, announced Friday the launch of ‘Line TV’, a YouTube-like video service, in Thailand. The company touts 181 million active users worldwide and this is the latest in a series of efforts to expand …

Collen Kriel

Latest from Collen Kriel

U.K. says testing autonomous vehicles is legal, starts trials on public roads

Report: Samsung Galaxy S6 to have 3-sided screen and ‘the future of cameras’

Square and Google working to catch up to Apple Pay, says report

Apple Watch will redefine its category, says Tim Cook

Apple invests $850M in California solar farm, expands use of renewable energy

Apple Pay boards JetBlue, redefines ‘sky’s the limit’

DexCom’s Apple Watch app extends glucose monitoring to your wrist

Corning’s Project Phire combines best of Gorilla Glass and sapphire

Line debuts YouTube-like TV service in Thailand

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