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

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BeeLine aims to deliver simple, smart navigation for cyclists

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

Cycling is a great way to get around a city, avoid traffic, be more environmentally conscious and ultimately stay fit. What is not great is cycling around a city completely lost and not knowing where you are going. Stopping regularly to check …

Meet Pulse, the smart digital camera remote trigger

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

The ability to control your camera wirelessly through your smartphone definitely comes in handy when taking group shots, night shots when a slower shutter speed is required, time-lapse videos or the ever-popular selfie. One gadget looking to be the perfect answer to …

Pocket adds public feed to let others follow what you are reading

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

We do not always have the time to read an interesting article or watch a funny video when we come across it on the web. Pocket simplifies the process for you by allowing you to save items for your later viewing pleasure. …

Report: Fossil to acquire Misfit for $260M in effort to expand range of smart wearables

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

Watchmaker Fossil Group Inc. is expanding on their current smart wearables offering with the announcement that they will be acquiring wearable fitness tracker startup Misfit Inc. for $260 million. Fossil Group has a 16-brand selection, including their namesake and Skagen. They also …