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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How to stop Facebook’s new targeted ads from following you around the web

If you are one of the 1.65 billion active monthly users on Facebook you will now be served ads, based on your information, preferences, interests and browsing history, not only on, but also off Facebook. If you are not a Facebook user this does not mean that you are immune. For the first time, the ...

Copa America comes to the U.S. – How to live stream the matches on iPhone, Android, Roku, PS4, more.

Copa America, one of the most widely viewed sporting events in the world, starts on June, 3. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the soccer tournament making it the oldest international continental soccer tournament. For the first time, the Copa America will be hosted outside of South America, with the tournament taking place in ...

Google Now on Tap update: Gives you more info about your photos, specific text selection, more

Google Now on Tap, which analyzes information on your phone’s screen and provides helpful shortcuts or links, was launched at Google’s I/O conference as part as Android Marshmallow. The feature was subsequently updated with the ability to get flight details, and track your deliveries. The latest changes for Now on Tap allows you to get ...

Google updates its My Account hub: Makes it easier to find your Android, iOS phone   

It has been one year since Google launched its My Account site, a centralized hub where users can access their security and privacy settings, including features like Ads Settings and Privacy and Security Checkups. One year on and Google are making some updates to My Account, a service that it says has been accessed by ...

iOS 10 rumor roundup: Hide default apps, new Home app, Siri to transcribe voicemails, more

The Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) will take place from June 13 – 17 in San Francisco. The week-long event is where Apple will unveil a variety of new features, operating systems, updates and more. The rumor mill is in full swing trying to predict what we can expect at WWDC this year, including a Siri SDK, ...

2-in-1 ‘Pro’ tablets duke it out: ASUS Transformer 3 Pro vs. Surface Pro 4 vs. iPad Pro

ASUSTek Computer Inc. launched the ZenBook 3, a strong competitor to the Apple MacBook, at Computex 2016 in Taiwan. The company also went on to launch a new line of Transformer 2-in-1 PCs that bears a strong resemblance to the Microsoft Surface Pro range. The top of the range Transformer 3 Pro is the most ...

Is the new ASUS ZenBook 3 the (best) MacBook clone for Windows users?

With the launch of its ZenBook 3, ASUSTek Computer Inc. has taken on Apple by designing a MacBook clone that is thinner, lighter and faster. The ZenBook 3 measures just 0.46-inches and weighs just 2lbs. Under the hood, the top-of-the-range ZenBook 3 truly takes on the MacBook by having the latest-generation i7 processor, 16GB of ...

How to watch the NBA Finals on iPhone, Android TV, Windows 10, more

The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors will be in this year’s National Basketball Association (NBA) Finals, a repeat of last year’s final. It is the Cleveland Cavaliers’ second consecutive appearance in the NBA Finals and third appearance overall but is yet to become NBA Champions. While the Golden State Warriors are reigning champions and also ...

How to watch LIVE coverage of Spark Summit 2016 with theCUBE | #SparkSummit

Spark Summit 2016, organized by Databricks, Inc., takes place from June 6 – 8 at the Hilton Union Square in San Francisco. Spark Summit is the premier big data conference, which brings together the Apache Spark community to explore how big data, machine learning, and data science can deliver new insights. Keynote speakers at the ...

How to watch LIVE coverage of HPE Discover 2016 with theCUBE | #HPEDiscover

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Discover 2016 takes place from June 7 – 9 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas. Over 10,000 industry-leading IT executives, architects, engineers, partners, and thought-leaders will be attending this year’s event. The HPE Discover 2016 event will cover Big Data, emerging trends, security and more. SiliconANGLE’s video production, ...