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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6 unmissable Cyber Monday deals from eBay: Smart TV, iPhone 6s Plus, GoPro Hero 4, more

With the countdown to Black Friday now in full swing, you have most likely nailed down your shopping list for Thursday and Friday. If there is anything missing from your list you have not found a sale for yet, you will get a second chance when Cyber Monday sales kick off. Although right now details ...

HP’s new repairable Elite x2 2-in-1 tablet vs. Surface Pro 4, HP Spectre x2

The past few months has seen the release of a slew of new Windows 2-in-1 tablets, including the new Surface Pro 4 from Microsoft, the MIIX 700 from Lenovo Group Ltd., Dell Inc.’s XPS 12, and Hewlett-Packard Co.’s Spectre x2. All loosely based on the design made popular by Microsoft’s Surface range, these 2-in-1 Windows ...

Dell’s best Cyber Monday Deals on laptops and accessories

Cyber Monday always provides great savings on a huge range of the latest technology on offer. This year will not disappoint with 2015 lining up to be another year when you will be able to benefit from great deals, whether you are in the market for a laptop, smartphone, tablet or various tech accessories. Dell ...

Google Photos updated to automatically free up space on your smartphone

As our connection with our smartphones is constant, they have become the go-to device when we want to take a quick photo. It is incredibly convenient to grab your phone when you see something beautiful, but what is not though is running out of space on your phone when it fills up with hundreds of ...

6 Pre-Black Friday deals on iPads, iPhones, GoPro cameras, more

Black Friday is just around the corner and there are going to be many great discounts available on both Apple and Android products. However, if waiting is just too much for you, here are some pre-Black Friday deals to get you started early. Here are some smartphone, laptop and GoPro specials that you can get ...

13 unmissable Black Friday deals on Android smartphones and tablets

With Black Friday approaching, more and more savings are on the cards for the technology junkies out there. If you are in the market for an Android device this Black Friday, here are some of the discounts available on smartphones and tablets. If your heart is set on an Apple product instead, then check out ...

Withings debuts Activité Steel, a mid-range $170 fitness tracker

Withings have announced that they will be extending their Activité line of fitness trackers with the introduction of the Activité Steel (PDF). The Activité Steel blends the best characteristics of the expensive Activité and the cheaper Activité Pop. The Activité Steel is not Swiss-made like Withings’ trademark watch the Activité, but it also does not ...

11 unmissable Black Friday deals on Apple’s iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV

Black Friday is fast approaching and with it the anticipation of very lucrative savings for consumers. If you are in the market for some Apple products, then there are some good savings on offer from five retailers such as Best Buy, Target, Walmart, and others. Best Buy’s Black Friday Apple deals iPhone 6S/6S Plus This ...

Revols custom-fit earphones are killing it on Kickstarter 

Finding a pair of headphones that fit your ears perfectly can be a frustrating and costly process. Most of us are not willing to pay a fortune to get custom headphones made so have to end up dealing with the annoyance of the one size fits all versions. Revols is looking to solve this problem ...

CAST, the smart entertainment hub that wants to make TV social

With friends and family spread across the world, we often miss out on the simple things like watching a sports match together, binge-watching Game of Thrones while vegetating on the couch or enjoying some gaming entertainment with your best friend. Brought to you by GENII, CAST is a home entertainment hub that will connect all your ...