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Staff Writer
James Laird
James stumbled out of Goldsmiths College with a shiny English degree in 2011 and has been working as a journalist ever since. Starting out as a freelancer, he wrote for local news outlets and blogged extensively before deciding to eschew the dole queue in favour of more regular feeding patterns and take an internship at Net Communities. Since joining, he has learned an unhealthy amount about gadgetry, with mobile, tech politics, and the enigma that is Apple emerging as specific areas of interest. Now employed as a full-time staff writer, James is noted in the office for his Loyd Grossman-esque transatlantic drawl. He has a particular hatred of eBook readers.
Articles by James
Green Tech
The ripple effect of Smarter Energy: IBM's Chale success story steps into Be The Start spotlight
13 May 2013
Features
IBM steps into the Be The Start spotlight on 14 May as a focal point of 'More Vibrant Communities' week, highlighting its Smarter Energy work in Chale, Isle of Wight.
Mobile Phones
Samsung Galaxy S4 storage claims set to face BBC Watchdog probe
10 May 2013
News
Popular scam-busting BBC programme Watchdog is apparently set to investigate the Galaxy S4's lack of user-available storage on next week's show, after a teaser video was spotted.
Business & Finance
Panasonic blames sluggish TV demand for £4.8 billion full-year loss
10 May 2013
News
While Sony reported its first profit in five years, rival Japanese firm Panasonic has posted its second consecutive net loss to the tune of an eye-watering £4.8 billion.
Mobile Phones
Introducing the Xperia A: Sony's Xperia Z follow-up spotted in FCC filing ahead of 15 May launch
09 May 2013
News
Sony is set to launch a new flagship 5in Full HD smartphone - the Xperia A - later this year, according to recent documentation submitted to America's FCC.
Business & Finance
Sony records first profit in five years as asset sale policy pays dividends
09 May 2013
News
Sony has posted its first annual profit in five years, thanks to a combination of aggressive asset sales and the bolstering effect of a weak Japanese yen.
Mobile Phones
Nokia finally rolls out Windows Phone 7.8 update to Lumia 900
09 May 2013
News
Nokia has finally rolled out the incremental Windows Phone 7.8 update to the Lumia 900, giving owners of the handset a taste of Microsoft's Live Tile-based interface.