Articles by: Grant Brunner

A closer look at what features Apple must add to iOS 8

By Grant Brunner

When it comes to iOS 8, let’s hope Cupertino spends a good chunk of time refining existing features, as well as adding some smart new whistles and bells.

A closer look at Windows apps on the Xbox One: Is Steam potentially in the pipeline?

By Grant Brunner

We look at the prospect of Valve jumping onto the Xbox One – is this on the cards following Microsoft’s revelations at Build this week?

A closer look at Amazon’s Fire TV: A strong competitor for Apple TV, but nothing revolutionary

By Grant Brunner

So Amazon took the wraps off its new streaming media box yesterday – but the truth is, there’s nothing particularly notable about Fire TV.

A closer look at Microsoft’s new Office for iPad: Too little, too late

By Grant Brunner

As expected, Microsoft pushed out its new version of Office for Apple’s tablet yesterday, but with strings still firmly attached.

A closer look at Apple’s attempt to bypass net neutrality with the Comcast deal

By Grant Brunner

Apple’s grand streaming service plan apparently involves sidestepping net neutrality completely, at least if the talks with Comcast come to fruition.

A closer look at Sony’s virtual reality intentions with the PlayStation 4

By Grant Brunner

We discuss the latest speculation concerning a PS4-compatible VR headset, and also the wider implications of how virtual reality is evolving.

A closer look at Microsoft’s next move with the Xbox One

By Grant Brunner

Microsoft is falling behind Sony’s PlayStation 4 in terms of sales, so what strategy will Redmond adopt to turn things around?

30 years on: A closer look at the impact the Apple Mac had on desktop computing

By Grant Brunner

We examine the evolution of the Macintosh over the last three decades, highlighting the most innovative and important models.

The history of second screen gaming: Where are the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 headed?

By Grant Brunner

We look at the rise of second screen gaming through console history, and evaluate where the new Xbox One and PS4 will take us in this arena.

Xbox One and PlayStation 4 graphics will look fully next-gen before long

By Grant Brunner

We take a look back at previous generations of consoles to see how rapidly graphics improved – and there’s no reason that won’t be the case this time round.

What add-ons can we expect to see for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4?

By Grant Brunner

We speculate about what Microsoft and Sony will be bolting onto their new consoles in the future, from virtual reality to biometrics gadgetry.

An in-depth look at what the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One redesigns might look like

By Grant Brunner

How might Sony and Microsoft choose to revamp their freshly released consoles? We consider past history and the various possibilities here.

Could Microsoft still release a disc-free hard-disk-only Xbox One?

By Grant Brunner

Apparently the idea of a disc-free Xbox One was still on the table until the middle of 2013. Could Redmond still have plans for such a machine?

A closer look at the PlayStation 4 and Remote Play: How well does it work?

By Grant Brunner

Sony has definitely talked up the PS4’s Remote Play feature, but how well does it perform in practice? We’ve been trying it out.

A closer look at PlayStation 4 sales: Sony is off to a blistering start

By Grant Brunner

We compare the PS4’s opening sales numbers to other console launches, but it’s clear that they represent a real boost for the industry.

A closer look at the Xbox One’s 1080p upscaling issue: Just a minor speed bump?

By Grant Brunner

The Xbox One has seen its fair share of gripes already, but is the latest furore about visual quality really worth worrying about?

A look back at the Sega Dreamcast: The foundation modern console gaming was built upon

By Grant Brunner

It’s 15 years since the Dreamcast first launched in Japan, but this old timer has more in common with the PS4 and Xbox One than you might think.

Xbox One sales: Shifting fast in the UK, but how can Microsoft reach the rest of Europe and Japan?

By Grant Brunner

The Xbox brand is a stalwart in the UK and North America, but Microsoft needs to focus more on the rest of the world now…

A closer look at the Xbox One’s launch woes: Microsoft’s faulty and scuffed consoles

By Grant Brunner

The US PlayStation 4 launch saw issues with faulty consoles, and now Microsoft’s freshly released Xbox One has its own problems.

Why are most of the PlayStation 4’s launch games boring?

By Grant Brunner

We still have two weeks to wait, but the PS4 is out now in the US, and early reviews are moaning about the lacklustre launch games.

Xbox One cloud servers: Will possible issues with “frequent” reboots affect gamers?

By Grant Brunner

While the cloud-assisted side of Microsoft’s next-gen console clearly has major benefits, there’s also a potential downside here.

A closer look at the PlayStation 4 teardown: Sony’s design is top notch

By Grant Brunner

Going by the official teardown video, it seems like the PS4 will be a tweaker’s dream, boasting a truly elegant design.

The launch of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One: Expect problems from day one

By Grant Brunner

It’s not long now before the Xbox One and PS4 hit store shelves – but the launch of both consoles is looking shaky in some ways.

The PlayStation 4’s easily replaceable hard drive, and how the Xbox One isn’t playing ball with enthusiasts

By Grant Brunner

Sony seems committed to pleasing the enthusiast crowd with the PS4, while Microsoft is being a stick in the mud.

Apple launch event preview: What to expect from the iPad 5 and iPad mini 2

By Grant Brunner

Today’s the day that Apple unveils its new tablets – so what can we expect to see later on? We discuss the most likely possibilities.