Articles by Brian Oliver Bennett, LAPTOP Senior Writer

Spotify Music App Now Available For Immediate US Download

By Brian Oliver Bennett Published 14 July 11

Clearwire Responds to Sprint's 4G LTE Strategy: WiMax Still Relevant

By Brian Oliver Bennett Published 7 October 11

RIM Announces Three New BlackBerry Curve Smartphones

By Brian Oliver Bennett Published 23 August 11

AT&T Announces Three Windows Phone 7.5 Devices: HTC Titan, Samsung Focus S, and Samsung Focus Flash

By Brian Oliver Bennett Published 12 September 11

AT&T just unveiled three new handsets running Microsoft's latest Windows Phone 7.5 operating system, code-named Mango. Slated for release in the fourth quarter, the devices will be the HTC Titan...

DIY Laptop Tech Support: 8 Easy Fixes

By Brian Oliver Bennett Published 28 November 11

Let’s face facts. Dealing with tech support is a hit-or-miss proposition. That’s because tech reps are typically under heavy pressure to keep call times short whether they provide real help or not...

Gigabyte Announces Slew of New Laptops, Portable devices at Computex 2011

By Brian Oliver Bennett Published 1 June 11

bModo 12G Review

By Brian Oliver Bennett Published 19 February 11

This Windows 7 tablet has an attractive design and interface, but poor battery life and a high price tag drag it down.

AT&T's Fall and Winter Smartphone Roadmap Leaked: Galaxy S II, Atrix 2 Coming

By Brian Oliver Bennett Published 24 August 11

Cellular carriers strive to keep their device plans as close to the vest as possible, but sometimes the shroud of secrecy lifts. This time it's AT&T that's been caught off guard, with much of its ...

Samsung Focus S (AT&T) Review

By Brian Oliver Bennett Published 1 December 11

The Samsung Focus S packages Microsoft's attractive Windows Phone OS with a stunning screen and slim Galaxy S II style.

7 Things You Didn't Know About New Apple CEO Tim Cook

By Brian Oliver Bennett Published 25 August 11

Swype Keyboard Hits Sprint Nexus S 4G, We Go Hands On

By Brian Oliver Bennett Published 16 August 11

Getac V100 Review

By Brian Oliver Bennett Published 16 February 11

This fully rugged convertible tablet can take a serious beating and provides Core i7 power.

Mobile Payments: Is the Convenience Worth the Risk?

By Brian Oliver Bennett Published 11 August 11

You may not have noticed, but there’s a war raging over what’s in your pocket. And we don’t mean Android versus iPhone. This battle is about who will convince consumers to use their smartphone i...

Hands-On: Samsung Galaxy Prevail for Boost Mobile

By Brian Oliver Bennett Published 6 April 11

T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide Review

By Brian Oliver Bennett Published 19 July 11

Editor's Choice

With a solid QWERTY keyboard and the fastest camera we've ever seen on a phone, the T-Mobile MyTouch 4G is one formidable Android slider.

HTC Arrive Review

By Brian Oliver Bennett Published 21 March 11

A large keyboard, tilt-up display, and strong audio quality make the HTC Arrive a satisfying Windows Phone 7 device.

Top 10 Mobile Startups of 2011

By Brian Oliver Bennett Published 16 February 11

Even in these challenging economic times, technology entrepreneurs continue to dream big. Maybe it’s the allure of hitting the jackpot like Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg or the thrill of dreaming up ...

Powermat 2X Portable Mat & Powercube Review

By Brian Oliver Bennett Published 4 April 11

Offering quick power-ups in a portable package, the Portable Mat & Powercube is worth the splurge thanks to high performance and compatibility with most popular smart phones.

How To Use Group Texting On the T-Mobile Sidekick 4G

By Brian Oliver Bennett Published 25 April 11

Report: Microsoft, Samsung to Make Big Windows 8 Tablet Push

By Brian Oliver Bennett Published 8 September 11

Casio G'zOne Commando Torture Test Video: Rugged and Built to Survive

By Brian Oliver Bennett Published 22 June 11

Casio's latest rugged handset, the $199 G'zOne Commando is its first to run Android. Available on Verizon, the smartphone is also designed to meet demanding 810G military specifications.The G'zO...