Conor Cawley

Conor Cawley

Conor is the Lead Writer for Tech.co. For the last eight years, he’s covered everything from tech news and product reviews to digital marketing trends and business tech innovations. He’s a feature, reviews, and news contributor for Android Police, and he has hosted tech-focused events for SXSW, Tech in Motion, and General Assembly, to name a few. He also cannot pronounce the word “colloquially” correctly.

You can email Conor at conor@tech.co.

  • Nintendo Switch Lite
    New $199 Nintendo Switch Lite Confirmed The Nintendo Switch Lite is a now confirmed device from the Japanese gaming company that could rival the 3DS and other mobile gaming options. Take a look at everything we know, including what's different, how much it costs, and what colors it comes in.
    Conor Cawley
  • E-Scooter Vandalism
    More Than 50 E-Scooters Pulled From Portland River The e-scooter vandalism pandemic continues, as Portland authorities have reportedly hauled more than 50 e-scooters out of the Portland River last week. Will this hatred of e-scooters ever abate or will this technology never be adopted by the mainstream?
    Conor Cawley
  • Police Body Cam Facial Recognition
    Police Body Cam Manufacturer Rejects Facial Recognition Software The pushback against facial recognition technology continues, as Axon, the makers of Taser and a major police body camera manufacturer, has come out against the technology, refusing to implement the software into their devices.
    Conor Cawley
  • Amazon Prime Day
    Amazon Prime Day Is Back With an Extra Day The only thing better than a full day of deals and discounts is TWO days of deals and discounts. Luckily, Amazon has announced that their annual celebration, Prime Day, will now last two full days, instead of one, giving you a chance to really save some money.
    Conor Cawley
  • Pixel 4 Design Leak
    Google Unveils Pixel 4 Design Early in Response to Leaks Google has announced the design of their upcoming flagship smartphone, the Pixel 4, early in response to a number of leaks and rumors. Take a look at the design here and check back soon for more updates on this highly anticipated device.
    Conor Cawley
  • Stadia controller
    Google Announces Pricing, Titles for Stadia Gaming Platform Google has finally unveiled a few key details about their much-anticipated gaming platform, Stadia, including price and included titles. Check out some of the specifics now and keep an eye out on future details coming up around E3.
    Conor Cawley
  • Siri Sexist Virtual Assistant
    Is Siri Sexist? UN Report Finds Gender Bias in Virtual Assistants Will your smart home device listen to you, but not your girlfriend? She's not the only one being ignored. A recent UN report identified a worrying number of issues relating to sexism in virtual assistants. Here's what they found, why it's happening, and what we can do about it.
    Conor Cawley
  • Facial Recognition Amazon
    Amazon Defeats Facial Recognition Critics
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  • Huawei Featured
    US Government Gives Huawei 90 Day License Reprieve The trade war between China and the US has been heated in recent weeks, with a lot of the repercussions falling on Huawei. Fortunately for them, the US government as provided a 90-day license reprieve to continue to do business with US companies for a limited time.
    Conor Cawley
  • US Declares National Emergency Over Huawei Security Concerns Tensions between the US and Chinese-based tech giant Huawei aren't getting better any time soon, as the Trump administration has declared a national emergency over "threats to American technology." We explain what you need to know about this latest move against the Chinese firm.
    Conor Cawley
  • Apple App Store
    Apple Hit With Customer Lawsuit Over App Store Practices Apple has been hit with a lawsuit from iPhone users relating to allegedly monopolistic anti-trust practices on the Apple App Store. Find out what the lawsuit means, who's behind it, and what could happen if Apple is found to be at fault.
    Conor Cawley
  • Uber Protest IPO
    Ride Sharing Drivers Protest Low Wages Ahead of Uber IPO Uber is announcing their IPO (Initial Public Offering) tomorrow amidst some controversy, as ride sharing drivers around the world have decided to protest today in hopes of convincing the company to provide reasonable wages and better working conditions.
    Conor Cawley