School
Full Sail University
Expertise
Mobile devices, Computers, Internet and security
- Joshua built his first PC in 2011 and has been passionate about technology and it's ever-evolving state since.
- He has attended multiple industry trade events and has hundreds of hours of hands-on time with consumer tech and computers.
- Josh has been playing video games since he could hold a controller in his hand, and has spent the past six years digging deep into as many virtual worlds as he could get his hands on.
Experience
Joshua began his career as a writer in 2015 with a video game walkthrough. From there he has followed his passion for tech, with featured bylines at multiple websites including LifeWire, LifeHacker, and more. He was also a section editor at MakeUseOf, and now reports on the world of tech as a writer for BGR. When he isn't learning about the latest trends around mobile devices, computers, or internet security, he's busy studying the ever-evolving world of IT. Josh regularly jumps between operating systems, and loves mixing and matching them together to get the most out of his devices.
Education
Josh attended Full Sail University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in creative writing for entertainment.
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Movies
By Joshua Hawkins 5 hours ago
With the highly anticipated "X-Men" reboot on the horizon, the MCU is reportedly eyeing its next Wolverine, and may be looking at a popular Emmy winner.
By Joshua Hawkins 5 hours ago
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Computers
By Joshua Hawkins 22 hours ago
The monitor isn't the first piece of tech to inadvertantly save someone's life. Gaming headsets and even iPhones have protected their owners from a bullet too.
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Science
By Joshua Hawkins 23 hours ago
A secret Cold War drilling operation for a project meant to house nuclear weapons produced some samples that scientists are still learning from today.
By Joshua Hawkins 23 hours ago
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Science
By Joshua Hawkins 2 days ago
Diamonds are known to be the most scratch-resistant substance on Earth, but if you were to hit a diamond hard enough with a hammer, it would shatter.
By Joshua Hawkins 2 days ago
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Technology
By Joshua Hawkins 3 days ago
Getting ready to upgrade your devices or replace that old flat screen? Make sure you know what you're throwing out, as it may be dangerous to do so.
By Joshua Hawkins 3 days ago
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Technology
By Joshua Hawkins 3 days ago
Air taxes are a major step forward in the transportation technology race, and Texas is seeing some major movement on that front.
By Joshua Hawkins 3 days ago
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Wearables
By Joshua Hawkins 5 days ago
Your Bose headphones can do more than you might realize. Several of their handy settings stay switched off by default, so here’s which ones to turn on.
By Joshua Hawkins 5 days ago
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Artificial Intelligence
By Joshua Hawkins 5 days ago
The ongoing push to build new data centers for artificial intelligence hit the realities of environmental protection in Finland. Locals call it 'arrogance.'
By Joshua Hawkins 5 days ago
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Space
By Joshua Hawkins 5 days ago
Astronomers haven't seen this possible moon directly, but they have spotted signs of its gravity at work, and the object doesn't fit neatly into a category.
By Joshua Hawkins 5 days ago
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Space
By Joshua Hawkins 5 days ago
These planets, called the 'Gozilla of Earths' are theorized to be up to 17 times more massive than our homeworld. But new research is questioning that data.
By Joshua Hawkins 5 days ago
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Technology
By Joshua Hawkins 5 days ago
From smart displays to speakers and sunrise alarms, Amazon's newest Alexa lineup isn't your only option. See what rival devices offer for less.
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Movies
By Joshua Hawkins 6 days ago
Years before he captained the Enterprise, Patrick Stewart starred in a classic '80s fantasy film about the legend of King Arthur. Here's what to know.
By Joshua Hawkins 6 days ago
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Science
By Joshua Hawkins 7 days ago
Solar panels face some interesting and unique challenges, and one was tackled head-on by a teenager's invention.
By Joshua Hawkins 7 days ago
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Apps & Software
By Joshua Hawkins 7 days ago
Reddit is making a sweeping change to its site, including updating how users interact with their feeds, and it's not going over well.
By Joshua Hawkins 7 days ago
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Mobile
By Joshua Hawkins 8 days ago
The new iPad Mini packs an OLED screen into a small tablet. Samsung's closest alternative gives you more screen space, but also a lot more weight to carry.
By Joshua Hawkins 8 days ago
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Movies
By Joshua Hawkins 8 days ago
Walter Koenig is one of Star Trek's most recognizable characters, but the actor was thrilled that he only briefly appeared in the first movie.
By Joshua Hawkins 8 days ago
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TV
By Joshua Hawkins 11 days ago
Fans of the oeuvre of horror master Stephen King would be wise to check out this series that just recently arrived on Netflix, according to King himself.
By Joshua Hawkins 11 days ago
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Movies
By Joshua Hawkins 12 days ago
Want to learn more about Elizabeth Holmes after watching "You Can See Everything?" You're not alone, as another Holmes documentary is climbing streaming charts.
By Joshua Hawkins 12 days ago
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Security
By Joshua Hawkins 13 days ago
The general consensus is that if the FBI is making an announcement, then it's a an issue worth paying attention to, even if you don't run your own website
By Joshua Hawkins 13 days ago
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Technology
By Joshua Hawkins 13 days ago
More companies are making OLED monitors, and a new panel supplier says it has a cheaper way to produce them. Buyers may get some of the savings.
By Joshua Hawkins 13 days ago
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Wearables
By Joshua Hawkins 14 days ago
Some owners of Samsung's Galaxy line of smartwatches have reported waking up with concerning marks on their wrists, and the causes are currently unclear.
By Joshua Hawkins 14 days ago
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Apps & Software
By Joshua Hawkins 15 days ago
YouTube Premium got more expensive this year. A reported new perk might help justify the price hike, unless Google borrows one of Spotify's worst ideas.
By Joshua Hawkins 15 days ago
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Science
By Joshua Hawkins 16 days ago
A new technology developed in Switzerland could create a motor that's only as thick as a human hair, but capable of following a curved path like a robot hand.
By Joshua Hawkins 16 days ago
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Apps & Software
By Joshua Hawkins 18 days ago
Smartphones now come with many built-in features that once required paying expensive subscriptions. Here are some of them worth trying before third-party apps.
By Joshua Hawkins 18 days ago
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Technology
By Joshua Hawkins 20 days ago
Apple recently unveiled the HomeView, but its $300 price tag has drawn criticism. Here are some alternative smart hubs that work just as good but cost less.
By Joshua Hawkins 20 days ago
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iPhone
By Joshua Hawkins 22 days ago
Every foldable phone has to contend with extra heat from stacking two screens together when closed. Apple says it found an innovative answer.
By Joshua Hawkins 22 days ago
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Artificial Intelligence
By Joshua Hawkins 22 days ago
Google AI Plus is marketed as a compelling way to access Google's Gemini models for a low entry price. Now, however, Google is cutting back some access.
By Joshua Hawkins 22 days ago
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