Katie Collins

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Senior European Correspondent at CNET

Senior European Correspondent at CBS Interactive

Tech, climate and culture reporter. Senior European Correspondent @CNET. OCJN @risj_oxford. Previously at WIRED. Part-time Taylor Swift stan account. She/her

Articles

Apple and Meta Hit With EU Fines for Restricting Consumer Choice

1 day ago | cnet.com | Katie Collins

Tech Services & Software The European Commission has ordered the two tech companies to give people more scope to decide how their data is used and better opportunities to access deals. Katie Collins Senior European Correspondent Katie a UK-based news reporter and features writer. Officially, she is CNET's European correspondent, covering tech policy and Big Tech in the EU and UK. Unofficially, she serves as CNET's Taylor Swift correspondent.
This Dyson Vacuum Is the Perfect Spring-Cleaning Companion, and Now It's $150 Off

1 week ago | cnet.com | Katie Collins

I love having a clean house. However, I also have a full-time job, two toddlers who are (let's be honest) not exactly tidy, a shedding dog and a husband who tracks in dirt now and then. So you can imagine how this creates ... a challenge. Thankfully, I found the Dyson V15 cordless vacuum cleaner, and it has made my life much easier -- and cleaner. The Dyson V15 allows me to tackle some really tough messes around the house and, more importantly, it helps me maintain the clean living space I crave.
Spotify Down: Ongoing Issues Affecting Users Around the Globe

1 week ago | cnet.com | Katie Collins

Our ears are suffering this Wednesday, as music streaming service Spotify suffers "ongoing issues" that are making features unavailable for some people. At around 6 a.m. PT, a massive spike in reports appeared on DownDetector, with well over 45,000 people affected in the US at the time of writing (Downdetector is owned by the same parent company as CNET, Ziff Davis).
Universal's UK Theme Park Will Teach Brits Like Me How to Have High-Octane Fun

2 weeks ago | cnet.com | Katie Collins

Tech Commentary: Finally, something thrilling worth getting excited about is coming to our dank, gray shores. Katie Collins Senior European Correspondent Katie a UK-based news reporter and features writer. Officially, she is CNET's European correspondent, covering tech policy and Big Tech in the EU and UK. Unofficially, she serves as CNET's Taylor Swift correspondent.
Need Fashion Advice? Samsung's Ballie Robot Can Help Thanks to Google AI Upgrade

2 weeks ago | cnet.com | Katie Collins

Samsung's cute orb-shaped robot is getting a smarts upgrade thanks to Google's Gemini AI. The home robot, which will be available from this summer, will now be able to partake in more advanced conversations with you, your family, your friends and your guests.
Your Teen's Instagram Account Protections Are Coming to Facebook and Messenger

2 weeks ago | cnet.com | Katie Collins

Tech Services & Software Instagram has already moved 54 million kids into Teen Accounts. And there's more to come. Katie Collins Senior European Correspondent Katie a UK-based news reporter and features writer. Officially, she is CNET's European correspondent, covering tech policy and Big Tech in the EU and UK. Unofficially, she serves as CNET's Taylor Swift correspondent.
Nintendo Switch 2: Here's Why I Won't Be Upgrading as a Fan of Cozy Games

3 weeks ago | cnet.com | Katie Collins

Tech Gaming Commentary: The original Switch rekindled my love of gaming, but Nintendo has done little to entice me to upgrade. Katie Collins Senior European Correspondent Katie a UK-based news reporter and features writer. Officially, she is CNET's European correspondent, covering tech policy and Big Tech in the EU and UK. Unofficially, she serves as CNET's Taylor Swift correspondent.
AI Fatigue Is Wearing Me Down. The Hype Obscures What We Really Need to Know

3 weeks ago | cnet.com | Katie Collins

ai atlas Tech Services & Software Commentary: It's not just you -- the AI onslaught is endless and exhausting. Katie Collins Senior European Correspondent Katie a UK-based news reporter and features writer. Officially, she is CNET's European correspondent, covering tech policy and Big Tech in the EU and UK. Unofficially, she serves as CNET's Taylor Swift correspondent.
AI Fatigue Is Wearing Me Down. The Hype Obscures What We Really Need to Know

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Katie Collins

America is going through its every-80-year reinventionThe last time America went through anything comparable to what we are going through today, it was coming off the Great Depression and World War II …
I Can't Recommend This Dyson Vacuum Enough, and It's 20% Off for Amazon's Big Spring Sale

4 weeks ago | cnet.com | Katie Collins

I like to have a clean house. I'm also a full-time working mom with two very messy toddlers, a dog that's constantly shedding, and a husband who occasionally tracks in dirt. You can probably sense the friction here. That's why my Dyson V15 cordless vacuum cleaner is my saving grace. It helps me conquer the toughest messes in my home and, more importantly, it helps me keep a sane household.