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

Holding Out for the Nothing Phone 3? Here's How Much It Will Cost

1 day ago | cnet.com | Katie Collins

It's been two years since achingly cool British phone maker Nothing unveiled its last flagship phone, the Nothing Phone 2. Good news, then, for those who've been waiting on a update, because a sequel is incoming. CEO Carl Pei has made no secret of the fact that the Nothing Phone 2's successor, the Nothing Phone 3, is set to for a summer 2025 launch. But other details have been scarce -- until now.
Google's Jellification of Android 16's Design Won't Please Everyone, but I'm a Fan

1 day ago | cnet.com | Katie Collins

It's wiggly, it's jiggly and it's "expressive" -- if you're willing to use Google's preferred terminology. I'm talking, of course, about Android 16's new look, which comes courtesy of an overhaul to the company's Material Design language and was unveiled during the livestreamed Android Show on Tuesday.
Everyone Should Have Exactly Three Pairs of Headphones. These Are My Picks

2 days ago | cnet.com | Katie Collins

When most people ask you what your "big three" are, they're likely inquiring about your sun, moon and rising signs. But when I ask you the same question, I'm not trying to determine your horoscope. Instead, I'm curious what your headphones and earbuds collection looks like. After more than a decade working as a technology journalist, I'm in the fortunate position of having what most people would consider to be too much tech in my house.
Everyone Needs Exactly Three Pairs of Headphones. Here Are My Picks

1 week ago | cnet.com | Katie Collins

When most people ask you what your "big three" are, they're likely inquiring about your sun, moon and rising signs. But when I ask you the same question, I'm not trying to determine your horoscope. Instead, I'm curious what your headphone collection looks like. After more than a decade working as a technology journalist, I'm in the fortunate position of having what most people would consider to be too much tech in my house.
TikTok Fined $600M Over Europe's Fears of China Surveilling People's Data

1 week ago | cnet.com | Katie Collins

TikTok will need to reach deep into its pockets after the Irish data watchdog hit the social video platform with a massive 530 million euro ($600M) fine on Friday. Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) charged the company with violating Europe's strict privacy laws by not doing enough to ensure that anyone's data transferred to China is properly protected from government surveillance.
Sorry Shoppers, Amazon Says Tariff Cost Feature 'Is Not Going to Happen'

2 weeks ago | finance.yahoo.com | Katie Collins

Unlock stock picks and a broker-level newsfeed that powers Wall Street. Katie Collins Tue, Apr 29, 2025, 10:00 AM 2 min read Amazon has seen the effect of tariffs trickle through with prices. The effect of tariffs can be felt on almost everything you're buying right now, but how much are they actually costing you? It can be hard to keep track. Some companies have been open about price hikes, but Amazon will not be one of them.
Amazon Haul May Show You Tariff Costs, but Main Amazon Storefront Will Not

2 weeks ago | cnet.com | Katie Collins

Tech Services & Software The White House said that if Amazon listed tariff prices next to products, it would be considered a "hostile and political act." But the company denies any plans to do so. Katie Collins Principal Writer Katie is 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.
Solar Panel Pros and Cons: Are They Worth Investing in for Your Home?

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Katie Collins

Installing solar panels in your home has never been easier or cheaper. But is it the right time -- and the correct choice -- for your home? Solar energy and panels have many pros, from the obvious benefits of saving on energy costs to the incentives that help lower the cost and maximize your efforts to stabilizing the climate crisis. However, like all things, there are potential drawbacks to consider, too.
This Free Adobe App Will Safeguard Your Photo's Authenticity. I'm All In on That

2 weeks ago | cnet.com | Katie Collins

ai atlas Tech Services & Software Don't want your Instagram photos to be used to train AI? You're going to want to try this. Katie Collins Principal Writer Katie is 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.
I Demoed Adobe's Coolest New AI and Creative Tools. Here Are My Top Five Favorites

2 weeks ago | cnet.com | Katie Collins

ai atlas Tech Services & Software From Firefly to Photoshop, you've got to try these new features for yourself. Katie Collins Principal Writer Katie is 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.