Dan Howley

Dan Howley is a writer and editor whose work has appeared on Tom's Guide, Laptop Mag, CNN business, MSN, AOL, and more, covering smartphones, laptops, and wearables. He now works full time at Yahoo Finance, where he writes articles covering the tech and gaming industries. He lives in New York.

Articles by: Dan Howley

Will Wearables Replace Your Smartphone?

By Dan Howley published

Will devices like Google glass and Apple's smartwatch ever replace your beloved smartphone? Find out what the future holds for wearables.

Android Wear vs Pebble Steel: Smartwatch Face-Off

By Dan Howley published

We pit two Android Wear smartwatches -- the LG G Watch and Samsung Gear Live -- against the Pebble Steel to help you make the best choice.

Samsung Gear Live Review

By Dan Howley published

Samsung's Gear Live offers a built-in heart-rate monitor and easy access to your latest notifications, but it doesn't feel fully baked.

LG G Watch Review - Sleek, But Too Much Swiping

By Dan Howley published

LG's G Watch is a fairly svelte smartphone companion, but its Android Wear OS doesn't offer enough functionality.

Android TV: Google Takes Over The Living Room

By Dan Howley published

Google's Android TV brings the mobile OS to your living room, and it may be the cure for the fractured smart TV market.

Samsung Galaxy S5 Active vs Galaxy S5: Spec Comparison

By Dan Howley published

The Samsung Galaxy S5 Active offers enhanced durability and a new Activity Zone app, but should you buy it over the original Galaxy S5?

Game Consoles May Cost $1 Billion in Electricity Yearly

By Dan Howley published

The current generation of gaming consoles cost consumers $1 billion in power bills annually, $400 million of that in standby mode.

Samsung Galaxy Gear Glasses Coming in September (Report)

By Dan Howley published

Samsung will reportedly reveal its Google Glass competitor, the Gear Glass, in September alongside the Galaxy Note 4.

InFamous: Second Son Review

By Dan Howley published

'InFamous: Second Son' is a blast of an open-world game with beautiful graphics and exciting superpowers, even if the moral choices are too simplistic.

HTC One M8: Top 8 Features

By Dan Howley published

The new HTC One M8 offers a ton of great new features, from a dual-lens camera and a bigger battery to louder speakers. Here's a rundown.

Acer Aspire U5-610 Review

By Dan Howley published

Acer's Aspire U5-610 is a stylish all-in-one with a colorful 23-inch touch screen and good audio quality, but it's not the fastest performer.

Samsung Gear Fit Wrist Band Offers Gorgeous Curved Display, Heart Rate Monitor

By Dan Howley published

Samsung has officially unveiled its new fitness tracker, the aptly named Gear Fit, and it’s nothing like you’ve seen before. Whereas most fitness bands use fairly simplistic monochromatic displays or LED indicators, Samsung’s Gear Fit sport

Samsung Debuts Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo Smartwatches

By Dan Howley published

Just five months after launching its first smartwatch, the Galaxy Gear, Samsung has unveiled its two newest wearables, the Gear 2 and Gear Neo.

Battlefield 4 Review: Multiplayer Masterpiece

By Dan Howley published

“Battlefield 4” more than makes up for its meh single-player with an incredible multiplayer mode with incentivizing teamwork.

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 vs. Galaxy S4: Face-Off!

By Dan Howley published

We pit the Samsung Galaxy S4 against the Galaxy Note 3 in a nine-round showdown where only one smartphone survives. Here are the results.

Nokia Lumia 1020 vs. Galaxy S4 Zoom: Shoot-Off!

By Dan Howley published

We pit Nokia's Lumia 1020 against the Samsung Galaxy S4 to see which phone is the best camera phone around. This was a really close fight.

How to Reduce or Avoid International Roaming Charges

By Dan Howley published

International data roaming charges can cost more than your entire trip. Here are five tips for reducing roaming charges during your travels.

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