Bobby Hellard
Bobby Hellard is ITPro's Reviews Editor and has worked on CloudPro and ChannelPro since 2018. In his time at ITPro, Bobby has covered stories for all the major technology companies, such as Apple, Microsoft, Amazon and Facebook, and regularly attends industry-leading events such as AWS Re:Invent and Google Cloud Next.
Bobby mainly covers hardware reviews, but you will also recognize him as the face of many of our video reviews of laptops and smartphones.
He has been a journalist for ten years, originally covering sports, before moving into business technology with ITPro. He has bylines in The Independent, Vice and The Business Briefing. Contact him at bobby.hellard@futurenet.com or find him on Twitter: @bobbyhellard
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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE reviewReviews No privacy display, measly RAM and storage options, and last year's chipset make the S26 FE a bit lacking
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Agents on the frontline: How Box is using AI to supercharge cybersecurityPodcast How can enterprises adopt AI agents in a safe and secure manner?
By Ross Kelly Published
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The Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2 is a buttery smooth and bright tablet – but the real star is its new and improved stylusInnovative new controls make the Yoga Pen Pro Gen 2 one of the best styluses around
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Lenovo aims to wow developers with small but mighty ThinkCentre desktops at IFA 2026News AMD Ryzen-powered and ultra-slim ThinkBooks launched at Lenovo Innovation World
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Prepare to be dazzled by Lenovo's genuinely innovative ideas at IFA 2026Opinion Lenovo delights with a fanless laptop, more rollable screens, and a suite of new products that offer something different
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The Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe is a colorful assault on the eyes – but there is a surprising number of features on offer hereThe laptop of many colors is an IFA showstopper, but it's the full selection of ports and lightweight build that make it an attractive business choice
By Bobby Hellard Published
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Motorola Edge 70 Pro reviewReviews A gorgeous curved design and screen, undone by underwhelming performance – though the camera system is great
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Google's Spirit Airlines auction & TrendAI insider threat reportPodcast Google's Spirit Airlines auction & TrendAI insider threat report
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Motorola Razr 70 reviewReviews A tall and thin display that's a little problematic for work, but the camera quality is good, despite being a little over-enhanced
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Fairphone Gen 6+ reviewReviews The sustainable-minded smartphone feels more premium than ever, and the focus mode is just one click away
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Samsung tests new shapes for a more immersive Galaxy Z Fold 8 lineupNews A new titanium structure reinforces the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, while the standard 8 sports a 3:4 ratio for more immersive content consumption
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Why doesn't more data produce better results?ITPro Podcast Riverbed CIO Fernando Castanheira talks about data and how businesses can use it better
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Lenovo Think Tab X11 ReviewReviews The first-Android-based rugged tablet from Lenovo is perfect for remote enterprise workers
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 (13.8in) reviewReviews The business model of the Surface Laptop 8 is a Panther Lake beast with long battery life and a privacy display
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The evolution of digital twinsITPro Podcast No longer just a simple replica of a factory floor, the term digital twin is taking on new meaning
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The end of tokenmaxxing – and what comes nextPodcast The rise and fall of tokenmaxxing has been dramatic. We ask why it fell apart and what happens next.
By Jane McCallion Published
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Balance phone reviewReviews Blocks on social media, streaming, and infinite scrolling through a stylish user interface that sits on top of Android
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Do we have enough talent and power for the future of AI?Podcast Also, has the EU really made a true alternative to Google Workspace and Microsoft 365?
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Huawei MatePad Pro Max reviewReviews A bona fide creative powerhouse and arguably one of the best around for creators
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HPE Discover & Pure AcceleratePodcast Live from Las Vegas for HPE and Everpure's annual conferences
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Even the Taliban thinks phones are making us unproductive – and I can't help but agreeOpinion Supposedly, the mere presence of a mobile phone is distracting, but what can you do if you need one for work?
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Anthropic suspends Fable and Mythos systems "for all users"News Despite complying with the government, Anthropic suggests it's only a "potential narrow, non-universal jailbreak"
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The AI pricing time bombPodcast How should enterprises approach AI agents, and in particular, their AI budgets?
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Why mobile connectivity still mattersFor connected devices, IoT, and resiliency, WiFi alone isn't always enough.
By Jane McCallion Published
