
Derek Kessler
Derek Kessler is a Former Special Projects Manager for Mobile Nations. He's been writing about tech since 2009, has far more phones than is considered humane, still carries a torch for Palm, and got a Tesla because it was the biggest gadget he could find. You can follow him on Twitter at @derekakessler.
Latest articles by Derek Kessler

Windows Central Podcast 18: Blue Screen Eyes
By Derek Kessler published
What's Windows Phone look like when we go all-in on Continuum? Where are smartwatches going? When will I be able to get Windows 10 installed in my face? These are all very pressing questions.

Windows Central Podcast 17: Banding together
By Derek Kessler published
This week on the Windows Central podcast: Windows phone had a rough week.

Windows Central Podcast 16: Overdue ends, new beginnings
By Derek Kessler published
This week on the Windows Central podcast: Lumia is dead, but Windows 10 Mobile lives on.

How to use Fitbit for Windows 10
By Derek Kessler published
Your Windows 10 phone isn't the only place you can sync your Fitbit — you can pair it with your Windows 10 PC as well. Here's everything you need to know!

The Lenovo Miix 510 is an excellent Surface clone — and excellent
By Derek Kessler published
There's nothing wrong with making a so-called "Surface clone", so long as it's also great PC.

ASUS IFA 2016 liveblog: 1 p.m. CET on Aug. 31 (7 a.m. ET)
By Derek Kessler last updated
ASUS is a darling of the annual IFA event, bringing along scores of computers, tablets, phones, watches and more. And this year should prove to be no different. That means it's liveblog time!

Windows Central Podcast 10: Windows of the future
By Derek Kessler published
On this episode of the Windows Central Podcast, we talk about the future — Redstone 2, Surface Phone, HoloLens, Surface Book 2, and so much more!

Windows Central Podcast 9: Xboxpalooza!
By Derek Kessler last updated
The Windows Central Podcast is back! With a brand new team of hosts, join us every week as we bring you the latest from the world of Microsoft.

There's huge pent-up Windows Phone fan demand for the Lumia 950 and 950 XL
By Derek Kessler published
When it comes to buying a new phone, we have a tendency to stick with the familiar, and an increasing tendency to go big.

The phone in your pocket is a good predictor of what other gadgets you might buy
By Derek Kessler published
The holidays are upon us, and the question is ... what are you getting?

What gadgets do you want this holiday? Tell us for your chance at $600 for that new toy!
By Derek Kessler published

Windows 10 and Surface have pushed Microsoft's PC partners to a higher level
By Derek Kessler published
We sit down with Nick Parker, Microsoft Corporate VP of OEM Division, to talk about all the progress of Windows 10 devices.

Four ways the Surface Pro 4 is better than the iPad Pro
By Derek Kessler published
Microsoft's Surface Pro 4 versus the iPad Pro. Here are four ways that Microsoft's latest handily bests Apple's attempt at a big tablet.

Today's Microsoft event was one of the best I've ever seen
By Derek Kessler published
Passion. Exuberance. Purpose. Technology. It's rare those come together as well as they did today on stage with Microsoft.

Showdown: Lumia 950 versus Nexus 5X
By Derek Kessler published
While the Lumia 950 XL vs. Nexus 6P is a battle where the fighters have nearly identical specs, the differences between the smaller Lumia 950 and Nexus 5X are a bit more pronounced.

Eyes-on with ASUS's new 34-inch curved ultra-wide gaming monitor
By Derek Kessler published

ASUS's new ROG GX700 gaming laptop has an insane liquid cooling dock
By Derek Kessler published

These custom ASUS gaming PCs are positively bonkers
By Derek Kessler published
ASUS's Republic of Gamers brand is more than just their gamer-focused products; it's also a community of gamers and builders that create some truly awesome rigs.

Take the State of the Mobile Nations phones survey for a chance at $600 for a new Windows Phone!
By Derek Kessler published
Silly season for new phones is upon us, so it's time to find out what you think of it all.

Introducing Mobile Nations' Kicked TV, bringing you the latest and greatest in crowdfunding projects!
By Derek Kessler published
Introducing our new video series: Kicked TV! Want the latest in greatest in crowdfunding projects but don't have time to dig through it all? That's exactly what Kicked is all about.
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