Editor: Porcia Akua Holmes
1179 published articles
Tracks the evolution of software development, consumer technology with a focus on smartphones, wearables and connected devices. Specializes in observing how new products enter the market, how users actually interact with them and where expectations diverge from real-world performance. Reports on the intersection between product design, user behavior and digital lifestyle trends, highlighting what matters beyond launch announcements and marketing narratives.
Articles by Editor: Porcia Akua Holmes
1179 total
Smart Thermostats Take On Indoor Humidity as Dry Air Complaints Rise
Smart thermostats from Google Nest, Ecobee and Honeywell Home now monitor and manage indoor humidity, turning climate control into a year-round air quality tool for homeowners.
Europe's Data Center Boom Could Push Power Bills Higher, Moody's Warns
Moody's warns Europe's data center expansion could raise electricity prices as grid upgrade costs shift to consumers. Government intervention may be needed to protect billpayers.
Why Compliance Startups Can't Rely on a Minimum Viable Product
Daniel Kjellén, CEO of Freda and founder of Tink, argues that compliance is too complex for a minimum viable product, requiring a full build from day one.
Managers Are Using AI to Write Performance Reviews and It Shows
Managers are increasingly turning to AI tools to draft performance reviews, raising concerns about authenticity, bias and the future of workplace feedback.
Free Information Reshapes the Case for the College Campus
The debate over what a college campus is for has intensified as free online information challenges the traditional value of higher education. This article examines the shifting economics of learning and what it means for students and institutions.
Google's Free Gemini Tier Faces Model Downgrade as AI Costs Bite
Google plans to restrict free Gemini users to its weakest AI model, signaling a strategic shift in how AI companies balance free access against rising compute costs.
Apple's 'Welcome Home' Event: HomeView Leads a Smart-Home Power Play
Apple used its 'Welcome Home' event to unveil HomeView and a broader smart-home push, signaling a deeper move into the connected home market.
AI Bot Traffic Floods Websites After Hacker News Spotlight
A developer's Hacker News post triggered a surge of AI crawler traffic that overwhelmed their website, exposing a growing infrastructure crisis for independent publishers.
Whatever Became of Holography? The Technology That Never Left
Holography promised three-dimensional displays and optical computing. Decades later, the science proved too demanding for mass markets, yet it quietly became indispensable behind the scenes.
Samsung One UI 9.0 Brings AI-Powered Upgrades to Galaxy Devices
Samsung rolls out One UI 9.0 based on Android 17 with AI features, redesigned multitasking, and stronger privacy controls for Galaxy phones.
Snowflake Chief Security, Trust Officer: Trust Is the Foundation of AI Agent Adoption
Snowflake's security chief argues that trust and governance are essential for AI agent adoption, with the Trust Center playing a key role in managing permissions and guardrails.
AI Uncovers Hidden Order in Psychedelic Brain Activity, Challenging Chaos Theory
A new study using AI to analyze brain scans of people on psilocybin reveals that psychedelic brains are not purely chaotic but exhibit structured patterns, offering insights into therapeutic effects.