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
Shift to De-Googled Android Gains Momentum Among Privacy-Focused Buyers
Budget Android phones that work without a Google account are gaining traction. These devices use open-source Android without Google services, offering privacy and lower costs.
Apple's Unusual iPhone Lineup Pits iPhone 17 Against iPhone 18 Pro
Apple's September release shift leaves iPhone 17 and iPhone 18 Pro as concurrent models, creating a pricing dilemma for buyers weighing performance against cost.
Photo Editors Ditch Monitors for Tablets as Display Tech Advances
Professional photographers are shifting to tablets for editing, drawn by high-resolution screens and precise stylus support. The trend signals a broader change in creative workflows.
Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro Ships Without Disc Drive or Stand
Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro launches without a disc drive or vertical stand, reflecting a shift toward digital gaming and cost savings. Buyers must purchase these separately.
Smart Speakers Hide a Nostalgic Easter Egg for Gamers
A classic video game cheat code triggers a hidden joke on smart speakers. The Easter egg works on Amazon Echo and Google Nest devices without any setup.
Human-Made Art Gains Premium as AI Floods Creative Markets
A widening divide in art valuation sees original human-created works commanding higher prices as AI-generated content saturates online platforms and galleries.
NASA Opens Competition for Commercial Space Stations as ISS Era Nears End
NASA released a request for proposals for private space stations to replace the International Space Station after 2030, marking a major step in the transition to commercial low-Earth orbit platforms.
The Moral Weight of AI Consciousness: Are We Creating Slaves
As AI systems advance, the ethical question of machine consciousness grows urgent. Treating sentient AI as tools could create a new moral crisis.
Generac Acquired Smart Home Brand Ecobee in 2021
Generac Holdings acquired smart thermostat maker Ecobee in 2021 for $100 million. Here is what the deal means for the company and its users.
Publishers Reportedly Use AI Slop While Publicly Condemning It
Major publishers are accused of using AI-generated content for cover art, text and publicity, contradicting their stated opposition to AI slop.
Why Amazon Alexa Devices Glow Red and What It Means for Your Privacy
Amazon Alexa devices use a red light to show the microphone is muted. The hardware button provides visual confirmation the device cannot record audio.
Fake Claude AI Ads Spread Malware Through Google and Bing
Hackers are abusing Google Ads and Bing redirects to push a campaign called Claude ClickFix, tricking users into downloading malware disguised as the popular AI chatbot.