Editor: Porcia Akua Holmes
304 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
304 total
Indian Tech Tycoon Invests $30M of Personal Wealth in AI-Powered Office Suite
Bhavin Turakhia launches Neo, an AI-native alternative to Microsoft Office and Google Apps, backed by $30 million of his own money. The suite aims to disrupt enterprise productivity with integrated AI agents.
Getty's $3.7B Shutterstock Deal Collapses After UK Regulator Blocks Key Assets
Getty Images is abandoning its $3.7 billion merger with Shutterstock after UK regulators demanded the sale of Shutterstock's editorial business, including Backgrid and Splash agencies.
NASA Considers Sending Nuclear-Powered Mars Rover Prototype to the Moon
NASA is evaluating sending its Perseverance testbed, Promise, to the Moon with a nuclear power system. The rover could accelerate lunar south pole exploration ahead of planned missions.
Organized Cargo Thieves Shift Focus to Data Center Hardware
Cargo thieves are increasingly stealing data center equipment worth millions, moving beyond GPUs and consoles. A recent Illinois recovery highlights the trend.
The Hidden Privacy Cost of Smart TVs: Automatic Content Recognition Explained
Smart TVs from top brands use ACR to track viewing habits for ads. This poses privacy risks. Here's what you need to know.
Engineer Builds DIY Radar System That Identifies Materials by Type
A developer created a millimeter-wave radar system that can classify materials like wood, metal and plastic. The open-source project demonstrates how consumer-grade hardware can perform advanced sensing tasks.
xTool Launches 4-in-1 Desktop Printer That Prints on Almost Any Surface
xTool’s Omni Printer combines UV, DTG, DTF and UV DTF technologies in one desktop device. Priced from $1,699, it targets makers who want to print on wood, glass, metal and more.
Millions Of Smartphones Face New Privacy Risk From Hidden Bluetooth Trackers
New research identifies a Bluetooth vulnerability affecting billions of smartphones. Attackers can track device locations without user consent, posing widespread privacy risks.
The Quiet Rise of Open Source Low Tech
A growing movement advocates for simpler, sustainable technology built on open source principles. This shift challenges the industry's focus on complexity and planned obsolescence.
Satellite Phones: Reliable but Rare in a Cellular World
Satellite phones offer unmatched reliability in remote areas yet remain niche due to cost, bulk and limited demand. A look at why they haven't replaced cell phones and how modern hybrids might change the landscape.
Fitness Bands Vs Smartwatches: Which Is Best For You Today
Fitness bands offer simplicity and battery life while smartwatches add apps and connectivity. Your choice depends on priorities.
Anthropic Deploys Claude Tag as Persistent AI Teammate Inside Enterprise Slack Channels
Anthropic launches Claude Tag, an AI agent embedded in Slack as a persistent team member that learns, monitors and works autonomously for enterprise users.