Editor: Porcia Akua Holmes
742 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
742 total
Qualcomm Targets $300 Laptops With New Snapdragon C Arm Chip
Qualcomm's Snapdragon C Arm chip targets $300 laptops with eight Kryo cores and up to 3 GHz speeds.
Near-Packaged Optics Gains Ground as Interim Data Center Connection Solution
Near-packaged optics (NPO) is gaining traction as a practical interim solution for data center interconnects, offering field-serviceable modules and assembly simplicity while CPO faces production hurdles. Analysts at SemiAnalysis predict NPO volume will extend through the end of the decade.
Google Meet Extends AI Note-Taking to In-Person Meetings
Google Meet now records and transcribes in-person meetings, saving notes to Google Drive and emailing them.
DeepSeek Introduces Time-Based Pricing for AI API Access
DeepSeek launches peak and off-peak pricing for its AI API, reducing costs for non-urgent workloads while challenging industry norms.
AI Fuels the Search for Life on Mars as Evidence Grows
Scientists deploy machine learning to analyze Martian soil. The question of life on Mars it remains a tantalizing topic for scientific study.
Enterprise SSDs Now Consume Nearly Half of Global NAND Output
Enterprise SSDs now account for 48% of global NAND flash supply, a shift driven by generative AI inference workloads. The trend tightens supply and may raise costs for consumer SSDs.
Open-Source IPv8 Internet Protocol Implementation Hits Linux, Libc and BGP
Developers have integrated the IPv8 Internet-Draft into Linux, Libc and BGP, creating a testbed for the experimental protocol. The project aims to evaluate IPv8's viability in real-world routing systems.
Microsoft Unifies Copilot and Copilot 365 Into One App, Drops Three Features
Microsoft merges its two Copilot apps into one and retires three features to reduce confusion. The new unified app aims to simplify the AI assistant experience.
Google Pixel Tag Challenges Apple AirTag With Key Feature Edge
Google enters the Bluetooth tracker market with the Pixel Tag at $29, undercutting Apple's AirTag while offering broader device compatibility.
Siri Smart Home Evolution Reshapes How Users Interact With Apple Devices
Apple's Siri voice assistant gains new smart home capabilities, shifting from basic commands to proactive automation.
Microsoft Ends SMS Authentication for Entra ID as AI Threats Rise
Microsoft will stop SMS-based authentication for Entra ID on Feb. 1 due to AI-enhanced phishing. IT admins must switch to passkeys or alternative methods.
AI Newsroom Outpaces Traditional Media on OpenAI Hacking Story
An AI-powered newsroom broke a story about OpenAI and hacking before mainstream journalists, signaling a shift in automated journalism.