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
Framework Laptop 13 Pro Review: Premium Build Meets RAM Price Squeeze
Framework's latest laptop offers a premium haptic touchpad and strong battery life, but soaring RAM costs threaten its modular promise. The review explores the trade-offs.
Anti-AI Smartphone Trend Gains Momentum as Expert Testing Highlights User Preferences
A growing number of consumers are choosing smartphones without AI features. Expert testing reveals which models prioritize core functionality over artificial intelligence.
Satechi Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock Brings SSD Storage and 120Gbps Speeds to Creative Workstations
Satechi's Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock combines a high-speed hub with an NVMe SSD enclosure, enabling single-cable creative workstations with up to 8TB storage and 120Gbps speeds.
ICE DNA Collection Reaches Nearly 1 Million in a Year, Including Children
ICE collected nearly 1 million people's DNA last year, including young children, expanding the FBI criminal database. Internal documents reveal the program's rapid growth under the Trump administration, intensifying privacy and civil liberties debates.
Wispr Flow Signals Move Into AI Meeting Summaries
Wispr Flow's updated terms of service suggest the startup will launch a meeting notetaker that generates summaries and action items, challenging established players.
WhatsApp Account Lockouts Traced to Mistaken Flag, Meta Pushes Fix
Thousands of WhatsApp users were locked out after an automated flagging error. Meta is restoring access and rolling out a fix.
Base Power Raises $1 Billion to Scale Home Battery Grid Network
Base Power secures $1B to ramp backyard battery production for grid stabilization, marking a major bet on distributed storage.
Russia's Wired Mothership Drone Can Deploy Six Tethered Spy UAVs
Russia patented a carrier drone that controls up to six tethered reconnaissance UAVs via physical cables. The design provides jam-proof power and signals but limits range. Each copter returns to the mothership after missions.
The Computational Theory of Mind: A Foundation for AI
The Computational Theory of Mind argues that cognition is a form of computation. This 2015 perspective remains central to AI and cognitive science, shaping how we understand intelligence.
Custom AI Inference Chip Startup Etched Reaches $10.3 Billion Valuation With SK Hynix Backing
Etched raised $300M from SK Hynix to build custom AI inference chips that outperform conventional GPUs. The startup's valuation hit $10.3B as it tackles memory bottlenecks with Cluster Scale Memory technology.
Middleweights in AI: Why Mid-Size Tech Companies Outpace Giants
FTV Capital's Brad Bernstein argues that mid-size tech firms, not heavyweights or startups, are best positioned to capture AI value, using the boxing analogy of Sugar Ray Robinson.
Robot Lawn Mowers Finally Deliver on Their Promise After Years of Testing
After three years of testing smart mowers, the technology has matured enough to replace manual lawn care for many homeowners.