Editor: Porcia Akua Holmes
1185 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
1185 total
Gaming Startup Investment Rebounds in 2026 Powered by AI
After a dismal 2025, gaming startup funding surged past $2B in 2026, led by AI-focused firms like Decart and Meshy AI. Venture funds Makers Fund and Griffin Gaming Partners also raised fresh capital, signaling a cautious but real recovery.
Baselayer Raises $35M to Verify AI Agent Identities for Financial Firms
Baselayer, an AI-powered startup that helps financial institutions verify businesses, has raised $35M to expand its technology to authenticate AI agents acting on behalf of companies.
Enterprise AI's Memory Gap Is a Data Access Problem
Enterprise AI's memory gap is not a model limitation but a data access problem. Organizations already hold the solution in their unstructured documents, and connecting them through governed context layers unlocks trustworthy automation.
How Misassigned AI Jobs Destroy Workplace Trust
AI only builds trust when given the right tasks. Misassigned AI roles lead to errors, employee skepticism and stalled adoption across businesses.
Banks Face a Choice: Retrofit AI or Rebuild Banking From Scratch
Banks are adding AI to legacy systems, but the technology demands a new architecture. McKinsey warns this creates technical debt rather than transformation.
Defense Tech Veteran Warns of 'Tourists' as Software VCs Rush Into Hard Tech
Van Espahbodi warns that software investors lack the sector expertise needed for defense and industrial tech, despite a wave of FOMO-driven funding.
Samsung Plans Authentication Chips for Galaxy A Batteries to Thwart Counterfeits
Samsung plans to add authentication chips to Galaxy A batteries, using PUF technology to prevent counterfeit replacements and improve recycling. The move aligns with EU regulations set to take effect in February 2027.
AI-Powered QR Labels Target Household Clutter With Smart Inventory Tech
SmartLabels uses AI to catalog items from a single photo. A hands-on test shows promise for taming the junk drawer.
Stripe Builds Proprietary AI Platform for Internal Operations
Stripe developed an internal AI platform for fraud detection and operational tasks. The move reflects a trend toward proprietary artificial intelligence in financial technology.
The Rise of Self-Hosting: Docker and Linux Put Data Back in Your Hands
Frustrated by subscription costs and privacy concerns, more users are self-hosting apps with Docker on Linux servers. This trend shifts data control from vendors to individuals.
Dedicated AI Agent Hardware Arrives: Autonomous.ai Ships Intern 2 Pyramid Device
Autonomous.ai released a $299 pyramid-shaped device designed to run AI agents like Hermes and OpenClaw, using cloud inference to keep agent tasks off personal computers.
UK Spam Call Surge: How Fraudsters Are Bypassing Your Defenses
UK residents face a surge in spam calls using WhatsApp hooks and voice recording tricks. Learn how scammers get your number and how Android's Screen Unknown Callers can help.