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Editor: Porcia Akua Holmes

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.

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Articles by Editor: Porcia Akua Holmes

1179 total
Software IPOs Vanish as Energy and Defense Dominate 2026 Listings
Startups / Funding

Software IPOs Vanish as Energy and Defense Dominate 2026 Listings

U.S. venture-backed tech IPOs surge to nearly $90 billion in 2026, but enterprise software is almost entirely absent. Energy, defense and AI infrastructure companies capture the bulk of proceeds.

·3 min read
How Self-Driving Cars Are Rewriting the Rules of Crash Safety
Tech Policy & Regulation

How Self-Driving Cars Are Rewriting the Rules of Crash Safety

Autonomous vehicles allow passengers to recline, altering injury dynamics. Regulators face pressure to overhaul decades-old crash test standards.

·2 min read
GLM Develops Custom Inference Infrastructure in Shift From Third-Party AI Services
AI / Machine Learning

GLM Develops Custom Inference Infrastructure in Shift From Third-Party AI Services

GLM built its own inference infrastructure, moving away from reliance on external AI providers. The move signals a growing trend among AI companies toward vertical integration for cost and performance control.

·2 min read
Oversight Board Declares Meta's AI Deepfake Rules Fundamentally Inadequate
Tech Policy & Regulation

Oversight Board Declares Meta's AI Deepfake Rules Fundamentally Inadequate

Meta's AI deepfake policies are 'consistently and fundamentally inadequate,' per the Oversight Board. The body urges urgent policy reforms.

·3 min read
DJI SDR Transmission II Delivers 4K HDR Video Over 2.5 Miles
Gadgets / Consumer Tech

DJI SDR Transmission II Delivers 4K HDR Video Over 2.5 Miles

DJI's new SDR Transmission II wirelessly beams 4K 60fps HDR video up to 2.5 miles, catering to professional filmmakers and drone operators seeking reliable long-range feeds.

·3 min read
Apple's EU App Store Fee Revamp Called 'Junk' by Epic Games
Tech Policy & Regulation

Apple's EU App Store Fee Revamp Called 'Junk' by Epic Games

Apple simplified EU App Store fees but Epic Games calls them 'junk fees' and consumer groups warn of hidden costs. Changes follow European Commission pressure under the Digital Markets Act.

·3 min read
ChargePoint Data Reveals EV Charger Demand Outpacing Infrastructure Growth
Gadgets / Consumer Tech

ChargePoint Data Reveals EV Charger Demand Outpacing Infrastructure Growth

A new ChargePoint report shows demand for EV chargers is growing faster than supply. Used EV retention rates hit 96%, signaling strong adoption.

·3 min read
A 2011 Code Metric Still Haunts Developers Today
Software Development

A 2011 Code Metric Still Haunts Developers Today

The CRAP metric from 2011 continues to influence code quality checks. This analysis explores its origins, function and lasting impact on software development practices.

·3 min read
A New Benchmark for Innovation: South Korea's Ecosystem Puzzle
Startups / Funding

A New Benchmark for Innovation: South Korea's Ecosystem Puzzle

Alberto Onetti of Mind the Bridge presented a framework for measuring innovation ecosystems in Seoul, applied to South Korea. The pyramid model separates startups, scaleups, scalers and innovative SMEs.

·3 min read
Nvidia Surges Into Top Startup Investor Ranks as Funding Hits $42 Billion in August
Startups / Funding

Nvidia Surges Into Top Startup Investor Ranks as Funding Hits $42 Billion in August

Y Combinator led in deal count, General Catalyst in lead rounds, while Nvidia's venture dealmaking hit a record high in August, participating in nine rounds of $5M+.

·3 min read
Bipartisan Bill Threatens Highway Funding Over License Plate Reader Restrictions
Tech Policy & Regulation

Bipartisan Bill Threatens Highway Funding Over License Plate Reader Restrictions

Lawmakers introduce the No FLOCK Act to cut 10% of federal highway funds from states that fail to ban automated license plate readers like Flock cameras.

·3 min read
Breville Eye Q Toaster Uses Computer Vision to Solve Burnt Bread
Gadgets / Consumer Tech

Breville Eye Q Toaster Uses Computer Vision to Solve Burnt Bread

Breville’s Eye Q Toaster uses a camera to toast by color, not time. At $300, it brings smart kitchen tech to a basic appliance.

·3 min read