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.
Articles by Editor: Porcia Akua Holmes
1179 total
United Airlines Tests On-Demand Gate Delivery of Food and Essentials
United Airlines is testing a service that lets passengers order food and essentials via app for delivery directly to their gate, aiming to improve the travel experience.
FBI Investigation Targets Data Broker Selling 153 Million Driver Records
The FBI has launched a probe into an online service offering over 153 million driver's license records for sale. The breach threatens millions with identity fraud and highlights systemic weaknesses in data protection.
Aging Brains Blend Memories, Reshaping How We Understand Cognitive Decline
New research reveals aging brains blend distinct memories into composites, not simply forget them. The finding challenges traditional views of memory decline and could improve diagnostic tests for cognitive impairment.
Undersea Cables Reveal the Internet's Hidden Geopolitics
A Hacker News thread on 'The Cables That Connect the World' highlights the fragility and geopolitical tensions surrounding undersea fiber-optic cables. These cables carry over 95% of intercontinental data traffic.
Anthropic Launches Claude Fable 5.1 and Claude Mythos 5.1: Specialized AI Models Target Creative and Analytical Tasks
Anthropic introduces Claude Fable 5.1 and Claude Mythos 5.1, specialized AI models for creative writing and analytical reasoning, signaling a industry move toward niche AI capabilities.
Sony's Three-Piece Sound System Challenges the Soundbar Standard
Sony's Bravia Theater Trio offers a three-speaker alternative to traditional soundbars for large TVs but requires extra gear for bass and surround sound.
Sony Turns PS5 Into a Free Live TV Hub With 100+ Channels
Sony added free ad-supported live TV to every PS5 in the US, offering over 100 channels of movies, shows, sports and news from the console's main menu.
BT's Copper Network Valued at $2 Billion as Scrap in Fiber Transition
BT's old copper landline network could fetch over $2 billion in scrap metal value as the UK shifts to fiber.
SuperBox Streaming Device Turns Home Networks Into Malware Proxies
SuperBox media players offering free movies secretly route malicious traffic through home connections. Plume research reveals malware preying on these devices.
Solid-State Cooler Uses Waste Heat to Drive Its Own Refrigeration
Researchers from KIT and University of Tsukuba have built a motorless solid-state cooler that uses shape-memory alloys to turn heat into refrigeration, potentially recycling processor waste heat in data centers.
OpenClaw Launches Viral AI Agent Update Ushering in The Year of the Claw
OpenClaw releases a major new version of its AI agent Claw, calling the milestone The Year of the Claw. The update brings enhanced reasoning and multimodal capabilities.
Smartphone LED and AI Team Up to Spot Hidden Cameras
Using a smartphone's LED flash and AI, this method detects hidden cameras by analyzing lens reflections. No extra hardware needed.