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
Alpharetta Police Shared Flock Data With Over 2,000 Organizations
An Atlanta suburb shared Flock license plate data with thousands of organizations, revealing the vast reach of automated surveillance networks.

AI Giants Warn Cybersecurity Apocalypse Could Hit Within Months
Major AI companies warn a catastrophic cyber event could strike in months. They urge immediate government action to prevent AI-powered attacks.

Data Centers Face Rising Community Backlash as AI Boom Strains Local Resources
Data centers face growing opposition over energy, water, and noise. WIRED's livestream 'The Great Data Center Backlash' will explore the conflict.

Smart TV Storage Limits Create Hidden Problems for Users
Smart TVs typically have only 4GB to 8GB of storage, limiting app and update capabilities. This article explains the reasons and what users can do.

Users Fight Back Against Bad YouTube Recommendations With New Strategies
YouTube's recommendation algorithm is increasingly misfiring. Users are adopting manual tweaks to reclaim their feeds and stop unwanted content.

Many 4K TV Owners Are Not Seeing True Ultra HD Content
Many consumers with 4K TVs unknowingly watch upscaled content. Learn how to verify your TV is displaying native Ultra HD and why it matters for streaming quality.

Defense Startup Mara Raises $7 Million for Backpack-Mountable Drone Interceptors
Mara's Spike system uses autonomous Seekers priced one-for-one against FPV drones, potentially reshaping counter-drone economics.

Great Lakes Name Change Appears on Google Maps After Trump Order
Google Maps renames Lake Ontario to Lake America after Trump executive order, raising questions about political influence on digital mapping and geographic naming standards.

A 49-Inch OLED Monitor That Replaces Two QHD Displays Without the Bezel Gap
The Deco Gear DG49OLED240 combines two 27-inch QHD screens into one seamless 49-inch OLED display with 240Hz and sharp performance.

Microsoft Data Center in New Jersey Faces Illegal Construction and Noise Complaints
A Microsoft-backed AI data center in Vineland, New Jersey, allegedly operated 62 unpermitted gas turbines and built a 1.5M-gallon LNG tank without approval, sparking community backlash.

Iceland Reconsiders EU Membership as Digital Regulation Tightens
Iceland votes on restarting EU talks, which would align its tech sector with GDPR and other digital rules.

Apple's iPhone 18 Release Faces Potential Delay as Supply Chain Shifts
Reports suggest the iPhone 18 launch may slip beyond traditional timelines, reflecting deeper industry changes in production and demand.