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
Casio Brings Bluetooth and Step Tracking to Affordable Digital Watch
Casio’s F-B100W adds Bluetooth and step tracking to a classic digital watch while keeping a replaceable battery that lasts two years.

Expired Visa Cards Vulnerable to 'Zombified' Contactless Payments
Security researchers found that expired Visa cards can still process contactless transactions, a flaw called "zombified." Apple issued unprecedented spyware warnings, and Ukraine hit a Russian e-commerce giant with cyber and drone attacks.

Anthropic Details Next Steps for Model Context Protocol in New Roadmap
Anthropic released The New MCP Roadmap outlining security and performance upgrades for the Model Context Protocol, a standard for AI tool integration.

Citizen Developers Reshape Software Engineering as Everyone Builds Apps
Non-technical workers are using AI tools and no-code platforms to create software, transforming who builds applications and raising new questions about quality and security.

British County Rejects Palantir Healthcare Data Deal
Greater Manchester refuses to share health data with Palantir, challenging a major UK government contract and igniting a debate over public-sector data sovereignty.

Physical AI Startups Draw Big Funding for Recycling and Underground Mapping
Two startups raised millions for AI in trash sorting and GPS-free navigation. Investment in physical AI surged nearly 80% year over year.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 Earbuds Enter Premium Audio Battle
Sennheiser's new Momentum True Wireless 5 earbuds aim to challenge Sony and Apple with upgraded audio and design. Early impressions suggest serious contender status.

AliExpress WebAudio Fingerprinting Disrupts Bluetooth Multipoint Connections
AliExpress runs a hidden WebAudio fingerprinting script that also breaks Bluetooth multipoint functionality, raising new privacy and compatibility concerns for users.

Phone Add-Ons Turn Smartphones Into Home Safety Scanners
A phone add-on found hidden cameras, leaks and other hazards in a home test. These devices are gaining traction among privacy-conscious users.

SpaceX Orbital Data Centers Create New E-Waste Crisis for Earth
SpaceX's orbital data center plan would generate massive e-waste as satellites are decommissioned, with materials lost to Earth forever.

The AI Consciousness Trap Shifts Liability Away From Tech Builders
Debates over AI consciousness distract from real harms. Companies push the narrative to avoid liability for their products. The trap benefits builders, not users.

Soviet Optimization Methods Still Shape Modern Software
A look at how the USSR's central planning drove innovative optimization techniques that influence today's algorithms.