Editor: Porcia Akua Holmes
742 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
742 total
The Science Behind LED Flicker on Camera
LED lights flicker on camera due to pulse-width modulation and shutter speed mismatches. This technical explainer covers causes and solutions for videographers.
Chinese Startup Tests Rocket Launch System Powered by CO2
Chinese startup Z-Trak Space is testing a rocket launch system using supercritical CO2, the same gas used in carbonated drinks, to reduce costs and infrastructure needs.
Startup Unicorns Multiply as AI Investment Surges
Nearly 90 startups hit billion-dollar valuations this year, fueled by AI investor frenzy. The surge reshapes the venture capital landscape and raises questions about sustainability.
FCC Seeks Environmental Exemption as SpaceX Burns Starlink Satellites
SpaceX disposed of 260 Starlink satellites by incineration in Earth's atmosphere. The FCC proposes exempting satellite operations from NEPA review, raising concerns about cumulative atmospheric effects.
EU Court Upholds Record $4.7 Billion Fine Against Google Over Android
The European Court of Justice rejected Google's final appeal, confirming a 4.34 billion euro penalty for abusing Android's dominance to favor Google Search.
AI-Generated Text Blurs Literary Boundaries, Linguists Warn
Linguists and novelists examine how AI-generated writing challenges literary authenticity, as hotel reviews and fiction face scrutiny in the ChatGPT era.
What Destroyed 100 Successful Blogs? The Great Blogging Collapse
A deep analysis of 100 formerly thriving blogs reveals a pattern of collapse driven by platform dependency, monetization shifts and AI disruption.
Polestar Dealers Face Shutdown After US Blocks Chinese Tech Authorization
US Polestar dealers face closure after federal denial of authorization to bypass Chinese tech ban. The decision leaves dealers with stranded investments and no vehicles to sell.
Tech Support: When Red Squiggles in MS Word Trigger Panic in the Workplace
A new hire panicked over red underlines in MS Word, exposing assumptions about digital literacy. The incident highlights the need for clearer onboarding.
Microsoft Tests Disc-to-Digital Licensing as Sony Abandons Physical Media
Microsoft tests disc-to-digital licensing for Xbox as Sony exits physical media, signaling a shift toward all-digital game ownership.
Google's Energy Use Surges 37% as AI Buildout Outpaces Clean Power
Google's electricity consumption rose 37% in 2025, the largest jump ever, driven by AI data centers. Clean energy purchases offset carbon but grid decarbonization lags.
Database Partitioning Strategy That Reduces Manual Intervention
A new approach to database partitioning aims to minimize manual maintenance by making partitions self-managing and adaptive to workload changes.