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
Native App Locker Debuts in Android 17 Beta
Google's latest QPR2 beta for Android 17 includes a system-level app lock, reducing the need for third-party privacy tools.
Asus Flagship Monitor Combines Tandem RGB Stripe OLED With Dual Resolution
Asus launches the ROG Swift PG32UCWM, a 32-inch OLED gaming monitor featuring Tandem RGB Stripe technology for sharper images and dual resolution modes at 240Hz and 480Hz.
PlayStation 6 Launch Date Remains Undecided as Sony Weighs Its Options
Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki says the company has not yet set a launch date for the PlayStation 6, signaling a longer PS5 lifecycle and strategic caution.
Open-Source Camera Milestone Brings New Life to Fairphone 6
Developers enabled the Fairphone 6 main camera in PostmarketOS, proving community-driven mobile OS can handle complex hardware.
Apple's Camera-Equipped AirPods Leak Reveals Visual Recognition Capabilities
A leaked video from Apple's macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate shows unreleased AirPods with cameras that can visually identify a book's title.
Google Pitches AI as a Cure for Smartphone Dependency
Google is marketing its latest phones by promoting AI features that reduce screen time, a strategy that both acknowledges and exploits users' problematic relationship with devices.
Entry-Level GPU Shortage Set to Intensify as AI Demand Strains Memory Supply
PC Partner warns entry-level GPU shortages will worsen in late 2026 due to AI-driven demand for GDDR6 and GDDR7 memory, impacting budget PC builders.
Young Adults Split on Trust in Tech CEOs Leading AI
A CNBC and Generational Lab poll reveals that 18- to 34-year-olds trust some tech CEOs far more than others on AI, exposing a leadership trust gap.
Defcon Opens Its Doors to Cybersecurity Newcomers
Defcon, the legendary hacker conference, now actively welcomes beginners with tailored programs, workshops, and a no-judgment culture.
Why Developers Repurpose Old Android Phones Into LAN Servers
Old Android devices can function as low-cost local network servers for development and testing, offering a sustainable alternative to dedicated hardware.
DuckDB v2.0 Preview Signals Major Analytics Upgrade for Developers
DuckDB v2.0 preview delivers faster queries, new SQL features and better memory handling for developers working with analytical workloads. Early testing suggests significant performance gains.
Tracking Device Exposes Amazon's Destruction of Rare Books for AI Training
A hidden Airtag placed in a rare book led investigators to an Amazon AI facility where books were being torn apart and scanned for training data.