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
PostgreSQL Community Embraces Massively Parallel Backup Methods
A new wave of parallel processing techniques is transforming PostgreSQL backups, significantly cutting downtime for large databases. The approach draws attention from engineers on Hacker News.
Dye-Sublimation Photo Printers Go Compact: The Liene PixCut S1 Combines Photo Printing With Sticker Cutting
The Liene PixCut S1 is a compact dye-sublimation printer that produces photo prints and custom stickers with a built-in cutter. It targets home and small business users seeking professional-quality output without desktop software.
LinkedIn Keeps GPU Spending Flat, Citing Efficiency Gains Over Hardware Expansion
LinkedIn says it will not increase AI hardware spending this year, having doubled GPU efficiency through optimization. The move contrasts with Microsoft's massive capital expenditure.
Panasonic Blends Bread and Ice Cream in One Countertop Appliance
Panasonic's new Mini Bread and Ice Cream Maker combines two kitchen tasks. The device delivers tasty results and reflects a space-saving trend.
Legacy Systems Emerge as Biggest Barrier to Enterprise AI Success
Outdated software and technical debt are undermining AI adoption. Organizations face a choice between costly modernization or bolted-on solutions that fail to deliver.
Framework Laptop 13 Pro Review: Premium Build Meets RAM Price Squeeze
Framework's latest laptop offers a premium haptic touchpad and strong battery life, but soaring RAM costs threaten its modular promise. The review explores the trade-offs.
Anti-AI Smartphone Trend Gains Momentum as Expert Testing Highlights User Preferences
A growing number of consumers are choosing smartphones without AI features. Expert testing reveals which models prioritize core functionality over artificial intelligence.
Satechi Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock Brings SSD Storage and 120Gbps Speeds to Creative Workstations
Satechi's Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock combines a high-speed hub with an NVMe SSD enclosure, enabling single-cable creative workstations with up to 8TB storage and 120Gbps speeds.
ICE DNA Collection Reaches Nearly 1 Million in a Year, Including Children
ICE collected nearly 1 million people's DNA last year, including young children, expanding the FBI criminal database. Internal documents reveal the program's rapid growth under the Trump administration, intensifying privacy and civil liberties debates.
Wispr Flow Signals Move Into AI Meeting Summaries
Wispr Flow's updated terms of service suggest the startup will launch a meeting notetaker that generates summaries and action items, challenging established players.
WhatsApp Account Lockouts Traced to Mistaken Flag, Meta Pushes Fix
Thousands of WhatsApp users were locked out after an automated flagging error. Meta is restoring access and rolling out a fix.
Base Power Raises $1 Billion to Scale Home Battery Grid Network
Base Power secures $1B to ramp backyard battery production for grid stabilization, marking a major bet on distributed storage.