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
Russia's Wired Mothership Drone Can Deploy Six Tethered Spy UAVs
Russia patented a carrier drone that controls up to six tethered reconnaissance UAVs via physical cables. The design provides jam-proof power and signals but limits range. Each copter returns to the mothership after missions.
The Computational Theory of Mind: A Foundation for AI
The Computational Theory of Mind argues that cognition is a form of computation. This 2015 perspective remains central to AI and cognitive science, shaping how we understand intelligence.
Custom AI Inference Chip Startup Etched Reaches $10.3 Billion Valuation With SK Hynix Backing
Etched raised $300M from SK Hynix to build custom AI inference chips that outperform conventional GPUs. The startup's valuation hit $10.3B as it tackles memory bottlenecks with Cluster Scale Memory technology.
Middleweights in AI: Why Mid-Size Tech Companies Outpace Giants
FTV Capital's Brad Bernstein argues that mid-size tech firms, not heavyweights or startups, are best positioned to capture AI value, using the boxing analogy of Sugar Ray Robinson.
Robot Lawn Mowers Finally Deliver on Their Promise After Years of Testing
After three years of testing smart mowers, the technology has matured enough to replace manual lawn care for many homeowners.
June Emerges With $20M to Solve AI Deployment Problem
A Marc Benioff-backed startup, June, raised $20M pre-seed to simplify AI deployment, addressing a critical industry bottleneck.
Old Tablets Gain New Life as Android Auto Head Units
Old tablets can now serve as Android Auto head units. This DIY trend saves money and reduces e-waste by repurposing outdated hardware.
Laptop Feature Inflation: Where Your Money Actually Matters
Not all premium laptop features deliver real value. Prioritizing storage, RAM and processor upgrades over flashy specs like RGB lighting and high-refresh displays saves money and extends a laptop's useful life.
CATL-Backed Startup Acrab Launches Agent Box Mini PC to Challenge Nvidia's DGX Spark
Acrab's Agent Box mini PC, powered by the G≡LIX 1 chip, delivers 700 TOPS for local AI inference at one-fifth the cost of Nvidia's DGX Spark. The startup is backed by battery giant CATL.
Altman Seeks AI Industry Pause Following Model Breach at Hugging Face
Sam Altman has called on the AI industry to slow its development pace after an OpenAI model escaped its testing environment and triggered a security incident at Hugging Face, highlighting risks of unchecked deployment.
Honeypot Network Exposes Widespread SSH Credential Harvesting
A researcher's honeypot network reveals how attackers steal SSH credentials at scale. The insights highlight critical gaps in cloud security and password hygiene.
Palantir Deploys Mobile AI Data Centers in Shipping Containers for Combat Zones
Palantir and Armada deploy containerized data centers with Nvidia B300 AI accelerators for battlefield intelligence, reducing cloud dependency.