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
UK Bans Social Media for Children Under 16 in Sweeping Online Safety Move
The UK government has announced a ban on social media for children under 16 and a minimum age for chatbots, aiming to protect young people from online harms.
Public Android Test Keys Expose 2021 Honda Civic Infotainment to USB Jailbreak
Software architect jailbreaks 2021 Honda Civic infotainment via USB using public Android test keys, enabling unauthorized apps and EvilValet attacks.
Traditional Game Development Faces New Pressure From AI-Assisted Coding
A veteran web-based sports sim developer highlights the growing tension between code craftsmanship and the rise of AI-generated 'vibe coding' in game development.
Foldable Phones Reshape the Premium Smartphone Market
A month with a foldable phone reveals why premium slab flagships no longer offer enough value. The shift could reshape the entire smartphone market.
Linux Kernel 7.1 Release Brings Performance Gains and New Hardware Support
The Linux 7.1 kernel update delivers significant performance improvements, expanded hardware compatibility and enhanced security features for enterprise and desktop users.
Gel-Based Batteries Bridge the Gap as Solid-State Remains Elusive
Solid-state battery production lags, but gel-based semi-solid state alternatives offer safer, more practical solutions for consumer electronics and e-bikes.
JavaScript's Death Has Been Predicted for a Decade. The Language Is Still Here
A 2014 talk predicted JavaScript's demise. Ten years later, the language dominates the web with no sign of fading.
Large Context Windows in AI Models Face Reliability Challenges
New research reveals that large context windows in AI models suffer from significant performance degradation, raising questions about their practical utility for complex tasks.
Pool App Takes on the Chaos of Screenshot Management
A new tool called Pool offers a smarter way to organize, search and declutter the endless screenshots on your devices, addressing a growing digital pain point.
US Government Orders Anthropic to Disable New AI Models Over Security Concerns
Anthropic shut down its Mythos 5 and Fable 5 models after a Commerce Department directive citing national security risks from a reported jailbreak exploit.
Dynamic PDFs Adapt Content Based on Reader Identity
A new technology creates PDF documents that change their content depending on who is viewing them raising questions about data privacy and document integrity.
Postgres 19 Release Nears With Long-Awaited Performance Upgrades
PostgreSQL 19 promises major performance and usability improvements, reinforcing its role as the leading open-source database. The release addresses community-driven features after an extended development cycle.