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
ASUS Laptop Longevity: What Owner Reports Reveal
ASUS laptops typically last 4-6 years based on owner reports. Build quality and usage patterns significantly affect longevity.
EU Hits Google With $1.02B Fine Over Self-Preferencing in Search Results
The European Union fined Google $1.02 billion for illegally favoring its own services in search. The penalty adds to a series of antitrust actions against the tech giant.
Hidden Prompt Trap Reveals How Students Rely on AI for Exam Answers
A professor embedded invisible instructions in a test prompt to catch students using AI. 32 students submitted the required phrase, leading to disciplinary action.
Oppo Find N6 Challenges Samsung's Foldable Dominance With Near-Creaseless Display
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra cuts the crease with Flex Titanium, but Oppo Find N6 goes further, nearly eliminating it entirely in a side-by-side comparison.
Google Commits to Water-Positive Data Centers by 2030 as AI Demand Surges
Google pledges to replenish more water than its data centers consume by 2030, outlining five commitments to address water use amid AI expansion.
New Underground Sensor Network Tracks NYC Infrastructure in Real Time
New York City launches the Under Your Feet project, embedding sensors beneath sidewalks to monitor structural health and environmental conditions.
Canon Rumored to Launch Three New EOS R Cameras Including Retro-Styled Model
Canon may release three EOS R mirrorless cameras by late 2026. Rumors point to an EOS R8 II with retro styling inspired by the classic AE-1.
Apple Leasing Plan Could Let Financiers Remotely Lock iPhones
Code in an iOS beta reveals Apple is building a system that would let financing providers disable apps or lock iPhones if payments are missed.
Cassette Tapes Return: Modern Players Drive a Hardware Revival
Cassette tapes are making a comeback among younger listeners seeking an analog escape from streaming. New players combine retro design with modern convenience.
Anthropic's J-Lens Reveals Claude's Hidden Thought Process Before It Speaks
Anthropic developed the J-lens, revealing a hidden space inside Claude where related concepts surface before responses, offering a new window into LLM reasoning.
Inflect Micro v2 Delivers Full Voice Capabilities With Tiny 9.36M Parameter Model
Inflect Micro v2 packs complete voice AI into 9.36 million parameters, enabling on-device speech without cloud dependency.
AI Skills Become Required Baseline for Non-Technical Roles in UK
New research shows 77% of UK organizations expect AI proficiency as a baseline requirement for non-technical roles within a year, with salary premiums offered but training responsibility unclear.