Editor: Porcia Akua Holmes
1182 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
1182 total
AI Video Startup PixVerse Scores $439M Round as Content Creation Arms Race Heats Up
PixVerse raised $439M, pushing its valuation past $2B. The funding will expand its world model technology and global reach in AI video generation.
UK Study on Teen Social Media Use Backs Ban Plans Despite VPN Concerns
A government-funded study shows teens benefit from less social media, supporting a planned under-16 ban. VPN usage data aims to address enforcement worries.
Cybersecurity Startup Funding Holds Steady in 2026 Amid AI Boom
Cybersecurity startup funding reached $10.6 billion in H1 2026, with Q2 slowing but still producing large rounds and exits. The sector remains resilient despite AI dominance.
World Models Emerge as AI’s Next Frontier Beyond LLMs
World models are gaining attention as a new AI paradigm aiming to simulate physical reality. This shift could reshape robotics, gaming and autonomous systems.
Waze Turns to Gemini AI to Reshape Navigation
Waze integrates Google Gemini for conversational commands and smarter personalization, aiming to challenge Apple Maps and modernize the driving experience.
OpenAI Shuts Down ChatGPT Atlas After Less Than a Year
OpenAI is ending its ChatGPT Atlas browser experiment. Users have until next month to download it. Alternatives like Perplexity Comet and Opera continue to offer AI browsing tools.
Logseq 2.0 Beta Introduces Database Backend for Faster Notes
Logseq has released version 2.0 Beta with a new database architecture. The shift enables better performance and Datalog queries. Users must migrate existing data.
Robot Vacuums Add Surprising Abilities That Reshape Home Cleaning
Robot vacuums now include AI object avoidance, self-emptying bins and security monitoring. These upgrades are redefining expectations for home appliances and raising new consumer questions.
Longer Charging Cables: Myth vs. Science on Phone Charging Speed
Does a longer cable slow your phone charging? The physics says yes but the real-world impact is minimal for typical lengths.
Retro Camera Captures Jupiter in Hobbyist Astrophotography Feat
A hobbyist used a Game Boy Camera and a telescope to photograph Jupiter, sharing a tutorial online. The project highlights the enduring appeal of repurposing retro hardware.
New York City's Click-to-Cancel Rule Targets Deceptive Subscription Practices
New York City will require companies to offer easy subscription cancellations starting Oct. 1, becoming the first U.S. city to do so.
Europe Tests Air Conditioners That Run Without Refrigerants
Europe is testing new cooling technologies that avoid chemical refrigerants entirely, using solid-state, magnetic and elastocaloric methods. The shift could reduce environmental impact and energy use.