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
Google Account Settings: Why Users Should Review Privacy Controls
A guide highlights seven overlooked Google account settings. Adjusting recovery, ad personalization, and public profile visibility can boost security and privacy.
Pegasus Spyware Found on Phones of EU Politicians Who Investigated It
Citizen Lab found Pegasus spyware on phones of EU politicians who had investigated the same spyware, raising rule-of-law concerns.
High-Resolution Audio Downloads: The Science Behind the Hype
Despite marketing claims, 24-bit/192kHz audio offers no audible improvement over CD quality. Blind tests confirm listeners cannot detect differences, questioning the value for audiophiles.
Anthropic Deploys Fable and Mythos AI Worldwide After US Lifts Export Controls
The US has lifted export restrictions on Anthropic's most powerful AI models, Fable and Mythos, allowing global deployment after safety testing.
Privacy Flaw in Apple's Hide My Email Exposes User Identities
A vulnerability in Apple's Hide My Email feature can reveal users' real email addresses, undermining privacy protections for iCloud+ subscribers.
Router VPN Security Shields Smart TVs From Network Intruders
Connecting your TV to a VPN through the router blocks hackers and adds privacy. This low-effort upgrade protects every device on your home network.
Indian Tech Tycoon Invests $30M of Personal Wealth in AI-Powered Office Suite
Bhavin Turakhia launches Neo, an AI-native alternative to Microsoft Office and Google Apps, backed by $30 million of his own money. The suite aims to disrupt enterprise productivity with integrated AI agents.
Getty's $3.7B Shutterstock Deal Collapses After UK Regulator Blocks Key Assets
Getty Images is abandoning its $3.7 billion merger with Shutterstock after UK regulators demanded the sale of Shutterstock's editorial business, including Backgrid and Splash agencies.
NASA Considers Sending Nuclear-Powered Mars Rover Prototype to the Moon
NASA is evaluating sending its Perseverance testbed, Promise, to the Moon with a nuclear power system. The rover could accelerate lunar south pole exploration ahead of planned missions.
Organized Cargo Thieves Shift Focus to Data Center Hardware
Cargo thieves are increasingly stealing data center equipment worth millions, moving beyond GPUs and consoles. A recent Illinois recovery highlights the trend.
The Hidden Privacy Cost of Smart TVs: Automatic Content Recognition Explained
Smart TVs from top brands use ACR to track viewing habits for ads. This poses privacy risks. Here's what you need to know.
Engineer Builds DIY Radar System That Identifies Materials by Type
A developer created a millimeter-wave radar system that can classify materials like wood, metal and plastic. The open-source project demonstrates how consumer-grade hardware can perform advanced sensing tasks.