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Staff Writer: Janet Mensah

163 published articles

Reviews and reports on smartphones, wearables, consumer electronics and the latest digital lifestyle trends for JakuPulse. Focused on practical insights, product launches and real-world technology experiences to help readers stay informed about the devices shaping everyday life.

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Articles by Staff Writer: Janet Mensah

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Vatican Warns AI Threatens Rights and Freedom in New Encyclical
Tech Policy & Regulation

Vatican Warns AI Threatens Rights and Freedom in New Encyclical

Pope Leo XIV issued an encyclical warning that AI affects rights and freedom. The Vatican partnered with Anthropic, sparking divided reactions from the tech industry.

·2 min read
US Law Enforcement Targets 'Anti-Tech Extremism' as AI Backlash Intensifies
Tech Policy & Regulation

US Law Enforcement Targets 'Anti-Tech Extremism' as AI Backlash Intensifies

Federal agencies shift focus to surveil anti-technology extremists amid growing AI protests and attacks.

·2 min read
Cybersecurity Defies AI Job Displacement Trends
AI / Machine Learning

Cybersecurity Defies AI Job Displacement Trends

While AI threatens many roles, cybersecurity hiring is booming. Experts say the field's complexity and need for human judgment keep demand high. Here's why cyber remains a safe bet.

·3 min read
American Airlines Taps SpaceX's Starlink for In-Flight Wi-Fi on 500 Planes
Big Tech

American Airlines Taps SpaceX's Starlink for In-Flight Wi-Fi on 500 Planes

American Airlines will install Starlink internet on over 500 Airbus jets. The deal boosts SpaceX's IPO prospects and challenges existing in-flight Wi-Fi providers.

·3 min read
OpenRouter Hits $1.3B Valuation After $113M Series B Round
Startups / Funding

OpenRouter Hits $1.3B Valuation After $113M Series B Round

OpenRouter raised $113M in Series B funding led by CapitalG, more than doubling its valuation to $1.3B. Usage surged 5x in six months, signaling the rise of multi-AI-model platforms.

·2 min read
UK education panel demands social media ban for children under 16
Tech Policy & Regulation

UK education panel demands social media ban for children under 16

UK Education Committee calls for statutory social media ban for under-16s, citing addictive design and mental health harms. It urges broader regulation and treats child safety as public health issue.

·2 min read
AI-Generated Fake Identities Bypass KYC Checks, Experts Warn
CyberSecurity

AI-Generated Fake Identities Bypass KYC Checks, Experts Warn

Criminals use AI to create synthetic identities that defeat Know Your Customer verification. The trend poses a serious threat to businesses across industries.

·2 min read
AI Agents Burn Cash: Microsoft, Meta, Amazon Face Token Crisis
Big Tech

AI Agents Burn Cash: Microsoft, Meta, Amazon Face Token Crisis

Agentic AI consumes up to 1000x more tokens than standard AI, causing budgets to explode. Tech giants are now pulling back as employee 'tokenmaxxing' backfires.

·2 min read
Valorant Anti-Cheat Update Bricks $6,000 Cheating Devices
Gadgets / Consumer Tech

Valorant Anti-Cheat Update Bricks $6,000 Cheating Devices

Riot Games' Vanguard anti-cheat update blocks expensive DMA cheating hardware, turning devices into paperweights. The studio then mocked cheaters on social media.

·1 min read
Kansas City Schools Ditch Windows for Apple in $30M Tech Overhaul
Gadgets / Consumer Tech

Kansas City Schools Ditch Windows for Apple in $30M Tech Overhaul

Kansas City Public Schools is spending millions to replace 30,000 Windows PCs and Chromebooks with MacBook Neos, becoming an all-Apple district. The move raises questions about cost efficiency and long-term value in education technology.

·3 min read
Overprivileged AI Agents Expose Banking Systems to New Attacks
AI / Machine Learning

Overprivileged AI Agents Expose Banking Systems to New Attacks

Financial firms face mounting security risks as AI agents access excessive data and systems. Overprivileged permissions create compliance vulnerabilities and trust issues across banking.

·2 min read
Battery Life Gains Let Health Trackers Monitor Around the Clock
Gadgets / Consumer Tech

Battery Life Gains Let Health Trackers Monitor Around the Clock

Advances in battery technology are finally letting health trackers monitor continuously without daily charging. This shift could change how consumers use wearables for health.

·2 min read