Simon Reed examines the friction between technological promises and everyday use. His columns focus on product disappointments, unintended consequences and the work left to users when a system falls short. He is skeptical of novelty for its own sake.
Apple's flagship smartwatch, the Series 11, has once again dipped to its all-time lowest price, offering a significant opportunity for consumers looking to upgrade their wearable tech. This isn't just...
New documents unearthed by The New York Times paint a disturbing picture of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein's deep entanglement with Silicon Valley's burgeoning tech scene. His ill-gotten gains ap...
Peloton's ambitious pivot to a revamped, AI-infused hardware lineup has stumbled out of the gate, failing to ignite holiday sales and sending its stock into a nosedive.
## A Bet on Swivel Screens and...
Valve has confirmed significant delays for its highly anticipated Steam Machine and Steam Frame VR headset, citing an industry-wide memory and storage shortage that is impacting product pricing and sh...
Motorola's latest smartwatch, the Moto Watch, is aiming to revolutionize fitness tracking by leveraging the established expertise of Polar, a company synonymous with high-precision sports metrics. Thi...
This week's tech news cycle is surprisingly focused on the physical placement of your gear, from gaming peripherals to unexpected floral arrangements and even personal pleasure devices. While AI conti...
Insta360 is pushing the boundaries of what an action camera can be, and their latest offering, the Ace Pro 2 Xplorer Grip Pro Kit, might just be the key to unlocking its full potential beyond extreme ...
The groundbreaking 3D Gaussian Splatting (3DGS) technology, once a niche marvel for real-time 3D scene synthesis, is rapidly becoming a mainstream tool with significant commercial value. This explosio...
Apple's recent push for aggressive pricing on its existing hardware continues this week, with notable price drops on the iPad mini, Apple Watch Series 11, and an iPhone Air MagSafe battery pack. For c...
Apple's latest 14-inch MacBook Pro, powered by the M5 chip and equipped with 24GB of RAM, is now available for a surprising $1499. This represents a substantial $300 discount off Apple's direct retail...
Microsoft-owned Obsidian Entertainment, fresh off a reported three-game release slate in 2025, is now actively seeking methods to accelerate its game development cycles and significantly reduce produc...
The storage crunch for next-gen gaming consoles just got a little less painful. Samsung's 512GB P9 microSD Express card, a crucial component for expanding the capabilities of devices like the upcoming...
The next generation of Xbox consoles is likely on track for a 2027 launch, according to a significant hint dropped by AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su. Speaking at a recent investor event, Su confirmed that AMD's ...
Dyson's latest innovation, the "PencilVac" stick vacuum, has finally landed in the US with a hefty $600 price tag. Touted as the "world's slimmest vacuum cleaner," this device aims to redefine home cl...
The Koala Wanda Sofa Bed promises a versatile sleeping solution for compact living, but does it deliver on its promise of comfort and convenience?
This multi-functional piece of furniture aims to tac...
MSI's MAG Pro X870E-P WiFi motherboard enters the market at a competitive sub-$300 price point, aiming to carve out a niche for productivity-focused users.
## A Toolkit for Workstations
The board boa...
Nintendo is poised to deliver another smash hit with Mario Tennis Fever, a title that promises to inject a fresh dose of chaotic fun into the beloved franchise. Early previews suggest a significant ev...
Waymo is making a bold statement in the highly competitive autonomous vehicle landscape, announcing a monumental $16 billion funding round. This significant capital injection signals an aggressive pus...
Ikea is continuing its push into affordable audio with the Grejsimojs Portable Bluetooth speaker, a playful purple mouse designed for younger users. This follows the company's earlier $10 Kallsup spea...
Crunchyroll, the streaming giant for anime enthusiasts, is once again increasing its subscription prices across all tiers in the US and several international markets, effective March 4th. This marks t...