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.
Amazon's decision to eliminate inventory commingling by March 31, 2026, marks a significant shift in its fulfillment strategy. For years, the practice of mixing identical products from different selle...
The gaming handheld market is about to get a serious shake-up. Mangmi just announced the Pocket Max, and on paper, it's an impressive piece of kit. But specs on paper don't always translate to real-wo...
The Shadcn radio button, a component intended for straightforward selection, has become a focal point of debate within the web development community. Is it a versatile tool, or an example of unnecessa...
The promise of a seamlessly connected smart home is rapidly turning into a cybersecurity nightmare. A critical vulnerability, dubbed 'OpenCode,' has been discovered, potentially leaving countless devi...
Pdfwithlove, a new suite of PDF tools, has launched with a core promise: complete local operation, ensuring user data never leaves their device. In an era of increasing privacy concerns, this approach...
Google is throwing potential cord-cutters a bone with a new, limited-time offer for YouTube TV. The deal sweetens the pot for those on the fence, offering a longer free trial and a slashed subscriptio...
Jeremy Jones, the snowboarding icon known for his big mountain exploits and environmental advocacy, has unleashed the Jones Hovercraft 2.0, and early reviews suggest it's more than just a pretty, eco-...
The digital tide may be turning. As we kick off 2026, there's a palpable shift away from constant connectivity and AI-driven everything, with many embracing a decidedly analog lifestyle. But is this a...
RetroBox is betting big on nostalgia with its newly announced VHS Combo TV, a device that crams a modern display, legacy inputs, and a fully functional VCR into a single unit. The company boldly procl...
Alright, folks, Automatica Press is dropping some fresh intel straight from the trenches of web dev. A new tool, HTTP:COLON (https://httpcolon.dev/), just hit the scene, promising to streamline the of...
SiFive, a company built around the RISC-V architecture, just announced a partnership with NVIDIA to bring NVLink Fusion to RISC-V. This is according to a new report from More Than Moore, following a Q...
xTool's new F2 Ultra fiber laser is making waves, promising something the industry has long craved: the ability to engrave metal in color. The question, as always, is whether the real-world performanc...
E-readers are designed for distraction-free reading, but sometimes even the simple act of tapping a screen can break the flow. Kobo's new remote aims to solve that, and after a week of testing, it’s c...
For too long, home theater setups have been synonymous with emptying your bank account. But could a budget-friendly projector finally deliver a viable big-screen experience without the financial sting...
The looming threat of quantum computing has finally shaken the foundations of the cryptocurrency world. Jefferies, a global investment firm, has removed Bitcoin from its recommended portfolio, citing ...
Map To Poster is generating buzz for its promise: transforming OpenStreetMap data into personalized art prints. The concept is undeniably appealing – a unique, visually striking map of your favorite c...
Anker is making waves at CES 2026 with its new 13-in-1 Nano Docking Station. Promising a blend of power and portability, this dock aims to be the ultimate solution for MacBook and iPad Pro users const...
Anker's latest offering, the Anker Prime 20K power bank, promises a lot: a compact design, a hefty 20,100mAh capacity, and a whopping 220W output. At $149, the question is whether it delivers or if it...
Micron's just thrown down a serious gauntlet in the memory chip market, announcing a letter of intent to acquire a fabrication facility in Taiwan from Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp for a ...
Amazon's Kindle Scribe Colorsoft is here, and it's shaking up the e-reader game. After years of monochrome Kindles, the introduction of color finally feels like a meaningful upgrade, albeit one that c...