Opinion Columnist
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.
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Forget fumbling with keys. After six years of relentless testing and installing over 30 smart locks, I'm here to cut through the marketing hype and tell you which ones actually deliver. We're talking ...
Read article →System programming—the guts of any operating system—often feels shrouded in mystery. Endless lines of cryptic code and arcane configurations can scare away even seasoned developers. But a new resource...
Read article →Elon Musk has dropped another bombshell: Tesla is axing the outright purchase option for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software, switching entirely to a subscription model. After February 14th, owning F...
Read article →The relentless march of ever-increasing phone prices and incrementally better specs may be coming to an end, if Nothing's recent pronouncements are anything to go by. In a move that could signal a bro...
Read article →The HHKB Professional Classic Type-S isn't just a keyboard; it's a statement. A statement that says, "I value tactility, thoughtful design, and am willing to pay a premium for it." But is this niche k...
Read article →Audible is back with its semi-annual steal: three months of premium access for just $3. That's right, a single dollar unlocks a treasure trove of audiobooks, original content, and more. But is this de...
Read article →Apple's been uncharacteristically quiet on the AI front, and now we know why. Apple Intelligence, the tech giant's ambitious AI overhaul of Siri and core system features, is over a year behind sche......
Read article →Google's Pixel Watch, often lauded for its sleek design but criticized for feature gaps, may finally be getting a crucial feature long enjoyed by Apple Watch users: 'left behind' notifications. This o...
Read article →Australia's bold experiment in protecting its youth online is showing initial signs of impact, but the real test lies ahead. The eSafety Commissioner's office reports that social media platforms have ...
Read article →Coinbase, the undisputed heavyweight champion of U.S. crypto exchanges, just threw its weight around in Washington—and the reverberations are being felt across the industry. A planned Senate committee...
Read article →Augmented reality glasses have long promised a revolution, but the reality has often fallen short. XREAL is trying to change that, and after spending some hands-on time with their latest offering, I'm...
Read article →Wikipedia, the crowdsourced online encyclopedia that either saved your college career or led you down a rabbit hole of questionable information (or both), celebrates its 25th anniversary today. What s...
Read article →The Oura Ring. For years, it's been the darling of the biohacking set, promising unparalleled insights into sleep, recovery, and readiness. But for many, including yours truly, the value proposition h...
Read article →WIRED has released its highly anticipated list of the best juicers for 2026, just in time to help you keep those New Year's resolutions alive. Forget sugary sodas and processed drinks; the focus is on...
Read article →Redis, the in-memory data structure store, has long been the go-to for background job processing. But is it always the *right* tool? Simple Thread, a consultancy known for its pragmatic approach, is m...
Read article →X, formerly known as Twitter, is tightening the reins on its developer API, specifically targeting applications that incentivize users to post content. This move, according to a report by Decrypt, is ...
Read article →Gamers, brace yourselves. ASUS has reportedly pulled the plug on its NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti and 5060 Ti 16GB graphics cards, citing 'end of life' status. This move, driven by an industry-wide memory short...
Read article →Forget everything you thought you knew about Google's release cycle. Whispers are swirling, and I'm hearing from sources close to Mountain View, that the Pixel 10a might drop way sooner than anyone an...
Read article →Open Cosmos, a UK-based satellite firm, has landed a significant victory, securing a highly sought-after Ka-band spectrum license. This license, crucial for delivering high-speed internet services, wa...
Read article →Quantum computing. The term alone conjures images of futuristic labs and world-altering breakthroughs. But for years, it's felt like a technology perpetually stuck in the 'five years away' zone. A rec...
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