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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Eye tests: crucial, yet inconvenient. Eyebot aims to change that with its new kiosk, slashing exam times from 20 minutes to a mere three. Forget scheduling appointments and enduring close-up scrutiny ...
Read article →Forget fiddling with synthesizers. A new browser-based tool called Voice Composer is turning heads by converting vocal pitch directly into MIDI, Strudel, and TidalCycles code. The implications for mus...
Read article →Google just dropped the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), and the promise is frictionless shopping powered by AI. But beneath the shiny surface of convenience, I see potential for a privacy train wre...
Read article →Total Wireless is making waves with a new promotion offering 50% off select plans. The deal, touted across the web, promises significant savings for new and existing customers. But before you jump on ...
Read article →Nvidia's next-generation Vera Rubin GPU is generating buzz, promising a staggering 5x performance boost in inference and 3.5x in training compared to its predecessor, Blackwell. But before enterprises...
Read article →The embedded systems world just got a jolt of fresh air with the emergence of Embassy, a modern framework built with Rust and taking full advantage of async capabilities. In a landscape often dominate...
Read article →Chinese researchers are making bold claims about a new DRAM-like memory cell, but I'm not ready to throw out my Micron stock just yet. The devil, as always, is in the details, and those details are......
Read article →Sony is kicking off 2026 with a bold splash of color, unveiling its new 'Hyperpop Collection' for the PlayStation 5. These aren't your typical muted console covers; we're talking neon hues designed to...
Read article →Lego is betting big on the future of collaborative play with its newly unveiled Smart Play system, showcased at CES 2026. Eschewing screens and complex setups, this innovative approach uses Smart Bric...
Read article →CES 2026 just wrapped, and while flashy gadgets were abundant, Boston Dynamics' unveiling of the 'production-ready' Atlas robot stole the show. After years of viral dance videos and DARPA-funded devel...
Read article →Dell's UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub Monitor just landed at CES 2026, and it's a beast. Billed as the world's first 52-inch 6K display, it's clearly aimed at professionals who scoff at dual-monitor se...
Read article →MSI is taking a proactive step to address a growing concern in the PC gaming world: GPU meltdowns. With the next generation of power-hungry graphics cards like the rumored RTX 5090 on the horizon, ......
Read article →Klipsch is making a bold return to the premium headphone market after years of silence, and the Atlas HP-1 is their opening salvo. Unveiled at CES 2026, this wireless, active noise-canceling (ANC) ......
Read article →Satechi is wasting no time getting aggressive in 2026. Fresh off the heels of CES, they're offering a 20% discount on their brand-new lineup of accessories....
Read article →DeepSeek's newly released MHC model, heralded as a breakthrough in multi-modal AI, is facing scrutiny as independent attempts to reproduce its performance are running into significant roadblocks. T......
Read article →Move over, IMAX. The future of movie watching might just be strapped to your face....
Read article →Apple is locked in a high-stakes battle with the Indian government, which is demanding access to the iOS source code. This unprecedented request is part of a sweeping set of 83 security requirements, ...
Read article →Hyte is making a bold statement at CES 2026: computers should be cute. The X50 PC case, with its rounded glass and bubbly aesthetic, is turning heads and challenging the traditionally utilitarian desi...
Read article →Iran has implemented a nationwide internet shutdown, but this isn't your typical blunt-force approach. Reports indicate a sophisticated level of precision, raising concerns about the future of online ...
Read article →The relentless march of AI continues, and with it comes a wave of breakthrough technologies promising to reshape our lives. But behind the glossy veneer of AI 'companions' and code-generating tools li...
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