Simon Reed

Gentoo Linux. The name alone conjures images of compiling code late into the night, wrestling with USE flags, and emerging victorious with a system tailored exactly to your needs. The 2025 release pro...

Bluesound's Pulse Cinema soundbar aims to be the audiophile's alternative to Sonos, promising immersive Dolby Atmos and high-fidelity audio. But does it deliver, or is it just another pretty face in a...

For the first time, Iran has successfully shut down Starlink internet access within its borders, raising serious concerns about the future of information access and censorship in the country. This unp...

I never thought I’d say this, but my keyboard is gathering dust. For years, I've preached about the importance of tactile feedback and the efficiency of a well-designed keyboard layout....

The iPhone Air promised a refreshing take on Apple's aging smartphone design, and in many ways, it delivered. Its sleek, lightweight build is a welcome departure from the increasingly similar iPhones ...

The always-on, always-connected lifestyle is facing a growing rebellion. Individuals and companies are increasingly seeking ways to disconnect, driven by concerns about privacy, mental health, and the...

Google's attempt to inject some TikTok-style fun into its Messages app is flopping, and flopping hard. Automatica Press has learned that a new survey reveals significant user dissatisfaction with the ...

Kagi has officially dropped the alpha version of its Orion browser for Linux, marking a significant expansion for the privacy-focused search engine and browser developer. This release signals Kagi’s c...

MiroMind is making waves with its MiroThinker 1.5, a deceptively small 30 billion parameter model that's punching way above its weight class. It's boasting performance rivaling trillion-parameter behe...

HBO's 'Industry,' a drama known for its sharp take on the cutthroat world of finance, is about to become even more relevant. The show's fourth season, premiering later this year, delves into the incre...

Volkswagen is officially throwing in the towel on its haptic-touch nightmare. After years of consumer backlash and usability complaints, the German automaker is bringing back physical buttons to its c...

Tether, the controversial stablecoin, finds itself at the center of a geopolitical tug-of-war. According to *The Wall Street Journal*, its widespread adoption in Venezuela may inadvertently position i...

GitHub's annual Game Off competition has once again delivered a tidal wave of innovation, showcasing the raw talent and boundless creativity of indie game developers. This year's theme, "WAVES," chall...

Elon Musk has once again pledged to open-source X's algorithm, promising a release next week. This isn't the first time Musk has made such a claim....

CES 2026 wrapped up, and while the show floor was packed with gadgets, a few smart home devices truly stood out from the noise. This year wasn't about revolutionary new product categories; it was abou...

Ghostty, the promising new terminal emulator, recently faced a significant hurdle: a memory leak that threatened its real-world performance. While the average user might not immediately notice the cre...

Phison's unveiling of their E37T PCIe 5.0 SSD controller at CES 2026 is more than just another tech demo; it's a potential paradigm shift for high-performance storage in laptops and gaming handhelds. ...

Andreessen Horowitz, better known as a16z (https://a16z.com/), is making headlines again, and for good reason. A new deep dive reveals the sheer scale of their influence, boasting stakes in 10 of the ...

Flint Corp. ([https://flint.com](https://flint.com)) has announced that its long-promised biodegradable paper batteries are finally in production. While the news is sparking excitement about a potenti...

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has voted to authorize a new class of higher-power wireless devices in the 6 GHz Wi-Fi band, a move celebrated by Wi-Fi advocates as a significant step towa...