Notion Portals: A Game-Changer for Collaborative Workflows?
Notion has become a central hub for teams, but its native permission controls often fall short. Enter Notion Portals (https://notionportals....
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Simon Reed
Opinion Columnist
Technology & Everyday Life
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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Emerson Smart Unveils Offline Voice Control: Privacy or Performance?
Emerson Smart is making waves at CES 2026 with a novel approach to voice-controlled smart home devices: ditching the cloud entirely. In a market saturated with gadgets that constantly beam your dat......
Read article →Waymo's Ojai: Nationwide Robotaxi Service Set to Launch
Waymo is poised to revolutionize transportation with its Ojai robotaxi, promising autonomous rides across the U.S....
Read article →Satechi Slim EX Keyboards Offer a Rare Replaceable Battery
Satechi is making waves at CES 2026 with its new Slim EX keyboard line. Bucking the trend of disposable tech, these wireless keyboards feature a user-replaceable, rechargeable battery....
Read article →GE's New Smart Fridge: Finally, a Reason to Buy One?
Forget gimmicky screens and pointless apps; GE Profile's new Smart Fridge tackles real kitchen woes with a dose of AI that might actually be useful. At CES 2026, I got a hands-on look, and for the ......
Read article →Alphabet Dethrones Apple: AI Race Reshapes Magnificent Seven
The tectonic plates are shifting in the tech world, folks. For the first time since 2019, Alphabet has surpassed Apple in market valuation, signaling a major power shift within the so-called 'Magni......
Read article →Trump's Defense Plans, ICE Shooting Controversy, and Iranian Internet Blackout
The markets are bracing for potential shifts as Trump outlines his defense spending plans, while Ford pushes forward with its 'eyes-off' driving tech. However, today's news cycle is dominated by tw......
Read article →Boston Dynamics' Atlas Robot Finally Ready for Prime Time, Debuts at CES 2026
After years of tantalizing demos and viral dance videos, Boston Dynamics has finally unveiled a production-ready version of its Atlas robot at CES 2026. Forget the lab—this humanoid is headed to th......
Read article →Brave's Radical Adblock Overhaul: 75% Memory Reduction is a Game Changer
Brave [https://brave.com/] is making waves again, this time with a massive overhaul to its adblock engine....
Read article →Mira's Ultra4: An Egg-Shaped Revolution in At-Home Hormone Testing?
Mira ([https://www.miracare....
Read article →WIRED Names Top Cat Water Fountains: Are They Worth the Hype?
WIRED has released its annual list of the best cat water fountains, and as always, the claims are bold. But do these products actually live up to the promise of better hydration and healthier cats?...
Read article →Bluetti's Charger 2: Supercharging Your Power Stations on the Go
Bluetti is making waves at CES 2026 with the Charger 2, a DC-DC charger promising to juice up your power stations at a blistering 1200W directly from your vehicle. That's a game-changer for anyone ......
Read article →Asus OLED Gaming Monitors: Sharper Text, Accurate Colors—Finally!
Asus is making bold claims at CES 2026 with its new lineup of OLED gaming monitors, promising a tangible leap in display quality. The key?...
Read article →Apple AirPods Pro 3 See Rare $50 Discount at Best Buy
Apple's latest AirPods Pro 3 are currently on sale for $50 off at Best Buy, offering a rare opportunity to snag premium earbuds at a reduced price. While discounts on Apple products are never guara......
Read article →Lucid Motors Bounces Back, Doubles EV Output After Gravity SUV Launch Stumbles
Lucid Motors [https://lucidmotors.com/] has finally found its footing, doubling its electric vehicle production in 2025 after a rocky start to the year....
Read article →Exclusive: Microsoft Edge Set for Major Copilot-Inspired Redesign
Sources inside Redmond tell Automatica Press that Microsoft is prepping a massive UI overhaul for its Edge browser, slated for release in the coming weeks. The redesign, deeply inspired by the aest......
Read article →Buyer Beware: Why Those Five-Star App and Hardware Reviews Can't Be Trusted
Five-star reviews: once a beacon of trust in the chaotic marketplace of apps and gadgets, now often a mirage. As consumers, we’ve long relied on these star ratings to guide our purchases, but the t......
Read article →Lyte, Founded by Ex-Apple Face ID Engineers, Raises $107M to Supercharge Robot Vision
Fresh off the presses: Lyte, a stealth-mode startup founded by alums from Apple's Face ID team, has emerged with a whopping $107 million in funding. According to Bloomberg, Lyte is building next-ge......
Read article →Brunswick's CES Boats Boast Edge AI, Self-Docking, and Solar Power
Brunswick is making waves at CES 2026, and I’m not just talking about the kind that rock the boat. Their latest marine tech lineup isn't just about luxury; it's a serious upgrade in smart boating....
Read article →SoildTech's 'Senso' Gamifies Plant Care, But Does It Actually Work?
CES 2026 is awash in gimmicks, but SoildTech's 'Senso' at least tries to solve a real problem: dead houseplants. Promising a blend of plant health monitoring and Tamagotchi-style gameplay, Senso ai......
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