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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SanDisk is shaking up the storage market in 2026, retiring its well-known WD Blue and Black SSD lines in favor of a new brand: Optimus. This isn't just a name change; it signals a potential shift i......
Read article →The post-CES lull doesn't mean the deals have stopped. Quite the contrary, savvy shoppers can snag incredible savings on some of Apple's hottest tech right now....
Read article →Twelve South, known for its clever Apple accessories, is venturing into… well, a fancy tray. The Valet, unveiled at CES 2026, aims to be the designated landing spot for your everyday carry....
Read article →Ninja's new Luxe Cafe Premier Espresso Machine promises barista-quality coffee at a fraction of the price. But does it deliver, or is it another case of style over substance?...
Read article →NASA has tapped ARES Technical Services Corporation of McLean, Virginia, to manage launch range operations at its Wallops Flight Facility. The contract, potentially worth $339....
Read article →Motorola is making a splash at CES 2026, diving headfirst into the foldable market with its new Razr Fold. On paper, it’s got all the makings of a serious contender against the Samsung Galaxy Z Fol......
Read article →In the rapidly evolving landscape of AI-assisted coding, managing and resuming sessions with tools like Anthropic's Claude can be a nightmare. Enter ccrider, a new tool designed to streamline this ......
Read article →Asus is taking dual-screen laptops to the next level. The redesigned Zenbook Duo, unveiled today, boasts a new "hideaway" hinge that dramatically minimizes the gap between its two 3K 144Hz Lumina P......
Read article →Threads is about to get a whole lot stickier. Meta's text-based social media platform is reportedly developing in-message games, a move that could seriously boost user engagement and set it apart f......
Read article →Forget those oversized TVs pretending to be art; InkPoster is back at CES 2026 with a proper solution: a massive, 41-inch color E-Ink display designed to mimic the look and feel of real printed art......
Read article →CES 2026 is in full swing, and as usual, it’s a glorious mix of innovation and head-scratching excess. From AI-powered everything to gadgets that solve problems you didn't even know you had, this y......
Read article →Apple's relentless pursuit of camera supremacy on its iPhones is reportedly hitting a snag. Initial rumors pointed to a groundbreaking 200MP camera sensor making its debut in the iPhone 21, expecte......
Read article →Satechi's new Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock is making waves at CES 2026, but does it live up to the hype? Promising blazing-fast speeds and a sleek design clearly inspired by Apple, this dock aims to be t......
Read article →LG is throwing down the gauntlet at CES 2026 with its UltraGear GX7, a 27-inch OLED gaming monitor promising speed and visual fidelity. But is it a game-changer, or just another spec sheet spectacle?...
Read article →Meta is pumping the brakes on its international expansion of the Ray-Ban Display glasses, sources tell Automatica Press. Just as the Zuck unveils a slew of new features at CES 2026, the company is ......
Read article →Google wants you to pay for ad-free YouTube, but not everyone's buying it. With the demise of YouTube Revanced, a new contender has emerged: Morphe....
Read article →Ugreen, known for its reliable NAS systems and charging accessories, is making a bold leap into the smart home security market. The question is: can they deliver a compelling alternative to the est......
Read article →Meta is halting the international rollout of its Ray-Ban Display smart glasses, initially slated for early 2026. The reason?...
Read article →Asus is throwing the dice at CES 2026, unveiling their ROG NeoCore Wi-Fi 8 router concept. Promising lower latency and expanded range, this isn't your grandma's router – it looks like a futuristic ......
Read article →OhSnap's MCON, the magnetic game controller that snagged a 'Best of CES' award last year, is back—and this time, it's the real deal. After a year of tweaks and refinements, I got my hands on the fi......
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