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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CES is usually about bigger TVs and faster processors, but this year, the focus has shifted south—way south. From analyzing your saliva to monitoring menstrual blood and even tracking hydration via......
Read article →Intel's new Core Ultra Series 3 chips, codenamed Panther Lake, are finally here, promising a leap in performance and efficiency. But does this 2nm architecture, built on Intel's long-awaited 18A pr......
Read article →Nvidia is never one to shy away from a spectacle, and their CES 2026 keynote was no exception. CEO Jensen Huang unveiled the Rubin architecture, promising a paradigm shift in AI computing....
Read article →San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is publicly opposing a proposed California ballot measure that would impose a tax on billionaires. This puts the Democratic mayor at odds with some in his own party, and r......
Read article →BMW is betting big on AI, and I'm here to tell you if it's going to matter. The 2026 BMW iX3 will be the first vehicle equipped with Amazon's Alexa+, a generative AI-powered voice assistant....
Read article →Lego just dropped a bombshell at CES 2026: the Smart Play platform. Finally, a tech toy that doesn’t demand a screen....
Read article →ShiftCam is making waves at CES 2026 with its new Planck Studio SSD, a high-speed, high-capacity external drive designed to stick directly to your phone. Aimed at content creators and production te......
Read article →Apple is upping its retail game in Montreal with a move to a new, larger location. The new store, situated in a meticulously renovated historic building at the corner of Rue Saint-Catherine and Rue......
Read article →CES 2026 is in full swing, and while AI is pervasive (MacRumors reports it's 'AI for Everything'), the real battleground is in television tech. This year, Micro RGB is dominating headlines, promisi......
Read article →Amazon's base Kindle is currently on sale for $90, a $20 discount. For those looking to dive into e-reading without breaking the bank, this deal might seem tempting....
Read article →HP is making waves at CES 2026 with its new flagship consumer laptop, the OmniBook Ultra 14. This sleek ultraportable packs a punch with options for both Intel's upcoming Panther Lake processors an......
Read article →CES 2026 is awash in peripherals, but 8BitDo's new Ultimate 3E controller for Xbox is grabbing headlines for one simple reason: customization. Swappable buttons and joysticks?...
Read article →TCL is making waves at CES 2026 with the return of 'Max Ink Mode' on its new NXTPaper 70 Pro smartphone. The device boasts a unique e-Ink-like display, aiming to minimize eye strain while offering ......
Read article →Anker isn't just dabbling at CES 2026; they're staging a full-blown takeover. From next-gen charging solutions to smart home innovations under the Eufy brand, and even a premium voice recorder, Ank......
Read article →JBL came to CES 2026 swinging, unleashing a dizzying array of new earbuds and gaming headsets. From open-ear designs to workout-ready models, and even some budget-friendly wired options, the sheer ......
Read article →Kwikset is making smart home security more accessible with its new Aura Reach smart lock, announced at CES 2026. Priced at $189, the Aura Reach boasts Matter-over-Thread connectivity, offering a co......
Read article →Apple's iPad Mini 7 is seeing its first significant price drop of the year, and frankly, it's about time. Starting at $399 for the 128GB Wi-Fi model, down from the usual $499, this deal is tempting....
Read article →CES is always a mixed bag of innovation and head-scratching concepts, and 2026 is no different. This year, Cozyla wants to turn your living room into a classroom with a 55-inch smart calendar, whil......
Read article →LG is set to unveil its vision for 'Affectionate Intelligence' at CES 2026, promising a harmonized and connected customer experience. But let's be real, the pre-show leaks have already given us a p......
Read article →RingConn is making waves at CES 2026 with its newly announced Gen 3 smart ring. The headline feature?...
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