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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Black Sesame Technologies, a Chinese automotive chip designer, claims its Huashan A2000 chip has navigated the gauntlet of US Commerce and Defense Department reviews. This is according to a recent ......
Read article →Another year, another round of database vendors promising the moon. But in 2025, the rubber finally met the road, and a lot of those promises turned out to be… well, let's just say 'overstated....
Read article →LG just dropped a bombshell at CES 2026: the W6 OLED, a true successor to their groundbreaking Wallpaper TV concept. And this time, they've actually delivered on the promise of zero cables and zero......
Read article →L'Oréal is back at CES 2026 with a trio of beauty gadgets, but let's be real: it's the flexible LED Face Mask and LED Eye Mask that have everyone buzzing. Promising targeted light therapy with a sk......
Read article →Samsung is making bold claims at CES 2026 with its new HW-QS90H soundbar. The promise?...
Read article →CES 2026 is awash in robots, but Ludens AI is taking a different tack. Forget the humanoid helpers; this Japanese startup is betting big on adorableness with its companion robots, Cocomo and Inu....
Read article →CES is always a playground for innovation, but sometimes I wonder if companies are solving real problems or just flexing their tech muscles. Lockin's new vein-recognizing smart lock/doorbell combo ......
Read article →CES always delivers a mix of genuinely innovative tech and head-scratching novelties. This year, Yukai Engineering, known for its quirky robots, is showcasing 'Baby FuFu' – a portable fan designed ......
Read article →Belkin's CES 2026 announcements are a mixed bag of potentially useful gadgets and solutions to problems I'm not sure exist. While the company is touting faster charging speeds and modular designs, ......
Read article →Plaud, the company known for its AI-powered recording devices, has released a new iteration of its NotePin wearable. The NotePin S looks nearly identical to the original but includes one key additi......
Read article →Belkin's doubling down on Nintendo's next-gen console with a redesigned Charging Case Pro for the Switch 2, unveiled at CES 2026. The original model was a decent concept hampered by clunky executio......
Read article →CES 2026 is awash in AI, but SwitchBot is making waves with its Onero H1: a humanoid robot promising to tackle your chores. But can this wheeled automaton deliver on its lofty promises, or is it an......
Read article →Most people use photo albums or cloud storage to preserve memories. One individual went a completely different route: Spotify....
Read article →Xreal just dropped the 1S at CES 2026, and on paper, they’re making a compelling argument for AR going mainstream. At $449, they undercut their predecessor by $50 while bumping the specs, a move th......
Read article →The PC hardware market is a wild west of price tags, but one question always lingers: do you really get what you pay for? Today, we're diving into the trenches of thermal management, pitting Arctic......
Read article →Baseus is making waves at CES 2026 with its new Spacemate RD1 Pro desktop dock, and for once, the hype might be justified. We're talking about a 15-in-1 behemoth that could finally declutter your w......
Read article →Xreal is making waves at CES 2026, but are the new Neo battery dock and 1S AR glasses actually worth the hype? The company's playing the iterative upgrade game, but consumers need to ask: is it eno......
Read article →Amateur astronomers, rejoice! Tired of faint smudges when viewing deep-sky objects through your telescope?...
Read article →Govee is throwing its hat into the crowded smart lighting ring at CES 2026, and their new ceiling lights are grabbing attention. The question is: can these lights live up to the hype, or are we jus......
Read article →Meta's Quest 3S, the VR headset positioned as a bridge between affordability and performance, remains on sale well into the new year. But is it worth your money, or are there better options for you......
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