Category: Opinion
I’m not afraid of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite
Why this “x86 fanboy” looks forward to Snapdragon X Elite…
The walls of Apple’s garden are tumbling down
Apple’s reckoning isn’t just the end of an era for the company — it’s a reflection of the smartphone’s fall from beloved gadget to commodity…
Microsoft uses its genAI leverage against China — prelude to a tech Cold War?
A century or more ago, nations often used ‘gunboat diplomacy’ to push smaller countries around; in the 21st century, technology can be used the same way…
Energy-Hungry AI Is Eating the Planet. But Is It Also Humanity’s Best Hope?
AI has the potential to help humanity build a more sustainable future, but not until we address its monstrous carbon footprint. Experts from MIT and the University of California weigh in…
Are ultrawide monitors worth it?
An ultrawide monitor provides several benefits that enhance both work and play—but there are some drawbacks you should know about…
Microsoft is annoying users again. Here’s what it could do instead
The temptation to coldly stuff ads into every service is just too much for some people. There must be a better way – and Microsoft knows it…
I’m starting to like Xfinity. Why? Its AI bot just fixed my TV – and that’s not all
Can artificial intelligence rescue America’s most hated company? It all starts with telling customers the truth…
Feds say Microsoft security ‘requires an overhaul’ — but will it listen?
The Department of Homeland Security is slamming Microsoft for what it calls a ‘cascade’ of avoidable errors that allowed a high-profile hack of government officials. Here we go again…
5 Big Problems Holding Back AI PCs
In ‘the year of the AI PC,’ neither Microsoft nor computer makers can explain what that means…
Don’t feel bad about using Chrome’s password manager
Sometimes you have to do what works for you…
Smartwatches shouldn’t make you choose between Apple and Android
Smartwatches — and soon smart rings — have become ways to lock people into ecosystems. It sucks…
Endangered Firefox?
As Mozilla struggles amid leadership and market challenges, some industry watchers fear its Firefox browser will fall victim to the Chrome juggernaut…