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I just read an article about how Americans are keeping their phones, laptops, and other devices way longer than they used to and apparently it’s starting to hurt the economy. The average person now holds onto a smartphone for 29 months, compared to 22 months in 2016. Some businesses hold onto their equipment for years, which can really slow down productivity. Some stories hit me like a retired woman who’s still using a 6-year-old Samsung phone because she can’t afford a new one. Or companies str

Just a heads up for anyone following AI updates: Gemini 3 quietly dropped about two days ago, and I’ve been testing it out since. It feels noticeably faster and a lot better at handling mixed inputs (like images + text in the same prompt), which is a nice upgrade. What’s interesting is how it fits into the bigger picture. Grok has been getting stronger, ChatGPT keeps rolling out new features, and now Gemini 3 is joining the pile with its own improvements. Feels like all the major models are push

So I wasn’t planning on buying the iPhone 17 at all. I’ve got an iPhone 16 Pro Max, it works perfectly, and I didn’t feel any real urge to upgrade. But last week my friend showed up with the iPhone 17, and he has been buzzing with excitement ever since. Like, full-on “new phone energy” every single day. I honestly thought he’d calm down after 24 hours, but nope he’s still showing it off like he just unboxed it five minutes ago. I ended up messing around with it a bit, and I’ll admit… it felt pre

So apparently, some lawyers have started relying on AI tools to draft their legal briefs… and it’s not going well.Courts are seeing a rise in filings that are full of nonsense, fake citations, and weirdly repetitive phrasing, all signs that AI was used without proper editing. Judges are starting to call it out, and in some cases, even sanctioning attorneys for submitting what one described as “AI slop.” The problem isn’t just that AI can make mistakes it’s that some lawyers are treating it like

Google Chrome just rolled out a new feature that can now autofill your passport, driver’s license, and vehicle registration info when filling out forms online. It’s meant to make things faster and more convenient, and Google says the data is encrypted and only saved if you choose to. You also have to confirm before it fills anything in. It sounds super convenient no more typing long ID numbers or digging through your bag for details but honestly, it also feels a bit risky. Having that kind of se

So apparently, Elon Musk’s xAI team has rolled out Grokipedia - https://grokipedia.com/, a new online encyclopedia built by AI (through Grok). It’s supposed to be a “free speech” alternative to Wikipedia and claims to fix what Musk calls Wikipedia’s “bias.” Honestly, I’m curious but skeptical. AI summarizing and generating information sounds efficient, but it also feels like a double-edged sword. Who’s fact-checking the AI? Who decides what’s “neutral”? Unlike Wikipedia, which relies on millions

So apparently OpenAI is launching something called ChatGPT Atlas, and it’s basically a mix between a browser and an assistant. Think of it as browsing with ChatGPT built right into the experience instead of just searching, you can actually reason, ask questions, and get summaries right inside the pages you visit. It’s not just about typing a question into a search bar — it’s like having an extra brain while you surf the web. From what I’ve seen, it’s supposed to make browsing way smarter and les

So I just came across this article saying that Wikipedia is seeing a dangerous drop in human visitors and they’re blaming AI for it. Apparently, more people are getting their facts straight from chatbots or summaries instead of clicking through and reading the original Wikipedia pages. And honestly… I get it. I use AI a lot myself. When I just need a quick answer or reminder, I’ll ask ChatGPT or Perplexity instead of scrolling through an article. But part of me wonders are we losing something im

A new report covered by The Guardian suggests that Gen Z workers are entering one of the toughest job markets in decades not because there aren’t jobs, but because AI is taking priority over human hires. Major global firms are slowing down entry‑level recruitment and redirecting budgets toward automation and AI systems. The result: fewer internships, fewer training programs, and a growing gap between what young professionals can offer and what companies now expect. My take: this could reshape th

Looks like Microsoft is tightening things up again. According to The Verge, the company is changing how Windows 11 handles local account setups making it harder for users to bypass the Microsoft account requirement during installation. For years, people have used simple tricks to skip signing in with a Microsoft account and stick with a local one instead. But with this new update, those workarounds might not work anymore. It’s another move that pushes users deeper into the Microsoft ecosystem, w

Amazon has restarted its Prime Air drone delivery service in the Phoenix West Valley, just days after one of its drones crashed during testing. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are still investigating the incident, but Amazon says it has implemented additional safety checks and remains confident in the technology. The company frames the move as part of its long-term innovation strategy, while critics question whether the pace of deploy

Big news in tech regulation: Amazon has agreed to pay $2.5 billion to settle allegations from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission that it used deceptive practices to enroll people into Amazon Prime and made it extremely hard to cancel. Read more: https://www.reuters.com/world/amazon-pay-25-billion-settle-prime-deception-allegations-2025-09-25

We all understand that obtaining a diagnosis for autism or ADHD can be a long process. In some regions, families may wait for over a year. These delays can prevent children from receiving the support they need immediately. But could technology be the solution? Researchers at Indiana University have been experimenting with an artificial intelligence (AI) system that observes children's movements, specifically their hand movements during a simple touchscreen task, to identify signs of autism and A

I came across this fascinating article about a breakthrough in autism screening technology developed by ETRI (Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute). They’ve created a system that can detect early signs of autism spectrum disorder in young children simply by analysing short videos of them playing or interacting. Why does this matter? ✅ Earlier Support: The earlier autism is identified, the sooner families can get the therapies, accommodations, and resources they need. Early inter

Autism Tree Coding Camp was founded in 2020 by Princeton Intern Anlin Zhang and MIT Intern Hannah Zhang. It has since reached over 40 children from all over the United States. The curriculum used is from Code.org and developed by Microsoft, Google, and Amazon. Really nice resource to look out for to learn coding