AI
AI upgrade for Alexa
Nobody puts Alexa+ in the corner.
The new AI-infused upgrade to Amazon’s pervasive Alexa voice assistant can do far
USA Today
Consumer Tech
AI or no, Samsung S25 is worthy upgrade
The new S25-series has the hardware chops to make for a compelling upgrade. The on-board AI could make it so
Consumer Tech
Rise of the "MacBook Air for Windows"
Earlier this month, I made my way through CES — 14-hour days of press conferences, meetings, receptions — with what I call
Consumer Tech
New robot vacs use self-driving tech to navigate homes
Robot vacuums like the new Roborock Qrevo Curv are now impressively automated. They vacuum and mop. They clean up after themselves. And they navigate your […]
Digital Health
2024 Smartwatch Roundup
The latest Apple, Google and Samsung smartwatches are now available, and they’ve all got a little something new in store for anyone who’s in the […]
Consumer Tech
Samsung’s new smart ring has something others don’t
Samsung became the first big-brand electronics maker to introduce a smart ring, and the only one with both smart rings and smart watches. Find out […]
Consumer Tech
Generative AI Spring: This time it’s personal
Digital packrats, rejoice! Generative AI is here to help. This week, Microsoft unveiled Copilot+, one of the first GenAI apps built to help us get […]
Consumer Tech
Feed the need for screen
Laptop makers are offering innovative new ways to pack desktop-sized displays into portable form factors. Find out why – and how. Read my latest column […]
Consumer Tech
Samsung rings in year of AI smartphone
It’s clear that 2024 will become the year of the AI smartphone, and Samsung kicked it off with the unveiling of the Galaxy S24-series devices. […]
Consumer Tech
Wi-Fi 7 router: my fast broadband finally feels fast
If you have a fast broadband connection that doesn’t feel fast, then take a moment to read my latest column in the Tech section of […]
Consumer Tech
Meet the New Watch — Same as the Old Watch?
The new Google Pixel Watch 2 with Fitbit is available today. I’ve been evaluating it since it was announced a week ago in New York […]
Consumer Tech
Samsung still leads in foldables, but competition heats up
The latest foldable smartphones from market leader Samsung are now available – and they’re better than ever. But are they good enough to keep the […]
Wearables
Latest Wireless Earbuds Feature New Tech, Fun Frills
Yes, there’ve been some improvements in sound quality, call quality and battery life. And yes, we’ve seen a few new features crop up. But by […]
AI
ChatGPT and the future of writing
Are generative AI platforms like ChatGPT, the most disruptive innovation to hit the writing profession since the typewriter, a friend or a foe? In a […]
Consumer Tech
Can Samsung’s S23 Ultra claim the smartphone camera crown?
With its industry-leading 200-megapixel camera, the S23 Ultra is taking mobile photography to the next level. But can it also perform after dark? Find out. […]
Ojo-Yoshida Report
Arm sues to block Arm chips
It might sound counterintuitive, but Arm is suing to block Qualcomm’s upcoming Arm-based laptop processors from shipping. That’s right, the company that will collect royalties […]
Consumer Tech
Fall Smartwatch Roundup: New Apple Fitbit Samsung Review
The new smartwatches from Apple, Fitbit and Samsung are available now. How do they stack up? My roundup in the tech section of USA Today:
Consumer Tech
Are you a Flip or a Fold?
No, this isn’t some new Cosmo Quiz. But as the young, fast-growing market for foldable smartphones starts to gain its footing with buyers, patterns are […]