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2 minute read 4/1/2026 UPDATE: Apple has capitulated and released an update for iOS 18 devices, so it’s confirmed that anyone who hates iOS 26 Liquid Glass Apple doesn’t hate you back and will keep you protected. Anyone on older devices? Get a new one and Apple will “love” you once again. 😉 Everyone is … Read more
3 minute read Designers, are you feeling a weird mix of curiosity mixed with a lingering sense of dread when a new AI graphic tool gets announced? Has Google changed how you feel about bananas being “nano.” Does fight-or-flight kick in? Fight it and resist. Run away and pretend it never happened or doesn’t exist. … Read more
2 minute read If you read my last piece about Home security cams, you know I went into this “experiment” really hoping Reolink would come out on top. Better privacy, local storage, PTZ on the E1 Zoom, person and pet detection without a subscription. What’s not to like? Looking at the stats this looked like … Read more
2.5 minute read So, the story goes AI was going to handle all the things that humans didn’t want to do so we could focus on the fun and important stuff, right? So, now that we recall the marketing statement, what is really going on? So, there’s a study from a workforce analytics firm called … Read more
🏓 2 minute read Future smart paddles, AI coaching apps, and wearables could change how the game is played. I say could because nothing in this world is guaranteed, and searching for tech and pickleball these days doesn’t exactly return a TON of products or ideas that feel revolutionary. Yes, there are a few products … Read more
2 minute read UPDATE: As I scoured Reddit, I came across an interesting use case. One Redditor said they already have a MacBook Pro, but they are getting a Neo as a low-cost “travel” notebook. Now that made sense. Looks like Apple will have more than a few paths to new customers. Regardless of opinions, … Read more
2.5 minute read So, Apple just dumped a bunch of new products last week and this week we can finally get our hands on them. What are you going to buy? iPhone 17e ($599) The newer entry iPhone has landed. The specs are bumped, you finally have wireless charging at this price point, and the … Read more
QUICK NOTE: Generative AI is getting better sooo quickly this article might be obsolete in like 6-12 months so keep researching to stay ahead, I will too… Beyond just a buzzword or viral topic, AI is showing up everywhere. Now, there’s arguments on both sides of this. Some say its destroying writing as an art, … Read more
Greetings Sunday and hello Spring! Thanks for the warmer weather, but no thanks for the time change! Why can’t we solve DST yet? So let’s revisit the lovely spring forward annual activity and how can you make the switch less painful? Yep, things still break with the time change The smartphone updates overnight, so everything … Read more
