AI-powered consumer electronics like smart speakers, TVs, and wearables rely on vast amounts of personal data to function—but often at the expense of user privacy. This in-depth report explores the privacy risks of always-listening devices, controversial data practices by big tech firms, and the growing demand for privacy-conscious design and regulation.
Author: oldbit
Been in tech long enough to remember when everything was on CDs. I write about how things have changed — and sometimes, how they haven't.
As the Nintendo Switch enters its twilight years, we look back at how this hybrid console changed the gaming landscape, from its innovative design to its embrace of indie games.
Exploring the pros and cons of switching from Windows to Mac, especially for long-time Windows users considering the leap amidst current tech trends.
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Firefox has finally introduced tab groups, a feature long available in other browsers, allowing users to organize their tabs by name or color.
Samsung’s high-performance 512GB Pro Plus microSD card is now available at an all-time low price of $30, offering fast transfer speeds and durability for tech enthusiasts.
Slate Auto introduces a minimalist electric pickup starting at $20,000 after tax credits, targeting DIY fans with its customizable, no-frills approach.
Sony’s latest PS5 software update permanently reintroduces retro PlayStation UI themes, allowing users to customize their console’s appearance with nostalgic designs from past generations.
Amazon’s ambitious satellite internet project, Project Kuiper, is reportedly struggling to keep up with SpaceX’s Starlink, facing delays in satellite production and launches.
Anbernic, a beloved maker of retro handheld consoles, has paused shipments from China to the US due to new tariff policies, urging customers to buy from its US warehouse instead.
Explore the top live TV streaming services for 2025, comparing features, prices, and what sets each apart for cord-cutters.
Google is retiring country-specific domains for search, redirecting all searches to google.com while still providing localized results based on user location.
A prankster hacked Silicon Valley crosswalks to play synthetic voice impersonations of tech moguls Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk, blending humor with a critique of their public personas.
The second-generation Kindle Scribe is now available at a record-low price, offering a blend of e-reading and note-taking capabilities that hark back to the simplicity of paper with the convenience of digital.
Discover the best Chromebooks of 2025, offering a blend of performance, affordability, and premium features for students, professionals, and casual users.
Samsung revives the beloved feature of removable batteries with its latest rugged devices, the Galaxy XCover 7 Pro and Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro, catering to those who miss the practicality of old-school mobile phones.
Discover the best ergonomic keyboards of 2025, tested and reviewed by a tech veteran to save your wrists and improve typing comfort.
A seasoned tech expert shares insights on the Google Pixel 9a, Even Realities G1 smart glasses, and the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU, alongside updates on the iPhone 16 Pro and The Last of Us season two.
Incident.io, a London-based startup, has raised $62 million in Series B funding to enhance its AI-driven platform for faster IT incident management and response, aiming to reduce downtime for businesses.
The iconic Windows 95 startup sound and Minecraft’s Volume Alpha soundtrack have been selected for preservation in the Library of Congress’s National Recording Registry.
Microsoft might be scaling back its ambitious $80 billion data center plans, reminding us of the unpredictable tech landscape we’ve navigated since the ’90s.
Google accelerates AI model releases but lags on safety reports, sparking transparency concerns.
Google’s Gemini 2.5 Pro is setting new price records in the AI world, making old-timers like me reminisce about simpler times.
Amazon tests an AI shopping agent that shops third-party sites for you, because apparently, opening a new tab is a thing of the past.
Back in my day, breaking into the tech industry was straightforward. You had a technical degree, a decent resume, and