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Article · April 24, 2025

10 Years On and Apple Watch Has Not Left My Wrist Yet

A decade ago, when I first strapped on the original Apple Watch, I had no idea it would become the most irreplaceable device in my daily life. Ten years later, not only has the Apple Watch never left my wrist, but its role has evolved in ways even Apple may not have fully anticipated. The…

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Article · January 24, 2025

AI-Driven Smart Home Innovations: Transforming Life at Home

In a rapidly evolving tech landscape, the discourse around Generative AI continues to spark excitement and innovation. On the back of Samsung Unpacked and the release of the new Galaxy S25 smartphone family, I had the pleasure to host a panel discussion on the role AI will play in our home. More spe

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Article · December 12, 2024

With Android XR Google Bets on AI to Accelerate XR Adoption

As we stand on the cusp of a new era of immersive computing, Google’s announcement of Android XR clearly highlights the role AI, Gemini, can play in broadening the use cases and appeal for extended (XR) technologies. This development comes at a time when the XR market is experiencing a surge of inno

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Article · March 13, 2023

Why We Should Not Use ChatGPT To Shame Alexa

As Microsoft started rolling out new Bing and Google launched Bard, I have seen many comparing these new generative AI services to digital assistants like Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri, only to point out the gap in capabilities between the two. Even Microsoft’s CEO, Satya Nadella, made the point

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Article · March 3, 2023

Considerations On Mobile World Congress 2023

Mobile World Congress (MWC) returned to Barcelona in full force this week. While I write this on my flight home, I have not seen the final number, but I had heard we had around 90 thousand people. It certainly felt like we were back to a pre-pandemic show with a fair amount of cautious optimism…

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Article · September 8, 2022

Apple Blurs The Lines Of Hardware and Software with iPhone14 Pro

This week, we were back in person at Apple Park for the traditional September iPhone launch. This year three products were on stage: iPhone14, Apple Watch and AirPods Pro. From the opening, Tim Cook made it clear why these products take the stage together, and their updates hit the market at the sam

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Article · March 9, 2022

Apple’s Peek Performance Event Delivers to the Pros and the Mainstream

Apple’s Peek Performance event had something to offer to the most tech-savvy users, creators in particular, as well as mainstream users.  Underlining the move to take ownership of its own silicon development is now allowing Apple not only to take care of its highly differentiated user base but to ge

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Article · March 7, 2022

The Power of Technology Sanctions

As we look on and observe the absurdity of what is happening with Russia invading Ukraine, it has been fascinating to see most of the world power unite against a foreign power acting badly. I recall commentary from world leaders when Russia attempted to invade Georgia, and the message was clear that

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Article · February 10, 2022

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra: Elevating the Android Tablet Experience

During the latest Unpacked event that Samsung held virtually this week, the smartphone leader launched its latest flagship phone as well as three new Android tablets: the Galaxy Tab S8, the S8+ and the S8 Ultra, its first-ever Ultra tablet. Looking at the specs, it is immediately obvious these lates

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