Published Articles
These are articles that are published under my own name. Many are written for the tech news sites Digital Trends or SlashGear. Click the links to see my author profile for both sites.
With the release of the new Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7, iFixit has begun its usual investigation into just how easy it is for customers to repair the devices. And, in an unexpected, but welcome turn of events, the two Copilot+ PCs both scored a repairability rating of 8 out of 10, which represents a huge win over the 5/10 score given to the M3 MacBook Air.
If Tim Cook made a list of all the things he expected to talk about at this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), you can bet the Magic Mouse wasn’t on it.
Apple’s first all-screen foldable MacBook has been rumored for many years, and it’s finally getting closer. Reports from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggest Apple plans to release its first foldable as early as 2026.
Every Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch OLED comes with its own official dock that both charges the device and allows you to play on a big screen — but there are a few compelling reasons to want a couple of extras.
Video doorbells are great gadgets for modern life. You can see who visits when you're out of the house, check who's there before opening the door, and let the mailman know it's fine to leave the parcel on the doorstep. They're useful for busy people and families, and they're a valuable tool for those who can't get to the front door freely. There are a number of different brands to choose from but the industry leader has to be the original Ring doorbell.
Bluetooth trackers are small, convenient devices that help you pinpoint the location of just about any item you choose. They've existed as products for around a decade now, though Apple only joined the competition in 2021. Tile, on the other hand, released its first tracking device way back in 2013, and it has been updating and improving its core product ever since. Though the two products may look pretty similar, AirTag and Tile offer significantly different features and services, making pre-purchase research essential.
Digital wallets are a modern marvel — you can hop on a plane without a paper ticket, pay at a grocery store without a physical wallet, and settle up with your friends without cash. They allow you to walk around with everything you need while only carrying your phone. As with any other popular amenity, though, there's more than just one service to choose from.
Artificial intelligence is the topic on everyone’s minds right now. It feels like the past two decades passed by without anything really happening but now all of a sudden, insane advancements are popping up all at once. It’s no wonder people are feeling a bit overwhelmed and very anxious to understand more about what AI is and what it can do.
If you open up an e-commerce website and respond to the little welcome message that pops up in the corner, are you talking to a conversational AI or a chatbot? How about ChatGPT? It’s easy to think these are two examples of the same technology since you’re having a conversation with something that isn’t human. However, that’s not the case.
With a one-man development team and 20 million copies sold, "Stardew Valley" is an amazing game on multiple levels. Ever since its release in 2016, players have loved the pixel art characters and the sheer amount of content and detail present in every aspect of the gameplay.
There’s so much for players to do, in fact, that one playthrough isn’t really enough to experience it all. With different farm maps, 12 marriage candidates, and multiple content updates to explore, no two playthroughs are ever the same.