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The Big Switch: US Automakers Ditching EV Hustle for the Battery Storage Gold Rush – And How AI is the Unseen Driver Hey everyone, Jithin Joseph here. Grab a coffee, settle in, because we need to talk about something that’s been buzzing in the tech and auto world, and honestly, it’s got me thinking. For years, the narrative has been all about electric vehicles (EVs). Ford, GM, you name it – they’ve been pouring billions into making the next big electric sedan or SUV. I’ve spent weeks testing some of these out, driving them, comparing their range, their charging speeds… and let me tell you, it’s been a rollercoaster. ...

Five Years Later, Are the AirPods Max 2 Worth the Hype? A Tech Journalist’s Take Alright, let’s cut to the chase. Apple’s dropped the AirPods Max 2, and after five years since the original landed, the tech world is buzzing. As someone who’s been deep in the trenches of emerging tech for over eight years, covering everything from cutting-edge AI development to the intricacies of cloud computing, I’ll admit, my initial reaction was a familiar one: “Is that it?” ...

Alright, folks, grab that coffee. We need to talk. Last week, something happened in the world of streaming that, honestly, just kinda bummed me out. Maybe it’s a minor thing for some, but for us tech-savvy, convenience-loving souls, it’s a proper head-scratcher. Netflix, the titan of streaming, quietly pulled the plug on a feature many of us took for granted: the ability to cast shows from your phone to most TVs using the Netflix app itself as a remote. ...

3 Years Later, Playdate Is Still Gaming’s Best-Kept Secret Look, let me be honest right off the bat. When I first saw the Playdate — a tiny, monochrome handheld with a crank, no less — my initial thought was, “Cute. But who needs this in a world of PS5s and the Steam Deck?” As a tech journalist with over 8 years in the trenches covering everything from cutting-edge AI development to complex cyber security threats, I’m usually looking at the next big leap. Playdate felt like a quaint step backwards. ...