Shoot Video in VSCO with Over 50 Real-Time Filters!

Shoot Video in VSCO with Over 50 Real-Time Filters!

New Year, New Reels? VSCO Finally Lets You Shoot Video, and My Inner Content Creator is Doing a Happy Dance Hey everyone, Jithin Joseph here. You know, as someone who’s been swimming in the tech news pool for over eight years, especially when it comes to the shiny, ever-evolving world of emerging technologies, you see a lot of incremental updates. Sometimes it’s a minor UI tweak, other times it’s a backend optimization that’ll only make sense to a handful of software development wizards. But every now and then, something drops that genuinely makes you pause, smile, and think, “Okay, this is good.” ...

January 1, 2026 · 8 min · Jithin Joseph
Si/C Batteries: The Quiet Revolution in Smartphone Power.

Si/C Batteries: The Quiet Revolution in Smartphone Power.

The Battery Race of 2025: Finally, Phones That Last (Mostly) Hey everyone, Jithin Joseph here. You know, after 8+ years of diving headfirst into the latest and greatest in tech, you start to see patterns. And this year, the overwhelming theme, the one buzzing louder than a poorly optimized AI model, has been battery life. It’s been a constant battleground, and let me tell you, 2025 has been a banner year for finally winning some of those skirmishes. ...

December 29, 2025 · 8 min · Jithin Joseph

Relive Christmas Magic: Free Charlie Brown Stream on Apple TV!

Alright, grab a coffee (or, let’s be honest, maybe something a little stronger if you’re already neck-deep in holiday prep), because we need to talk about Christmas, Charlie Brown, and a little bit of tech magic. The Nostalgia Button and How Apple Just Pressed It Look, let me be honest. As a tech journalist who’s spent the better part of eight years dissecting AI development, wrestling with cloud computing architectures, and trying to make sense of the latest SaaS solutions, I don’t usually spend my weekends thinking about animated specials. My idea of a good time often involves a deep dive into the latest machine learning framework or debating the merits of different programming languages with a friend over a late-night Slack call. ...

December 15, 2025 · 8 min · Jithin Joseph

Meet Ivan: GSMArena's Man Behind the Phone Lens

Hey everyone, Jithin Joseph here! Honestly, choosing a daily driver has become a genuine head-scratcher lately. It used to be simpler, right? You picked a brand, maybe argued a bit about iOS vs. Android, and that was that. But as Ivan over at GSMArena wisely pointed out, our smartphone lives are getting incredibly nuanced. Lately, I’ve found myself staring at two distinct camps of flagship phones, each pulling me in a different direction. On one side, you have the camera behemoths – those dedicated imaging powerhouses that promise to replace your DSLR. On the other, the futuristic foldable flagships, offering a tablet-sized screen in your pocket. The million-dollar question, and one I wrestle with constantly: why can’t we have the best of both worlds? Why does it feel like I always have to compromise? ...

December 14, 2025 · 9 min · Jithin Joseph

Listen: Your Daily Dose of Top Apple News from 9to5Mac

Did We Just Witness a Mobile Tech Revolution, or Just a Really Good Year for Apps? My Take on 9to5Mac’s Best of 2025 Alright, grab that coffee – or whatever your poison is on a slow Wednesday morning. I just finished listening to the 9to5Mac Daily recap for December 10, 2025, and man, what a ride. They dropped their “best iPhone apps and games of the year” list, and honestly, it got me thinking. As someone who’s spent the better part of a decade neck-deep in emerging technologies, these lists aren’t just about what’s fun or useful; they’re a barometer for where the entire tech industry is heading. ...

December 11, 2025 · 7 min · Jithin Joseph

Galaxy S25 FE: Closer to Plus, Lower Price?

S25 FE vs. S24 FE: The Fan Edition Face-Off – Is the Upgrade Worth Your Hard-Earned Euro? Alright, folks, grab that coffee. Let’s talk phones. Specifically, those Samsung Fan Editions that promise flagship vibes without the flagship hit to your wallet. You know I’ve spent more hours than I care to admit dissecting smartphones, from their silicon guts to their camera sensors, ever since I started covering emerging technologies eight years ago. And honestly? This year’s S25 FE has thrown a bit of a curveball. ...

December 9, 2025 · 10 min · Jithin Joseph

Motorola Edge 70: Today's Stunning New Arrival!

Alright, grab a coffee, because we need to talk about something that just dropped from Motorola. You know me, Jithin Joseph, I’ve spent the better part of a decade poking, prodding, and occasionally breaking the latest tech to see what makes it tick. I’ve covered everything from the intricacies of AI development in autonomous vehicles to the critical importance of cyber security in our increasingly connected world. But today, we’re venturing into a slightly different, shall we say, sparklier realm. ...

December 5, 2025 · 8 min · Jithin Joseph

Nothing's CMF Watch 3 Pro: Is This the Smartwatch to Beat?

CMF Watch 3 Pro Review: Is Nothing’s Latest Wearable a Smart Bet or Just More Buzz? Alright, let’s grab a virtual coffee. As someone who’s spent the better part of a decade neck-deep in emerging tech, from AI development platforms to the ever-shifting landscape of cyber security, I’ve seen my share of smartwatches. Some are brilliant, some are baffling, and most just… exist. So, when CMF — Nothing’s spunky sub-brand — dropped the Watch 3 Pro, succeeding last year’s Watch Pro 2, I was naturally intrigued. Could this be the one that actually offers something genuinely compelling in a crowded market? ...

December 1, 2025 · 8 min · Jithin Joseph

OnePlus 15 MIA: Is the 13 Your Next US Upgrade?

Hey there, tech fam! Jithin Joseph here, your resident gadget whisperer, with 8+ years under my belt trying to make sense of all the shiny new tech hitting our shelves. Black Friday is looming, and my inbox is already buzzing with early leaks and whispers of deals. Honestly, it feels like Christmas morning for us tech nerds, doesn’t it? This year, a particular head-to-head has caught my eye – especially for those of us who appreciate flagship-level performance without completely breaking the bank. We’re talking about the OnePlus 13 versus the mythical, yet increasingly real, Nothing Phone (3). I’ve been putting both through their paces (or at least, their rumored paces and what we know for sure about the OnePlus) and let me tell you, it’s a fascinating showdown. ...

November 27, 2025 · 9 min · Jithin Joseph

Holiday iPad Gift? M5 Pro vs M3 Air Showdown.

Hey everyone, Jithin Joseph here! Can you believe it’s already that time of year again? The holiday season is just around the corner, and I know what that means for a lot of you: gift lists, sales, and a whole lot of tech dilemmas. And honestly, one question keeps landing in my inbox more than any other these days: “Jithin, should I splurge on the new M5 iPad Pro, or is the M3 iPad Air good enough this Christmas?” ...

November 26, 2025 · 9 min · Jithin Joseph