Software

The iPhone 17 & “Air”: The Line Between ‘Need’ and ‘Want’ Just Got Blurrier Alright, grab a coffee, because we need to talk. This past Friday, the new iPhones – yes, both the iPhone 17 series and, surprisingly, the mysterious “iPhone Air” – hit the shelves. And just like clockwork, the tech world went into an absolute frenzy. I’ve been covering these launches for over eight years now, and every single time, it’s the same predictable, beautiful chaos. People lining up, units vanishing, the digital battle for the refresh button. ...

The Battery Life King Has Been Crowned (Again?): My Honest Take on the iPhone 17 Pro Max vs. Galaxy S25 Ultra Alright, settle in with that coffee, because we need to talk about something that’s probably bugged every single one of us at some point: our phone battery. You know the drill – you’re out, you’re relying on your device for maps, for photos, for that crucial call, and suddenly… the dreaded low battery warning. We’ve all been there, staring at that red icon like it’s personally betrayed us. ...

The One Where Sony Finally Listened (Maybe?): Would I Buy the Xperia 10 VII? Alright, let’s grab that virtual coffee, because we need to talk about Sony. Specifically, the new Xperia 10 VII that just dropped. You know me, I’ve spent the better part of eight years poking, prodding, and occasionally praising (or lambasting) every piece of emerging tech that crosses my desk. And honestly? Sony phones have always held a peculiar corner of my heart. They’re like that indie band you love – super unique, sometimes brilliant, sometimes frustratingly niche, and always marching to the beat of their own drum. ...

As a tech journalist, I’ve seen my share of groundbreaking innovations and eyebrow-raising funding rounds. But every now and then, a story drops that makes you sit up and take notice, not just for the numbers involved, but for how it all happened. The recent news that Phia, co-founded by Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni, secured an $8 million seed round led by Kleiner Perkins? That’s one of those stories. It’s not just a funding announcement; it’s a masterclass in how a new generation is rewriting the rules of startup fundraising. And from where I’m standing, the tech world better pay attention. ...