Monthly Archives: July 2026

When GM decided to stop supporting Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in many of its vehicles, the company faced a wave of criticism. Many buyers had grown accustomed to plugging in their phones and instantly seeing their familiar apps on the dashboard. Recently I had a chance to try GM’s alternative—a system based on Google’s […]

When Apple decided to eliminate removable batteries from their phones and computers, who would have guessed it might eventually impact airline safety? With the increased usage of our phones and the need to recharge more often, an entirely new industry of power banks emerged, and these devices have become the major cause of serious airline […]

While the automotive world has been marveling at China’s electric vehicle makers—and how quickly they have surpassed many European, Japanese, and American competitors—I’ve been equally impressed by a wave of consumer electronics from little-known Chinese companies. These products aren’t just inexpensive; they’re thoughtfully designed, highly innovative, and often rethink familiar product categories from the ground […]

Every generation has its miracle technology. It arrives amid breathless predictions, billion-dollar investments and promises that it will change our lives. Skeptics are dismissed as people who simply “don’t get it.” Then reality sets in. The technology isn’t a failure, but it isn’t the revolution we were promised. Artificial intelligence is simply the latest example—although […]