Author: Afonso Neves

For over a decade, our thumbs have been conditioned to do the “long reach”—that awkward stretch to the very top of our increasingly giant phone screens to type in a web address or search query. It’s a core part of our digital muscle memory. Well, get ready to retrain your thumbs, because Google is finally making a change we’ve been asking for for years. After extensive testing and seeing the success of the feature on iOS, Google has officially announced that it is rolling out the ability to move the Chrome address bar to the bottom of the screen on…

For those of us who have been around the tech world for a while, the memory is still vivid: walking into a store and seeing a copy of Windows in a physical box, complete with a hefty price tag that could run into hundreds of dollars. The operating system itself was one of Microsoft’s crown jewels, a primary source of revenue. Today, that world feels like ancient history. Most of us now get Windows for free, either as an upgrade or pre-installed on a new PC. But have you ever stopped to ask why? How did one of the most…

In the high-stakes world of operating systems, building a new ecosystem from scratch is a monumental task. The biggest hurdle isn’t writing the code; it’s convincing millions of developers to support your platform. In a surprising and strategically brilliant move, Huawei has just revealed its plan to tackle this problem head-on for its upcoming PC operating system. According to a recent announcement by a top Huawei executive, the future HarmonyOS for PC will officially support sideloading applications. For those of us who have been closely watching Huawei’s journey to build a viable alternative to Windows, this is a huge deal.…

We’ve all been there: you survive back-to-back meetings only to face the soul-crushing task of deciphering your cryptic notes and drafting a coherent summary. It’s a universal pain point of modern work life. But what if your AI assistant could do it for you? OpenAI has rolled out a powerful new capability for ChatGPT that does exactly that. You can now upload an audio recording of a meeting and have the AI generate a detailed summary, identify key decisions, and even assign action items. This is a genuine productivity game-changer, but it comes with critical questions about privacy and accuracy.…

The high-end tablet market has long been a battlefield dominated by two titans: Apple’s iPad Pro and Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S-series. For years, other brands have tried to compete, but few have managed to land a significant blow. Now, Honor is stepping into the ring with a new challenger that isn’t just aiming to compete—it’s making bold claims to “break records.” Meet the Honor MagicPad 3. Leaks and early announcements paint a picture of an Android tablet that is singularly focused on delivering the most breathtaking audio-visual experience possible. But in a world of marketing buzz, we geeks need to…

The e-bike revolution is in full swing, offering a greener, healthier, and often more fun way to get around. But the high cost of entry, with quality e-bikes often running into thousands of dollars, has kept many people from making the switch. What if you could get all the benefits of an electric boost without ditching the beloved bicycle you already own? A new category of innovative gadgets is emerging to solve this exact problem: clip-on e-bike conversion kits. These self-contained units promise to transform almost any standard bike into a powerful e-bike in a matter of seconds, with no…

With the developer previews out in the wild, the excitement for the next major version of Android is building. As geeks, we love the thrill of a new OS update, with its fresh features, design tweaks, and performance improvements. But before you smash that “Install” button later this year, there’s a crucial bit of digital housekeeping you should perform. Inspired by some timely advice from the experts at ZDNet, we’re diving deep into one of the most important pre-update steps you can take: clearing your phone’s cache. It might sound like a simple task, but doing it correctly can be…

The AI arms race between Google and Apple is heating up, and the latest move from Google is a game-changer for iPhone users. In a bold strategic play, Google is rolling out Gemini Live—its most powerful, real-time conversational AI experience—to all iPhone users for free. This isn’t just about asking a chatbot questions. Gemini Live allows you to have a fluid, spoken conversation with the AI while sharing your phone’s camera and even your screen, letting it see what you see and help you in real time. It’s a feature that feels genuinely futuristic and offers a powerful alternative to…

For over a decade, the smartphone world has been a two-party system: Google’s Android and Apple’s iOS. Many have tried to build a third pillar, and all have failed. Now, under immense pressure and driven by sheer engineering will, Huawei is launching what might be the first truly viable new competitor in years: HarmonyOS NEXT. This isn’t just another version of the HarmonyOS we’ve seen before. This is the big one. Drawing on information from Huawei’s recent Developer Conference, we’re diving deep into this ambitious new operating system. It’s a ground-up effort that completely severs ties with Android, and it…

If you’re a YouTube creator, you know that the platform’s rules are the law of the land. For years, we’ve navigated the complexities of copyright and advertiser-friendly guidelines. Now, in the age of generative AI, a new and crucial chapter has begun. YouTube has rolled out a significant new policy that directly addresses the rise of AI-generated content. The platform is now requiring creators to disclose when they use AI to create altered or synthetic media that looks realistic. This isn’t a suggestion; it’s a new rule tied directly to monetization and the health of your channel. This is a…