October tech reviews continue as new gadgets flood the market
A relentless wave of new gadgets from September has carried into October, with 15 devices reviewed over the past two weeks. Readers are urged to catch up on any missed coverage as another batch of in-depth tech reviews is prepared.
» readWhite Elephant Gift Guide: Fun, Quirky, and Useful Ideas for Holiday Parties
A selection of recommended white elephant gifts has been shared, ranging from quirky to practical, to help partygoers avoid bringing an unwanted present.
» readOpen-source messaging app Conversations turns 12.5 years old, shifts from paid Play Store model to grants
The app Conversations, an open-source instant messaging client for Android, was released to the public on March 24, 2014, and has since become a sustainable business for its creator.
» readA developer's journey from AI dependency back to the joy of coding
The author's experience with AI coding tools is described, showing how it led to a loss of control over code quality and a decline in personal development skills.
» readMeta’s Muse mascot Jolly draws scrutiny over childlike design for adult-only AI app
Meta’s new Muse AI agent is represented by a cuddly mascot named Jolly, which can be dressed like a doll and will be sold in a Tamagotchi-style device later this year.
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