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If you are a book purist, you might scoff when I recommend an e-reader instead of buying physical books, and I won’t blame you. The allure of the smell of pages, the weight of the book in my hands, the whole ritual, is hard to resist.  However, if you allow me some leeway to convince you, there’s a strong argument to be made against physical books and in favor of using e-readers. So let me make the case for e-readers, because once you understand what you’ve been missing, it’s hard to go back. Your entire library fits in your bag…

Holograms on your iPhone sound like science fiction. But according to a fresh leak, Apple may actually be working on it. A leaker on X known as “Schrödinger” claims Apple is developing a “Spatial iPhone” with a holographic display, reportedly being built by Samsung. The display is codenamed “MH1” (Mobile Holographic 1), and the details being floated are quite wild. You should take all of this with appropriate skepticism, though, as none of it is officially confirmed. Samsung is reportedly moving its 3D Plate tech to mobile with the MH1 (H1) display. Forget 2D we’re talking glasses-free holographic depth &…

For Mac users, there’s an unspoken frustration that isn’t talked about enough, and I have experienced it firsthand. You invest in a MacBook for its Apple Silicon power, sleek design, and the undeniable “cool” mobility that lets you work from a couch or a tiny cafe. But sooner or later, you are caught up in a dongle mess. The MacBook Pro has never been more powerful, but one cable is all it takes to turn it into a full desktop workstation. Thunderbolt 5 docks have matured significantly in 2026, and the best ones now support multiple 6K displays, blazing SSD…

Meta’s next move with AI is moving beyond chatbots and stepping into a shopping assistant. According to an Engadget report, citing The Information, the company is developing a more advanced “agentic” AI assistant that can perform tasks on behalf of users instead of simply answering prompts. This would include a specialized AI shopping agent for Instagram. What’s Meta cooking up? The new AI tool is reportedly built around a new model called Muse Spark, and Meta is said to be testing it internally. The company is also working on another project, codenamed Hatch, with testing expected to wrap up by…

Finding something to watch on Netflix can feel like a chore. This is why Netflix has quietly rolled out a native AI-powered voice search feature to a small group of users in the US (via The Verge). Instead of typing a title, you just describe what you’re in the mood for and let Netflix figure out the rest. It’s still in beta, but early impressions are solid. How does Netflix’s voice search actually work? Users who have access to the feature right now are prompted to press the Netflix button on their remote, which brings up a few mood-based suggestions…

A humanoid robot has joined a Buddhist ceremony in Seoul, and it was a sight to behold. The robot, named Gabi, was introduced at Jogyesa Temple in central Seoul during a ceremony held ahead of Buddha’s Birthday celebrations. The 1.3-meter-tall robot received the Dharma name “Gabi” during a special refuge ceremony conducted by the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, South Korea’s largest Buddhist order. Why a robot became a real monk in a real temple This is not a prop sitting in the corner of a tech demo. The robot appeared in traditional Buddhist robes, bowed, prayed, and participated in…

Sony’s Xperia phones have rarely looked boring, but they’ve often felt too reserved for their own good. The latest Xperia 1 VIII leak changes that, with official-looking images showing Sony’s next premium phone in shades that actually want attention. In a crowded high-end Android market, the first impression now has to work harder. Sony’s next phone still needs the usual flagship strengths, but a sharper visual identity gives it a better chance of standing out. The leaked images, shared by Sumaho Digest, reportedly show the Xperia 1 VIII in Graphite Black, Iolite Silver, Garnet Red, and Native Gold. There’s still…

Google is officially entering the AI health coach race, and this one has been a long time coming. The company has announced the Google Health Coach, a Gemini-powered personal wellness assistant baked into a rebranded Google Health app. It will track your workouts, analyze your sleep, read your medical records, and adapt to your life in real time. Think of it as having a fitness trainer, a sleep expert, and a nutritionist on call 24/7 for just $9.99 a month. Here’s everything you need to know about Google’s play to become your go-to health companion. Same coach, new name The…

The $599 MacBook Neo has been flying off the shelves and online stores so fast that Apple has been forced to double its production target. Even now, when I’m writing this article, the shipping time on the official website is two to three weeks. Semiconductor analyst Tim Culpan of Culpium claims that Apple has asked its manufacturing partners, Quanta and Foxconn, to increase the production capacity to 10 million units, nearly double the initial estimate. However, increasing production could cause a price problem for buyers very soon.  How does increasing production cause a price problem? According to Culpan, Apple cleverly…

Employee engagement has become one of the most important priorities for modern organisations. Engaged employees are generally more productive, collaborative, motivated, and committed to organisational success. Businesses with strong engagement levels often experience better retention, improved customer satisfaction, and stronger overall performance. However, maintaining employee engagement has become increasingly complex in today’s digital and distributed work environments. Remote work, hybrid teams, communication overload, and fragmented workplace systems can create disconnection and reduce employee involvement if organisations fail to adapt effectively. As a result, businesses are increasingly investing in digital workplace strategies that improve communication, collaboration, accessibility, and employee experience. Modern…