I am a CTO with over 5 years of experience in start-up and over 10 years in working at managing position for big companies. I am also a full-stacks developer with over 12 years in system design, product development and technology product deployment. User experience and system security are the things I care about most.
Android Is Copying Samsung’s DeX Desktop Mode
Summary Google is introducing a desktop mode to Android 16 with features like desktop windowing and connected displays. Desktop mode is reserved for Android 16 QPR1, not the main release today, and will be available later this year. On tablets, desktop windowing is native; for phones & foldables, connect to an external display for a […]
Smartphones Were Supposed to Destroy Handheld Gaming, but It’s Stronger Than Ever
Summary Handheld gaming had advantages that phone gaming couldn’t replicate due to stability and compatibility with other functions. Mobile gaming industry pricing perceptions stifle willingness to pay for premium games, leading to gambling on scalability with microtransactions. Nintendo’s Switch led the revival of handheld gaming and sparked new competition with dedicated handheld devices flourishing in […]
Here’s When Your Samsung Galaxy Will Get Android 16 (One UI 8)
[ad_1] Google unleashed the first Android 16 beta in January 2025, and Samsung followed suit a few months later with its own One UI 8 beta in May. Now that the software is officially here and Samsung’s Galaxy Android 16 (One UI 8) updates are arriving, here’s what you need to know and expect. While […]
Samsung One UI 8 Beta Now Rolling Out, Based on Android 16
Summary Samsung is starting to publicly test the One UI 8 beta, based on Android 16. Unlocked & T-Mobile Galaxy S25 variants in select countries can participate. The update brings new AI features and controls, but it is still in beta, so we expect many changes. Samsung Galaxy owners, are you ready for Android 16? […]
After Trying Google’s Android XR Glasses, I’m Ready to Ditch My Meta Ray-Bans
Google wrapped up its I/O 2025 keynote today with an extensive demo of its Android XR glasses, showcasing Gemini-powered translation, navigation, and messaging features. Although the on-stage showcase was cool, we didn’t really see anything new. You could say I was unimpressed. But then I got to use the glasses for five minutes, and I […]
XREAL’s Android XR Glasses Are a Lightweight Alternative to Apple Vision Pro
Wearable display maker XREAL now confirms that it is developing the world’s first Android XR glasses. The company hasn’t revealed too many details, though early images show that the glasses, called Project Aura, are extremely slim and portable. Android XR was jointly developed by Google and Samsung and revealed at the I/O conference in May […]
Google Is Making Your Android Phone Harder to Steal
Google has dramatically improved its theft protection features in the Android operating system. The changes should hopefully make it more difficult for Android phones and tablets to be stolen or wiped without your knowledge. The updates expand on earlier features and add new ones, but also make them available to more Android versions and device […]
Want to Play Thronglets From Black Mirror’s “Plaything?” Here Are 6 Games to Try
Black Mirror is back for its seventh season, and tech geeks like me are thrilled by the wild plotlines and futuristic themes the show is known for. One episode in particular, Plaything, stood out for putting a fictional 1990s game at the heart of its story. If you’ve watched this episode and found Thronglets intriguing, […]