Independent technology commentary / Est. 2026

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Reviews of technology coverage with room for concern, optimism, and the uncomfortable details between them.

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No sponsorships or paid placements from technology companies. Commentary is based on the linked reporting, public product information, research, and clearly labeled community anecdotes.

Privacy · Wearables · Aug. 21, 2026

Smart glasses deserve scrutiny—and a fair account of what they enable

The Guardian’s reporting reveals real failures of consent and data governance. But the abuse is not the complete product story: hands-free memories, accessibility, work assistance, and personal safety also matter.

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Search · Publishing · Aug. 21, 2026

Preferred sources help publishers. They also harden our habits.

Google’s new publisher button may return some AI-lost traffic, but giving preferred outlets extra prominence can make selective exposure feel like neutral search.

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My perspective is shaped by a B.A. in Data Science from UC Berkeley, an M.S. in Computer Science in progress at UT Austin, research work, and production software engineering.

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