May 10, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Apple Notes is a core app for many users, and iOS 27’s rumored Siri integration promises to make it even more powerful. With the ability to create notes directly from Siri’s LLM-based responses, the clunky copy-paste workflow may soon be a thing of the past. Here’s what we know about the upcoming feature.
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May 10, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
After 60 days of wearing both an Apple Watch Ultra 2 and the latest WHOOP MG, a detailed comparison reveals fundamental differences in design philosophy, battery life, sensor capabilities, and app experience. While WHOOP offers exceptional battery life and a guided health app, the Apple Watch provides more sensors and smartwatch features. The discovery of third-party apps like Bevel that replicate WHOOP's functionality on Apple Watch further challenges WHOOP's value, especially given its subscription cost of $359 per year versus a $299 Apple Watch.
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May 07, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
From blockchain to generative AI, tech history is littered with trends that promised transformation but delivered disappointment. This article examines six major hype waves—blockchain, metaverse, big data, SOA, NFTs, and generative AI—detailing why each fell short and what lessons developers and enterprises can take away. Including expert insights and real-world examples, it offers a pragmatic look at the gap between hype and reality.
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May 07, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
AI-generated pull requests are overwhelming open source maintainers, forcing them to close external contributions. Small utility libraries face obsolescence as developers use LLMs to generate code on demand. The future of open source may become smaller, more curated, and exclusive, with only enterprise-backed projects surviving the noise.
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May 07, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
The term 'AI agent' is being overused by vendors, blurring critical distinctions between genuine autonomous systems and basic automation. This article defines the core characteristics of a true AI agent, highlights the dangers of 'agentwashing'—from misallocated capital to governance failures—and offers practical advice for enterprises to avoid repeating the mistakes of the cloudwashing era.
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May 07, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
The most significant AI advances in 2026 will come from making systems smarter, collaborative, and reliable. Key breakthroughs include open-source models breaking monopolies, improved context windows and memory for agents, self-verification to reduce human oversight, English as a programming language, a shift from bigger to smarter models, and agent interoperability unlocking new productivity.
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May 07, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
As AI tools like Claude Code and Cursor take over code construction, developers must shift focus to upstream skills: providing context for prompts, evaluating AI output, and retaining deep coding knowledge. This article explores these three critical abilities and how they prevent cognitive debt, ensuring developers stay productive and competitive in an AI-driven world.
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May 06, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Tech companies worldwide have issued a record $428.3 billion in bonds this year, primarily to finance AI data centers. US firms accounted for the majority, with debt-to-EBITDA ratios nearly doubling. Skepticism is growing over whether AI revenues will justify the massive investments.
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May 04, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Apple has increased the Mac Mini's starting price from $599 to $799 by discontinuing the base model with 256GB of storage. CEO Tim Cook cited supply constraints and a global memory shortage as key factors, warning that Mac Mini and Mac Studio may take months to reach supply-demand balance. The price hike follows similar increases on MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models.
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