Sophie Lin - Technology Editor

Seconds to Safety: Google’s Earthquake Alerts Expand to Wear OS, Signaling a New Era of Proactive Wearable Tech Every second counts during an earthquake. While predicting these natural disasters remains elusive, providing even a few moments of warning can dramatically reduce injury and save lives. Google is taking a significant step in this direction, extending … Read more

The Moon’s Fiery Past: How Volcanic Secrets Could Fuel Future Space Exploration Did you know that the seemingly barren surface of the Moon holds clues to a volcanic history far more explosive and prolonged than previously imagined? Recent analysis of “lunar beads” – tiny droplets of volcanic glass brought back by the Apollo missions – … Read more

Pixel 10 Speakers: Why Google’s Audio Push Could Reshape the Smartphone Landscape Over 70% of smartphone users listen to audio daily, and for a growing number, that built-in speaker is the primary source. A new report suggests Google is doubling down on audio quality with the Pixel 10, aiming for what’s being described as the … Read more

The Limits of Language: Why ChatGPT’s Chess Defeat Signals a Broader AI Challenge Imagine a world where AI can flawlessly translate languages, write compelling stories, and even diagnose diseases. We’re rapidly approaching that reality. But what happens when we ask these same AI systems to do something – to truly engage with the physical or … Read more