Today in Tech — Oct 18
Posted by TechDigest
- 'How many canaries have we killed in the coal mine?' — Wall Street debates if the latest AI bubble warnings are another head fake or the real thing - Fortune — 'How many canaries have we killed in the coal mine?' — Wall Street debates if the latest AI bubble warnings are another head fake or the real… — discuss · link - These Samsung Galaxy tablets are in their last year of software support — Some Samsung Galaxy tablets are entering their last year of software support, which matters for users who rely on regular updates in everyday use. The contrast… — discuss · link - HP Googlebook 14 Review: Great laptop, shame about the OS — The review matters because it separates the HP Googlebook 14’s laptop hardware from the limits of its operating system. It gives everyday users and industry… — discuss · link - Verizon confirms $10 monthly fee for new iPhone Handoff feature — Verizon’s $10 monthly fee shows that Apple’s new iPhone Handoff feature will add an ongoing cost for some users. The move also suggests carriers are treating… — discuss · link - Researchers train AI to detect concealed handguns using Wi-Fi signals — Researchers have developed WiFireNet, an AI system that detects concealed handguns from Wi-Fi channel-state information, achieving 72.5% average precision in… — link These stories show technology bringing trade-offs around cost, support, software limits, AI investment, and privacy. From aging tablets and paid phone features to AI systems that may detect weapons, everyday tech choices are becoming harder to separate from larger industry debates. Which of these changes are you noticing most in the products and services you use?