Alright! We’ve all seen the sci-fi movies, from Blade Runner‘s soulful replicants to HAL 9000 developing a bit of a murderous personality. But what happens when Artificial Intelligence, these clever bits of code we build, start acting… well, a bit too human? Not just smart, but almost spooky? We’re talking about those moments when AI seems to develop unexpected ‘personalities’… Read more →
Alright! Cast your mind back to the late 90s, early 2000s, mate. Before TikTok dances and doomscrolling became our daily ritual. There was a time when millions of us, across the globe, united for one grand, mind-boggling mission: hunting for aliens using the spare processing power of our very own personal computers. XAXAXA I’m talking about SETI@home, that wildly ambitious… Read more →
Alright! You ever feel like you’re constantly living for the next thing? That holiday, that promotion, the new iPhone or, an Android phone with a camera that rivals a DSLR, or even just the weekend? It’s like we’re all secretly hoping for a time machine to jump past the boring bits and land straight into the good stuff. For us… Read more →
Aight! You ever stop and think about it? We’re all proper obsessed with likes, shares, and making sure our latest holiday snap or random thought gets seen by absolutely everyone. It’s like we’re constantly yelling into the void, hoping someone out there clicks that little heart. But what happens, eh, when the internet, that massive beast we feed every day,… Read more →
Alright, you ever just find yourself stuck, scrolling through your phone, eyes all glazed over, just soaking in all the rubbish news and negativity? Like, you know it’s making you feel a bit rubbish, but you just can’t seem to stop? Yeah, that’s doomscrolling, mate. And let me tell you, from a proper Gen X point of view, it’s a… Read more →
Alright, dude! You know how we’re all glued to our Android phones and iPhones, scrolling through endless vertical feeds of TikTok, Instagram Reels, and whatnot? Ever stop to think, “Hey, why can’t my TV or cinema screen be like this?” XAXAXA It sounds a bit bonkers at first, right? Just tilt your current TV sideways, sudah siap? But Lenovo’s already… Read more →
Alright, imagine waking up in a world where every headline agrees with you, every friend shares your opinions, and every video confirms your suspicions. Sounds nice, right? Now imagine that world isn’t real.Welcome to your algorithm-approved, echo-chambered, comfort-zone reality. We used to say “seeing is believing.”Now it’s more like “believing is seeing” — especially when your feed is filtered to… Read more →
Alright, let’s get real. We’ve got more brainpower in our pockets than NASA had when they put humans on the Moon. 🚀 But here’s the twist—are we actually getting smarter, or are we just really good at Googling stuff? This ties right into what I wrote in How Technology Helps (and Hurts) Our Productivity, The Digital Glow: How Phone Screens… Read more →
Alright, let’s take a stroll down memory lane—back to when a screen-free childhood was the norm and compare it to the tech-driven kid distractions of today. Whether it was grooving to Smurf songs in the 80s or endless loops of Baby Shark 🦈 now, parents have always needed creative ways to keep their tiny humans busy. But oh, how the… Read more →
Let’s dive into a topic that’s been buzzing louder than a Gen Xer’s mixtape playlist from the ‘80s (yup, that includes yours truly). Social media – the double-edged sword of connection and chaos – has been revolutionising our world while raising serious questions about its role in mental health crises. Should platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and the mighty Facebook be… Read more →
