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Alistair Miller

Our resident Mobile, Network and DevOps expert is Alistair Miller. With a finger on the pulse of emerging technologies, Alistair's body of work is a favorite among businesses looking to quickly harness the benefits of new tech. With an expansive portfolio dedicated to technology, Alistair produces content that keeps readers on the cutting edge. 
AI Supercharged Coding but Left DevOps Behind
DevOps
AI Supercharged Coding but Left DevOps Behind

The relentless buzz of a smartphone at 2:47 AM slices through the silence, signaling not a personal call but a digital crisis unfolding in the cloud where the checkout service is throwing 5xx errors and customers are abandoning their carts. The on-call engineer, thrust from sleep into a high-stakes troubleshooting session, frantically navigates a maze of browser tabs: Datadog for

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Is the Xiaomi 17 Ultra the Ultimate Flagship?
Mobile
Is the Xiaomi 17 Ultra the Ultimate Flagship?

The often-quiet digital corridors of regulatory agencies have once again become the source of major technological tremors, with recent listings on the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and IMEI databases heralding the imminent arrival of a new contender in the smartphone arena. A device bearing the model number 2512BPNDAG has officially surfaced, and the “G” suffix strongly indicates this is

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OnePlus 15 vs OnePlus 13 – Review
Mobile
OnePlus 15 vs OnePlus 13 – Review

The relentless forward march of smartphone technology often presents consumers with a clear path of progression, yet the latest flagship offerings from OnePlus have created a fascinating and complex crossroads for potential buyers. The evolution from one generation to the next typically involves unambiguous upgrades across the board, but the transition from the OnePlus 13 to the OnePlus 15 is

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Review of Redmi Note 15 Pro+
Mobile
Review of Redmi Note 15 Pro+

Is the Global Redmi Note 15 Pro+ the New Mid-Range Champion? The competitive mid-range smartphone market has become a battleground where flagship features are increasingly expected at a fraction of the cost, and the global release of the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ enters this arena with a bold and somewhat controversial strategy. This review critically examines the international variant, a

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Should You Buy the Redmi Note 15 Pro or the 5G?
Mobile
Should You Buy the Redmi Note 15 Pro or the 5G?

The line separating mid-range accessibility from flagship performance has never been blurrier, a reality Xiaomi expertly exploits with its latest dual smartphone release. The arrival of the Redmi Note 15 Pro and its 5G counterpart presents a compelling challenge for consumers, forcing a decision that goes far beyond simple connectivity. This roundup synthesizes the initial analysis of these two devices,

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Why Is Malaysia’s World-Class 5G Slowing Down?
Networking
Why Is Malaysia’s World-Class 5G Slowing Down?

Malaysia’s groundbreaking journey into 5G, once celebrated as a global benchmark for speed and rapid deployment, now confronts a challenging reality of declining performance that questions the long-term viability of its unique national strategy. This research summary examines the central paradox of the nation’s 5G network: its rapid ascent to world-class performance followed by a significant and sustained slowdown. The

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Trend Analysis: Generative AI Operations
AI and ML
Trend Analysis: Generative AI Operations

A single, high-intensity weekend of collaborative coding can now produce enterprise-grade solutions that would typically require months, if not years, of traditional corporate research and development, fundamentally challenging long-held assumptions about innovation cycles. This acceleration is powered by the rise of Generative AI Operations (GenAI Ops), a critical new discipline that manages the unique and complex lifecycle of AI models.

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Poco F8 Pro vs. Poco F8 Ultra: A Comparative Analysis
Mobile
Poco F8 Pro vs. Poco F8 Ultra: A Comparative Analysis

In the fiercely competitive smartphone arena, the distinction between a “great” phone and the “ultimate” phone often comes down to a handful of premium features and a considerable price difference. This is the very dilemma presented by Poco’s latest flagship duo. The Poco F8 Pro and F8 Ultra are two devices born from the same high-performance DNA, yet they are

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Review of Ulefone Armor 34 Pro+
Mobile
Review of Ulefone Armor 34 Pro+

The line between a rugged smartphone and a multi-purpose survival tool has been definitively erased by Ulefone’s latest creation, the Armor 34 Pro+, a device that challenges every convention of modern phone design. This review aims to determine if its unique, built-in features, massive battery, and extreme durability justify its substantial price and bulk. A thorough analysis will reveal whether

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Trend Analysis: Japanese 5G Networks
Networking
Trend Analysis: Japanese 5G Networks

Japan’s official 5G statistics paint a picture of near-perfect national connectivity, but for millions of users, the daily experience reveals a far more fractured and inconsistent digital landscape. As a global technology pioneer, the nation has achieved near-universal 5G population coverage. Yet this impressive figure masks a more complex story of strategic priorities, performance trade-offs, and significant regional disparities that

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Honor Power 2 Leak Reveals Massive 10,080 mAh Battery
Mobile
Honor Power 2 Leak Reveals Massive 10,080 mAh Battery

The constant search for a power outlet has become a defining characteristic of the modern smartphone experience, with users often sacrificing performance or features for a device that can simply last through the day. In this competitive landscape, a new leak suggests that Honor is preparing to redefine the standards of mobile endurance with its upcoming Power 2 smartphone. Details

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Is Poco’s M8 Pro A Redmi With A Better Camera?
Mobile
Is Poco’s M8 Pro A Redmi With A Better Camera?

With Xiaomi’s smartphone strategy in flux, the upcoming Poco M8 Pro 5G offers a fascinating glimpse into the future of one of the market’s most disruptive sub-brands. We sat down with IT and technology strategist Dominic Jainy to discuss the implications of the M8 Pro’s delayed launch, its positioning as a re-branded device, and how its powerful specifications will shape

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