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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. 
Pixel 10a vs. Pixel 9a: A Comparative Analysis
Mobile
Pixel 10a vs. Pixel 9a: A Comparative Analysis

The annual cycle of smartphone releases often promises revolutionary leaps forward, but Google’s mid-range A-series appears to be charting a much more deliberate and predictable course with its latest anticipated iteration. Based on leaked specifications and renders, the upcoming Google Pixel 10a is positioned not as a ground-breaking successor but as a subtle refinement of the established Google Pixel 9a.

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Apple Overtakes Samsung as Top Smartphone Vendor
Mobile
Apple Overtakes Samsung as Top Smartphone Vendor

After more than a decade of consistent leadership, the global smartphone market has witnessed a monumental shift, as a new titan has claimed the top spot in a closely watched race for dominance. Preliminary data for 2025 reveals that the industry not only weathered significant economic headwinds to post modest growth but also experienced a dramatic reordering of its long-established

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Review of Oppo A6t Series
Mobile
Review of Oppo A6t Series

In a smartphone market already saturated with countless options, Oppo introduces the A6t series, a new lineup that prompts an immediate and critical question about innovation versus iteration. This trio of devices enters a crowded field, but their most significant challenge may come from within Oppo’s own product catalog. Evaluating Oppo’s Latest Release: A Worthy Upgrade or More of the

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Trend Analysis: 6G IoT Security Vulnerabilities
Networking
Trend Analysis: 6G IoT Security Vulnerabilities

The forthcoming era of sixth-generation wireless technology promises to weave a seamless digital fabric across our physical world, yet this intricate connectivity simultaneously introduces security vulnerabilities of an unprecedented scale and complexity. With the commercial launch of 6G networks anticipated around 2030, a projected 32.1 billion Internet of Things (IoT) devices will come online, transforming industries and daily life. The

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Trend Analysis: Distributed Cloud Platforms
Cloud
Trend Analysis: Distributed Cloud Platforms

The once-unquestioned dominance of a single, centralized cloud provider is fracturing under the weight of modern digital demands, pushing organizations toward a more distributed and resilient future. This compelling shift away from a monolithic cloud strategy signifies a move toward more agile, decentralized approaches. In the modern digital landscape, distributed and multicloud architectures are becoming essential for mitigating risk, optimizing

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Honor Magic 8 Pro Air – Review
Mobile
Honor Magic 8 Pro Air – Review

The persistent dilemma for smartphone enthusiasts has long been a frustrating choice between possessing a device that is sleek and pocketable or one that is packed with uncompromising flagship power. The Honor Magic 8 Pro Air represents a significant advancement in the ultra-thin smartphone sector, aiming to resolve this very conflict. This review explores the evolution of this design philosophy,

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Galaxy S26 Tipped for World’s First 2nm Chip
Mobile
Galaxy S26 Tipped for World’s First 2nm Chip

The relentless annual cycle of smartphone upgrades often feels like a series of incremental steps, but every so often, a technological leap emerges that promises to fundamentally reshape the entire mobile landscape. As details about the Galaxy S26 begin to surface, it is becoming clear that Samsung may be on the verge of introducing such a leap. Beyond the expected

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Slim Design vs. Camera Power: A Comparative Analysis
Mobile
Slim Design vs. Camera Power: A Comparative Analysis

The relentless pursuit of impossibly thin smartphones has created an unspoken compromise, forcing consumers to choose between a device that feels great in the hand and one that captures life’s moments with stunning clarity. This fundamental conflict between a sleek, lightweight form and a powerful, feature-rich camera system defines the modern engineering challenge for mobile technology. As manufacturers push the

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Samsung Now Sells Certified Renewed Phones in Europe
Mobile
Samsung Now Sells Certified Renewed Phones in Europe

Introduction The persistent challenge of balancing the desire for cutting-edge smartphone technology with growing environmental concerns and budget constraints has found a compelling new answer from a major industry player. Samsung’s strategic decision to extend its Certified Re-Newed program into the European market marks a significant development for consumers seeking premium devices without the premium price tag. This move not

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CEO Warns DRAM Crisis Will Spike Smartphone Prices
Mobile
CEO Warns DRAM Crisis Will Spike Smartphone Prices

For well over a decade, consumers have been conditioned to expect their next smartphone to be more powerful, feature-rich, and innovative than the last, often without a significant corresponding increase in price. This predictable cycle of annual upgrades, fueled by the steady march of technological progress and declining component costs, has become a cornerstone of the modern mobile industry. However,

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Is the AI Revolution Really an Optical One?
AI and ML
Is the AI Revolution Really an Optical One?

Beneath the abstract algorithms and disembodied intelligence of the current AI boom lies a far more tangible and demanding reality: a worldwide scramble for power, space, and the physical conduits of light that make it all possible. While silicon chips and complex software models capture the public imagination, the true story of artificial intelligence is increasingly being written not in

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Your AI Agents Have a Critical Security Blind Spot
AI and ML
Your AI Agents Have a Critical Security Blind Spot

A security detector boasting 93 percent accuracy against a known AI system suddenly plummets to a mere 49 percent when monitoring a different model, a performance drop so severe that it becomes less reliable than a coin toss. This is not a hypothetical scenario; it is the documented reality of securing modern development pipelines, where a diverse ecosystem of artificial

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