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Meet Dr. Jaha Howard, A Howard Alum And Dentist Who Will Now Be Representing Georgia In The State Senate – AfroTech

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From Dentist’s Chair to Senate Seat: A Glimpse into the Future of Civic-Minded Professionals Dr. Jaha Howard’s recent victory in Georgia’s Senate District 35 special election isn’t just a local political story; it’s a potential bellwether for a growing trend: professionals from traditionally service-oriented fields stepping into the political arena. His background – a dentist, … Read more

Meta insists VR not dead

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Meta’s Reality Check: Is the Metaverse Really Dead, or Just Evolving? For years, the narrative surrounding Meta (formerly Facebook) has been dominated by a massive bet on the metaverse. A $73 billion investment later, and with virtual reality adoption lagging, that narrative is undergoing a significant rewrite. But is it a complete failure, or a … Read more

The history of AIM, the early internet’s most important chat app

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The Ghost of AIM: How Early Messaging Platforms Foreshadow Today’s Digital Landscape Remember the distinctive sound of an AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) connection? For many, it’s a sonic time capsule, instantly transporting them back to the early days of the internet. AIM wasn’t just an app; it was a cultural phenomenon. But its story, as … Read more

The best movies, gadgets, apps, books, and podcasts of 2025

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The Future is Now: Tech Trends Shaping Our Lives in 2026 and Beyond The tech landscape is in constant flux, but certain trends are poised to dominate the coming years. Drawing inspiration from recent explorations of personal tech favorites – from the resurgence of tactile experiences like the Keychron Q1 HE keyboard to the immersive … Read more

Instagram app rolls out Your Algorithm tool for better Reels control

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Instagram’s Algorithm Shift: A Glimpse into the Future of Personalized Feeds Instagram’s recent rollout of “Your Algorithm” for Reels isn’t just a new feature; it’s a pivotal moment signaling a broader trend in social media: the shift towards user control and algorithmic transparency. For years, users have felt at the mercy of opaque algorithms dictating … Read more

The Verge Holiday Gift Guide 2023: Top Tech & Gadget Ideas

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The Future of Gifting: Beyond Gadgets and Towards Personalized Experiences The holiday rush, as The Verge rightly points out, feels increasingly accelerated. We’ve gone from pumpkin spice to present panic in a blink. But this year’s gift guides – focusing on everything from noise-canceling earbuds to Polaroid cameras – hint at a larger shift in … Read more

Want to link from Google’s app store to your app? That’ll be $2–4 per install

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The Shifting Sands of App Distribution: What Google’s Moves Mean for Developers and Users Google’s recent response to the Epic v. Google ruling isn’t a full opening of the floodgates for alternative app stores, but a carefully constructed series of programs with fees attached. This isn’t just about money; it’s a strategic reshaping of the … Read more

Oh snap, I have a new favorite phone grip

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The Evolution of Phone Grips: From Simple Rings to Magnetic Marvels Remember when a simple PopSocket was the height of phone accessory tech? Those days are fading fast. The market has exploded with magnetic phone grips, evolving from basic add-ons to surprisingly versatile tools. What started with Anker’s magnetic ring in 2022 has quickly become … Read more

Threads wants to be the app you can’t wait to open in the morning

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Threads at a Crossroads: Beyond the Download Numbers Meta’s Threads app has enjoyed a meteoric rise, surpassing ChatGPT as the second-most downloaded app on Apple’s iOS platform in 2023 and boasting 400 million monthly and 150 million daily active users. But raw numbers only tell part of the story. The real challenge for Threads isn’t … Read more

LG forced a Copilot web app onto its TVs but will let you delete it

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LG Backtracks on Unremovable Copilot: A Sign of Things to Come for Smart TV Control? LG is reversing course on its recent decision to install a non-removable Microsoft Copilot shortcut on its newer smart TVs. The move comes after a significant backlash from users, highlighted by a viral post on Reddit’s r/mildlyinfuriating subreddit, and coverage … Read more

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