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Namerah Saud Fatmi, a long‑time tech enthusiast from Malaysia, has evolved from a hobbyist tinkering with early mobile devices to a senior editor at Android Central. Since 2018, she has shared in‑depth reviews and opinions on mobile accessories, gaming, software, and hardware across multiple respected outlets, including XDA Developers, Neowin, and Good e‑Reader. Her work also supports Android Central’s sister brands, Windows Central and iMore, while she balances a busy personal life with a black cat named Bruce Wayne. [...]

In December 2025, President Trump secretly met with Elon Musk and spent hours conversing with Musk’s Grok chatbot, which predicted that Venezuelan citizens would celebrate the U.S. capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Trump had previously ordered U.S. strikes on Venezuelan vessels in September, citing drug trafficking. After the January 3 invasion, Trump praised Grok as “ingenious.” The Pentagon has since employed Grok for target deployment in the Iran war, and Musk and Palmer Luckey are co‑leading a [...]

Kevin Mandia, former founder of Mandiant, has secured $255.5 million in a Series B round for his new cybersecurity venture, Armadin, valuing the company at over $2.5 billion. The funding was led by Andreessen Horowitz and Accel, with participation from Bain Capital Ventures, Redpoint, 8VC, Ballistic Ventures, Google Ventures, In‑Q‑Tel, Kleiner Perkins, and Menlo Ventures. Armadin, which raised $190 million in March, now totals more than $445 million in capital. The firm offers enterprises an “always‑on” security model that deploys agentic swarms [...]

Coca‑Cola’s recent holiday commercials, heavily featuring AI‑generated visuals, have sparked backlash from viewers who feel the ads undermine the brand’s image. The company’s long‑standing legacy shields it from severe reputational damage, as consumers separate the ad’s quality from the product itself. Industry data shows 83% of ad executives now use AI in creative work, yet only 45% of Gen Z and Millennials view such ads positively. Smaller brands lack this buffer, risking consumer doubt about product quality [...]

The article argues that recent media rumors about Goldman Sachs CEO succession are misleading. It explains that the firm’s board follows standard succession practices, routinely updating plans and considering multiple internal and external candidates. The piece highlights that John Waldron’s name surfaced as a potential heir, but this is part of normal due diligence, not an imminent leadership change. The author stresses that such speculation can unfairly portray CEO David Solomon as a “lame duck” and undermine [...]

Tesla postponed today’s Roadster unveiling, citing the need for an outdoor venue and high winds as the immediate cause. Elon Musk’s comment about wind sparked speculation that the delay might be linked to a planned flight‑oriented demonstration, but analysts argue the real issue is safety for the planned acceleration and top‑speed runs. At the Waco site, the Roadster’s low mass, high speed, and aerodynamic profile make it vulnerable to crosswinds, gusts, and head‑ or tail‑winds that could [...]

Apple is poised to launch a new smart‑home hub, tentatively called HomePad, on October 13. The device will feature a 6‑inch square display, a metal base with perforated speaker holes, and a polished arm that mounts to a countertop, echoing the iMac G4 design. Powered via USB‑C, it will run a custom OS blending iPhone StandBy widgets, Apple Watch‑style screens, and Apple TV media functions. The hub will integrate Siri AI for voice and facial recognition, tailoring the interface [...]

Valve’s anticipated Steam Deck 2 is rumored to be powered by a new AMD APU codenamed Gainsborough, following the original Deck’s Aerith chip. Sources from the YouTube channel Moore’s Law is Dead suggest the processor will use TSMC’s advanced N3P fabrication node, promising higher efficiency and potentially better battery life. Valve has stated that the second‑generation handheld should represent a significant leap in performance, not just incremental gains. The Gainsborough APU could deliver the necessary power boost [...]