Marcus Spencer
@trevorsandwichx.bsky.social
As a technology journalist, I am dedicated to enhancing how we utilize technology. I also monitor and report on industry trends.
Linda Yaccarino steps down as CEO of X after two years, citing pride in the company’s progress.
X CEO Linda Yaccarino Resigns After Two-Year Tenure | VBM
She was clearly brought in just to weather the storm.
medium.com
July 9, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Linda Yaccarino steps down as CEO of X after two years, citing pride in the company’s progress.
Isomorphic Labs, an #Alphabet spinout, is set to begin its first human clinical trials for cancer drugs developed entirely by #AI.
AI-Designed Cancer Drugs Near Human Trials, Marking a Major Milestone in Drug Discovery | VBM
Remember, AI can help humanity save lives.
medium.com
July 9, 2025 at 3:53 PM
#PhoneLink on #Windows11 allows Samsung device users to stream individual apps or their entire phone screen directly to their PC display. This is incredibly handy, especially given the long development period for some #Android apps. Power users will appreciate this. 😁
July 9, 2025 at 12:22 AM
#PhoneLink on #Windows11 allows Samsung device users to stream individual apps or their entire phone screen directly to their PC display. This is incredibly handy, especially given the long development period for some #Android apps. Power users will appreciate this. 😁
#Microsoft’s Start Experiences app, though not directly launched by users, functions as a crucial backend service that powers the Windows 11 Widgets board by curating and populating content from #MSN.
Microsoft’s ‘Start Experiences’ App: The Silent Engine Behind Your Widgets Feed | VBM
The Microsoft Store has several products from Microsoft that remain hidden from view. It’s best to make sure you have them for the best…
medium.com
June 27, 2025 at 4:09 PM
#Microsoft’s Start Experiences app, though not directly launched by users, functions as a crucial backend service that powers the Windows 11 Widgets board by curating and populating content from #MSN.
I just applied for Vertical Bar Media to be a host for Medium Day! The topic I plan to discuss, if selected, is how accessibility features like Voice Access & Dictation are the future of computing. Hopefully, they pick us! #tech
June 27, 2025 at 3:43 PM
I just applied for Vertical Bar Media to be a host for Medium Day! The topic I plan to discuss, if selected, is how accessibility features like Voice Access & Dictation are the future of computing. Hopefully, they pick us! #tech
#Google introduced “Martha,” a prototype of its #AndroidXR smartglasses, at Google I/O 2025, demonstrating its commitment to extended reality.
Google Unveils ‘Martha’: Prototype Android XR Smartglasses | VBM
Android XR is approaching its official release, and a growing number of devices are being unveiled.
medium.com
June 27, 2025 at 1:04 PM
#Google introduced “Martha,” a prototype of its #AndroidXR smartglasses, at Google I/O 2025, demonstrating its commitment to extended reality.
The Motorola Edge (2025) has launched in North America for $549.99, featuring #AI-driven tools, updated hardware, and a durable design
Motorola Launches Motorola Edge (2025) | VBM
The Plus variant will take a couple of years off, which is okay because the Edge alone feels like a premium device.
medium.com
June 26, 2025 at 10:23 PM
The Motorola Edge (2025) has launched in North America for $549.99, featuring #AI-driven tools, updated hardware, and a durable design
#Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 Insider Preview builds introduce interface and usability improvements, focusing on refining context menus and expanding accessibility features.
Windows 11 Introduces Streamlined Context Menus and Accessibility Enhancements | VBM
Microsoft has a lot planned for Windows 11, and it’s coming in near-future updates.
medium.com
June 26, 2025 at 9:19 PM
#Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 Insider Preview builds introduce interface and usability improvements, focusing on refining context menus and expanding accessibility features.
#Google has launched Gemini CLI, an open-source, terminal-based #AI coding assistant built on the Gemini 2.5 Pro model that helps developers with real-time code generation, debugging, and automation.
Google Launches Gemini CLI: A Free, Open-Source AI Coding Agent | VBM
OpenAI recently launched Codex, a coding tool similar to a command-line interface (CLI).
medium.com
June 26, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Increased processing power in high-end smartphones has led to significant heat generation, impacting user experience and potentially damaging the device. #Android #iOS
High-end Smartphones Generate Too Much Heat: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions | VBM
Pocket supercomputers are becoming limited by CPU speed and power, which have advanced at an accelerated rate.
medium.com
June 26, 2025 at 4:59 PM
#Google is offering university students in select countries free 15-month access to its Gemini AI Pro suite, which includes Gemini Advanced, NotebookLM Plus, and 2TB of Google One storage.
Google Offers Gemini AI Pro Free to University Students for 15 Months | VBM
This will enhance cognitive development in college students.
medium.com
June 26, 2025 at 1:11 PM
#Google is offering university students in select countries free 15-month access to its Gemini AI Pro suite, which includes Gemini Advanced, NotebookLM Plus, and 2TB of Google One storage.
#Samsung has unveiled its Exynos 2500 mobile chipset, built on a 3nm process, offering improved power efficiency and #AI performance
Samsung Teases the Galaxy Z Fold 7 Ultra | VBM
We want larger foldables, and hopefully Samsung brings that thick slice of bacon.
medium.com
June 26, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Eyes of Wakanda is a four-part animated series premiering on #DisneyPlus on August 6, 2025, which explores Wakanda’s 3,000-year history through the Hatut Zeraze’s mission to retrieve stolen Vibranium artifacts.
Eyes of Wakanda: Everything You Need to Know | VBM
This will be the next MCU release after Ironheart.
medium.com
June 23, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Eyes of Wakanda is a four-part animated series premiering on #DisneyPlus on August 6, 2025, which explores Wakanda’s 3,000-year history through the Hatut Zeraze’s mission to retrieve stolen Vibranium artifacts.
#Microsoft is rolling out a new feature for its Xbox PC app that unifies game libraries from Steam, Battle.net, and Epic Games Store.
PC Gamers Will Soon See Steam Games in Xbox App | VBM
Gaming industry partnerships are increasingly common due to their potential to increase revenue for all involved companies.
medium.com
June 23, 2025 at 6:09 PM
#Microsoft is rolling out a new feature for its Xbox PC app that unifies game libraries from Steam, Battle.net, and Epic Games Store.
macOS Tahoe 26 introduces “RemoteImmersiveSpace,” allowing #Mac apps to render 3D scenes directly on the Vision Pro.
macOS Can Render Scenes to Vision Pro, Hinting at a Tethered Future | VBM
Cross-device connectivity is a primary focus for major tech companies today, a trend Apple has consistently championed.
medium.com
June 23, 2025 at 4:41 PM
macOS Tahoe 26 introduces “RemoteImmersiveSpace,” allowing #Mac apps to render 3D scenes directly on the Vision Pro.
#Klarna has expanded beyond financial services by launching a $40/month unlimited #5G mobile phone service in the U.S., leveraging AT&T’s network and powered by Gigs.
Klarna Enters Mobile Market With $40 Unlimited Plan | VBM
This was a huge surprise.
medium.com
June 23, 2025 at 4:22 PM
#Perplexity has extended its AI-powered Comet browser to a limited beta program for select #Windows users, previously only available on Mac, with an Android version also in development.
Perplexity Opens Comet Browser Beta to Windows Users | VBM
Agentic browsers have been teased a lot recently, and now testers can get their hands on Dia and Comet.
medium.com
June 23, 2025 at 1:41 PM
#Perplexity has extended its AI-powered Comet browser to a limited beta program for select #Windows users, previously only available on Mac, with an Android version also in development.
#Meta is expanding its smartglasses line through new partnerships.
Meta Expands Smartglasses Lineup with Oakley and Prada | VBM
This year, smartglasses are significantly more prominent than VR and other technologies.
medium.com
June 23, 2025 at 12:49 PM
#Meta is expanding its smartglasses line through new partnerships.
#Microsoft will end support for OneNote for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025.
OneNote for Windows 10 Getting Axed | VBM
Microsoft is unifying OneNote’s user interface, a change we have anticipated for a long time.
medium.com
June 23, 2025 at 11:49 AM
#Microsoft will end support for OneNote for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025.
#AWS secures massive nuclear deal: AWS finalized an $18 billion deal with Talen Energy.
Amazon Taps Nuclear Power to Fuel AI Infrastructure Expansion | VBM
This is so sustain AI and data center growth.
medium.com
June 23, 2025 at 12:07 AM
#AWS secures massive nuclear deal: AWS finalized an $18 billion deal with Talen Energy.
#Intel will discontinue its Unison app by the end of June 2025, removing it from the #MicrosoftStore on July 1, 2025.
Intel Unison is Going Away | VBM
Thank you for giving PC users access to iPhones via Windows 11. It’s the first time anyone has ever really responded to Apple with…
medium.com
June 22, 2025 at 8:45 PM
#Intel will discontinue its Unison app by the end of June 2025, removing it from the #MicrosoftStore on July 1, 2025.
The #Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable is the first laptop with a vertically expanding OLED display, which extends from 14 to 16.7 inches.
Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Debuts as First Expandable Screen Laptop | VBM
Lenovo has a long history of taking risks.
medium.com
June 22, 2025 at 7:40 PM
The #Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable is the first laptop with a vertically expanding OLED display, which extends from 14 to 16.7 inches.
#Tesla has launched its robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, using a small fleet of Model Y vehicles within a geofenced area, with access currently limited to invited users and monitored by safety personnel.
Tesla Launches Limited Robotaxi Service in Austin | VBM
Many people seem to have forgotten that technological advancements, including robotics and self-driving vehicles, are still progressing.
medium.com
June 22, 2025 at 7:24 PM
#Tesla has launched its robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, using a small fleet of Model Y vehicles within a geofenced area, with access currently limited to invited users and monitored by safety personnel.
#Microsoft’s latest Responsible AI report details its operational approach to #AI governance and risk mitigation, scaling practices across products and services.
Microsoft Releases Responsible AI Report | VBM
AI-producing companies can leverage the same principles to provide internet security.
medium.com
June 22, 2025 at 6:42 PM
#Microsoft’s latest Responsible AI report details its operational approach to #AI governance and risk mitigation, scaling practices across products and services.