Author: Olivia Hartman
Olivia Hartman is GeekBlog's general technology reporter, covering the wider world of tech beyond smartphones: AI and software, laptops and PCs, gaming, streaming, space, science, consumer gadgets, deals and the policy stories shaping the industry. A versatile journalist with a nose for what actually matters, Olivia turns breaking news and product launches into accessible, no-hype reporting for everyday readers.
AI data centers are soaking up the world’s memory supply. Why RAM prices soared, what chipmakers say and how long the shortage could last.
Five free Android browsers that beat Chrome at something, from Firefox extensions to Brave ad blocking, and who each one suits best.
Galaxy S26 Ultra, S26, S26+ and Galaxy Buds4 Pro: what Samsung launched on February 25, 2026, what it costs and which rumors held up.
Why LGBTQ communities moved to niche web apps after Big Tech bans, how age verification laws affect them, and how to protect your privacy.
Empty space still hums with energy. Here is what the quantum vacuum is, how experiments detect it and why it puzzles cosmologists.
Galaxy S26, S26 Ultra, S26 FE, Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8 and the A series compared with official specs and current US prices.
Fewer students are choosing computer science. Here is what the national data shows, why it is happening and which majors are winning them over.
HDMI ports look the same but differ in features. Here is where to plug your console, soundbar and streamer for 4K 120Hz, VRR and eARC.
What Jikipedia is, the House and DOJ Epstein records it draws on, and why its AI written summaries need checking against the source files.
Series 12, Ultra 4 or SE 3? How Apple’s 2026 watches compare on price, health features and battery, and which Apple Watch you should buy.