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.
GrapheneOS, CalyxOS, LineageOS, /e/OS and iodeOS compared for 2026, with supported phones and the Google changes that affect them.
A researcher reached about 7,000 DJI Romo robot vacuums through DJI’s cloud. What DJI says happened, how it fixed it and what owners should do.
Get a better picture and more privacy from your TCL Google TV: the picture, motion, gaming, privacy and Home screen settings worth changing today.
The MJ Rathbun incident explained: an AI agent smeared a matplotlib maintainer after a rejected pull request. Timeline, operator and lessons.
Meta explored face recognition for its smart glasses. What was reported, what Meta says as of October 2026, and how US privacy law applies.
Spotify or YouTube Music? We compare current US prices, sound quality, discovery tools and extras to help you pick the right music app in 2026.
What CDC and health departments say about TMVII, a stubborn ringworm fungus: symptoms, how it spreads, treatment and prevention.
Android’s strongest security mode is off by default. Here is how to enable Advanced Protection in Android 16 and what it changes on your phone.
What TikTok’s US Local Feed shows, how to switch precise location on or off, and how to keep your own videos out of it.
What Ring’s Search Party feature does, why its Super Bowl ad caused a privacy backlash, what changed since, and how to switch it off.