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.
Why fans mourned Claude 3 Sonnet, and how Anthropic now preserves retired models, interviews them and kept Opus 3 available in 2026.
Why unstable surface lifts, effortless light reps, partial machine reps and cardio before lifting hold back gains, and what to do instead.
The case lines worth buying for the Galaxy S25, S25+, S25 Ultra and S25 Edge in 2026, with official prices and tips on Qi2 magnetic cases.
Your iPhone can answer unknown callers and ask why they are calling. Here is how to turn on Call Screening in iOS 26 and iOS 27.
Every Snoopy MoonSwatch released so far, what it costs in the US, why it is so hard to find and how to buy one without getting a fake.
Stuck on the August 5, 2025 NYT Mini? Get a hint for every clue, the full answers, and tips for solving the Mini faster.
Every real GPS tracker for a child needs its own cellular connection, which means every real one has a monthly fee. That single fact sorts the category: the devices with no subscription are not trackers in the sense parents mean, and the ones worth buying cost roughly $100 up front plus $8 to $15 a month. Decide whether you want a small tag the child carries or a watch they wear, and the shortlist writes itself. Quick answerFor a younger child who will not carry a phone, a dedicated tag is the right shape, and Jiobit is the established one…
Tecno’s Spark 40 Pro+ brings a 144Hz AMOLED and wireless charging to a $200 phone, but not to the US. Specs, markets and US alternatives.
Vivobarefoot’s camel leather Desert ESC boot explained: materials, Michelin sole, launch price, alternatives and how to switch to barefoot boots.
USB outlets and chargers sip a fraction of a watt even with nothing plugged in. Here is how much that is, what it costs and when to care.