Techwise Corner

 The #ad  Google Pixel 10a (256GB, Obsidian) feels like Google at its most confident. It doesn’t shout about being the flashiest handset on the market, nor does it try to dazzle with gimmicks. Instead, it quietly doubles down on the qualities that have long defined the Pixel line: intelligent software, excellent photography, and a clean, considered user experience. With the promise of seven years of Pixel Drops and updates, a battery rated at over 30 hours, and AI-driven features such as Camera Coach and Gemini Live, it positions itself as a phone built not just for now, but for the long haul. Design-wise, the Pixel 10a continues Google’s understated aesthetic. The Obsidian finish is sleek without being showy, and the matte texture does a commendable job of resisting fingerprints. It sits comfortably in the hand, striking a balance between screen size and one-handed usability. There’s a reassuring solidity to the build, suggesting durability without unnecessary weight. It’s...

 When #ad  Apple Inc . announces a special event, it rarely does so quietly. The company’s confirmation of simultaneous gatherings in New York, London, and Shanghai on 4 March immediately set the tech world humming with speculation. Yet beyond the inevitable rumours about new hardware, there is something interesting about the way Apple continues to stage-manage its moments. This latest announcement feels less like a routine product launch and more like a carefully choreographed statement about global presence and influence. From a design and branding perspective, Apple remains peerless in how it frames anticipation. The invitation artwork – characteristically minimalist – offers just enough visual intrigue to spark conversation without revealing anything concrete. Apple understands that restraint can be more powerful than disclosure. The typography, colour palette, and overall aesthetic are consistent with its polished identity, reinforcing a sense of cohesion across markets...

 There’s an unusual tension running through the games industry at the moment, and it has little to do with blockbuster releases or next-generation hardware. Instead, it centres on memory — specifically RAM — and the growing pressure being placed on global supply as AI data centres hoover up vast quantities of it. Reports suggest that both Sony and Nintendo are feeling the strain, a reminder that even entertainment giants are not immune to broader technological shifts. At first glance, it might seem odd that gaming companies would be caught in the slipstream of artificial intelligence infrastructure. Yet modern consoles are, in many ways, highly specialised computers. They rely on high-bandwidth memory to juggle detailed game worlds, advanced physics engines and ever more ambitious graphical demands. When AI firms begin buying up enormous volumes of the same memory components for data centre expansion, competition intensifies and supply chains tighten. The most immediate concern...

 The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i arrives with the kind of specification list that immediately sets expectations high. Packing Intel’s Core Ultra 7 255HX processor, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, a stunning 16-inch OLED display with a 240Hz refresh rate, and a generous 32GB of memory alongside 2TB of storage, this is clearly a laptop designed for serious gamers and power users. The question, as always, is whether it delivers a genuinely refined experience to match the raw numbers. From the moment you open the lid, the Legion Pro 7i feels purpose-built. The Eclipse Black chassis is understated rather than flashy, avoiding aggressive gamer styling in favour of clean lines and a reassuringly solid build. It has a premium heft to it, but not in a way that feels cumbersome. Lenovo’s keyboard remains one of its strongest assets: well-spaced keys, excellent travel, and a satisfyingly precise response make long gaming sessions or late-night work far more comfortable than you might expect from a ...