Author: The Tech Guy
SharePoint’s reputation is quite interesting. It’s simply where things go. If you already use Microsoft 365 and need a place for your internal documentation, guides, and process notes, SharePoint is a convenient option. It’s already included in your plan. However, this tool, which was supposed to keep knowledge organized, didn’t work as I hoped. Documentation existed, but finding it wasn’t as easy as I expected. So, I decided to replace it with BookStack. SharePoint is great for storing files, but what I actually needed was a documentation system, a specialized tool that organizes the team’s knowledge base and keeps it…
The RAM crisis affects smartphones, PC components, handheld game consoles, and more, is really starting to bite. Between product delays, cancellations, and the expectation of price hikes, 2026 isn’t shaping up to be a good year for buying new gadgets. While the outlook isn’t great, the tech industry remains adaptive, if nothing else. Every crisis is also an opportunity, and I’m not the only one who thinks that.I have some sympathy for Carl Pei’s position that the RAM shortage presents an opportunity for brands that are less dependent on spec sheets — and the looming price increases — to market…
Michael Buckner/SXSW Conference & Festivals via Getty Images For years now, actors have rung the alarm bells over the AI industry planning to sell their likeness and voices — either with or without their consent — and hence threatening to put them out of work. Beyond a major 2023 strike by Hollywood actors fueled by these concerns, we’ve already seen actors take matters into their own hands, like when Scarlett Johansson threatened to sue OpenAI over a ChatGPT update that she claims imitated her voice. Two voice actors have also filed a lawsuit, accusing an AI startup of using their…
Apple has changed trade-in rates for older iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches. While this is the first revision in 2026, it is the third since the iPhone 17 broke cover in September 2025. Exchange values for most of the products have taken a hit, especially the newer ones, while older models appear to be aging much better. In September 2025, the company offered up to $700 for an iPhone 16 Pro Max, but the maximum trade-in value dropped to $670 in November. Now, exchanging the handset would get you up to $650 (down 7% in a little over four…
If you’re suffering from a bit of déjà vu, you’re not mistaken — technically, Dolby first announced Vision 2 in September 2025. But details about the HDR standard were vague at the time, and in fact I had to talk with someone at the company to clear up some misconceptions. There was even less known about which TVs would be compatible, at least publicly. At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, though, Dolby finally took the wraps off its technology, and gave us a roadmap for when we can expect it in our homes. The good news is that you may…
US secretary of state Marco Rubio is expected to prepare a proposal to buy Greenland for $700 billion, NBC reports. January 14, 2026 Meeting, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Greenland’s Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt at the White House. No deal was reached, with Denmark and Greenland reiterating that Greenland is not for sale. However, they agreed to establish a high-level working group for technical talks to address US security concerns (e.g., military presence) while respecting Denmark’s “red lines.” The group is expected to meet first in…
Introduction Oppo’s Reno15 series is an exciting new lineup of premium smartphones consisting of both large and compact devices. Today we will explore the Oppo Reno15 Pro, also known as Reno15 Pro Mini in some markets. The Reno15 models have gone global, but there might be some confusion about their names. The international version of the Oppo Reno15 Pro is known as Oppo Reno15 Pro Mini in India and possibly the whole of Southeast Asia. That’s the reason we are going to call it Reno15 Pro (mini) from now on. Specs-wise, there is no difference between the two devices. Oppo…
A new Game of Thrones prequel series called A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms debuts just around the corner. The show is lighter in tone than either Game of Thrones or the spinoff House of the Dragon, which are both big sprawling affairs with dozens of characters and sweeping conflicts. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is mostly about one guy trying to win a tournament, and that change of pace might be just what the franchise needs. But just because this show has fewer characters than fans are used to doesn’t mean you might not need some help. There’s…
When Disney looks to expand its Star Wars offering beyond film and television, it does so carefully, with new ideas designed to both serve the overarching story while, importantly, feeling like natural additions to a franchise that spans generations of fans, as well as light years.Over the years, that approach has resulted in screen-accurate lightsabers, annual collaborations with Columbia Sportswear, and an ever-expanding lineup of toys and collectibles. Disney’s latest collaboration with Lego, however, takes a different approach.Lego’s new Smart Play system introduces sound and responsiveness directly into physical sets – without relying on apps, screens, or cloud connectivity –…
By Supreet Kaur In an era where data security is critical to aviation safety, NASA is exploring bold new solutions. Through a drone flight test at NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley, researchers tested a blockchain-based system for protecting flight data. The system aims to keep air traffic management safe from disruption and protect data transferred between aircraft and ground stations from being intercepted or manipulated. For aviation and airspace operations to remain safe, users need to be able to trust that data is reliable and transparent. While current systems have been able to protect flight data systems, cyberthreats continue to…