Articles by Grigor Baklajyan

macOS 27 leaks: I shouldn’t need Accessibility settings to read Finder
macOS 27 leaks: I shouldn’t need Accessibility settings to read Finder
Apple is preparing what insiders describe as a “slight redesign” for macOS 27, aiming to clean up the rough edges introduced with last year’s macOS 26 Tahoe—and frankly, it can’t come soon enough. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the upcoming..
First impressions: Sony’s REON POCKET PRO Plus tries hard to fix wearable AC—and mostly does
First impressions: Sony’s REON POCKET PRO Plus tries hard to fix wearable AC—and mostly does
Wearable air conditioners have always sounded better than they behaved in real life, and Sony keeps trying to change that narrative. Cool in theory, awkward in practice—that gap between promise and reality is what the REON POCKET PRO Plus is..
First Impressions: Valve Steam Controller (2nd generation) fixes nearly everything I hated about the original
First Impressions: Valve Steam Controller (2nd generation) fixes nearly everything I hated about the original
When I first saw the original Steam Controller back in 2015, I thought Valve had completely lost the plot. A controller with giant trackpads, one analog stick, no proper D-pad, and a layout that looked like it came from an..
Gemini on Google Home is smarter now—just not dependable enough
Gemini on Google Home is smarter now—just not dependable enough
Google rolled out a notable update to Gemini for Home, and on paper, it looks like a meaningful step forward. Smarter context awareness, faster light controls, fewer guardrails for adults, and a new “home brief” feature that summarizes what happened..
Why The Android Show: I/O Edition 2026 left me excited about Android—and worried about Google
Why The Android Show: I/O Edition 2026 left me excited about Android—and worried about Google
Let me be upfront: I watched The Android Show: I/O 2026 Edition with high hopes. Android has been sitting at an interesting inflection point for a while now, and after years of watching Google chase its own tail while trying..
Should developers prioritize RAM or storage when choosing a MacBook for programming?
Should developers prioritize RAM or storage when choosing a MacBook for programming?
The RAM versus storage debate looks simple until you build software on a laptop. At that point, both limits show up in different ways and neither one stays theoretical for long. I’ve seen this confusion often, especially among students and..
COROS Pace 4 hands-on: The running watch I recommend to almost anyone
COROS Pace 4 hands-on: The running watch I recommend to almost anyone
I’ve been putting the COROS Pace 4 through its paces—literally—for the past week, and I want to give you a real-world breakdown of what it’s like to actually live with this watch. Not a spec-sheet rundown, but the stuff you’d..
MIT grad students turn Labubu into nightmare fuel with Labububot
MIT grad students turn Labubu into nightmare fuel with Labububot
I thought the internet had already pushed Labubu as far as it could go. We got the blind-box obsession, the resale madness, the TikTok bag charms, and the endless debates over whether the ugly-cute gremlin thing looked adorable or deeply..
Best gaming monitor under $300 for PS5 and Xbox Series X players
Best gaming monitor under $300 for PS5 and Xbox Series X players
When choosing the best gaming monitor under $300 for PS5 and Xbox Series X players, you’re probably stuck between specs that all sound good but don’t tell you what will improve your gameplay. I see this situation a lot, and..
World Athletics Day 2026: 7 best sports gadgets for better performance
World Athletics Day 2026: 7 best sports gadgets for better performance
Experts have long suggested that people feel more motivated when they start fresh goals at a time that means something to them. That makes World Athletics Day 2026 the perfect excuse to upgrade your routine. Maybe your mornings start in the gym,..
DREAME AURORA smartphones: My first impressions on an interesting launch
DREAME AURORA smartphones: My first impressions on an interesting launch
Dreame, the Chinese company best known for robot vacuums, now wants to build smartphones too. At its Connect NEXT event in Silicon Valley on April 29, the brand introduced its first phone lineup and laid out a wide-ranging plan to..
May the 4th Be With You (2026): 7 Star Wars gifts for play, display, and everyday use
May the 4th Be With You (2026): 7 Star Wars gifts for play, display, and everyday use
May the 4th Be With You (2026) is the kind of moment where picking a Star Wars gift feels both fun and a little high-stakes. You’re not just grabbing something themed—you’re trying to choose something that fits the person behind..

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