The biggest chunk of what I cover: phones, the silicon inside them, the software that ages them, and the slow creep of AI into every part of the stack. I care more about what a device is actually like to live with than about the spec sheet it launched on.
The complete OnePlus story: from the coffee table conversation in Shenzhen in 2013 to the Realme merger in 2026. Every product, every corporate betrayal,…
Intel showcased advancements in their 18A-P node at the VLSI Symposium, achieving enhanced performance and reduced power consumption. Key features include improved thermal resistance…
The Fable 5 shutdown highlighted the importance of owning AI models on personal hardware to avoid government restrictions. Although open-source AI is gaining traction,…
Reflecting my journey with Nothing's products, starting with Phone (1) in 2021. Despite initial challenges in the US market, including limited support, the launch…
Qualcomm's Snapdragon Reality Elite puts the NPU first: 48 TOPS, Android XR, and the XREAL Aura. Here's what the chip actually changes for XR…
The complete OPPO story: from DVD players in Silicon Valley in 2006 to running the BBK empire that owns OnePlus and Realme in 2026.…
The complete Nothing Company story: from Carl Pei leaving OnePlus in 2020 to 7 million devices sold, 13,000 community investors, and a $1.3 billion…
OnePlus has been in North America since 2014 and has never cracked the market. The T-Mobile partnership gave distribution and took product integrity. The…
Nothing's design philosophy in full: transparency as a material argument, the Glyph Interface as notification philosophy made physical, Nothing OS as software minimalism, and…
The prospects for OnePlus recovering its brand strength appear bleak, requiring independent OxygenOS, a streamlined product lineup, and a distinct community presence. Current conditions…
On-device AI has shifted from a phone spec bullet to a real business architecture choice. Why where your AI runs is now a strategic…
Everyone noticed Qualcomm's $300 laptops at Computex 2026. The Dragonwing IQ10 robot brain, up to 700 TOPS and built for humanoids, is the bigger…
In June 2026, OnePlus faces a complex competitive landscape, struggling with unclear market positioning across flagship, mid-range, and budget tiers. Competitors like Nothing, Google…
Introducing M1k.tech as a personal blog focusing on honest, hands-on tech reviews, insights from their investment career, and unique perspectives as a French expat…
In June 2026, OnePlus's struggles reflect the complexities of the BBK conglomerate, which has undergone significant restructuring. The consolidation with Realme threatens OnePlus's unique…
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