Abigail Quinn

Technology

Lego Smart Bricks: Building Without Screens

Lego's biggest innovation since the Minifigure uses tiny chips to let bricks see, hear, and communicate. Here's how Smart Play works and why it matters.

Technology

Agentic AI at Work: Real Productivity Gains vs. Hidden Risk

Agentic AI can execute multi-step workflows and reduce friction, but it introduces new governance, access, and accountability risks. A practical framework for 2026 adoption.

Technology

What Illinois's New AI Hiring Law Actually Means for Your Workplace

Illinois HB 3773 went live January 1, 2026, requiring any employer hiring in Illinois?even one person?to disclose AI use in the hiring process. Companies must tell applicants what data the AI analyzes, how it makes decisions and provide a way to request human review. First-time violations start at $2,500 per applicant and escalate to $5,000 for repeat offenders. The law conflicts with a recent Trump executive order aimed at reducing AI regulation, creating legal uncertainty. Here is what employers and job seekers need to know about compliance, enforcement and what happens next.

Technology

OpenAI's GPT-5.2-Codex: What It Means for Regular Users (And What to Watch For in 2026)

GPT-5.2-Codex moves from chatbot novelty to autonomous coding agent, pairing benchmark wins with practical workflows non-developers can use today.

Lifestyle

From Cheating Tool to Cognitive Exoskeleton: How Generative AI Can Actually Make You Smarter

The same AI tools that can short-circuit homework can also operate as a cognitive exoskeleton that scaffolds struggle, deepens understanding and accelerates practice when learners stay actively involved.

Technology

The Rising Costs of RAM and SSD: An AI Perspective

The increasing demand for RAM and SSDs driven by artificial intelligence (AI) training is significantly impacting the market for these commodities. As hyperscale AI labs compete for memory and storage resources, prices for consumer-grade components are rising, affecting builders and consumers alike.

Technology

Nintendo Switch 2: Six-Month Review for Real Life

Hands-on verdict after six months: OLED, DLSS upscaling, battery and everyday usability should you upgrade?