Articles by Mark N. Vena

As a lifelong New York Giants fan, it’s been hard to suffer through the 2024 season, culminating last weekend in the Giants’ most recent debacle, losing to the below-average New Orleans Saints on a botched field goal in the last seconds of the game In my disgust in the aftermath of the game, it occurred to me: Is present-day Intel the equivalen...

As a longtime user of the original Sonos Arc, I approached the new Sonos Arc Ultra with excitement and skepticism The original Arc has been a staple in my home entertainment setup. It delivers impressive Dolby Atmos sound and effortlessly integrates with the Sonos ecosystem....

This week’s Microsoft Ignite 2024 event in Chicago served as a platform to showcase Microsoft's vision and strategies aimed squarely at corporate and enterprise customers The keynote highlighted transformative technological shifts and the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in driving these changes. This year's theme revolved around Microsoft's ...

At its Snapdragon Summit in October, Qualcomm emphasized its commitment to an “AI-first” future, revealing advances aimed at bringing AI-powered experiences to a broad spectrum of devices, from smartphones and laptops to extended reality (XR) and automotive platforms Held in Hawaii, the event showcased Qualcomm’s dedication to making artifici...

As the world increasingly relies on artificial intelligence, the demand for efficient and scalable data centers has never been higher. AI applications require vast amounts of computational power, driving up energy consumption and raising concerns about the environmental impact Infineon Technologies, a leader in power management solutions, has emerg...

Apple’s greatest fear is that its exalted iPhone has become too foreseeable. For the most part, it has largely remained the same during the previous seven years, with incremental upgrades to its cameras, CPUs, and battery life However, Apple attempted to break free from this predictability on Monday by releasing the first iPhone models designed f...

AMD is a global semiconductor company known for its high-performance computing and graphics solutions. In recent years, the company has made significant strides in its commitment to corporate responsibility, focusing on sustainability, diversity and inclusion, ethical governance, and community engagement As AMD’s success has grown under the leade...

For the past two decades, I’ve lived in condo-style apartments in various cities, including Houston, Austin, Coral Gables, San Jose, and Las Vegas. I yearned for the day when I could have a gas grill on the patio wherever I lived, but I've been subject to homeowner association rules that prohibit gas grills on patios The gas grill was a staple of...

I recently had the opportunity to explore two new headphones from Sonos and Heavys. Both showcase distinct features and sound profiles that cater to different listening preferences The Sonos headphones impress with their seamless integration into the brand's ecosystem. They deliver a rich, immersive audio experience with exceptional build quality....

Before this year's Worldwide Developer Conference, which Apple conducted earlier this week, AI meant artificial intelligence to most consumers. In classic Apple-esque fashion, we now know the Cupertino-based company wants to redefine AI as "Apple Intelligence." Apple has consistently demonstrated its prowess in effectively communicating complex tec...

The internet of things (IoT) represents a transformative wave in technology, promising to revolutionize how we interact with our surroundings. The business potential of IoT devices is rapidly evolving, driven by advancements in sensor technology, expanding applications, and increasing connectivity. This evolution is unfolding so swiftly that it is challenging to grasp its implications fully...

Despite its prominence as a global semiconductor company, MediaTek remains relatively unknown among consumers. While the company has quietly become a significant force in the semiconductor space, it does not possess a brand that rolls off the tongue of most consumers As with any large company in a rapidly evolving industry, the question of an "iden...

Artificial intelligence (AI) has heralded the start of a technological revolution. This frenzy questions whether AI will, in the next year or two, set in motion a desktop and laptop "supercycle." A supercycle period is marked by a significant surge in PC sales and upgrades, driven by compelling advancements in technology that persuade consumers and...

With the advent of innovative technology, mundane tasks like cleaning are becoming increasingly effortless, which is where the Beatbot AquaSense Pro pool cleaning robot enters the scene This advanced cleaning robot has the potential to make waves in the automated pool cleaning market and revolutionize home cleaning, in the same vein that Roomba has...

After spending more than 25 years in the technology space -- including 17 years in San Jose, in the heart of Silicon Valley -- few things flabbergast me. But then came Thursday’s announcement from the Department of Justice with its antitrust lawsuit against Apple I’m still reeling from it. The lack of logic astounds me. The DOJ’s expansive na...

After attending the HP Amplify Partner Conference 2024 in Las Vegas last week for three days, I can state unequivocally that I have rarely participated in a technology event where my initial reaction changed so dramatically within the first 24 hours For those unfamiliar, HP's Amplify event annually showcases its latest technologies and innovations ...

Despite all the hoopla around 5G over the past few years, Wi-Fi technology remains essential for keeping people connected Wi-Fi 7 can potentially be a game-changer in the future, offering previously unheard-of levels of speed, dependability, and efficiency....

No one alive today witnessed the invention of the printing press, telegraph, and telephone -- monumental technologies that reshaped communication. In the last century, few innovations have reached such transformative heights. Against this backdrop, Apple Vision Pro stands out as a unique, integrated hardware and software experience that might just survive the test of time...

As Apple gears up for the much-anticipated release of its potentially revolutionary product, Vision Pro, speculation mounts regarding the tech giant's potential challengers in the immersive tech market Given Apple's track record of dominating various industries, a key question is whether Vision Pro will encounter significant competition....

As we stand on the cusp of 2024, technology continues its relentless march forward, shaping how we live, work, and interact with the world around us Indeed, 2023 was an exciting year in tech, and some of you may enjoy my podcast from a few weeks ago, where I opined during my SmartTechCheck podcast on what I believe were last year’s most significa...