Google's Pixel Buds Pro 2 Make a Strong Case for the Android Premium
Google's Pixel Buds Pro 2 combine a custom Tensor A1 chip, strong ANC, and up to 48 hours of total battery life — and a US discount brings them under US$200.
Yuki Tamura Article Archive
All articles published by The Daily Perspective from 28 February to 29 March 2026.
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Yuki Tamura 
The App That Reads Your Inbox and Turns It Into a Podcast
A new AI app called Huxe reads your email and calendar, then delivers a personalised daily audio summary. The productivity promise is real, but so are the privacy trade-offs.
Sophia Vargas 
The E-Bike That Thinks It's a Real Bike — And Almost Gets Away With It
Aventon's Soltera 3 strips the e-bike back to its bare essentials. The result is brilliant for some commuters, and a costly compromise for others.
Sarah Cheng 
A Substack Post Spooked Wall Street. That Should Worry All of Us.
A fictional AI doomsday scenario by Citrini Research sent global markets reeling this week, revealing how poorly investors understand what's actually coming.
Oliver Pemberton 
How the Ellisons Are Building a Media Empire Bigger Than Murdoch's Ever Was
David and Larry Ellison have sealed a $110bn deal for Warner Bros. Discovery, creating a media colossus that could reshape what Australians watch and how they watch it.
Sophia Vargas 
California Tries to Draw the Line Between E-Bikes and Mini Motorbikes
California lawmakers are pushing to legally separate true e-bikes from powerful e-motos sold deceptively as bicycles, amid rising injuries among young riders.
Zara Mitchell 
Roku Ultra at a Discount: What the Streaming Wars Mean for Australian Viewers
The Roku Ultra is briefly on sale for $20 off in the US, spotlighting the fierce competition in the premium streaming device market and its curious absence from Australian retail shelves.
Priya Narayanan 
Wong warns Australians in Middle East as airspace closures bite
Penny Wong warns Australians of 'difficult days ahead' in the Middle East as US-Iran-Israel tensions ground flights and close airspace across the region.
Yuki Tamura 
Dubai Airport Hit in Iranian Retaliatory Strike, Four Staff Injured
Dubai International Airport has been struck in an apparent Iranian retaliatory missile attack, injuring four staff. Emirates flights to and from Australia use the airport daily.
Sophia Vargas 
Trump Moves to Freeze Anthropic Out of US Government Contracts
President Trump has moved to ban Anthropic from US government work after the Defence Department clashed with the AI firm over restrictions on military applications.
Aisha Khoury 
Asia's E-Scooter Boom and What It Means for Australian Streets
Asia's electric scooter market is accelerating fast. Australian regulators and commuters are now caught between opportunity and a patchwork of state rules.
Mitchell Tan 
PFAS in Your Tap Water: How to Actually Verify a Filter's Claims
Water filter makers promise PFAS removal, but verifying those claims is harder than it should be. Here's what consumers need to know.
Mitchell Tan 
Wireless Charging Goes Mainstream: What to Know in 2026
Wireless charging has matured from novelty to necessity, but not all chargers are equal. Here is what Australian buyers need to consider.
James Callahan 
Anthropic Pushes Back as Pentagon Labels It a Security Risk
Anthropic is fighting back after the US Department of Defense flagged the AI firm as a supply chain risk, raising questions about how allied nations govern military AI.
Daniel Kovac 
US and Israel Strike Iran as Trump Calls for Regime Change
Donald Trump has announced a major US-Israeli military operation against Iran, demanding the government's overthrow in a development that reshapes Middle East geopolitics.
Priya Narayanan 
The Ski Helmet That Made One Rider a Pariah on the Slopes
A skier's choice to wear a Ruroc full-face helmet on the slopes turned a holiday into a lesson in how intimidating safety gear can become.
Sophia Vargas 
Budget Meal Kits Are Winning Over Vegetarian Cooks
HelloFresh's budget subsidiary EveryPlate is drawing praise for its surprisingly solid vegetarian meal kit options at a lower price point.
Yuki Tamura 
The Robot Vacuum That Became a Security Camera: A Warning for Smart Home Buyers
A researcher accidentally gained access to thousands of camera-enabled robot vacuums, exposing the silent privacy risks lurking inside Australian living rooms.
Yuki Tamura 
Most Laptop Cooling Pads Are Junk. Here's How to Find One That Isn't.
The laptop cooling pad market is flooded with useless products. But the right one can genuinely extend the life of your machine.
Tom Whitfield 
MicroSD Cards in 2025: What Buyers Actually Need to Know
Speed ratings, capacity tiers, and compatibility quirks make buying a microSD card a surprisingly technical decision. Here's how to cut through the noise.
Helen Cartwright 
The Best Toiletry Bags for Australian Travellers in 2026
Not all toiletry bags are created equal. We break down what to look for, what to avoid, and which styles suit different types of travellers.
Ella Sullivan 
US Cyber Agency Loses Acting Director After Year of Turmoil
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has replaced its acting director amid staff cuts, security allegations, and a year of internal dysfunction.
Sophia Vargas AI Workers Back Anthropic's Limits on Military Use in Open Letter
An open letter from AI workers across major tech firms backs Anthropic's refusal to let its Pentagon-partnered technology be used for mass surveillance or fully autonomous weapons.
Tom Whitfield Pokémon Winds and Waves Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have confirmed two new mainline titles for Switch 2, with a 2027 release window and three fresh starter Pokémon revealed.
Darren Ong Perplexity Bets on Multi-Model AI With New 'Computer' Product
Perplexity has launched a new product called Computer, pitching it as a unified AI system. The move has implications for Asian tech markets and Australian enterprise software buyers.
Mitchell Tan 
Xiaomi's Leica-Branded Ultra Flagship Sets a New Bar for Phone Photography
Xiaomi's latest Ultra flagship pairs with a Leica co-designed edition to push smartphone photography closer to dedicated camera territory.
Aisha Khoury China's Humanoid Robot Push Is Outpacing the West
China's humanoid robot sector is pulling ahead of Western competitors in unit volume and development speed, with significant implications for global manufacturing.
Darren Ong 
The UAE's Missile Shield: What the Gulf Intercepts Reveal About Regional Defence
When Iranian missiles targeted US-linked sites in the Gulf, the UAE's sophisticated missile defence network was put to its most serious real-world test.
Yuki Tamura 
Hacked Prayer App Weaponised to Send Surrender Messages to Iranians
Iranian users of a Muslim prayer app received 'surrender' push notifications during Israeli strikes, in what researchers are calling a sophisticated information operation.
Zara Mitchell 
NASA Reshapes Artemis to Put Boots on the Moon Faster
NASA is restructuring the Artemis programme under new leadership, aiming to accelerate a return to the Moon amid cost blowouts and schedule delays.
Daniel Kovac