Sarah Mitchell
Sarah Mitchell covers AI policy and consumer tech from Portland. Before OwlyTimes she spent five years building product at a developer-tools startup, which is where she stopped trusting demos. Writes when a feature ships, not when it's announced.
498 articles published
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TechnologyWindows 10 PCs: Security Stakes Rise in Used Market Analysis
Uncover the hidden risks of cheap Windows 10 PCs! Our analysis reveals why buying used is a security gamble, exposing your data. Don't get burned.
TechnologySamsung's Privacy Display: A Smartphone Shift? Analysis.
Uncover Samsung's surprising strategy! Our analysis reveals how the "Privacy Display" signals a potential shift in smartphones, prioritizing user trust ove...
TechnologyLife Hack Failures: A Warning Sign of Our Times?
Uncover why viral "life hacks" often backfire! Our analysis reveals a deeper trend: the illusion of control in a DIY world & a warning for our times.
TechnologyApple's $799 MacBook: A Power Reckoning Begins?
Unpack Apple's surprising $799 MacBook! We analyze if this phone-chip powered laptop signals a shift in computing, challenging performance expectations & value.
TechnologyJenatzy's 'Red Devil': How Early EVs Shaped Auto Aerodynamics
Uncover the surprising origins of auto aerodynamics! Explore how Jenatzy's 'Red Devil' EV pioneered wind-shaping strategies, revealing lessons for today's ...
TechnologyXbox Leadership Shift: Microsoft's $68.7B Gamble
Uncover the real story behind Microsoft's Xbox leadership shakeup! We analyze the $68.7B gamble, revealing a clash of visions and a strategic reset.
TechnologyMeta AI Safety Chief's Inbox: A Warning Signal?
Uncover the hidden risks of AI! Our analysis reveals why a "rookie mistake" at Meta signals a bigger problem: everyday chaos, not just extinction.
TechnologyAcme Weather: A Shift in How We See Forecasts—and Uncertainty
Acme Weather isn’t just a forecast—it’s a bold rethink of how we handle uncertainty. Discover why this app challenges Silicon Valley’s “always right” algor...
TechnologyAcme Weather: Dark Sky's Launch Signals Apple's Integration Failures
Dark Sky is back—and it reveals a stunning truth about Apple’s integration strategy. Uncover why Acme Weather’s launch is a damning indictment of Silicon V...
TechnologyNothing Phone 4a: $350 Price Signals Mid-Range Shift
Uncover Nothing's bold strategy! Our analysis reveals how the Phone 4a’s $350 price isn't a mistake—it's a calculated mid-range power play. Learn why.
TechnologyXbox Shift: Spencer's Exit Signals Strategy Rethink
Phil Spencer’s Xbox exit: Don't miss our analysis of Microsoft’s $76B gaming gamble. Discover why his strategy faltered & what this means for the future of...
TechnologySamsung S26: Incremental Updates Signal a Major Shift?
Is Samsung playing it safe with the S26? We dissect the leaks & reveal why incremental updates could signal a dramatic shift in their strategy – and the in...