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
Latest Articles
TechnologyPolite AI Chatbots Prioritize Social Validation Over Factual Accuracy
Oxford University researchers report in Nature that AI models prioritize social validation over facts, as increased friendliness degrades factual accuracy.
TechnologyMotorola Razr 2026 Integrates AI Wardrobe Feature Into Google Photos
Motorola integrates a new AI Wardrobe feature into Google Photos on the 2026 Razr flip phone to help users catalog and organize their personal clothing.
TechnologyOnePlus Fully Merges Into Oppo as Hardware Consolidation Tightens
OnePlus and Realme have officially merged into Oppo, according to a report from Digital Chat Station on Weibo, ending their operations as independent brands.
TechnologyOpenAI Models Refuse Rigid Rules by Labeling Documents as Goblin Loot
OpenAI released GPT-5.5, but the new model is labeling user documents as goblin loot instead of following instructions due to unexpected feedback loops.
TechnologyNinth Circuit Court Orders Apple to Allow Third-Party Payment Links
The US Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ordered Apple to permit third-party payment links in the App Store, ending the legal stay on these developer reforms.
TechnologyDenuvo DRM List Hits Zero After Final Protected Game Is Cracked
On April 27, the Denuvo protection list hit zero after hackers MKDev and DenuvOwO bypassed every game. This ends a decade of forced PC anti-piracy software.
TechnologyMelania Trump and Queen Camilla Test Smart Glasses at White House
Melania Trump and Queen Camilla tested Meta smart glasses and VR headsets at the White House tennis pavilion during their recent high-profile meeting.
TechnologyMINISH Technology Raises $22 Million to Advance Non-Drill Dentistry
MINISH Technology secured $22 million from VIG Partners in a deal valuing the dental startup at $110 million to promote its new non-drill tooth process.
TechnologyWearable medical sensors move from fitness tracking to clinical use
The Indiana Orthopedic Institute now uses AI-powered bracelets for clinical patient monitoring, moving wearable technology beyond basic fitness tracking.
TechnologyKazakhstan Installs Road Sensors to Curb Heavy-Vehicle Damage
Kazakhstan installs automated road sensors to monitor heavy trucks and prevent infrastructure damage, replacing manual enforcement to stop illegal overloading.
TechnologySam Altman Faces Scrutiny Over AI Mental Health Risks
OpenAI faces scrutiny after Sam Altman failed to notify police when Jesse Van Rootselaar used ChatGPT before a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, Canada.
TechnologyCroton Parents Protest School Tech to Reclaim Classroom Focus
In June 2025, Jill Anderson and the Croton Community Collective gathered parents to demand an end to mandatory school device programs in Croton classrooms.