The BoroByte Blog
Smartphone, laptop, and video game takes - Researched and Opinionated.
The ARM laptop era is finally boring — and that's a compliment
Remember when an ARM-based laptop meant broken apps and workaround culture? That era is over, and nobody's throwing a parade for it.
June 10, 2026 · 6 min read
The physical SIM card is dying, and nobody's mourning it
eSIM went from a niche travel hack to the default in a few short years. Here's why the tiny plastic card is finally on its way out.
May 14, 2026 · 5 min read
Why I still carry a dedicated camera in 2026
My phone camera is genuinely excellent. I still put a separate camera in my bag every time I leave the house — here's the honest reason why.
April 28, 2026 · 5 min read
Foldable phones don't feel like gimmicks anymore
The crease is still there. The hinge still adds weight. And yet, for the first time, a foldable felt like the obviously better choice — not the interesting one.
April 2, 2026 · 6 min read
My buying rule for laptops: never buy the first generation of a new chip
It's tempting to be first in line for a new chip architecture. After three burned upgrade cycles, I've learned to let someone else find the bugs.
March 8, 2026 · 5 min read