Alex Kim

Alex Kim

Alex Kim is a technology writer with a background in computer science and product development. They are interested in the relationship between technology and everyday life, especially how digital products, artificial intelligence, and online platforms continue to shape communication, work, and culture. At WideJournal, Alex writes about consumer technology, apps, AI, cybersecurity, digital trends, and online culture. Their approach focuses on making technology topics easier to understand without losing the depth or context behind them. They enjoy exploring both the practical side of technology and the broader conversations surrounding how people use it. Alex is particularly interested in emerging technology, digital behavior, online communities, and the evolving relationship between humans and technology. Outside of writing, they enjoy testing new gadgets, following tech launches, and exploring design and user experience trends.

Google AI Mode vs Traditional Search: AI Mode provides direct, conversational answers by reasoning across sources, while traditional search returns a list of links to browse

Google AI Mode vs Traditional Search: What Changed and What It Means for You

Google AI Mode replaces the traditional list of blue links with a conversational, AI-generated response that synthesizes information from multiple sources before showing any organic results. The shift changes how queries are interpreted, how results are ranked, and critically, how much traffic publishers and brands can expect from Google search. For SEO professionals and marketers,…

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An open padlock resting on a laptop keyboard bathed in red and green light, symbolizing a cybersecurity breach

Device Code Phishing: How Hackers Are Bypassing MFA (And How to Stop Them)

Device code phishing is an attack technique that tricks users into handing over valid authentication tokens by abusing the OAuth 2.0 device authorization flow, allowing attackers to bypass multi-factor authentication entirely without ever stealing a password. The attacker generates a legitimate device code from Microsoft, Google, or another identity provider, then socially engineers the target…

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Vibe Coding Security Risks: What Happens When AI Writes Your Code (And Nobody Reviews It)

Vibe coding security risks are real and measurable: AI-generated code regularly introduces SQL injection flaws, hardcoded credentials, insecure authentication patterns, and vulnerable third-party dependencies, because large language models optimize for functionality, not security. When no human reviews that output before it ships, those vulnerabilities go live in production systems with no audit trail and no…

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Gemini AI Photo: How to Turn Your Google Photos Into Custom Art

Gemini AI photo features let you search, describe, and creatively reimagine images directly inside Google Photos using natural language prompts and Google’s Imagen model. You can ask Gemini to find specific memories, generate personalized artwork based on your own pictures, and even create custom scenes that place you or your family inside AI-generated images —…

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Image Quality, Privacy Risks, and Is It Worth It?

Eufy Security Camera Review: Image Quality, Privacy, and Real-World Performance

Eufy security cameras deliver solid image quality and genuinely local storage at a competitive price point, making them a reasonable choice for budget-conscious buyers who prioritize hardware value. However, documented privacy incidents, confirmed encryption failures, and unresolved questions about data handling under Chinese ownership mean the brand requires more due diligence than most competitors before…

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