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Author: Darren Holt

Darren Holt brings over a decade of specialized technology journalism to his coverage of industrial computing and automation systems, with a particular focus on how IoT connectivity is reshaping traditional manufacturing workflows. His analytical approach stems from hands-on experience evaluating embedded systems and edge computing architectures across multiple industrial sectors. Darren's writing consistently explores the intersection of legacy industrial equipment with emerging technologies, offering readers unique insights into digital transformation challenges. He maintains a distinctive perspective by examining how practical implementation realities often differ from theoretical tech promises in automation environments.
AWS Built a Whole Cabinet Just to Avoid Nvidia’s Hardware
CloudHardwareTechnology

AWS Built a Whole Cabinet Just to Avoid Nvidia’s Hardware

Amazon Web Services reportedly built an entire external cabinet just for its custom network cards to work with Nvidia’s Blackwell systems. The workaround raises questions about whether hyperscalers’ obsession with proprietary hardware has gone too far.

by Darren HoltNovember 18, 2025
Microsoft’s New Copilot Agents Create Word, Excel, PowerPoint Files
AIComputingSoftware

Microsoft’s New Copilot Agents Create Word, Excel, PowerPoint Files

Microsoft is rolling out dedicated Copilot agents that can create full Office documents from simple chat prompts. The new agents guide users through the creation process and maintain editing capabilities when documents open in their respective apps. This represents a significant shift toward AI-firs

by Darren HoltNovember 18, 2025
US Cyber Boss Says It’s Time to Go on the Offensive
CybersecurityPolicyTechnology

US Cyber Boss Says It’s Time to Go on the Offensive

The US is tired of being everyone’s favorite hacking target. National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross says a new offensive strategy is coming, but won’t say when. Industry leaders argue the current approach has failed.

by Darren HoltNovember 18, 2025
WhatsApp’s Phone Number Leak Was Worse Than You Think
CybersecurityPrivacyTechnology

WhatsApp’s Phone Number Leak Was Worse Than You Think

WhatsApp exposed nearly every user’s phone number through a basic security flaw that researchers warned Meta about back in 2017. The vulnerability allowed anyone to scrape phone numbers and profile data from the entire platform. It took eight years and a massive research demonstration before Meta fi

by Darren HoltNovember 18, 2025
Samsung’s S26 Ultra May Overheat With Snapdragon’s 22W Inferno
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Samsung’s S26 Ultra May Overheat With Snapdragon’s 22W Inferno

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra faces potential overheating issues due to Qualcomm’s power-hungry Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip. Early tests show the processor consuming up to 22W under stress, rivaling some laptop CPUs. Samsung’s solution includes only a 1.2x larger vapor chamber, which may not be eno

by Darren HoltNovember 18, 2025
Krafton CEO Used ChatGPT to Dodge Subnautica 2 Bonuses
Business

Krafton CEO Used ChatGPT to Dodge Subnautica 2 Bonuses

Krafton’s CEO allegedly turned to ChatGPT for ways to avoid paying Subnautica 2 developers their earnout bonus. The legal filing claims this led to the controversial delay of the game’s early access release into 2026.

by Darren HoltNovember 18, 2025
Xbox’s Next Console Will Be “Powerful,” But What’s The Point Now?
BusinessGamingSoftware

Xbox’s Next Console Will Be “Powerful,” But What’s The Point Now?

Xbox President Sarah Bond confirms next-generation hardware is in development, calling it a “powerful experience.” This comes amid questions about Xbox’s identity as games go multiplatform and Game Pass prices surge.

by Darren HoltNovember 18, 2025
Jeff Bezos Returns as CEO With Secretive $6.2B AI Startup
AIBusinessStartups

Jeff Bezos Returns as CEO With Secretive $6.2B AI Startup

Jeff Bezos is returning to a CEO role with Project Prometheus, a secretive AI startup that’s already secured $6.2 billion in funding. The venture will focus on AI applications in engineering and manufacturing sectors and has recruited 100 employees from top tech companies.

by Darren HoltNovember 18, 2025
The K-Shaped Economy’s Cracks Are Starting to Show
BusinessInnovationTechnology

The K-Shaped Economy’s Cracks Are Starting to Show

Morgan Stanley’s Lisa Shalett and other top analysts see “genuine cracks” forming for the 60% of households driving marginal economic growth. Credit delinquencies are hitting multi-decade highs while consumer sentiment plummets, threatening the 2026 outlook. The K-shaped recovery is creating two sep

by Darren HoltNovember 17, 2025
Samsung DDR5 Prices Triple in Just 3 Months
HardwareManufacturingSemiconductors

Samsung DDR5 Prices Triple in Just 3 Months

DDR5 memory prices are going absolutely insane. In South Korea, Samsung’s 16GB modules have tripled in price since August, creating ripple effects across the entire PC hardware market.

by Darren HoltNovember 17, 2025

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