Articles by Efosa Udinmwen, Freelance Journalist

Efosa has been writing about technology for over 7 years, initially driven by curiosity but now fueled by a strong passion for the field. He holds both a Master's and a PhD in sciences, which provided him with a solid foundation in analytical thinking. Efosa developed a keen interest in technology policy, specifically exploring the intersection of privacy, security, and politics. His research delves into how technological advancements influence regulatory frameworks and societal norms, particularly concerning data protection and cybersecurity.

Articles by: Efosa Udinmwen

The smallest SSD ever could replace universal microSD memory cards permanently if its inventor does one thing

By Efosa Udinmwen published 14 September 25

Biwin’s Mini SSD offers compact size and strong performance, but needs SDA or PCI-SIG adoption to challenge microSD’s universal dominance.

Dynabook RA73/VY, the lightest AMD laptop ever launched, has gone on sale in Japan, and I secretly hope it will be available worldwide

By Efosa Udinmwen published 14 September 25

Sharp’s Dynabook RA73/VY debuts as the world’s lightest AMD laptop, offering decent specs, steep pricing, and uncertain global availability.

Another BlackBerry-inspired keyboard-equipped smartphone set to launch in 2026 - Zinwa Q27 will run Android 16 and have an unmistakable BB design

By Efosa Udinmwen published 14 September 25

Zinwa Q27 brings a BlackBerry-inspired design, Android 16 software, and mid-range specs, aiming to merge nostalgia with modern smartphone capabilities.

Gigabyte quietly releases a GPU-type card that adds 1TB RAM to your workstation, but it will absolutely not be cheap

By Efosa Udinmwen published 14 September 25

Gigabyte’s AI Top CXL R5X4 adds 512GB RAM via PCIe 5.0, targeting workstation PCs with limited motherboard compatibility.

Rakeydo mechanical keyboard with mini PC

Would you buy a mechanical keyboard with a Mini PC inside for $500 from Kickstarter? I'd love to, but they need to change the CPU

By Efosa Udinmwen published 13 September 25

Rakeydo’s keyboard-PC hybrid smashed Kickstarter goals but raises skepticism over performance, processor choice, and the risks of first-time creators.

Yes, it's yet another Ryzen AI Max+ 395 mini PC with 128GB RAM, and yes, it has a feature found on no other mini PC

By Efosa Udinmwen published 13 September 25

Seaviv’s AIdeaStation R1 mini PC features Ryzen AI Max+ 395, Radeon 8060S graphics, SD 4.0 slot, and high-end connectivity.

One of our favorite mini PC vendors has launched a ridiculously light laptop with an Intel Core Ultra CPU and a 5-megapixel OLED display

By Efosa Udinmwen published 13 September 25

Geekom debuts GeekBook X14 Pro, a lightweight OLED laptop with Intel Core Ultra hardware, uncertain pricing, and a companion X16 Pro.

Another vendor launches an AMD Radeon RX7600M XT external GPU - and this one even comes with Thunderbolt 5

By Efosa Udinmwen published 13 September 25

The OneXGPU Lite combines Radeon RX 7600M XT graphics and Thunderbolt 5 claims, while raising skepticism over certification and efficiency.

This absurdly powerful NAS uses a Ryzen AI 9 CPU paired with up to 96GB ECC RAM, OCuLink, and has its own MinisCloud OS

By Efosa Udinmwen published 13 September 25

The Minisforum N5 Pro combines Ryzen AI 9, ECC memory, flexible storage, and MinisCloud OS while facing pricing uncertainties.

Asus wants you to pay $1469 for a posh ProArt RTX 5080 GPU with a wooden frame - is a $500 premium worth it? I don't think so

By Efosa Udinmwen published 12 September 25

Asus ProArt RTX 5080 combines wood-inspired design, creator-focused features, and standard RTX 5080 specs while carrying an inflated premium.

This ultra slim mini PC is essentially a Core i9 laptop with an RTX 5070 laptop GPU, but sans a battery, keyboard, and screen

By Efosa Udinmwen published 11 September 25

Minisforum’s G7 Pro Mini PC delivers Core i9 and RTX 5070 performance in a compact, ultra-slim chassis without integrated peripherals.

Representational image of a user accessing data from the cloud

Wow, what a surprise: 94% of ITDMs say they struggle with cloud costs, and I bet that AI will make things even worse

By Efosa Udinmwen published 11 September 25

IT leaders face rising cloud costs as AI tools, AI Writer workloads, and Cloud Storage demand create unpredictable financial challenges.

Minisforum belatedly joins the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 race with a mini PC that can be rack-mounted, yes, rack-mounted in 2U

By Efosa Udinmwen published 11 September 25

Minisforum unveils MS-S1 Max with Ryzen AI Max+ 395, PCIe expansion, rack compatibility, strong ports, but no price for now.

This is the most powerful, secure smartphone ever built, and its unique processor even has hardware RFID built in

By Efosa Udinmwen published 11 September 25

HMD Ivalo XE is a European-built, rugged 5G smartphone featuring AI-driven processing, modular accessories, and hardened security for mission-critical operations.

Norton wants to protect small businesses (and influencers) with dark web and social media monitoring

By Efosa Udinmwen published 11 September 25

Norton expands monitoring to fight rising data breaches and scams, but small businesses must act fast to benefit from alerts.

This security app deliberately slows down internet speeds to encourage your kids to log off their Snapchat accounts

By Efosa Udinmwen published 11 September 25

Firewalla App 1.66 adds fake slowdown parental controls, AI network tools, Suricata detection, and dual-connection tracking for homes and businesses.

TeamGroup T-CREATE EXPERT P34F Find My External SSD

This portable SSD has a unique anti-theft feature, and you can even track it via Apple's Find My App should it be lost or stolen

By Efosa Udinmwen published 11 September 25

TeamGroup’s EXPERT P34F SSD combines Apple’s Find My tracking, compact design, and strong portability to prioritize security alongside everyday performance.