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

Calm down everyone - Unitree's recently discovered exploit will absolutely, definitely not give rise to the first robot-to-robot viral infection using Bluetooth

By Efosa Udinmwen published 7 October 25

UniPwn exposes chain of Unitree robot vulnerabilities, allowing root-level command execution and potential wireless propagation between devices.

SSD vendor runs out of ideas to improve storage device, so transforms an external bamboo SSD into an essential oil diffuser - just be careful about going overboard with the oil

By Efosa Udinmwen published 7 October 25

Apacer AS712 portable SSD fuses bamboo design, essential oil diffusion, and high-speed 1TB storage for a lifestyle-tech hybrid.

Crucial reveals fastest laptop memory ever - LPCAMM2 RAM reaches a staggering 8533 MT/s, but at just under $500 for 64GB, it won't be for everyone

By Efosa Udinmwen published 7 October 25

Crucial LPCAMM2 promises blazing 8,533 MT/s speeds and a smaller form factor, though high pricing and limited compatibility may hinder adoption.

"You really want every person to have their own dedicated GPU": OpenAI becomes Nvidia's biggest cheerleader as its president calls for a 10-billion GPU bonanza - but no mention of the petawatt-scale electricity it would require

By Efosa Udinmwen published 7 October 25

Nvidia and OpenAI promote massive GPU expansion, sparking concerns about energy demand, geopolitical tensions, and the practical limits of always-on AI.

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80% of firms that experienced a ransomware attack have paid up, says research - generating millions of dollars of easy cash for criminals

By Efosa Udinmwen published 6 October 25

Hiscox report shows 80% of ransomware-hit firms pay attackers, with uncertain recovery, rising AI vulnerabilities, and mounting operational fallout.

Google VP says traditional approach to fighting ransomware falls short - points accusatory finger to 'persistent threat on Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office'

By Efosa Udinmwen published 6 October 25

Google unveils AI-powered Drive features to detect ransomware, highlighting Microsoft vulnerabilities, antivirus shortcomings, and layered protection.

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Battering down the doors - this $50 hacking kit is enough to break Intel and AMD's toughest chip defenses, so be on your guard

By Efosa Udinmwen published 6 October 25

Researchers show $50 interposer attacks which bypass Intel and AMD enclave protections by exploiting deterministic encryption.

Huge numbers of managers admit to using AI to convincingly draft or revise performance reviews - and I fear it will only accelerate the death of traditional HR

By Efosa Udinmwen published 5 October 25

Managers and workers increasingly depend on AI writers for sensitive communication, raising concerns about empathy, trust, and HR’s long-term role.

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Nobel Laureate backs Cambridge-based crowdfunding effort to digitize 100,000 hours of recordings from some of the brightest minds in human history

By Efosa Udinmwen published 5 October 25

A Cambridge-led project seeks funds to digitize and restore 100,000 hours of historic scientific recordings featuring leading global thinkers.

Microsoft's new Photos app update is so good that it could well become my favorite photo organizing tool - but you will need a Copilot+ PC to experience it

By Efosa Udinmwen published 5 October 25

Microsoft’s Photos app adds AI-powered sorting and super resolution features, but they only work on Copilot+ PCs with NPU hardware.

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'GenAI is no longer a future consideration' - marketing teams ecstatic about AI as a paltry 7% of CMOs in a research say they don't see an ROI

By Efosa Udinmwen published 5 October 25

GenAI adoption soaring, with 93% of CMOs reporting ROI while skepticism lingers over sustainability and ethical integration.

Huawei Atlas 950 SuperPoD vs Nvidia DGX SuperPOD vs AMD Instinct Mega POD: How do they compare?

By Efosa Udinmwen published 5 October 25

Huawei, Nvidia, and AMD clash over AI supercomputing dominance with radically different designs, performance philosophies, and rollout timelines.