Articles by Efosa Udinmwen, Freelance Journalist

Finally, some good news for budget-conscious laptop fans — Lenovo Legion R9000P is the world's first laptop with inkjet-printed OLED

By Efosa Udinmwen Published 19 July 26

Lenovo’s Legion R9000P introduces TCL CSOT’s inkjet OLED technology, bringing advanced display manufacturing and sharper visuals to gaming laptops.

'The bypass is still six lines of JavaScript': Security experts warn that Claude for Chrome browser extension could be hijacked, despite it alerting Anthropic several times that something was wrong

By Efosa Udinmwen Published 19 July 26

Researchers found Claude’s Chrome extension still contains vulnerabilities allowing fake clicks and permission bypasses despite Anthropic releasing multiple updates.

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FAA and federal workers forced to install $1.4 million White House app containing Russian-built Elfsight code onto government-issued mobile devices

By Efosa Udinmwen Published 19 July 26

Official White House app faces scrutiny after researchers uncovered Russian-linked software origins, data concerns, and unanswered federal security approval questions.

Ukraine confirms it will produce 10 million drones in 2026, rising to 20 million, as it signs a massive $1.1 billion 'drone deal' with the EU

By Efosa Udinmwen Published 19 July 26

Kyiv expands drone manufacturing ambitions after battlefield successes, international funding, and plans to become a leading global producer.

Ukraine set to get its own 'Starlink' satellite constellation with SpaceX starting in 2027 as $1bn project powers on despite CEO death

By Efosa Udinmwen Published 18 July 26

Ukraine’s Stetman plans a 360-satellite constellation by 2027, using SpaceX launches and European partnerships despite leadership changes.

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USAF's Autonomous AI fighter drone just fired a 'real' AMRAAM air-to-air missile in a world first

By Efosa Udinmwen Published 18 July 26

The US Air Force tested an autonomous drone firing an AMRAAM missile, advancing plans for future human-controlled combat aircraft.

Ukraine reveals secret strike squadron of civilian planes transformed into deadly reusable drone bombers that can drop 100Kg bombs 1200 miles deep inside Russia

By Efosa Udinmwen Published 18 July 26

Ukraine revealed reusable Horynych bomber drones converted from civilian aircraft following a reported strike against Russian military infrastructure near Crimea.

World's largest health organization threatens to jail or fire staff reading patient data 'without legal justification

By Efosa Udinmwen Published 18 July 26

NHS England warns staff that unlawful patient record access could result in dismissal, prosecution, and prison while expanding monitoring across healthcare organizations.

Ex-MBDA engineer builds $1,100, 40g AI micro-drone using AMD phased-array sonar for YC-backed startup Tornyol to eradicate mosquitoes, currently restricted to 3-minute flights

By Efosa Udinmwen Published 17 July 26

Former MBDA engineer Alex Toussaint creates an AI mosquito-hunting drone using sonar, though battery limits restrict current operations.

Space mirrors get FCC approval — orbiting mirrors will look to extend daylight to the darkness, but wasn't this the plot of a Bond film?

By Efosa Udinmwen Published 17 July 26

Reflect Orbital received FCC approval for sunlight-reflecting satellites, although scientists warn about possible effects on astronomy and ecosystems.

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Electrical pylons and high voltage power lines are behind a barbed wire fence. critical infrastructure

AI-powered software could recover 300GW of hidden capacity for the US power grid, enough to power thousands of AI data centers

By Efosa Udinmwen Published 16 July 26

GridCARE claims its software can unlock 300 GW of hidden transmission capacity, easing rising electricity demand without expanding infrastructure.

Russia to launch Rassvet Starlink rival within days with 318-strong satellite constellation expected by 2028

By Efosa Udinmwen Published 16 July 26

Russia appears ready to launch more Rassvet satellites, advancing plans for a 318-satellite communications constellation expected by 2028.

USAF wants to replace $30 million MQ-9 Reaper drones with cheaper UAVs after "dozens" were lost in Iran, costing taxpayers billions

By Efosa Udinmwen Published 15 July 26

The Pentagon seeks a cheaper long-range drone after costly MQ-9 losses raised concerns about future battlefield sustainability and affordability.

Orbiting space data centers may face an unexpected hurdle — from environmental politics

By Efosa Udinmwen Published 15 July 26

Environmental organizations want federal regulators to pause orbital data center approvals until comprehensive reviews examine cumulative environmental impacts and risks.

Germany confirms drone-destroying laser weapon for German Navy by 2029 — 100Kw version will zap 1000+ mph supersonic missiles for $1 a shot

By Efosa Udinmwen Published 14 July 26

Germany plans operational naval laser weapons by 2029 after extensive trials, while engineers continue addressing technical and production challenges ahead.

245.76TB Micron 6600 Ion SSD has a staggering 16GB RAM with a $100,000+ price tag, and is 'the one to beat in its class', reviewer says

By Efosa Udinmwen Published 14 July 26

Micron's 245.76 TB enterprise SSD combines massive onboard memory with strong benchmark performance, although verified pricing remains unavailable.

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Risk of darkness looms across Europe and America as power-hungry AI data centers and electric cars drain the grid, decimate factory capacity, and engineer a four-year wait for transformers

By Efosa Udinmwen Published 14 July 26

Global transformer shortages, aging power grids and rising electricity demand are extending delivery times, increasing costs and delaying infrastructure expansion worldwide.

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'The end of an era': China enforces mandatory rule to cull inefficient solar panels, signals end of ultra-cheap PV price wars

By Efosa Udinmwen Published 12 July 26

China introduces mandatory solar efficiency standards that could remove outdated factories, reduce oversupply, and reshape competition across the photovoltaic industry.

US bought 2000 F-Drones F10 attack UAVs from Ukraine as the Pentagon moves to the next phase of the billion-dollar 'drone dominance' program, with the legacy US military-industrial complex cautiously looking

By Efosa Udinmwen Published 12 July 26

Ukraine exported 2,000 F10 attack drones to the United States after securing approval through its existing export control framework and Pentagon contract.

SanDisk has started sampling the tiny chip that will make 512TB SSDs possible in 2027, but don't expect them to cost under $300,000

By Efosa Udinmwen Published 12 July 26

SanDisk's BiCS10 chip enables denser, faster NAND storage, paving the way toward costly future 512TB drives.

Notorious Flipper Zero says it has 'decided to rethink our approach' to devices, but says development will continue thanks to community help

By Efosa Udinmwen Published 12 July 26

Flipper Devices keeps firmware development alive through community contributions while shifting internal resources toward new hardware projects and products.

'The false attributions were the direct product of Koi’s unsupervised reliance': Startup sues Koi Security after AI tool hallucinates and links it to a Chinese spying scam

By Efosa Udinmwen Published 11 July 26

MeetingTV sues Koi Security over alleged AI-generated false claims linking its software to Chinese cybercrime, causing reputational and business damage.

Is this the open source printer of our dreams? Raspberry Pi-powered, DRM-free 'Open Printer' inkjet could be the perfect solution if it ever sees the light of day

By Efosa Udinmwen Published 11 July 26

Open Tools develops a repairable open source printer using Raspberry Pi hardware, challenging DRM restrictions while facing cartridge and production challenges.

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