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

Ready to ditch Windows for Linux in 2026? Tuxedo's new ultraslim business workstations could be just the ticket, and weigh less than a small cat

By Efosa Udinmwen published 18 January 26

CES 2026 Tuxedo’s InfinityBook Max 16 is a compact Linux mini workstation offering Intel Core Ultra 9, RTX graphics, OLED display, and extensive connectivity.

M.2 NVMe SSD Flash Drive mounted on a Mainboard/Motherboard

'Sharp, irreversible hikes': Think RAM price surges are bad? Analysts say AI will cause SSDs' NAND components to shoot up in price permanently - with no ceiling in sight

By Efosa Udinmwen published 18 January 26

TrendForce forecasts suggest NAND pricing pressures are structural, supported by constrained supply and sustained SSD demand from data centers.

A person's hand using DeepSeek on their mobile phone

Deepseek may have found a way to solve the RAM crisis by eliminating the need for expensive HBM for AI inference and training — yes, the very reason why DRAM prices went up by 5X in 10 weeks

By Efosa Udinmwen published 17 January 26

DeepSeek’s Engram decouples memory from computation, enabling AI models to scale efficiently while alleviating costly HBM constraints globally.

A laser that can fire light pulses in one billionth of a second is set to produce structures 1000 times stronger, 1000 times faster — novel technique has applications for high-performance computing, quantum devices, and AI chip cooling

By Efosa Udinmwen published 17 January 26

Researchers demonstrate a laser-based method that alters heat flow in thin silicon films using scalable nanoscale surface patterning techniques.

DRAM prices set to almost double by March 2026, and yes, we all have our AI overlords to thank for that wonderful news

By Efosa Udinmwen published 17 January 26

AI-driven data center demand has intensified DDR5 DRAM prices, while server memory prioritization reduces availability for PC-focused products globally.

Intense close-up of RAM against a black background

'ReRAM is the replacement for (NAND) flash': $170 billion US tech company backs tiny startup in race to find the holy Grail of universal memory

By Efosa Udinmwen published 16 January 26

Weebit’s ReRAM shows higher speed, density, and reliability than flash memory, gaining backing from TI and industry-wide attention.

Good news! RAM prices seem to have finally stabilized - bad news, it's probably because memory prices are so high, that it's forcing most of us to give up buying anything

By Efosa Udinmwen published 16 January 26

CES 2026 DDR5 prices surged dramatically in late 2025, then stabilized at extreme levels as buyers resisted further increases in high-capacity kits.

A hand reaching out to touch a futuristic rendering of an AI processor.

'Don't be a doomer' - Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says no one currently has 'any reasonable ability to create god AI', so we should all just relax

By Efosa Udinmwen published 15 January 26

Jensen Huang dismisses god-level AI fears, stresses responsible use of AI tools to improve productivity and address real-world challenges.

'Our viewpoint is that we are trying to help consumers around the world': Micron finally breaks silence on claims it abandoned customers by dropping the Crucial memory brand

By Efosa Udinmwen published 15 January 26

Micron confirms Crucial exit while emphasizing ongoing consumer support, highlighting enterprise DRAM growth and persistent shortages through at least 2028.

Meta sets up 'top-level' Compute initiative to make sure its AI data centers get all the power they need - Zuckerberg promises 'tens of gigawatts this decade, and hundreds of gigawatts or more over time'

By Efosa Udinmwen published 15 January 26

Meta Compute will oversee AI infrastructure expansion, unify leadership, and plan for tens to hundreds of gigawatts over the next decade.

More worrying tech supply chain news - no, it's not more RAM troubles, but this vital material could be set to cause issues sooner than expected

By Efosa Udinmwen published 14 January 26

Copper demand is rising fast due to electrification, data centers, and renewable energy, while supply struggles and recycling cannot meet needs.

Even AI skeptic Linus Torvalds is getting involved in 'vibe coding' - so could this herald a new dawn for Linux? Probably not...

By Efosa Udinmwen published 14 January 26

Torvalds says he briefly used AI for a hobby project, reinforcing pragmatic limits, skepticism toward hype, and caution around critical software development.

WPEngine buys major WordPress agency in drive to add more enterprise customers faster

By Efosa Udinmwen published 14 January 26

WP Engine acquires Big Bite, ending its agency role and integrating engineers internally to expand WordPress products for publishers.

MSI is the latest to join the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 bandwagon with the AI Edge mini PC — better late than never, but with more than 30 competitors out there, it might have a tough time

By Efosa Udinmwen published 13 January 26

CES 2026 MSI’s AI Edge mini PC combines massive memory, local AI inference, RTX-class gaming, and a compact design for versatile desktop computing.

This is either the world's fastest laptop or someone made a massive typo: Obscure Chinese vendor Mechrevo unannounced Core Ultra 300HX CPU at CES, and apparently almost no one noticed

By Efosa Udinmwen published 13 January 26

Mechrevo quietly unveiled the Yaoshi 18 Pro at CES 2026, featuring an unannounced Intel processor and powerful Nvidia graphics, which attracted minimal attention.

Gigabyte debuts a consumer motherboard which supports 256GB DDR5 in dual channel — but you may need to sell a kidney to buy the memory

By Efosa Udinmwen published 13 January 26

Gigabyte’s Z890 AORUS Tachyon ICE CQDIMM motherboard supports 256GB DDR5-7200 using two 128GB modules, achieving extreme capacity and frequency.

No, it's not your new thermostat — mini PC vendor delivers clean-looking, minimalist, affordable device unlike any other on the market with a Core i9 CPU inside

By Efosa Udinmwen published 13 January 26

Ayaneo AM03 mini PC combines minimalist design with Intel Core i9 performance, high-speed memory, and flexible connectivity options.

Bye Bye MLC: QLC and TLC to be dominant SSD technologies amidst AI's ravenous appetite for NAND — and PLC won't probably happen till the era of Petabyte SSDs

By Efosa Udinmwen published 12 January 26

CES 2026 TrendForce shows MLC NAND retreating while TLC and QLC dominate SSDs, driven by AI workloads, data growth, and supplier strategy.

This Lenovo monitor has six speakers and is the only Windows PC monitor with Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision — it even has a 4K detachable webcam

By Efosa Udinmwen published 12 January 26

CES 2026 Lenovo’s Yoga Pro 27UD-10 OLED monitor combines detachable 4K video, USB4 connectivity, Dolby audio, and laptop-focused color syncing.

You won't believe this, but Khadas Mind Pro mini PC actually fits an RTX 5060 Ti graphics card, 64GB RAM, and 2TB NVMe SSD in just 0.43 liters

By Efosa Udinmwen published 11 January 26

CES 2026 New Khadas packs insane hardware into a 0.43 liters capacity, while leaving cooling and thermal management a complete mystery.

Micron announces a QLC SSD just weeks after killing its beloved Crucial brand — the 3610 is a basic Gen5 SSD that's somehow faster than Gen4 TLC

By Efosa Udinmwen published 11 January 26

CES 2026 Micron 3610 PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD offers high-speed QLC storage, low latency, AI readiness, compact form, and strong endurance.

Asus slaps GoPro branding on ProArt Ryzen AI Max+ 395 laptop and gives it a new design and new hotkey — howeve everything else sadly remains the same

By Efosa Udinmwen published 11 January 26

CES 2026 Asus releases ProArt GoPro Edition PX13 with visual tweaks, a hotkey, an OLED display, and a rugged design, while the core hardware remains unchanged.

Exclusive: Lexar debuts mysterious AI grade stick form factor that promises hot swap, blazing speeds — and no, I've got absolutely no clue how much it costs and whether device vendors will actually use it

By Efosa Udinmwen published 10 January 26

CES 2026 Lexar debuts a hot-swappable AI-Grade Storage Stick at CES 2026, promising blazing speeds, flexibility, and uncertain adoption by manufacturers.

Broadcom reinvents AMD's APU moniker as it launches Wi-Fi 8 chip — this accelerated processing unit doesn't include a GPU but has 10GbE connectivity

By Efosa Udinmwen published 10 January 26

CES 2026 Broadcom’s BCM4918 applies the APU label to a Wi-Fi 8 processor integrating compute, networking, AI, and security without graphics

The battle of the SuperPods: Nvidia challenges Huawei with Vera Rubin powered DGX cluster that can deliver 28.8 Exaflops with only 576 GPUs

By Efosa Udinmwen published 9 January 26

CES 2026 Nvidia’s Rubin DGX SuperPOD delivers 28.8 Exaflops using 576 GPUs, combining compute, memory, and software to rival Huawei’s SuperPOD.

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