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

Oracle has one last Ampere hurrah - new cloud platforms offer up to 192 custom Arm cores, and aren't OCI exclusive, unlike Graviton or Cobalt

By Efosa Udinmwen published 18 December 25

Oracle launches A4 Standard cloud instances with AmpereOne M cores, offering high-performance CPU configurations and emphasizing silicon neutrality for flexible deployments.

It's about time! Microsoft finally kills off encryption cipher blamed for multiple cyberattacks - RC4 bites the dust at last

By Efosa Udinmwen published 18 December 25

Microsoft moves to disable RC4 after decades of exploitation, implementing AES-SHA1 encryption, tools, and network protections for safer systems.

“Open innovation is the foundation of AI progress” says Jensen Huang as Nvidia reveals big open source AI push - major acquisition sealed and new models on the way

By Efosa Udinmwen published 18 December 25

Nvidia acquires SchedMD and launches Nemotron 3 open models, providing datasets, AI tools, and libraries for multi-agent workflows.

Anyone for a slice of record Pi? New landmark sees 314 trillion digits calculated as news site trounces Google Cloud - for now

By Efosa Udinmwen published 18 December 25

StorageReview computed 314 trillion digits of pi on one server, finishing faster and using far less energy than cloud-based records.

Ford is switching some battery focus from cars to data centers - with plans for huge 20GWh capacity

By Efosa Udinmwen published 17 December 25

Ford halts electric pickup production and redirects battery investments toward stationary energy storage for grids, data centers, and residential systems.

Dell laptop being removed from its box on a desk next to a monitor

Dell reportedly preparing massive price hikes for commercial clients - and warns "Ordering today for future delivery DOES NOT lock in current pricing"

By Efosa Udinmwen published 17 December 25

Dell will increase commercial product prices starting December 17 due to memory shortages, affecting laptops, desktops, mini workstations, and AI-enabled devices.

More than half of workers say they really "love" Excel - and surprisingly enough, it's younger workers who are apparently more infatuated

By Efosa Udinmwen published 17 December 25

Microsoft Excel remains essential across generations, with younger finance professionals embracing its advanced features, while AI integration enhances modern workflow.

Three billion WhatsApp users are at risk - an expert has developed a tool that could spy on everyone, and you would never know about it

By Efosa Udinmwen published 16 December 25

A proof-of-concept tool exploits messaging app receipts to silently track behavior, drain batteries, and increase mobile data usage.

Scammers target Leonardo DiCaprio fans with malware-ridden "One Battle After Another" torrent

By Efosa Udinmwen published 16 December 25

A fake Leonardo DiCaprio torrent hides PowerShell malware in subtitles, delivering AgentTesla to steal credentials and evade security measures.

The first online chess game happened in December 1844 — Yes, 181 years ago, two teams played Chess 60km away using the electrical telegraph

By Efosa Udinmwen published 16 December 25

The 1844 Washington–Baltimore telegraph chess match started remote play, inspiring later international competitions, teletype games, and massive online platforms today.

This 16-inch battery-powered portable monitor has a higher resolution than the Liquid Retina XDR display on the Apple MacBook Pro — and it will last at least 6 hours

By Efosa Udinmwen published 16 December 25

VChance DU16 is a 16-inch 4K portable monitor with HDR, aluminum build, battery operation, USB-C connectivity, and professional usability.

Groundbreaking "5D memory crystal" storage could last until the end of the universe - but will it be able to hold all of your pet photos?

By Efosa Udinmwen published 16 December 25

SPhotonix’s 5D memory crystal stores 360 TB per disc and lasts billions of years, designed for cold data in data centers.

Is that your grandad's transistor radio? No, it's a 4-SSD NAS with two 2.5Gb LAN ports, 12GB RAM, and a cracking name — the orange-colored Youyeetoo NestDisk

By Efosa Udinmwen published 15 December 25

The Youyeetoo NestDisk is a compact mini PC with four SSD slots, an Intel N150 CPU, dual 2.5Gb Ethernet, and complete NAS connectivity.

Crying over expensive RAM? Kioxia may have cracked the 3D RAM puzzle, paving the way for cheaper, faster memory — but it probably won't reach the market till the next decade

By Efosa Udinmwen published 15 December 25

Kioxia develops eight-layer stackable oxide-semiconductor transistors for 3D DRAM - yet commercial deployment remains years away.

World's smallest AI supercomputer achieves world record with 120B-parameter LLM support on-device — what I don't understand, though, is how it does OTA hardware upgrades

By Efosa Udinmwen published 15 December 25

Tiiny AI Pocket Lab is a pocket-sized Mini PC running large language models offline with optimized CPU and NPU performance.

A water-cooled AMD AI 14-inch tablet with 16 CPU cores, a 5060-class GPU, and 128GB RAM is exactly what I need for Christmas — I don't think it will cost less than $2000, though

By Efosa Udinmwen published 15 December 25

OneXPlayer’s Super X is a 14-inch hybrid tablet-laptop with AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB RAM, and liquid cooling.

Samsung's surprising stealth superfast SSD surfaces silently — PM9E1 turns out to be a mini-9100 Pro measuring just 22 x 42mm with PCIe Gen5 capabilities

By Efosa Udinmwen published 15 December 25

Samsung’s PM9E1 combines PCIe Gen5 speeds with an ultra-compact form factor, highlighting technical progress while exposing practical limits.

This is perhaps the smallest mini PC with a 5060-class GPU you can buy right now — but you will have to go all the way to China to get it

By Efosa Udinmwen published 13 December 25

FEVM’s FAEX1 mini PC combines Ryzen AI Max+ CPU, Radeon 8060S GPU, 128 GB memory, and extensive connectivity in a compact chassis.