Efosa Udinmwen

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. Upon joining TechRadar Pro, in addition to privacy and technology policy, he is also focused on B2B security products. Efosa can be contacted at this email: udinmwenefosa@gmail.com

Articles by: Efosa Udinmwen

AMD Strix Halo devices

Ryzen AI Max+ 395 CPU could be AMD's sleeper hit against Nvidia's AI dominance, as nearly 30 Strix Halo mini AI workstation models hit the market - including some rather funky ones

By Efosa Udinmwen published

AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ 395 powers a wave of mini AI workstations and laptops, promising affordability and efficiency, but untested performance claims.

DATAMAG 40Gbps portable magnetic SSD

This tiny magnetic SSD snaps onto your laptop and blasts out mind-bending 40Gbps transfers without breaking a sweat

By Efosa Udinmwen published

MSI’s Datamag SSD blends USB4 speeds, magnetic mounting, and 4TB capacity, aiming for creators but requiring independent performance validation.

Slimbook Evo 14 and Evo 15

Ultra-thin Linux laptops pack Ryzen AI 9 365 muscle with silky 120Hz displays and room for massive storage and memory

By Efosa Udinmwen published

Slimbook Evo laptops debut with Ryzen AI 9 power, Linux preinstalled, up to 128GB RAM, 16TB storage, and high-refresh displays.

Gigabyte Aorus RTX 5060 Ti AI BOX

Gigabyte Thunderbolt 5 graphics box squeezes desktop RTX power, USB4 compatibility, and docking features into a relatively small chassis for high-end laptops

By Efosa Udinmwen published

Gigabyte’s Aorus RTX 5060 Ti AI BOX delivers desktop GPU performance in a compact Thunderbolt 5 enclosure with docking functions.

Asus ProArt PA27USD monitor

This compact 27-inch 4K screen with blazing 1200nits brightness sneaks in SDI connectivity built for true broadcast-grade workflows

By Efosa Udinmwen published

Asus unveiled the compact ProArt OLED PA27USD with SDI and the massive PQ09U microLED, targeting different professional creative workflows.

Asus ProArt Creator Router 7 and Asus ProArt Creator Switch

Asus launches ProArt studio router and switch built to move 8K files at lightning speed with zero workflow delays

By Efosa Udinmwen published

Asus introduces ProArt Router 7 and Switch 10S, aiming to improve 8K workflows, though real performance requires independent verification.

Biwin Mini SSD

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

By Efosa Udinmwen published

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

Sharp Dynabook RA73 notebook

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

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

Zinwa Q25

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

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

Gigabyte AI Top CXL R5X4

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

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

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

Seaviv AideaStation R1 mini PC

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

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

GeekBook X14 Pro

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

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

ONEXGPU LITE USB5

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

By Efosa Udinmwen published

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

Minisforum N5 Pro

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

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

Asus ProArt RTX 5080 GPU

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

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

MINISFORUM G7 Pro Mini PC

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

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

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

Minisforum MS-S1 Max mini PC

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

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

HDM Secure smartphone

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

By Efosa Udinmwen published

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

Norton VPN app on a mobile phone.

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

By Efosa Udinmwen published

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

Firewalla App 1.66 Update

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

By Efosa Udinmwen published

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

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

cyber, attack, hacked word on screen binary code display, hacker

Only 20% of ransomware is not powered by AI, but expect that number to drop even further in 2025

By Efosa Udinmwen published

AI Tools are transforming ransomware, phishing, and malware attacks – requiring proactive defenses, automation, and human oversight to maintain cybersecurity resilience.

Burger King

Burger King hacked - ethical hackers crack fast food security, and find it's as fragile as a French fry

By Efosa Udinmwen published

Ethical hackers uncovered catastrophic flaws in Burger King systems, from weak passwords to leaked drive-through audio, exposing fragile cybersecurity practices.

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