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

I'm not sure anyone expected this - an unlikely new entrant enters the flash drive market, and it's one for true Raspberry Pi fans

By Efosa Udinmwen published 23 January 26

The Raspberry Pi Flash Drive is a compact USB 3.0 device offering fast speeds, durability, and flexibility for Pi projects..

'Asus will no longer add new mobile phone models in the future': CEO confirms no more Zenfone or ROG smartphones are coming as it pivots to focus on AI products

By Efosa Udinmwen published 23 January 26

Asus halts new smartphone production amid shrinking margins, competition, and longer upgrade cycles, shifting focus toward AI servers and related hardware.

Is this the future of trading? NYSE reportedly building a venue for 24/7 tokenized stock and EDF settling

By Efosa Udinmwen published 23 January 26

NYSE plans a blockchain-based 24/7 trading platform for tokenized stocks and ETFs with instant settlement and stablecoin support.

This isn't your typical mini PC - Beelink reveals new SER10 Pro and SER10 Max powerhouses boasting DDR5, 10Gbps Ethernet, and Ryzen Gorgon Point

By Efosa Udinmwen published 22 January 26

Beelink launches SER10 Pro and Max mini-PCs with Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, DDR5 memory, and 10 Gbps Ethernet.

"Exactly the opposite of what AI and mission-critical workloads require": Dell VP says recycling enterprise SSDs to save costs could result in catastrophic data loss

By Efosa Udinmwen published 22 January 26

Dell warns reusing worn enterprise SSDs because of flash shortages increases failure risks for AI and mission-critical storage environments.

Samsung's biggest memory rival has a clever plan to make SSDs bigger (but not cheaper) — split-cell 5-bit flash sounds like RAID-0 on hard drives, but for SSD

By Efosa Udinmwen published 22 January 26

SK Hynix introduces split-cell 5-bit NAND flash that increases SSD capacity, improves speed, and extends endurance without increasing costs.

Linux creatives rejoice - this dev's hard work now lets Photoshop finally run on Linux, so let your imaginations run wild

By Efosa Udinmwen published 21 January 26

A developer-enabled Wine workaround allows modern Photoshop versions to run on Linux, highlighting technical feasibility despite the continued absence of official Adobe support.

Tough luck, Elon - EPA shuts loophole that lets hyperscalers quickly deploy power generators without needing a permit

By Efosa Udinmwen published 21 January 26

EPA closes loophole allowing temporary gas turbines, forcing hyperscalers to acquire permits and meet federal air quality standards immediately.

'Floppy disks are the best storage media ever invented' - dad modder creates an ingenious TV control system that lets toddler select shows with the iconic storage device

By Efosa Udinmwen published 21 January 26

Floppy disks have become a physical TV selector, letting toddlers choose shows simply while avoiding menus, ads, and complex television interfaces.

Close-up pictures of AMD's only branded PC have emerged, and I cannot believe that it is so small - Ryzen AI Halo sits comfortably in the palm of one's hand and has all the connectors you can expect, but no Windows

By Efosa Udinmwen published 20 January 26

AMD Ryzen AI Halo mini PC is compact, developer-focused, supports 128GB memory, full connectivity, and allows OS choice for AI workloads.

AWS signs mega deal with Rio Tinto for the first new copper mine in the US for years - here's what it could do with that windfall

By Efosa Udinmwen published 20 January 26

Amazon’s Arizona copper deal reveals domestic supply ambitions and how limited mining output remains against expanding AI data center demand.

Want some AI with your Pi? Raspberry Pi 5 gets an LLM upgrade with new AI HAT+ 2 - but will it be powerful enough?

By Efosa Udinmwen published 20 January 26

Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ 2 enables local LLM and VLM workloads with 40 TOPS, 8 GB memory, and PCIe connectivity.

Engineer, Scientists and Developers Gathered Around Illuminated Conference Table in Technology Research Center, Talking, Finding Solution and Analysing Industrial Engine Design. Close-up Hands Shot

Nanometer-thick magnet produced at room temperature using lasers could one day produce better HDDs, faster non-silicon processors

By Efosa Udinmwen published 19 January 26

Researchers show brief laser pulses can reversibly tune magnetic behavior in ultrathin materials operating at room temperature.

A young woman is working on a laptop in a relaxed office space.

Google restores much-missed JPEG XL format to Chromium code base - better image compression and better bandwidth are on the way

By Efosa Udinmwen published 19 January 26

Google restored JPEG XL support in Chromium, enabling native decoding after years of industry pressure and growing adoption elsewhere.

Humanoid robots are 'stepping out of the lab and into the real world' to take the jobs we don't want - so get ready for the rise of the robot coworkers

By Efosa Udinmwen published 19 January 26

Humanoid robots are entering real workplaces due to labor shortages, falling costs, and technical progress, though large-scale adoption remains uncertain.