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Author: Julian Trent

Julian Trent brings a distinctive perspective to technology journalism through his specialized focus on industrial computing systems and automation infrastructure, where he deciphers complex technological shifts into actionable industry insights. His expertise spans the convergence of IoT networks with legacy industrial systems, examining how edge computing and predictive maintenance are reshaping manufacturing and logistics. With an analytical approach honed through years of tracking embedded systems evolution, he illuminates the practical implications of emerging technologies for enterprise transformation. Trent's writing stands out for its technical precision and forward-looking analysis of how industrial automation intersects with sustainable business practices.
This Sneaky Malware Loader Is Hiding In Your Software Downloads
CybersecuritySoftwareTechnology

This Sneaky Malware Loader Is Hiding In Your Software Downloads

A malicious packer known as pkr_mtsi is being used in large-scale campaigns to deliver a wide array of dangerous payloads. It tricks users by masquerading as installers for trusted tools like PuTTY and Rufus.

by Julian TrentJanuary 7, 2026
Did AMD Pull a Last-Minute Switcheroo on Its CES CPU Launch?
ComputingHardwareSemiconductors

Did AMD Pull a Last-Minute Switcheroo on Its CES CPU Launch?

A promotional video from Dell’s Alienware division on Weibo explicitly mentions an unreleased AMD Ryzen 9 9950XX3D2 CPU. This suggests AMD’s CES 2026 plans were more ambitious, featuring a flagship gaming chip that never made the stage. The discrepancy points to a likely last-minute change in strate

by Julian TrentJanuary 7, 2026
Lenovo’s CES 2026 Laptops: Rollable Screens, Panther Lake, and AI
ComputingHardwareManufacturing

Lenovo’s CES 2026 Laptops: Rollable Screens, Panther Lake, and AI

Lenovo unveiled a futuristic rollable-screen gaming laptop concept and a full suite of consumer laptops at CES 2026. The new models are powered by next-gen Intel Panther Lake, AMD Ryzen AI 400, and Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 processors, with prices starting at $799.

by Julian TrentJanuary 7, 2026
Is 25 the new 30 for startup founders? AI is shifting the age curve.
AIBusinessStartups

Is 25 the new 30 for startup founders? AI is shifting the age curve.

The age of a billion-dollar startup founder is dropping fast, thanks to AI. A new report from VC firm Antler shows the average age for AI unicorn founders fell from 40 in 2020 to just 29 in 2024. This is compressing the timeline to a $1B valuation to under 5 years.

by Julian TrentJanuary 7, 2026
New Quantum Detectors Are So Sensitive, They Could Find Dark Matter
InnovationStartupsTechnology

New Quantum Detectors Are So Sensitive, They Could Find Dark Matter

Researchers are deploying ultra-sensitive quantum detectors in the hunt for dark matter, which makes up 27% of the universe. The technology can pick up a signal that might only happen once every ten years.

by Julian TrentJanuary 7, 2026
Baidu, Huawei Dominate China’s GPU Cloud, But There’s a Catch
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Baidu, Huawei Dominate China’s GPU Cloud, But There’s a Catch

A new report shows Baidu and Huawei have locked down over 70% of China’s critical GPU cloud market. This highlights a major shift towards full-stack, chip-to-cloud strategies designed to counter Nvidia, but significant constraints remain.

by Julian TrentJanuary 6, 2026
AMD’s AI Chips Are Coming for Everything in 2026
AIHardwareSemiconductors

AMD’s AI Chips Are Coming for Everything in 2026

AMD is launching a massive wave of AI processors for 2026. The new chips, built on Zen 5 and XDNA 2, aim to put powerful AI directly into laptops, desktops, and even cars and robots.

by Julian TrentJanuary 6, 2026
Databricks Says Its New AI Retriever Beats RAG. Is It a Breakthrough?
AIDataSoftware

Databricks Says Its New AI Retriever Beats RAG. Is It a Breakthrough?

Databricks just unveiled a new architecture for AI agents called Instructed Retriever. It claims massive accuracy gains over standard RAG by better translating natural language into complex searches. But is this the key to making AI agents actually useful?

by Julian TrentJanuary 6, 2026
UnitedHealth’s UK Tech Unit May Be Headed to Private Equity
BusinessSoftwareStartups

UnitedHealth’s UK Tech Unit May Be Headed to Private Equity

UnitedHealth’s Optum UK business, a major supplier of electronic patient record systems to British GPs, could soon be sold. Sky News reports TPG is in advanced talks for a deal worth up to £1.4 billion. This comes just two years after UnitedHealth bought the unit, then known as EMIS, for £1.24 billi

by Julian TrentJanuary 6, 2026
Windows 11’s Copilot can now peek into your taskbar apps
AIComputingSoftware

Windows 11’s Copilot can now peek into your taskbar apps

Microsoft is adding a new “Share with Copilot” option directly to the Windows 11 taskbar. The feature lets you send an app’s contents to the AI for analysis and suggestions. It’s rolling out now to all PCs, not just new Copilot+ models.

by Julian TrentJanuary 6, 2026

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