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Author: Darren Holt

Darren Holt brings a distinctive perspective to technology journalism through his specialized focus on industrial computing ecosystems and automation infrastructure, where he deciphers complex technical integrations for both enterprise and engineering audiences. His analytical approach to emerging technologies—particularly industrial IoT and smart manufacturing systems—stems from hands-on experience evaluating how edge computing transforms traditional production environments. Darren consistently demystifies the convergence of operational technology with enterprise IT, offering readers practical insights into next-generation industrial architectures. This unique vantage point enables him to forecast how industrial automation trends will reshape global manufacturing paradigms.
Intel’s Panther Lake Leaks Show a Real Fight With AMD
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Intel’s Panther Lake Leaks Show a Real Fight With AMD

Early benchmarks for Intel’s upcoming Panther Lake flagship, the Core Ultra X9 388H, have leaked. The chip shows a 15% single-core gain over its predecessor and trades blows with AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ 395.

by Darren HoltDecember 9, 2025
Equixly raises €10M to fight the API security war with AI agents
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Equixly raises €10M to fight the API security war with AI agents

Equixly, a startup from Verona, has secured a €10 million Series A to expand its team and AI models. The platform uses proprietary AI agents to automate penetration testing, finding vulnerabilities that traditional tools miss. The funding will fuel an international push, starting with a UK launch ne

by Darren HoltDecember 9, 2025
Trump’s H200 China Deal: A $10.5 Billion Reversal
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Trump’s H200 China Deal: A $10.5 Billion Reversal

In a Truth Social post, former President Donald Trump announced he will allow Nvidia to resume H200 accelerator sales to approved customers in China. The policy shift, which he claims President Xi “responded positively” to, directly contradicts the Biden administration’s national security-focused ex

by Darren HoltDecember 9, 2025
VS Code vs. VSCodium: The Real Difference Isn’t the Code
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VS Code vs. VSCodium: The Real Difference Isn’t the Code

Microsoft’s VS Code is ubiquitous, but its official build contains proprietary elements. VSCodium strips those out for a pure open-source experience, but at a cost to the extension ecosystem. The choice boils down to convenience versus principle.

by Darren HoltDecember 9, 2025
Snowflake Bets $200 Million on Claude to Win the AI Race
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Snowflake Bets $200 Million on Claude to Win the AI Race

Snowflake is doubling down on its AI strategy with a massive $200 million expansion of its partnership with Anthropic. The goal is to build “agentic” AI that can reason across sensitive corporate data without it ever leaving the Snowflake environment. This comes as the company reports strong Q3 earn

by Darren HoltDecember 9, 2025
Windows 11’s Hidden Productivity System is Already on Your PC
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Windows 11’s Hidden Productivity System is Already on Your PC

A tech writer ditched all third-party apps to build a productivity system using only Windows 11’s default features. The experiment revealed four powerful, integrated tools that eliminate subscription costs and setup friction. The key insight? The best system is the one you already have.

by Darren HoltDecember 8, 2025
Microsoft’s Office 2024 vs. 365 Doc Makes the Choice Clearer
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Microsoft’s Office 2024 vs. 365 Doc Makes the Choice Clearer

Microsoft has quietly published updated guidance clarifying the differences between Office 2024 and Microsoft 365. The key trade-off is perpetual license vs. ongoing updates and AI features. The document highlights a notable limitation for family plans.

by Darren HoltDecember 8, 2025
AI’s Big Week: Code Reds, Billions, and a Star-Studded Summit
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AI’s Big Week: Code Reds, Billions, and a Star-Studded Summit

The AI world is in overdrive as Fortune’s Brainstorm AI conference begins in San Francisco. Key players from OpenAI, Databricks, and the red-hot Cursor are gathering, all against a backdrop of shocking valuations and urgent internal missions. It’s the must-watch event of a chaotic cycle.

by Darren HoltDecember 8, 2025
Liquid Cooling Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All. Here’s Why.
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Liquid Cooling Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All. Here’s Why.

The data center cooling game is changing fast. According to a technical director from modular data center designer Oper8, liquid cooling is no longer experimental but a practical necessity for handling today’s high-density AI and HPC loads. The real challenge is figuring out the right solution for e

by Darren HoltDecember 8, 2025
AWS Exec Says AI Teammates Are Coming, Whether You’re Ready or Not
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AWS Exec Says AI Teammates Are Coming, Whether You’re Ready or Not

At AWS re:Invent, SVP Colleen Aubrey argued AI is evolving from a simple tool into a “teammate” that requires management. She revealed her own team cut a project from 50 people over nine months to just 10 people in three months using AI. The shift demands new skills in delegation, auditing, and trus

by Darren HoltDecember 6, 2025

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