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Author: Harlow Wesley

Harlow Wesley brings a distinct perspective to technology journalism through his specialized focus on industrial computing systems and automation infrastructure. His analytical approach demystifies complex IoT ecosystems and emerging technologies, drawing from hands-on experience with edge computing deployments and smart manufacturing solutions. Wesley's writing consistently bridges the technical implementation gaps between legacy industrial systems and next-generation digital transformation, offering readers practical insights into enterprise-scale technological evolution.
South America’s AI Boom is Hitting a Power Grid Wall
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South America’s AI Boom is Hitting a Power Grid Wall

A projected $100 billion in datacenter investment is flowing into Brazil by 2030, with the Latin American market set to double to $14 billion. But the continent’s AI future is being shaped by a brutal mismatch between demand and the physical infrastructure needed to support it, from transmission lin

by Harlow WesleyJanuary 31, 2026
ChatGPT is Winning the AI Habit War, and That’s a Big Deal
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ChatGPT is Winning the AI Habit War, and That’s a Big Deal

New consumer data reveals that OpenAI’s ChatGPT has a massive lead in early user adoption. This initial exposure is critical, as it often sets the reference point for how people think about and use AI going forward.

by Harlow WesleyJanuary 30, 2026
Meta’s Geothermal Bet Gets Real with a 150MW Supply Deal
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Meta’s Geothermal Bet Gets Real with a 150MW Supply Deal

XGS Energy, an enhanced geothermal firm backed by Meta, has secured a critical supply chain partnership with Vallourec. The deal is for tubulars needed to build a 150MW project in New Mexico, with construction set to start this year to power Meta’s data centers. This marks a significant step in usin

by Harlow WesleyJanuary 30, 2026
Perplexity’s $750M Azure Deal Shows Cloud Wars Are Heating Up
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Perplexity’s $750M Azure Deal Shows Cloud Wars Are Heating Up

AI search startup Perplexity has signed a three-year, $750 million agreement to use Microsoft’s Azure cloud. Despite the huge deal, the company clarified that Amazon Web Services remains its “preferred” cloud infrastructure provider.

by Harlow WesleyJanuary 30, 2026
Apple’s Feeling the Memory Chip Squeeze, Too
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Apple’s Feeling the Memory Chip Squeeze, Too

Even Apple isn’t immune to the global memory chip shortage. CEO Tim Cook says rising memory prices will pressure margins, despite blockbuster iPhone 13 demand that led to $143.76B in revenue. The entire tech industry is scrambling for chips.

by Harlow WesleyJanuary 30, 2026
Apple’s Huge Quarter, Blackstone’s IPO Rush, and Canada’s Oil Boom
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Apple’s Huge Quarter, Blackstone’s IPO Rush, and Canada’s Oil Boom

Apple just reported a “remarkable” quarter with record iPhone sales. Meanwhile, Blackstone is lining up a huge wave of IPOs for its long-held investments. Plus, Canada’s oil industry is finding success in Asian markets.

by Harlow WesleyJanuary 30, 2026
That Old WinRAR Bug is Still a Huge Problem. Update Now.
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That Old WinRAR Bug is Still a Huge Problem. Update Now.

Cybercriminals are actively exploiting a WinRAR flaw, CVE-2025-8088, that was supposedly fixed months ago. The problem is that most people never update the app, leaving their systems vulnerable to malware that can hide in archives and run on every startup.

by Harlow WesleyJanuary 30, 2026
ConcernedApe Busts Haunted Chocolatier Myths, Says It’s Still Coming
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ConcernedApe Busts Haunted Chocolatier Myths, Says It’s Still Coming

Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone posted a new update to dispel rumors about his next game, Haunted Chocolatier. He confirmed the games are separate, development is ongoing, and there’s still no set release date.

by Harlow WesleyJanuary 30, 2026
This AI Agent Is a Developer Darling, and a Security Nightmare
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This AI Agent Is a Developer Darling, and a Security Nightmare

A new open-source AI agent called Moltbot is gaining rapid popularity for its ability to control everything on your computer and messaging apps. But its total access is raising major security and privacy red flags among experts.

by Harlow WesleyJanuary 29, 2026
Samsung’s $2,900 TriFold Has a Nasty Surprise for Buyers
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Samsung’s $2,900 TriFold Has a Nasty Surprise for Buyers

Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold goes on sale tomorrow for $2,899, but a key perk is missing. An early listing on Samsung’s US website showed no option to trade in an old device, a stark break from the company’s usual strategy for its most expensive phones.

by Harlow WesleyJanuary 29, 2026

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