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Author: Owen Holt

Owen Holt brings a distinctive perspective to technology journalism through his specialized focus on industrial computing systems and automation infrastructure, where he deciphers complex technical ecosystems for both specialist and mainstream audiences. His analytical approach stems from hands-on experience with IoT implementations and emerging technologies, allowing him to critically examine how digital transformation reshapes manufacturing and enterprise operations. This unique vantage point enables him to identify meaningful patterns where others see only disconnected technological developments, consistently delivering insights that bridge engineering realities with strategic business implications.
IT Service Desks Are Breaking. Here’s Why.
BusinessCloudSoftware

IT Service Desks Are Breaking. Here’s Why.

According to a Fortune commentary, the traditional IT service model is failing. Huge numbers of organizations are planning to replace their tools next year because employees and IT teams are fed up with slow, manual processes. The path forward involves AI, collaboration tools, and flexible workflows

by Owen HoltDecember 18, 2025
Sony and Tencent Settle Over That Horizon Clone
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Sony and Tencent Settle Over That Horizon Clone

Light of Motiram, a game accused of being a “slavish clone” of Sony’s Horizon series, has been removed from digital stores. This follows a confidential settlement between Sony Interactive Entertainment and Tencent, ending their legal battle.

by Owen HoltDecember 18, 2025
China’s Homegrown EUV Machine is Real and It’s Huge
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China’s Homegrown EUV Machine is Real and It’s Huge

According to a new report, China has developed a functional prototype of an extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machine. The massive device, reportedly spearheaded by Huawei, is undergoing testing and uses a different technical approach than ASML’s dominant systems.

by Owen HoltDecember 18, 2025
New Android Malware Can Hijack Any Google Play App
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New Android Malware Can Hijack Any Google Play App

Security researchers have uncovered a frighteningly efficient new Android Remote Access Trojan (RAT) called Cellik. Its unique trick is the ability to repackage any legitimate app from the Google Play Store into a malicious version with one click.

by Owen HoltDecember 17, 2025
Judge Stops T-Mobile From Scraping AT&T’s Customer Data
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Judge Stops T-Mobile From Scraping AT&T’s Customer Data

A federal judge has blocked T-Mobile from using a tool that scraped customer data from AT&T’s password-protected websites. The data was used to power T-Mobile’s “Easy Switch” price comparison feature, leading AT&T to sue last month.

by Owen HoltDecember 17, 2025
Meta’s Big VR Bet on Partners Like ASUS Just Fell Through
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Meta’s Big VR Bet on Partners Like ASUS Just Fell Through

Meta’s plan to license its Horizon OS to partners like ASUS and Lenovo is officially dead. The company is pausing to focus on its own hardware, leaving a gap that Android XR might now fill.

by Owen HoltDecember 17, 2025
Bezos Bumps Ellison For Third Place In The Billionaire Race
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Bezos Bumps Ellison For Third Place In The Billionaire Race

A bad day for Oracle stock caused a massive shift at the top of the billionaire rankings. Larry Ellison lost over $11 billion, allowing Amazon’s Jeff Bezos to reclaim the number three spot globally.

by Owen HoltDecember 17, 2025
AI Lockdown: School Blames Kid for Clarinet “Gun”
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AI Lockdown: School Blames Kid for Clarinet “Gun”

A Florida middle school went into a full “code red” lockdown after an AI system flagged a student’s clarinet as a weapon. School administrators blamed the student for holding the instrument “as if it were a weapon,” rather than the faulty technology. This follows a similar incident where AI mistook

by Owen HoltDecember 17, 2025
German drone giant Quantum Systems buys autonomous truck startup FERNRIDE
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German drone giant Quantum Systems buys autonomous truck startup FERNRIDE

In a major move for European autonomy, drone leader Quantum Systems is acquiring ground vehicle software firm FERNRIDE. The deal follows Quantum’s recent €3 billion valuation and aims to create a unified, cross-domain unmanned ecosystem. It highlights Germany’s growing dominance in defense and indus

by Owen HoltDecember 17, 2025
Oracle Stock Drops as $10 Billion AI Data Center Deal Stalls
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Oracle Stock Drops as $10 Billion AI Data Center Deal Stalls

Oracle’s stock took a 4% hit following a Financial Times report that Blue Owl Capital had walked away from talks to back a $10 billion, 1-gigawatt data center project in Michigan. Oracle disputes the report, claiming the project is “on schedule” but with a different equity partner. The incident high

by Owen HoltDecember 17, 2025

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