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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.
Spotify’s New AI Playlists Let You Type What You Want to Hear
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Spotify’s New AI Playlists Let You Type What You Want to Hear

Spotify is launching a beta feature called Prompted Playlists, which uses AI to create playlists from text prompts. It starts in New Zealand on Thursday, giving users direct control over their algorithm for the first time.

by Owen HoltDecember 11, 2025
VS Code’s Terminal Just Got Way Smarter
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VS Code’s Terminal Just Got Way Smarter

Visual Studio Code’s version 1.107 update is here, bringing a powerful new Terminal Suggest feature to everyone. The release also packs significant improvements for AI coding agents and early TypeScript 7 support.

by Owen HoltDecember 10, 2025
How Tiny Side Projects Launched Huge Tech Careers
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How Tiny Side Projects Launched Huge Tech Careers

A new article highlights how major tech innovations like the game Portal, the Redux library, and Python Requests began as simple side projects. These passion pursuits didn’t just fill resumes—they fundamentally changed industries and landed their creators dream jobs.

by Owen HoltDecember 10, 2025
PC Shipments Dip Again, But Analysts See a 2025 Rebound
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PC Shipments Dip Again, But Analysts See a 2025 Rebound

The US PC market declined for a second straight quarter in Q3 2025, but analysts are still forecasting full-year growth. The story is a split one, with consumer spending up but government and education purchases crashing.

by Owen HoltDecember 10, 2025
Nvidia-backed startup trains an AI model in space. Seriously.
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Nvidia-backed startup trains an AI model in space. Seriously.

A startup called Starcloud has successfully trained an AI model on a satellite in orbit. This is a proof-of-concept for building massive, solar-powered data centers in space to bypass Earth’s energy and environmental constraints.

by Owen HoltDecember 10, 2025
The AI Shopping War is a Protocol Fight
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The AI Shopping War is a Protocol Fight

The battle for AI-driven commerce isn’t about chatbots. It’s a foundational fight over protocols that will decide where transactions start and who profits. Two competing models from OpenAI/Stripe and Google are forcing merchants to choose a side.

by Owen HoltDecember 10, 2025
Europe Hits Google With a Massive AI Antitrust Probe
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Europe Hits Google With a Massive AI Antitrust Probe

The European Commission has launched a formal antitrust probe into Google’s AI data practices. Regulators are targeting how the company scrapes publisher content and forces YouTube creators to give up their videos for AI training without pay.

by Owen HoltDecember 10, 2025
Netflix Says Warner Bros. Gaming Studios Are “Relatively Minor”
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Netflix Says Warner Bros. Gaming Studios Are “Relatively Minor”

In the pursuit of Warner Bros., Netflix’s co-CEO says the company’s game studios weren’t a factor. This comes as WB games revenue has plummeted, with a 48% drop in early 2025.

by Owen HoltDecember 10, 2025
The Galaxy A55 Was a Way Bigger Deal Than You Remember
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The Galaxy A55 Was a Way Bigger Deal Than You Remember

The Galaxy A56 gets the praise now, but its 2024 predecessor, the A55, was the real game-changer. It introduced an aluminum frame and seamless updates to Samsung’s mid-range for the first time, altering the series forever.

by Owen HoltDecember 10, 2025
AI Agents Are Becoming Spacecraft Co-Pilots
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AI Agents Are Becoming Spacecraft Co-Pilots

As spacecraft get more complex and venture farther out, old-school monitoring is breaking down. The new plan? Deploy teams of specialized AI agents onboard to detect and diagnose problems in real-time, without waiting for Earth.

by Owen HoltDecember 10, 2025

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