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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.
The Lawyers Doing the AI ‘Hard Yards’ Are Finally Getting Credit
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The Lawyers Doing the AI ‘Hard Yards’ Are Finally Getting Credit

The Financial Times’ Innovative Lawyers award for 2025 spotlights the crucial but often unseen work of legal intrapreneurs. These leaders are moving generative AI from pilot projects to core, revenue-impacting tools across major firms.

by Owen HoltDecember 9, 2025
Meta’s Huge 2.5GW Clean Energy Bet: What It Really Means
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Meta’s Huge 2.5GW Clean Energy Bet: What It Really Means

Meta just inked a colossal 2.5 gigawatt clean energy deal with NextEra Energy. It’s a huge bet on solar and battery storage to power its data centers, but the timeline and grid realities are the real story.

by Owen HoltDecember 9, 2025
Netflix Binges Are Making the Stock Market Tired, Study Claims
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Netflix Binges Are Making the Stock Market Tired, Study Claims

A new academic paper argues that the midnight release of popular streaming shows like *Stranger Things* leads to sleep-deprived traders and lower market returns. The researchers claim the S&P 500 drops about 0.25% on average the day after a major show drops, adding up to a 2.3% annual drag. The effe

by Owen HoltDecember 9, 2025
Scientists Find a Brain “Habit Switch” That Could Change Addiction Treatment
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Scientists Find a Brain “Habit Switch” That Could Change Addiction Treatment

Researchers have pinpointed a specific protein that dramatically speeds up how the brain forms habits, good or bad. The discovery explains why addictive behaviors are so hard to break and opens new doors for treating disorders like depression and schizophrenia.

by Owen HoltDecember 9, 2025
Uber’s New Ad Platform Uses Your Ride and Food Data
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Uber’s New Ad Platform Uses Your Ride and Food Data

Uber is launching a new advertising insights platform called Uber Intelligence. It will let marketers combine their customer data with Uber’s anonymized trip and takeout information. The move comes as Uber’s ad business is already on track to hit $1.5 billion in revenue this year.

by Owen HoltDecember 9, 2025
Netflix Says It’ll Keep Selling Shows Like Ted Lasso to Apple TV
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Netflix Says It’ll Keep Selling Shows Like Ted Lasso to Apple TV

In the wake of Netflix’s massive $83 billion deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, a big question was whether hit Apple TV+ shows like Ted Lasso would get pulled. Netflix’s co-CEO says the Warner TV studio will keep selling to rivals. It’s a surprising but pragmatic move.

by Owen HoltDecember 8, 2025
Meta’s EU Ad Choice: A Real Shift or Just More DMA Theater?
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Meta’s EU Ad Choice: A Real Shift or Just More DMA Theater?

Meta is rolling out a new choice for EU users: share all your data for fully personalized ads, or share less for limited targeting. This follows a €200 million fine over their unpopular “pay or consent” subscription model. The move highlights the ongoing tug-of-war between Big Tech and European regu

by Owen HoltDecember 8, 2025
Uber’s Newest Revenue Stream: Selling Your Ride and Food Data
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Uber’s Newest Revenue Stream: Selling Your Ride and Food Data

Uber is launching a new platform called Uber Intelligence to sell insights gleaned from customer trip and delivery data to advertisers. The company says the data is anonymized and will be used to identify consumer trends. This move is part of Uber’s push to grow its advertising business, which is al

by Owen HoltDecember 8, 2025
Adobe Throws In Free AI To Keep Pros From Jumping Ship
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Adobe Throws In Free AI To Keep Pros From Jumping Ship

Adobe is giving Creative Cloud Pro subscribers free unlimited access to its Firefly AI and third-party image generation tools. This limited-time offer runs through December 15th, adding significant value to its professional suite.

by Owen HoltDecember 8, 2025
Why Humanoid Robots Are Betting on Old-School FPGA Chips
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Why Humanoid Robots Are Betting on Old-School FPGA Chips

A new report highlights that the complex movement and AI brains of humanoid robots rely on a specific type of chip. Field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) from suppliers like AMD and Intel are becoming critical. They handle multi-axis motor control and can adapt as the robots’ AI models are fine-tun

by Owen HoltDecember 8, 2025

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