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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.
A $62 Million Bet That DePIN Isn’t Dead
BusinessInnovationStartups

A $62 Million Bet That DePIN Isn’t Dead

While most DePIN crypto tokens are languishing near all-time lows, a venture firm just raised a major new fund. They’re betting that decentralized networks for things like solar energy and telescopes are the next big thing.

by Owen HoltJanuary 29, 2026
CRN’s AI Security Week Is All About Agents and Controls
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CRN’s AI Security Week Is All About Agents and Controls

CRN is launching its first AI Security Week 2026, focusing on critical trends for solution providers. The series dives into essential security controls and how vendors are using agentic AI to power their security operations.

by Owen HoltJanuary 26, 2026
TikTok’s US Arm Now Wants Your Precise Location Data
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TikTok’s US Arm Now Wants Your Precise Location Data

TikTok’s American joint venture has updated its privacy policy to allow the collection of precise GPS location data. The feature, which powers a “Nearby Feed,” will be optional and off by default.

by Owen HoltJanuary 26, 2026
Why you might not want a Proxmox cluster
ComputingSoftwareTechnology

Why you might not want a Proxmox cluster

Forcing Proxmox nodes into a cluster isn’t always the right move. Using tools like the Datacenter Manager, Proxmox Backup Server, and Infrastructure as Code can give you control without the complexity.

by Owen HoltJanuary 25, 2026
Samsung’s Exynos 2600 GPU Might Actually Beat Snapdragon
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Samsung’s Exynos 2600 GPU Might Actually Beat Snapdragon

According to new leaks, the Samsung Exynos 2600 chip is posting impressive GPU benchmark scores. This could give it an edge over the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in the upcoming Galaxy S26.

by Owen HoltJanuary 25, 2026
The WEF’s 4 AI Job Futures Are Grim, And Only One Is Good
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The WEF’s 4 AI Job Futures Are Grim, And Only One Is Good

A new World Economic Forum report outlines four potential futures for jobs by 2030, driven by the pace of AI advancement and workforce readiness. Only one scenario, the “Co-Pilot Economy,” is designed to limit large-scale job displacement. The other three range from aggressive automation to supercha

by Owen HoltJanuary 25, 2026
Microsoft’s Emergency Windows 11 Patch, Take Two
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Microsoft’s Emergency Windows 11 Patch, Take Two

Microsoft has released another set of out-of-band updates for Windows 11 to fix apps freezing when saving to cloud storage. The bug, introduced in the January 13, 2026 updates, persisted after last week’s emergency patch. It’s a rare and messy situation for users.

by Owen HoltJanuary 25, 2026
Kashmir’s VPN Crackdown Is a Major Digital Rights Alarm
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Kashmir’s VPN Crackdown Is a Major Digital Rights Alarm

Police in Jammu and Kashmir are stopping people to search their phones for VPN apps, having already penalized about 800 users. The two-month ban, enacted on December 29, is being challenged by digital rights advocates who say it’s an overreach of emergency powers.

by Owen HoltJanuary 9, 2026
OpenAI’s Talent Grab: Another AI Startup Gets Absorbed
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OpenAI’s Talent Grab: Another AI Startup Gets Absorbed

OpenAI has hired the three co-founders of the AI coaching tool Convogo, according to a report. The move continues a trend of the company absorbing teams and shutting down their products to bolster its own ecosystem.

by Owen HoltJanuary 9, 2026
A $165 Billion Data Center’s Water and Power Problem
CloudDataTechnology

A $165 Billion Data Center’s Water and Power Problem

A hyperscale data center called Project Jupiter is planned for the New Mexico desert, backed by $165 billion in bonds. But its massive thirst for water and power from gas-fired plants is sparking a major environmental fight.

by Owen HoltJanuary 9, 2026

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