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Author: Darren Holt

Darren Holt brings a distinctive perspective to technology journalism through his specialized focus on industrial computing and automation systems, where he deciphers complex technical landscapes for both enterprise and engineering audiences. His analytical approach to emerging technologies—particularly industrial IoT and smart infrastructure—stems from hands-on experience evaluating how hardware and software converge in operational environments. Darren consistently translates intricate technical specifications into actionable insights, examining not just what technologies do but how they reshape manufacturing ecosystems and business outcomes. This methodology has established him as a trusted voice for professionals navigating the intersection of legacy industrial systems and next-generation automation solutions.
Beyond 15% Time: How Companies Are Turning Employees Into Entrepreneurs
BusinessInnovationStartups

Beyond 15% Time: How Companies Are Turning Employees Into Entrepreneurs

The legendary 3M policy that birthed Post-it Notes is being eclipsed. Today’s leading companies are building formal, funded systems to turn employee ideas into real businesses, creating an innovation engine startups can’t easily match.

by Darren HoltJanuary 8, 2026
ParrotOS 7 Switches to KDE Plasma, and It’s a Looker
CybersecurityPrivacySoftware

ParrotOS 7 Switches to KDE Plasma, and It’s a Looker

ParrotOS 7 has arrived with a major desktop environment shift to KDE Plasma, offering both a packed Security edition for pen-testing and a leaner Home version for privacy. The overhaul isn’t just skin-deep, bundling a massive suite of ready-to-run cybersecurity tools. It’s a compelling package, even

by Darren HoltJanuary 8, 2026
Viavi’s new tool is a big deal for hollow core fiber
HardwareInnovationTechnology

Viavi’s new tool is a big deal for hollow core fiber

Viavi Solutions has launched an all-in-one testing solution specifically for hollow core fiber. This new tech is faster but notoriously tricky to test with standard gear. Viavi’s system aims to solve that.

by Darren HoltJanuary 8, 2026
Google Puts Gemini AI in Gmail, But You’ll Pay for the Good Stuff
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Google Puts Gemini AI in Gmail, But You’ll Pay for the Good Stuff

Google is rolling out a suite of new Gemini AI features for Gmail users in the US starting today. Some tools are free, but key features like AI Overviews and a clutter-filtering AI Inbox require a paid Google AI Pro or Ultra subscription.

by Darren HoltJanuary 8, 2026
Fortune’s Crystal Ball: CEOs Fired by AI, Robots in Factories, and Crypto Cards
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Fortune’s Crystal Ball: CEOs Fired by AI, Robots in Factories, and Crypto Cards

A survey of VCs and execs in Fortune’s Crystal Ball series paints a vivid picture of 2026. AI risks become boardroom-level threats, while physical robots and crypto finally go mainstream. The predictions are specific and high-stakes.

by Darren HoltJanuary 8, 2026
Old AM4 Chips Are Flying Off Shelves, And It Makes Perfect Sense
ComputingHardwareManufacturing

Old AM4 Chips Are Flying Off Shelves, And It Makes Perfect Sense

In a surprising market twist, AMD’s previous-gen Ryzen 7 5800X is the top-selling CPU on Amazon Germany. The affordable AM4 platform is staging a major comeback, making up 40% of AMD’s sales there.

by Darren HoltJanuary 8, 2026
Criminals Are Definitely Vibe-Coding Malware Now
AICybersecuritySoftware

Criminals Are Definitely Vibe-Coding Malware Now

Security researchers are finding direct evidence that malware developers are using AI coding assistants, or “vibe coding,” in their work. The silver lining? The AI-generated code is often full of errors, creating what one expert calls “security theater.”

by Darren HoltJanuary 8, 2026
The AI Boom Is About to Hit a Copper Wall
AIManufacturingTechnology

The AI Boom Is About to Hit a Copper Wall

A new study warns that the explosive growth of AI data centers and global defense spending is set to collide with a structural shortage of copper. Producers are struggling to expand, potentially creating a 10-million-ton supply gap by 2040 that could throttle economic and tech growth.

by Darren HoltJanuary 8, 2026
Windows Can’t Be Immutable, and That’s a Real Problem
ComputingSoftwareTechnology

Windows Can’t Be Immutable, and That’s a Real Problem

According to XDA-Developers, Windows is architecturally incapable of becoming an immutable operating system like modern Linux distros or macOS. Its core design, built on decades of backwards compatibility, assumes the OS can be modified at any time by applications and drivers. This fundamental mutab

by Darren HoltJanuary 8, 2026
Alphabet Overtakes Apple, But Netflix-WBD Deal Faces White House Heat
BusinessCloudSoftware

Alphabet Overtakes Apple, But Netflix-WBD Deal Faces White House Heat

Alphabet’s market value closed at $3.89 trillion on Wednesday, edging past Apple for the first time since 2019. In a separate drama, a potential Netflix-Warner Bros. Discovery deal is reportedly facing a broader-than-expected regulatory review.

by Darren HoltJanuary 7, 2026

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