Articles by Efosa Udinmwen, Freelance Journalist

Efosa has been writing about technology for over 7 years, initially driven by curiosity but now fueled by a strong passion for the field. He holds both a Master's and a PhD in sciences, which provided him with a solid foundation in analytical thinking. Efosa developed a keen interest in technology policy, specifically exploring the intersection of privacy, security, and politics. His research delves into how technological advancements influence regulatory frameworks and societal norms, particularly concerning data protection and cybersecurity.

Articles by: Efosa Udinmwen

OWC debuts PCIe Gen4-class 8TB Thunderbolt 5 external SSD, the largest and fastest in its category — but it won't be cheap

By Efosa Udinmwen published 6 January 26

OWC introduces an 8TB Thunderbolt 5 SSD offering high transfer speeds, broad compatibility, rugged design claims, and pricing well above mainstream portable storage.

MSI teamed with Microsoft to build a unique stylus that doubles as an AI microphone for Copilot — and you can fully charge it in just 30 seconds

By Efosa Udinmwen published 6 January 26

MSI Nano Pen for Prestige Flip laptops combines pressure-sensitive stylus input, tilt support, rapid charging, and built-in Copilot voice commands.

MSI's newest laptop beats Apple's MacBook Pro on an all-important metric — Prestige 16 lasts 30+ hours on video playback and weighs only 1.59kg

By Efosa Udinmwen published 6 January 26

MSI’s Prestige 16 offers professional performance with long battery life, OLED display, lightweight aluminum chassis, and advanced input including keyboard and stylus.

This $699 5K, Thunderbolt-5 monitor is the perfect partner for your Apple Mac Mini and even comes with a hidden SSD slot

By Efosa Udinmwen published 6 January 26

The StudioDock Pro combines a 5K display, hub, and storage expansion into a Mac mini-focused monitor offered through crowdfunding.

Trust me, you have never seen a mini PC like this — Keebmon is a Ryzen AI-powered PC with a mechanical keyboard, a 21:9 touchscreen display, 64GB RAM, and an 8TB SSD

By Efosa Udinmwen published 5 January 26

Keebmon is a “folding” mini PC combining a touchscreen, mechanical keyboard, and high-end Ryzen processor with extensive connectivity and upgrades.

Hurry, you only have a few days to back the world's fastest mini PC — and it even comes with a translucent touchscreen

By Efosa Udinmwen published 5 January 26

The AquaTouch mini PC integrates high-performance Ryzen components, a translucent touchscreen, user-upgradeable hardware, and modern connectivity in a compact 9-liter case.

Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra portable power station

Just don't immerse it: Jackery reveals world's lightest kWh-capacity IP65-rated portable power station — and it can even withstand a 1m fall

By Efosa Udinmwen published 5 January 26

The Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra is a professional-grade portable power station offering high-capacity energy, rapid recharge, IP65 durability, and extreme environmental resilience.

This autonomous solar-powered robot costs 1p, is smaller than a grain of salt, and communicates through 'wiggles of a little dance'

By Efosa Udinmwen published 4 January 26

Sub-millimeter autonomous robots can swim, sense temperature, and communicate through miniature movements, opening new possibilities for medicine and microscale manufacturing.

Not exactly a DeepSeek moment for AI accelerators - but this Chinese optical chip may well be 100x faster than Nvidia's A100 on some tasks

By Efosa Udinmwen published 3 January 26

Chinese photonic AI chips demonstrate extreme speed and energy efficiency in narrowly defined generative workloads, exceeding conventional GPU performance in lab tests.

Unannounced 32TB Seagate hard drive surfaces in Japan for photoshoot — but the IronWolf Pro gets a shockingly high $887 price tag

By Efosa Udinmwen published 2 January 26

Seagate’s unannounced 32TB IronWolf Pro hard drive surfaced in Japanese retail, marking a quiet shift of extreme capacity toward consumers.

Aoostar's new eGPU has an 800W PSU and a TB5 connector, and yet fails to include an M2 connector or a LAN port

By Efosa Udinmwen published 30 December 25

Aoostar’s AG03 eGPU dock provides modern connectivity and power support while lacking M.2 storage and Ethernet for full desktop use.

Yes, the 33rd Ryzen AI Max+ 395 device is coming — a cube-like Thunderobot station has an SD card reader and front-facing USB ports

By Efosa Udinmwen published 30 December 25

Thunderobot Station brings Ryzen AI Max+ 395 to a compact cube desktop with front-facing ports, alongside laptops and desktops at CES.

Docking stations are merging with external GPU bases — Minisforum's DEG2 even has a free SSD slot and TB5 compatibility, but I just wish it had more ports

By Efosa Udinmwen published 30 December 25

Minisforum DEG2 blends external GPU support with limited docking features, focusing on PCIe bandwidth, internal SSD expansion, and user-supplied components.

This $13 DDR desktop adaptor card could save you some serious money if you've got old DDR4 laptop memory around

By Efosa Udinmwen published 29 December 25

The ASHATA DDR desktop adaptor enables DDR4 laptop memory to function in desktops, offering low-cost expansion while maintaining CPU compatibility.

JEDEC Solid State Technology Association SPHBM4

New 'serial' tech will significantly reduce the cost of memory — HBM memory, that is, the sort of RAM only AI hyperscalers can use, but hey, at least they won't go after consumer RAM, or would they?

By Efosa Udinmwen published 29 December 25

SPHBM4 uses serialization and organic substrates to lower HBM packaging costs while keeping bandwidth memory exclusive to hyperscale AI systems.

After nearly 10 years, Twist Bioscience spin-off plans Terabyte-scale DNA storage in 2026, intending to store 13TB of data in a 'single drop of water.'

By Efosa Udinmwen published 29 December 25

Atlas Data Storage plans terabyte-scale DNA storage by 2026, aiming to store massive data in tiny, highly dense volumes.

World's fastest mini PC doesn't run Windows 11 — $2,899 gets you a Core Ultra 9 CPU, 96GB of RAM, RTX 5090M, 2TB SSD, and yes, it is all about AI

By Efosa Udinmwen published 29 December 25

The Olares One mini PC delivers desktop-grade components, substantial RAM, a high-end GPU, and SSD storage, emphasizing AI workloads and local processing.

Project Silica rival plans to launch 500GB Proof-of-concept medium in 2026 — but questions remain about speed, durability, and cost

By Efosa Udinmwen published 29 December 25

Optera develops 500GB glass-based optical storage using photoluminescence, building on earlier nanoparticle experiments, while technical and cost uncertainties persist.