Bezos and Jassy Say Attitude Beats Skills in the AI Age
Tech leaders are sending a clear message to job seekers. In an era of AI and automation, your mindset and enthusiasm are becoming your most valuable assets.
Author: Darren Holt
Darren Holt brings a distinctive perspective to technology journalism through his specialized background in industrial computing and automation systems, where he deciphers complex technical concepts for both engineering and business audiences. His analytical approach focuses on the practical implementation of IoT ecosystems and emerging technologies within industrial environments, drawing from hands-on experience with operational technology integration. Darren's writing illuminates how edge computing and smart automation are reshaping traditional manufacturing and infrastructure sectors. He maintains a forward-looking analysis of how industrial innovations converge with enterprise digital transformation strategies.
Secrets Are Sprawling Everywhere, And It’s Getting Worse
The problem of “secrets creep” is accelerating, with one report finding 23 million exposed secrets last year. Experts say convenience and an illusion of internal security are to blame, and AI tools are about to make it much worse.
Google is finally letting you change your Gmail address
Google is reportedly rolling out a long-requested feature: the ability to change your actual Gmail address. Your old address becomes an alias, but there’s a catch. This could be a huge relief for millions.
AI’s Godfather Says 2026 Will Bring Mass Job Replacement
Geoffrey Hinton, the so-called “godfather of AI,” warns the technology is advancing faster than he anticipated. He predicts 2026 will see AI capable of replacing many more jobs, with software engineering in its sights.
How Trump’s Broadband Deregulation Is Saving Billions
According to The Wall Street Journal, the Trump administration’s rollback of Biden-era broadband mandates is projected to save taxpayers $21 billion. By removing requirements for union consultation, “affordable” plan stipulations, and fiber preferences, costs per connection have plummeted, from as h
Intel’s New Xe Driver Is Here, But Is It Actually Better?
Intel’s Arc Alchemist GPUs can now use the newer Xe kernel driver on Linux instead of the legacy i915. Benchmarks show a performance uplift, but the latest kernel broke support for higher-end cards. The transition to modern drivers is proving messy.
7 Space and Defense Startups That Just Pitched for $100K
TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield competition narrowed thousands of applicants down to 200 top contenders. Among them, these seven space and defense startups stood out for their innovative approaches to propulsion, AI, and navigation.
China’s “Frankenstein” EUV Machine Is a Paper Tiger
The story of a covert Chinese lab building a working EUV lithography machine is falling apart. A new analysis reveals the prototype is a nonfunctional collection of mismatched parts, incapable of making a single chip.
The World’s Smallest Robot Is Barely Visible, But It’s a Huge Deal
Researchers have created the world’s smallest programmable, autonomous robot. At just 200 by 300 micrometers, it’s smaller than a freckle and can operate for months powered by light.
Coreboot’s New Release is a Big Deal for AMD and Qualcomm
The open-source firmware project Coreboot has dropped its year-end update, and it’s packing some serious hardware support. Version 25.12 brings official backing for Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X1E80100 and a proof-of-concept for next-gen AMD Turin, signaling a major push into modern platforms.