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Author: Tyler Brooks P.E

Tyler Brooks P.E. brings a distinctive engineering perspective to technology journalism, blending rigorous technical analysis with practical industry insights honed through years of hands-on system integration work. His expertise spans industrial computing ecosystems, automation architectures, and the convergence of IoT with legacy industrial systems, offering readers a unique vantage point on how emerging technologies transform physical operations. Drawing from field experience across multiple sectors, he specializes in demystifying complex technological shifts while maintaining professional engineering standards in his technical assessments.
Thoma Bravo Eyes $7 Billion Sale for Healthcare Cybersecurity Firm Imprivata
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Thoma Bravo Eyes $7 Billion Sale for Healthcare Cybersecurity Firm Imprivata

According to Reuters, Thoma Bravo is working with bankers on a sale for Imprivata, which it bought for $544 million in 2016. The company now generates about $500 million in revenue and is a leader in securing healthcare data access.

by Tyler Brooks P.EJanuary 31, 2026
Nintendo Points Finger At Developer In Switch Censorship Flap
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Nintendo Points Finger At Developer In Switch Censorship Flap

A statement from Nintendo shifts blame for the censored Switch port of ‘Dispatch’ away from the company and onto developer AdHoc Studio. The issue appears to be tied to global compliance with Japan’s strict CERO rating board, not Nintendo’s own policies.

by Tyler Brooks P.EJanuary 30, 2026
I Ditched My Microsoft Account on Windows. You Should Too.
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I Ditched My Microsoft Account on Windows. You Should Too.

A long-time Windows expert has stopped using a Microsoft account, switching to a local account over privacy concerns. He details the trade-offs and the increasingly complicated workarounds needed to avoid Microsoft’s online account system.

by Tyler Brooks P.EJanuary 30, 2026
Wolfspeed Clears Final Hurdle, Renesas Gets Board Seat
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Wolfspeed Clears Final Hurdle, Renesas Gets Board Seat

Wolfspeed has received CFIUS clearance to issue equity to Renesas, finalizing its prepackaged restructuring. The move gives the Japanese chipmaker a board seat and converts its debt into ownership. It also triggers the release of the final 2% equity recovery to pre-petition shareholders.

by Tyler Brooks P.EJanuary 30, 2026
Google Just Shut Down a Secret Proxy Network on 9 Million Phones
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Google Just Shut Down a Secret Proxy Network on 9 Million Phones

A massive residential proxy network secretly hijacked millions of private devices, including Android phones. Google obtained a federal court order to shut it down, revealing a major security threat hiding in plain sight.

by Tyler Brooks P.EJanuary 30, 2026
Wi-Fi 8 is coming, and it’s not about speed
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Wi-Fi 8 is coming, and it’s not about speed

Qualcomm is outlining the next-generation Wi-Fi standard, known as Wi-Fi 8 or IEEE 802.11bn. The focus is a major shift from chasing headline speeds to delivering Ultra High Reliability in real-world, interference-heavy environments.

by Tyler Brooks P.EJanuary 30, 2026
Microsoft Copilot is the new Internet Explorer
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Microsoft Copilot is the new Internet Explorer

A new analysis draws a direct parallel between Microsoft’s Copilot AI and the old Internet Explorer. It suggests power users are abandoning it for more competent and flexible alternatives like ChatGPT and Claude, despite its hooks into Microsoft 365.

by Tyler Brooks P.EJanuary 30, 2026
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 4 Gets a Crucial Fix
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Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 4 Gets a Crucial Fix

Samsung is pushing a global update for the Galaxy Watch 4 and 4 Classic. It aims to fix issues introduced with the One UI 8 Watch update and includes the January 2026 security patch addressing 55 vulnerabilities.

by Tyler Brooks P.EJanuary 30, 2026
Xiaomi’s EV Price Hike Is a Bold Bet. Will China’s Carmakers Follow?
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Xiaomi’s EV Price Hike Is a Bold Bet. Will China’s Carmakers Follow?

In a move that stunned the auto industry, Xiaomi has increased the price of its popular SU7 electric sedan. This breaks a three-year trend of relentless price cuts and could signal a new strategy for Chinese carmakers.

by Tyler Brooks P.EJanuary 30, 2026
Apple’s User Base Hits 2.5 Billion After Staggering Quarter
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Apple’s User Base Hits 2.5 Billion After Staggering Quarter

Apple’s first-quarter earnings shattered records with $143.8 billion in revenue. The company’s active install base has surged to over 2.5 billion users, a massive jump from the 2.35 billion reported just a year prior in January 2025.

by Tyler Brooks P.EJanuary 30, 2026

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