Tech analysis

Technology, without the fog.

Notes on the hardware, platforms, infrastructure and business decisions that shape what people actually pay for and use.

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AI infrastructure

Nvidia, finance firms partner to raise $500bn for AI infrastructure

The chipmaker and six finance giants want to turn AI compute into an investable asset class. The headline number comes with an important caveat.

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Developer hardware

Is the 13-inch M5 MacBook Air Good for Software Development in 2026?

A practical look at whether the M5 MacBook Air has enough memory, storage and sustained performance for web, React Native, Expo and Docker workflows.

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Consumer tech

Why Apple prices have spiked

Apple’s price rises are less about one company suddenly getting greedy and more about AI infrastructure colliding with the global memory supply chain.