Bryan Chen

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Bryan Chen is a seasoned tech columnist known for delivering sharp, no-nonsense analysis on the latest innovations, industry shifts, and digital trends. With a background in journalism and a deep understanding of emerging technologies, he breaks down complex topics into accessible insights for both casual readers and industry insiders.

Baidu Open‑Sources ERNIE 4.5: A Game‑Changer in Generative AI

Baidu has made a bold move: its flagship AI model family, ERNIE 4.5, is now fully open‑source under the Apache 2.0 license. Starting June 30, 2025, developers worldwide can access the model weights, source

June 3, 2025

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Young Tech Workers Are Losing Jobs Fast: AI Might Kill Entry-Level Roles by 2027

As of August 5, 2025, it’s clear: AI is already wiping out tech jobs—especially for people just starting out. Goldman Sachs says the layoffs are picking up speed. This might only be the beginning. Unemployment Rising for Young Tech Workers

August 5, 2025

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In Russia, Even Searching Online Can Get You Fined

Russia just passed a law that takes online control to a new level. Signed by President

Meta Depending on TikTok During High‑Stakes Antitrust Trial

Meta Platforms mounts a spirited defense in its marquee antitrust case by framing TikTok as something

TikTok’s U.S. Future Hangs on Framework Deal Between Washington and Beijing

A Fragile Compromise Reached in Madrid The United States, China reached a basic deal so people can still use TikTok in America. This avoids a possible shutdown that would have stopped many

September 15, 2025

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iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max: What the Rumors Got Right and the Surprises Apple Delivered

Apple just revealed the iPhone 17 Pro, the iPhone 17 Pro Max. This year’s phones look a lot like what people predicted. The new phone has a strong processor, a completely reworked

September 9, 2025

Tech·Latest News

CrowdStrike Shares Drop After Soft Forecast Despite Strong Quarter

CrowdStrike had a solid second quarter. Revenue and profit beat expectations. But its forecast for the next quarter didn’t. That was enough to send the stock sliding 6–8% in after-hours trading. For

August 27, 2025

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Trump Design Overhaul: A Bold Bet on Government Websites

Trump New Design Chief: A Bold Bet on Government Websites

26,000 Sites, One Mission The Trump Administration just launched a massive web redesign. More than 26,000 federal sites are getting a full reboot. Leading the charge is Joe Gebbia, Airbnb co-founder, now

August 24, 2025

Tech·Politics News

Tiktok: A Deadline That Refuses to Stay Put

President Donald Trump has leaned into TikTok. He launched an official account, posts from it, and at the same time says the app could still face a ban if ByteDance doesn’t sell.

August 22, 2025

Tech·US News

DeepSeek’s New AI Model Isn’t the Big Win It Wants You to Think

DeepSeek just rolled out version 3.1 of its language model. It’s faster. It’s supposed to be smarter. And, most importantly, it’s designed to work with Chinese-made chips. That sounds great on paper—especially

August 21, 2025

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Hyundai’s $7.6 Billion Robot Factory Is Changing U.S. Car Making

Hyundai $7.6 Billion Robot Factory Is Changing U.S. Car Making

For years, car factories meant noise, muscle, and workers lining up on assembly lines. Hyundai’s new Metaplant in Ellabell, Georgia flips that script—hard. With $7.6 billion behind it, the company built what it

August 20, 2025

Tech·Latest News

Beijing Hosts World Humanoid Robot Games, Blending Spectacle and Technology

Beijing just hosted the first-ever World Humanoid Robot Games—a three-day event packed with walking, running, soccer-playing, and martial arts-performing robots. More than 500 robots from 280 teams across 16 countries showed up.

August 16, 2025

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From “You’ve Got Mail” to Goodbye: AOL Ends Dial-Up After 30 Years

After 30 years of connecting Americans—often with the sound of a screeching modem—AOL will shut down dial-up service on September 30, 2025. For some, it’s nostalgia. For others, especially in rural areas,

August 11, 2025

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GPT-5 Is Here—Can It Put OpenAI Back on Top of the AI Race?

OpenAI has just rolled out GPT-5, its most advanced model yet. After months of testing and leaks, it’s finally live. The company says it’s smarter, more accurate, and better at reasoning than

August 7, 2025

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Bryan Chen

Baidu Open‑Sources ERNIE 4.5: A Game‑Changer in Generative AI

Young Tech Workers Are Losing Jobs Fast: AI Might Kill Entry-Level Roles by 2027

In Russia, Even Searching Online Can Get You Fined

Meta Depending on TikTok During High‑Stakes Antitrust Trial

TikTok’s U.S. Future Hangs on Framework Deal Between Washington and Beijing

iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max: What the Rumors Got Right and the Surprises Apple Delivered

CrowdStrike Shares Drop After Soft Forecast Despite Strong Quarter

Trump New Design Chief: A Bold Bet on Government Websites

Tiktok: A Deadline That Refuses to Stay Put

DeepSeek’s New AI Model Isn’t the Big Win It Wants You to Think

Hyundai $7.6 Billion Robot Factory Is Changing U.S. Car Making

Beijing Hosts World Humanoid Robot Games, Blending Spectacle and Technology

From “You’ve Got Mail” to Goodbye: AOL Ends Dial-Up After 30 Years

GPT-5 Is Here—Can It Put OpenAI Back on Top of the AI Race?

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