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Author: Gabriel Novak

Gabriel Novak is a seasoned technology columnist and industry analyst at IMDControls.com, specializing in semiconductor supply chains, processor architectures, and emerging hardware trends that shape industrial computing. With a decade of experience studying global chip production and its impact on automation and embedded systems, Gabriel provides in-depth analysis of how shifting supply dynamics, fabrication advancements, and processor roadmaps influence the next generation of industrial controllers and edge devices. His columns bridge the worlds of manufacturing strategy and silicon innovation, offering readers a clear view of how component evolution drives performance, reliability, and long-term sustainability across the automation sector.
Prologis Pushes 13-Building Data Center Campus in Rural Illinois
CloudData

Prologis Pushes 13-Building Data Center Campus in Rural Illinois

Prologis is seeking to annex 429 acres in Shelbyville, Illinois, for a new data center campus. The project, which would total up to 13 buildings, is meeting resistance from residents despite city support. The move is part of Prologis’s aggressive push into the data center market.

by Gabriel NovakJanuary 5, 2026
Garmin’s New Food Tracking Is a Big Deal, But There’s a Catch
HardwareSoftware

Garmin’s New Food Tracking Is a Big Deal, But There’s a Catch

Garmin has launched a major new nutrition tracking feature within its ecosystem. It includes macro tracking, barcode scanning, and AI-powered food recognition. However, access is locked behind the company’s Connect+ subscription service.

by Gabriel NovakJanuary 5, 2026
NVIDIA’s CES 2026 Keynote: What to Expect from Jensen Huang
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NVIDIA’s CES 2026 Keynote: What to Expect from Jensen Huang

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang will deliver a 90-minute keynote at CES 2026 on Monday, January 5 at 4PM ET. The livestream comes as the company, valued at a staggering $4.6 trillion, promises to showcase cutting-edge AI, robotics, and more than 20 demos. Rivals Intel and AMD will also present later the sam

by Gabriel NovakJanuary 5, 2026
A $179 AI Recorder and Big Tech’s Blind Spots
AIHardwareSoftware

A $179 AI Recorder and Big Tech’s Blind Spots

Plaud has launched the $179 Plaud NotePin S, an AI recorder with a button. Meanwhile, journalist Kara Swisher is calling out Big Tech’s lack of safety foresight and its political pivot. The industry faces a pivotal 2026 to prove AI’s worth.

by Gabriel NovakJanuary 5, 2026
Ex-McKinsey consultant: Startup life broke my overanalysis habit
BusinessInnovationStartups

Ex-McKinsey consultant: Startup life broke my overanalysis habit

Nathan Wangliao Yinan left McKinsey at 27 to dive into the startup world. He says the biggest lesson was managing his own psychology and learning to act without perfect information.

by Gabriel NovakJanuary 5, 2026
The AI Debt Boom Is Fueling a Wild Credit Trading Frenzy
AIBusinessStartups

The AI Debt Boom Is Fueling a Wild Credit Trading Frenzy

Companies are borrowing billions to fund AI infrastructure, and it’s supercharging the corporate bond market. Daily trading hit a record $50 billion, and bankers see even more growth ahead as private credit gets in on the action.

by Gabriel NovakJanuary 3, 2026
ASUS is raising PC prices, and it’s not alone
BusinessHardware

ASUS is raising PC prices, and it’s not alone

ASUS is hiking prices on select PC products starting January 5, 2026. The company cites soaring costs for DRAM and NAND flash memory as the reason, making it one of the first major manufacturers to officially adjust prices due to the global memory shortage.

by Gabriel NovakJanuary 3, 2026
Sweden’s AI Boom Isn’t Luck. It’s Policy.
AIBusinessStartups

Sweden’s AI Boom Isn’t Luck. It’s Policy.

Sweden’s AI startups are soaring, with recent deals like Legora’s $1.8B valuation and Workday’s $1.1B acquisition of Sana. The secret isn’t magic—it’s decades of deliberate policy, a unique culture, and a powerful flywheel of reinvestment. Here’s how a country of 10 million built a tech giant.

by Gabriel NovakJanuary 3, 2026
KDE Plasma 6.6.0 Finally Fixes the Annoying Controller Sleep Bug
ComputingSoftware

KDE Plasma 6.6.0 Finally Fixes the Annoying Controller Sleep Bug

According to XDA-Developers, the upcoming KDE Plasma 6.6.0 update will solve a long-standing annoyance for gamers by making controller input count as user activity, preventing the system from sleeping or locking during play. The fix, targeting a mid-February release, is part of a batch of improvemen

by Gabriel NovakJanuary 3, 2026
Aeryn OS Pushes Forward After Founder’s Quiet Exit
ComputingInnovationSoftware

Aeryn OS Pushes Forward After Founder’s Quiet Exit

The team behind the Aeryn OS Linux distribution has published a 2025 retrospective. It confirms the quiet departure of founder Ikey Doherty and outlines a continued 2026 focus on underlying tooling and infrastructure.

by Gabriel NovakJanuary 3, 2026

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