Articles by Newton Gitonga, Freelance Writer

Newton Gitonga is a journalist who writes about technology, gadgets, AI, and the companies behind them. He has covered product launches, hard drives, processors, AI data centers, and other developments across the tech industry. He also writes about cryptocurrency and financial markets, having spent several years covering the crypto space.

Newton has previously written for Notebookcheck, ZyCrypto and CoinCentral. His work has ranged from reporting on new gadgets and computing hardware to covering major developments in AI, businesses building the technology behind it, stocks and crypto.

He graduated from Kabarak University in 2018 with a law degree but went on to build his career in journalism. He enjoys keeping up with new technology and finding stories that help readers understand what is happening beyond the headlines.

Articles by: Newton Gitonga

Israeli ad tech firm tied to suspected Starlink tracking effort, report claims — researchers say it outbid everyone for Starlink-linked ads in 100+ countries, including where the service is banned

By Newton Gitonga Published 27 October 26

Israeli ad-tech firm linked to suspected surveillance campaign exploiting online advertising auctions across sensitive networks.

TSMC reportedly weighs 20% CoWoS price increase as Nvidia Blackwell and Rubin chips put pressure on packaging capacity — equipment lead times stretch to eight months

By Newton Gitonga Published 27 October 26

TSMC’s reported 20% CoWoS price hike comes as AI demand strains packaging capacity

Rows of Google Ironwood TPU racks in a data center, with blue, green and yellow cabling under orange overhead cable trays.

Anthropic prepares for potential $2 trillion IPO valuation after reporting billions in revenue — company warns AI could pose ‘catastrophic existential risks to humanity’

By Newton Gitonga Published 27 October 26

Anthropic is eyeing a $2 trillion IPO valuation while warning its AI models could pose catastrophic risks to humanity

SpaceX closes $40 billion debt financing for GPUs expected in the first half of 2027, Musk says — company faces up to $40 billion in additional fourth-quarter capital spending as AI infrastructure costs soar

By Newton Gitonga Published 27 October 26

SpaceX expects fourth-quarter capital expenditure of $35 billion to $40 billion, CFO Bret Johnsen said, as Elon Musk pushes to expand the company’s AI computing infrastructure.

Intel CEO Lip Bu-Tan getting into a vehicle.

Intel's Lip-Bu Tan has spoken with Lisa Su about potential collaboration with AMD — CEO's overall strategy targets custom chips, advanced packaging, and stronger foundry business

By Newton Gitonga Published 26 October 26

Intel and AMD have already joined forces on CPU software and x86 standards.

Bitcoin reward offered to anyone who could break into an unpatched server running PHP, hacker cracks site and claims bounty — PHP2Shell challenge tested claims that AI makes exploiting vulnerabilities easy

By Newton Gitonga Published 26 October 26

A Bitcoin hacking challenge is daring security researchers to exploit critical PHP vulnerabilities and steal the cryptocurrency, putting claims about real-world exploitability to the test.

Green hexagon outline wrapped around a circular spiral on a dark navy panel over a pastel gradient background.

Reddit’s r/opensource bans AI-made and AI-focused projects, also bans non-English speakers — sweeping new rules spark backlash over Linux kernel contributions and solo developers

By Newton Gitonga Published 26 October 26

Reddit’s r/opensource is banning AI-built projects, but its sweeping new rules are drawing criticism from developers over Linux kernel code and solo contributors.

Big Tech is cashing in on AI while the rest of corporate America sees no financial returns — report outlines how rising token costs threaten to squeeze corporate profit margins

By Newton Gitonga Published 25 October 26

Apollo data shows the Magnificent Seven widening their revenue-per-employee lead over the S&P 493 between 2019 and 2026, highlighting the growing productivity gap between Big Tech and the broader market.

Nvidia discusses $2,000-per-GPU annual fee for software that 'runs agents on AI factories' — details unclear about potential overlaps, firm already charges more than twice that amount for its AI Enterprise software platform

By Newton Gitonga Published 25 October 26

Nvidia’s reported $2,000 annual fee per GPU could turn its software business into a multibillion-dollar revenue stream, but Huang has yet to reveal when the pricing could take effect.

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