Kevin Zhang

Hardware Technology Reporter

Hardware engineering specialist turned technology journalist with 10 years covering consumer electronics, enterprise hardware, and emerging computing platforms. Former systems architect at a leading hardware manufacturer who moved into journalism to analyze product innovation cycles and supply chain dynamics. Specializes in smartphone technology, PC components, data center infrastructure, and the convergence of hardware with AI and edge computing applications.

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SMCI Q1 2025/26 Results: Revenue Miss, Raptor 3D‑Tier Tech Wins & Bullish Q2 Outlook

SMCI’s Q1 2025/26 earnings dip, yet its new Raptor 3D‑Tier servers and Ultra‑Connect 4.0 boards promise low‑latency, high‑bandwidth AI and edge‑compute performance, signalling a rebound for investors.

Kevin Zhang

05/11/2025, 07:42

5 minutes to read

Apple Launches Low‑Cost J700 Laptop, Expands India Production, Tightens China Channels

Apple unveils its low‑cost J700 laptop, expands Indian manufacturing with LG‑powered automation, and tightens Chinese distributor rules—boosting supply‑chain resilience, cost control, and market edge.

Kevin Zhang

05/11/2025, 07:01

6 minutes to read

TE Connectivity Rises: JPMorgan Upgrades to $260 as New 5G, Automotive Connectors Drive Growth

TE Connectivity PLC’s advanced interconnects and low‑power sensors power 5G, automotive and industrial automation, driving resilient supply chains and high‑margin growth.

Kevin Zhang

03/11/2025, 11:51

5 minutes to read

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Strengthens Position in High-Performance and Mainframe Markets with Strategic Innovations

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) continues to solidify its position in the high-performance hardware and emerging mainframe markets, driven by strategic investments in supercomputing, AI acceleration, and mainframe innovation, with a forthcoming ear…

Kevin Zhang

29/10/2025, 12:48

5 minutes to read

Motorola Solutions Inc.: Navigating Market Dynamics with Innovative Hardware and Software Strategies

Motorola Solutions Inc. maintains its position as a leading player in the global communications infrastructure sector, leveraging its modular silicon architecture, manufacturing ecosystem, and strategic positioning to sustain market relevance and ca…

Kevin Zhang

21/10/2025, 10:58

5 minutes to read

F5 Inc. Faces Valuation Drop After State-Backed Cyber Breach Exposes Network Security Vulnerabilities

F5 Inc.’s recent security breach, attributed to a state-backed adversary, has highlighted the vulnerabilities in the company’s network infrastructure, from its hardware and firmware to its supply chain, and has sparked a sharp decline in its valuati…

Kevin Zhang

18/10/2025, 09:42

5 minutes to read

Ericsson Navigates Market Challenges with Strategic Diversification and Vonage Partnership

Ericsson’s stock price has shown a modest upward trend due to the company’s operational resilience and strategic diversification, despite facing challenges from China’s network equipment restrictions, which the company is mitigating through diversif…

Kevin Zhang

03/10/2025, 21:57

5 minutes to read

Hewlett Packard Enterprise: Balancing Innovation and Market Challenges in Enterprise Infrastructure

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. (HPE) maintains a stable share price despite market volatility, with its ProLiant Compute DL360 Gen12 server showcasing modular architecture and high performance, but facing competition and supply-chain challenges.

Kevin Zhang

01/10/2025, 13:34

5 minutes to read

Western Digital’s Stock Soars Amid High-Demand for High-Capacity HDDs in AI and Data-Center Markets

Western Digital Corp.’s stock price has surged to a new high of $102.57 per share, driven by a tightening supply environment for high-capacity hard-drive units and increasing demand for data-storage solutions, particularly in AI and data-center appl…

Kevin Zhang

17/09/2025, 12:32

4 minutes to read