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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Western Digital’s 2026 Upswing: High‑Capacity Drives, AI‑Ready SSDs & Strong Earnings

Western Digital’s rise stems from cutting‑edge 20‑TB+ HDDs and high‑speed NVMe SSDs that meet AI‑cloud demands, backed by resilient supply chains and a robust buyback plan.

Kevin Zhang

26/04/2026, 14:55

6 minutes to read

Keyence Corp. Projects Strong EPS & Revenue Growth Ahead of April Investor Conference

Keyence Corp. projects steady EPS and revenue growth ahead of its April financial conference, driven by high‑margin laser sensors, AI‑powered test tech, and energy‑efficient ASICs.

Kevin Zhang

24/04/2026, 17:55

5 minutes to read

F5 Inc. 5‑nm ADCs Propel Earnings Outlook, Power‑Efficient Edge & AI Growth

F5 Inc. is poised to beat earnings expectations, thanks to 5‑nm silicon that boosts ADC performance while cutting power, and a resilient supply‑chain strategy that keeps costs under control.

Kevin Zhang

23/04/2026, 10:34

4 minutes to read

SMCI Powers AI Growth with NVIDIA‑Powered, Low‑Latency GPUs & Sustainable Cooling

SMCI’s AI‑powered chassis, built with NVIDIA H100 GPUs and PCIe‑5.0, deliver unmatched throughput and low latency while cutting heat and energy use with liquid cooling, making it a top choice for future‑proof, sustainable AI data centers.

Kevin Zhang

23/04/2026, 08:55

4 minutes to read

Seagate’s AI‑Focused Storage Drives Propel Record Share Surge in 2024

Seagate’s record share surge proves its AI‑optimized storage leads the market: high‑density NVMe drives, low latency, and 2‑million‑hour MTBF fuel cloud giants and boost investor confidence.

Kevin Zhang

20/04/2026, 21:15

6 minutes to read

HPE Rule 144 Sale: $6.7 M Share Disposition Boosts AI‑Edge Hardware Strategy

HPE’s Rule 144 filing shows CEO Antonio F. Neri sold 150k shares, netting $6.7 million, while the company maintains its focus on AI‑optimized blade servers, converged systems and edge devices amid silicon supply constraints and regulatory compliance…

Kevin Zhang

19/04/2026, 19:53

6 minutes to read

IonQ’s Photonic Link Breaks Quantum‑Computer Milestone, Attracts DARPA Deal and 30% Stock Surge

IonQ’s first fully commercial quantum inter‑connect links trapped‑ion systems, sparking a 30% share surge and a DARPA contract for high‑speed defense quantum networking.

Kevin Zhang

19/04/2026, 17:04

5 minutes to read

Everpure’s AI‑Driven Data Protection Wins NVT Council Honor, Accelerates Enterprise Security

Everpure Inc. boosts AI‑driven data protection with FPGA‑accelerated encryption, 3.2 Tbps throughput, and a 30 % latency win—now part of Commvault Flex for rapid, compliant AI workloads.

Kevin Zhang

16/04/2026, 19:57

4 minutes to read

Fully Booked Lumentum Order Book Boosts AI‑Driven Optical Interconnect Growth to 2027

Full‑booked 2027 order pipeline, laser‑precision photonics and AI‑driven demand power Lumentum’s growth and a modest share‑price lift, showing the company’s edge in next‑gen optical infrastructure.

Kevin Zhang

13/04/2026, 20:04

4 minutes to read

How Lumentum’s AI‑Ready Optical Interconnects Drive 2024 Data‑Center Growth

Discover how Lumentum’s cutting‑edge optical interconnects are powering AI workloads and driving investor gains—2028 demand, low‑power tech, and hyperscaler partnerships highlighted.

Kevin Zhang

13/04/2026, 02:40

4 minutes to read

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