Kaleo Kekoa
Staff Writer
Kaleo Kekoa is a Staff Writer at Coders & Pixels, focusing on the hardware that powers our world, from consumer gadgets and robotics to the silicon behind next-gen gaming. Before joining the team, Kaleo spent a decade as a product reviewer and lab director for 'Gadget Lab Weekly,' where he personally benchmarked hundreds of devices. He believes the best way to understand technology is to take it apart, and his writing often reflects a deep, practical understanding of engineering trade-offs and user experience design.
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Mach Industries defense tech valuation tops $1 billion
In just one year, defense tech startup Mach Industries saw its valuation nearly quadruple from $470 million to $1.
Jun 2, 2026 · 3 min read
Erin Brockovich Demands Data Center Transparency
In the first month after calling for submissions, environmental activist Erin Brockovich received nearly 4,000 reports of data center-related issues, according to TechCrunch .
Jun 1, 2026 · 3 min read
Meta AI pendant development updates, Reality Labs faces challenges
Meta's Reality Labs division reportedly lost a staggering $19 billion in 2025, according to Digital Trends .
May 31, 2026 · 3 min read
Standard AI Subscriptions Cost Around $20 a Month
In 2026, ChatGPT became the #1 most-expensed app by transaction volume, signaling a new era where AI tools are not just productivity aids but major corporate expenditures, according to aionx .
May 30, 2026 · 3 min read
Ghost hackers exploit NSA tools, fueling unsolved cybersecurity mysteries
In 2016, an enigmatic group known as The Shadow Brokers surfaced online, dumping a trove of NSA hacking tools, including EternalBlue.
May 26, 2026 · 2 min read
Startup Battlefield 200 application deadline is May 27
A single startup will walk away with $100,000 in equity-free funding, but the chance to even compete for Startup Battlefield 200 vanishes on May 27.
May 25, 2026 · 3 min read
Dreamie alarm clock aims to help users ditch phones before sleep
For $249.99, the new Dreamie device promises to stop phone use in bed. It integrates podcast playback and a 'wind down' mode, aiming to create a screen-free sleep environment, according to TechCrunch
May 24, 2026 · 2 min read
Amazon Bee Wearable Review: Affordable AI Companion
For just $49.99, Amazon is now offering Bee, a wearable AI assistant designed to listen, understand, and transcribe every conversation you have. This 2026 development, reported by Aivancity and the Wa
May 24, 2026 · 2 min read
Kitchen Automation in 2026: Promises and Reality
The Nosh One robot promises to redefine 'adulting' by 2026, but true kitchen autonomy is still years away.
May 24, 2026 · 2 min read
Peec AI Surpasses $10 Million in Annualized Revenue
Six months after raising $21 million in Series A funding, AI startup Peec AI has already crossed $10 million in annualized revenue, more than doubling its financial performance in that short period, a
May 23, 2026 · 3 min read
Spotify and UMG Forge AI Licensing Deal, Reshaping Music
Spotify Premium users will soon create AI-generated covers and remixes of Universal Music Group artists' songs directly within the app.
May 22, 2026 · 3 min read
YouTube unveils AI conversational search and Gemini Omni
At Google I/O 2026, YouTube unveiled 'Ask YouTube,' a conversational AI search feature, alongside Gemini Omni, a new AI video model.
May 20, 2026 · 3 min read
How Does Soft Robotic Gripping Technology Work in Industrial Automation?
Imagine a robotic gripper capable of lifting 25 times its own weight, fabricated in under 10 minutes for less than $0.
May 18, 2026 · 4 min read