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Sarah Chen

Technology Correspondent

Sarah Chen is not easily impressed. With a decade of experience managing infrastructure at scale for a major e-commerce platform, she has seen firsthand which tools hold up under pressure and which are just marketing hype. She made the switch to journalism to help other engineers make informed decisions in a crowded marketplace of developer tools. Sarah's methodology is famously rigorous, involving extensive benchmarking, feature-by-feature comparisons, and interviews with real-world users. Her annual 'State of CI/CD' report has become an industry-standard resource. When Sarah recommends a tool, it's because the data proves it's the best.

Expertise

CI/CD & DevOpsContainerization (Docker, Kubernetes)Observability & MonitoringCloud Services & InfrastructureIDE and Code EditorsVersion Control Systems

Coverage Areas

Dev Tools
Back-End Infrastructure
Productivity & Workflow

Latest Articles

Nvidia RTX Spark superchip powering AI agents within a futuristic PC, representing a disruption in the traditional CPU market.
SaaS & The Cloud

Nvidia's RTX Spark Superchip Aims to Disrupt PC CPU Market

Nvidia, a company synonymous with graphics cards, just unveiled a new "superchip" and a line of PCs.

Jun 2, 2026 · 2 min read

Vast, futuristic data center complex in France, representing SoftBank's massive AI infrastructure investment with glowing servers and interconnected cables.
SaaS & The Cloud

SoftBank's French Data Center Investment: €75B Figure Disputed

SoftBank Group plans to inject up to €75 billion into France, aiming to construct 5 gigawatts of AI data center capacity—a sum so vast that even major news outlets are reporting conflicting figures on

May 31, 2026 · 2 min read

SpaceX Starship launching into orbit, symbolizing the company's new $2.29 billion Pentagon contract for a critical satellite network and its role in national defense.
SaaS & The Cloud

SpaceX Wins $2.29 Billion Pentagon Contract for Satellite Network

SpaceX secured $6.4 billion in new U.S. Space Force contracts within a single week, according to Basenor . This substantial investment, awarded in 2026, establishes SpaceX as a critical provider for n

May 30, 2026 · 3 min read

Advanced AI interface visualizing oncology data and clinical trial progress, representing Triomics AI's technological advancement in cancer centers.
SaaS & The Cloud

Triomics AI Secures $22 Million to Advance Oncology Centers

Triomics, an AI platform deployed by institutions like Memorial Sloan Kettering, has secured $22 million in Series B funding.

May 28, 2026 · 2 min read

Futuristic cityscape with AI interfaces and data streams, representing innovation and connectivity at a major tech conference.
AI & Machine Learning

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Pass Options and Discounts

A student can attend TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 for just $189, less than a third of the standard investor pass, but only if they register before May 29, according to TechCrunch .

May 25, 2026 · 2 min read

A lone human worker stands amidst a sea of glowing, abstract AI agents, symbolizing job displacement due to AI restructuring at ClickUp.
SaaS & The Cloud

ClickUp lays off 22% of staff amid AI-driven restructuring

ClickUp, a productivity software company, replaced hundreds of human employees with 3,000 internal AI agents, leading to a 22% workforce reduction, according to TechCrunch .

May 25, 2026 · 2 min read

Futuristic cityscape with Waymo robotaxis efficiently navigating while a Tesla vehicle is stopped, highlighting Waymo's superior ETA.
SaaS & The Cloud

Waymo Robotaxi ETA Beats Tesla by Nearly 10 Minutes

In recent months, Waymo robotaxi rides, though still averaging $19.

May 24, 2026 · 3 min read

Ferrari Formula 1 car in motion on a track, with digital AI data overlays representing enhanced fan experience and insights.
SaaS & The Cloud

Ferrari uses IBM AI to boost F1 fan experience

Within hours of an F1 race concluding, Ferrari superfans can now read AI-generated summaries and dive into behind-the-scenes stories directly from their updated app, a collaboration between IBM and Sc

May 23, 2026 · 2 min read

Google's new AI-powered smart glasses, a fusion of advanced technology and high fashion, displayed in a stylish setting.
AI & Machine Learning

Google Unveils New AI Glasses

This autumn, Google will launch AI-powered smart glasses, developed with fashion brands Warby Parker and Gentle Monster.

May 22, 2026 · 3 min read

A glitching Google 'G' logo hologram in a dark server room, symbolizing AI errors in search results.
SaaS & The Cloud

Google AI Overviews disregard dictionary definition for search terms

When searching for "disregard" on Google, the AI Overview responds with an unhelpful "Understood.

May 22, 2026 · 3 min read

A futuristic desktop interface showcasing Spotify's AI Studio generating a private podcast episode with subtle AI patterns.
AI & Machine Learning

Spotify unveils AI Studio for private podcast generation

Spotify is launching an experimental desktop app called 'Studio' that generates entire AI-powered podcast episodes saved only in a user's private library.

May 21, 2026 · 3 min read

Futuristic AI interface showing autonomous search and purchase capabilities, representing Google's new AI agents.
SaaS & The Cloud

Google AI agents to conduct advanced searches for users

This summer, Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers will gain access to specialized AI agents.

May 20, 2026 · 3 min read

User interacting with a holographic Gmail interface powered by AI, receiving voice summaries of emails at Google IO 2026.
AI & Machine Learning

Google IO 2026: Gmail Live Lets You Talk to Your Inbox

At Google IO 2026, a user verbally asked their Gmail inbox, 'What are my unread emails from Sarah about the Q3 report?

May 20, 2026 · 3 min read

Futuristic cityscape with glowing data streams and holographic interfaces representing Anthropic's acquisition of Stainless to centralize Claude developer tools.
Developer Tools

Anthropic buys Stainless, centralizes Claude developer tools

Anthropic reportedly paid over $300 million to acquire Stainless, the startup behind all official SDKs for its Claude API.

May 20, 2026 · 3 min read

Samsung Galaxy phone and iPhone side-by-side on a futuristic interface, showcasing the new One UI 8.5 file sharing feature with a seamless transfer animation.

Samsung Rolls Out One UI 8.5 With New Features and Privacy Enhancements

Samsung's One UI 8.5 update, rolling out globally since May 11, 2026, now allows Galaxy users to share files with iPhones as easily as AirDrop, according to Android Headlines . This follows a May 6 re

May 13, 2026 · 2 min read