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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

Futuristic cityscape with developers interacting with AI algorithms on a holographic interface, representing AI tools for software development in 2026.
Developer Tools

AI Tools for Software Development in 2026

Apple's new LanguageModel protocol allows iOS applications to swap underlying Foundation Models, or AI providers, without requiring any changes to the existing codebase.

Jun 24, 2026 · 6 min read

Robots and humans working together in a futuristic office, with empty desks and AI interfaces symbolizing job changes due to AI transformation.
SaaS & The Cloud

Oracle Cuts 21,000 Jobs Amid AI Transformation Push

Oracle, a tech giant, shed 21,000 roles globally in the last year, incurring $1.

Jun 23, 2026 · 2 min read

Futuristic TUI interface on a terminal, representing efficient web development tools for 2026, with glowing data visualizations in a server room.
Developer Tools

Exploring Open-Source TUIs for Web Development in 2026

Imagine a monitoring tool that launches in under 50 milliseconds and consumes less memory than a single browser tab, yet provides critical operational insights.

Jun 21, 2026 · 2 min read

Developers collaborating around a holographic interface, with AI-generated code patterns symbolizing the integration of artificial intelligence into software development workflows.
Developer Tools

AI coding tools transforming workflows, with tiers starting at $0

Zhipu's GLM-5.2, an open-source AI model, now trails Anthropic's top-tier Claude Opus by a mere 1% on complex coding benchmarks, yet its API costs are as low as $1 per million input tokens, according

Jun 21, 2026 · 4 min read

A developer uses advanced tools to create augmented reality experiences on Snap's new SPECS AR glasses.
Developer Tools

Snap SPECS AR glasses get new developer tools at AWE

Snap's new SPECS AR glasses, arriving this fall for $2,195, are backed by a fresh suite of developer tools designed to build an immersive augmented reality world that most consumers can't yet afford t

Jun 17, 2026 · 5 min read

Diverse team of developers collaborating on a holographic interface in a futuristic city, representing cloud-native development tools and innovation.
Developer Tools

Top 7 Cloud Native Developer Tools You Need

A recent survey found that 60% of cloud-native development teams report feeling overwhelmed by the number of tools they are expected to master, according to the DevOps Institute Report 2023.

Jun 17, 2026 · 4 min read

Digital representation of KPMG's AI report disintegrating amidst glitching code and question marks, symbolizing citation errors and withdrawal.
AI & Machine Learning

KPMG withdraws AI report over disputed usage claims

Investigators for GPTZero found that only five out of 45 citations in KPMG's 'Redefining excellence in the age of agentic AI' report accurately pointed to real sources, according to Engadget .

Jun 14, 2026 · 3 min read

Andrew Yang's Noble Mobile logo displayed prominently, with icons representing data refunds and cost savings for consumers.
SaaS & The Cloud

Andrew Yang's Noble Mobile aims to cut living costs

Since its launch last September, Andrew Yang's Noble Mobile has grown to thousands of customers and generates millions in revenue by refunding unused data, according to IndexBox .

Jun 13, 2026 · 2 min read

Scientists working in a state-of-the-art EV battery development center, examining advanced battery cells with holographic displays.
SaaS & The Cloud

GM invests $900M in EV battery R&D

General Motors just opened a sprawling 500,000-square-foot Battery Cell Development Centre in Michigan, a $900 million bet on a new lithium-manganese-rich (LMR) chemistry designed to slash EV costs (

Jun 8, 2026 · 2 min read

Futuristic cityscape with code lines, symbolizing AI's impact on software development and a developer overlooking the transformative scene.
Developer Tools

Top 8 AI-Powered IDEs for Developers in 2026

AI coding assistants like GitHub Copilot and Amazon CodeWhisperer slash repetitive coding tasks by 35-40%, fundamentally altering millions of developers' daily work.

Jun 7, 2026 · 5 min read

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