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Alex Chen

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Alex Chen

Technology journalist who has spent over a decade covering AI, cybersecurity, and software development. Former contributor to major tech publications. Writes about the tools, systems, and policies shaping the technology landscape, from machine learning breakthroughs to defense applications of emerging tech.

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Close-up of a person holding an iPhone 15 Pro Max in their hand

TECHNOLOGY · KINJA

Technology· Feature№ 198

How to Use Apple Safety Check on iPhone: The 3-Tap Setup and Its Blind Spot

Apple shipped Safety Check in iOS 16 for abuse survivors and rarely publicized it. Here is the two-minute walkthrough, plus the scanner that catches what Apple's feature was never built to see.

Alex Chen·8 min

Close-up of an Nvidia GeForce RTX graphics card installed in a computer

AI & MACHINE LEARNING · KINJA

AI & Machine Learning№ 192

How Much VRAM You Need for Stable Diffusion in 2026 Depends on Which One

Alex Chen·9 min

A small white church building on a sunny afternoon

SOFTWARE & SAAS · KINJA

Software & SaaS№ 183

The Best Church Management Software for Small Churches Isn't Breeze Anymore

Alex Chen·10 min

Professional cleaning supplies arranged on a clean surface

SOFTWARE & SAAS · KINJA

Software & SaaS№ 182

The Best Scheduling Software for Cleaning Businesses Is the One Built for Cleaning, Not HVAC

Alex Chen·10 min

The letters AI glowing in warm orange light against a minimal abstract background

AI & MACHINE LEARNING · KINJA

AI & Machine Learning№ 181

Claude Opus 4.7 vs 4.6: Upgrade If You Code, Wait If You Don't

Alex Chen·9 min

Space gray iPhone X on a dark surface

AI & MACHINE LEARNING · KINJA

AI & Machine Learning№ 172

Why Vibe Coded Apps Keep Getting Rejected

Alex Chen·12 min

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AI & MACHINE LEARNING · KINJA

AI & Machine Learning№ 170

Can You Really Make Money with Vibe Coding?

Alex Chen·14 min

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PRODUCTIVITY & LIFE · KINJA

Productivity & Life№ 166

How to Download Any Song From SoundCloud (Four Methods That Actually Work)

Alex Chen·10 min

Illuminated AI text on a processor chip, representing the range of artificial intelligence implementation costs from $20 per month subscriptions to $500,000 enterprise deployments

AI & MACHINE LEARNING · KINJA

AI & Machine Learning№ 161

How Much Does It Cost to Implement AI in Business (The Honest Answer Is $0 to $500,000)

Alex Chen·10 min

Drone flying over a residential area during a roof inspection, representing the $150 to $400 cost of drone roof inspections that insurance companies are using to evaluate homeowner policies in 2026

DRONES & UAV · KINJA

Drones & UAV№ 160

How Much Does a Drone Roof Inspection Cost (and Why Your Insurance Company Already Knows)

Alex Chen·9 min

Professional gamer at a competitive esports setup with multiple monitors and RGB lighting, representing the esports industry where player salaries range from $3,600 to $480,000 by game

ESPORTS & INDUSTRY · KINJA

Esports & Industry№ 157

How Much Do Esports Players Make by Game in 2026 (the Numbers Everyone Gets Wrong)

Alex Chen·9 min

Wedding planning materials and laptop on a table

AI & MACHINE LEARNING · KINJA

AI & Machine Learning№ 152

We Tested 5 AI Wedding Planners in 2026 So You Don't Have to Hire a $5,000 Human One

Alex Chen·14 min

Abstract illustration of artificial intelligence inspired by neural networks, created by Google DeepMind

AI & MACHINE LEARNING · KINJA

AI & Machine Learning№ 149

Anthropic's Mythos and Meta's Muse Spark Launched the Same Week, but They're Not Playing the Same Game

Alex Chen·11 min

Abstract artificial intelligence concept with glowing blue digital neural patterns

AI & MACHINE LEARNING · KINJA

AI & Machine Learning№ 148

Claude Mythos Preview vs. GPT-5.4: The Best AI Model of 2026 Is the One You Can't Use

Alex Chen·12 min

Computer screen displaying code in a dark terminal environment

AI & MACHINE LEARNING · KINJA

AI & Machine Learning№ 147

Claude Mythos Preview Is the Most Dangerous AI Model Ever Built, and You Can't Use It

Alex Chen·16 min

Close-up of a WiFi router with antennas and LED indicator lights

TECHNOLOGY · KINJA

Technology№ 140

Mesh WiFi vs. WiFi Extender: Most People Buy the Wrong One

Alex Chen·11 min

Drone flying against a blue sky

DRONES & UAV · KINJA

Drones & UAV№ 133

DJI Drones Aren't Banned. But the Future of Consumer Drones in America Just Got Very Expensive.

Alex Chen·14 min

The Moon photographed from space with Earth visible in the background

SCIENCE & SPACE · KINJA

Science & Space№ 131

Four Astronauts Are Headed to the Moon Right Now. The Program That Sent Them Is Falling Apart.

Alex Chen·22 min

Secure network connection visualization with globe

TECHNOLOGY · KINJA

Technology№ 128

The Best VPN in 2026 Costs Less Than Your Morning Coffee. Here's Which One to Get.

Alex Chen·11 min

Kanban-style project management board with colorful cards

SOFTWARE & SAAS · KINJA

Software & SaaS№ 119

The Best Project Management Software in 2026 Is the One Your Team Will Actually Use

Alex Chen·11 min

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