Chris M Evans
@chrismevans.me
Owner, founder and Principal Analyst at Architecting IT. Food lover, eater and maker. Husband, father. Lover of all things computing (except perhaps Networking). https://architecting.it
Some days the world makes no sense at all. Then you think a bit deeper as to what something means and you see the underlying story.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Trump Media to merge with nuclear fusion firm in $6bn deal
The company behind President Trump's Truth Social platform makes a surprising move into the energy sector.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Some days the world makes no sense at all. Then you think a bit deeper as to what something means and you see the underlying story.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
So this was just another PR stunt by Trump? Claim the credit for a deal that unravels because we don't want to be blackmailed into wider trade agreements we're not happy with.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Negotiations over US-UK tech deal stall
When the partnership was unveiled in September the UK government said it would
www.bbc.co.uk
December 16, 2025 at 12:51 PM
So this was just another PR stunt by Trump? Claim the credit for a deal that unravels because we don't want to be blackmailed into wider trade agreements we're not happy with.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Very disappointed to learn this article wasn't about my favourite Bond villain, Hugo Drax.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Drax unveils plan for data centre at Selby power station
The firm aims to expand its power station near Selby with a 100MW data centre by 2027.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 11, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Very disappointed to learn this article wasn't about my favourite Bond villain, Hugo Drax.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Fairly sure this is not just 1% above inflation. Either way, once again, travelling into and around London becomes more prohibitive.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
London Underground fares to go up by 5.8% in 2026
Most increases will be 20p or less and bus and tram fares will be frozen, the mayor of London says.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 11, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Fairly sure this is not just 1% above inflation. Either way, once again, travelling into and around London becomes more prohibitive.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I wonder who did the cost/benefit analysis to determine giving a wider base of the UK population a free flu vaccination wasn't worth it?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c6...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c6...
Flu cases jump sharply in England as NHS faces 'worst case scenario' - live updates
NHS England says there are now enough flu patients to fill more than three whole hospital trusts.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 11, 2025 at 9:59 AM
I wonder who did the cost/benefit analysis to determine giving a wider base of the UK population a free flu vaccination wasn't worth it?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c6...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c6...
What’s the best way to Cockfosters? Serve it in a warm glass. Thank you Paul Hogan circa 1990s.
December 10, 2025 at 10:34 AM
What’s the best way to Cockfosters? Serve it in a warm glass. Thank you Paul Hogan circa 1990s.
Is AI killing search? The EU is investigating, as it clearly sees a problem. (1/8)
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
EU investigates Google over AI-generated summaries in search results
It is examining whether the tech giant did not offer
www.bbc.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Is AI killing search? The EU is investigating, as it clearly sees a problem. (1/8)
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Yes, this sentence isn't complete. "could be a problem because I want part of the $72 billion deal". is what the headline should read.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Trump says $72bn Netflix-Warner Bros deal 'could be a problem'
The planned deal would cement Netflix in its position as the world's biggest subscription streaming service.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Yes, this sentence isn't complete. "could be a problem because I want part of the $72 billion deal". is what the headline should read.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Probably one of the saddest things I see on all forms of professional journalist media these days is sentences starting with the word “and”.
December 7, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Probably one of the saddest things I see on all forms of professional journalist media these days is sentences starting with the word “and”.
I think this is a smart move by Intel Corporation. Selling of the NAND storage division was a mistake, which is highlighted by the now shortage of NAND and increase in prices. (1/3)
www.tomshardware.com/networking/i...
www.tomshardware.com/networking/i...
Intel drops plans to sell networking and communication division — says keeping NEX in-house will strengthen integration and customer offerings
Because Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and comms are cool and profitable.
www.tomshardware.com
December 4, 2025 at 1:18 PM
I think this is a smart move by Intel Corporation. Selling of the NAND storage division was a mistake, which is highlighted by the now shortage of NAND and increase in prices. (1/3)
www.tomshardware.com/networking/i...
www.tomshardware.com/networking/i...
The Royal Mail "assistant" is total garbage.
I'm trying to track a parcel that should have been delivered days ago. The "AI assistant" simply regurgitates links to their website. It's basically internal website search for idiots. Is this what AI is expected to deliver? (no pun intended)
I'm trying to track a parcel that should have been delivered days ago. The "AI assistant" simply regurgitates links to their website. It's basically internal website search for idiots. Is this what AI is expected to deliver? (no pun intended)
December 4, 2025 at 9:32 AM
The Royal Mail "assistant" is total garbage.
I'm trying to track a parcel that should have been delivered days ago. The "AI assistant" simply regurgitates links to their website. It's basically internal website search for idiots. Is this what AI is expected to deliver? (no pun intended)
I'm trying to track a parcel that should have been delivered days ago. The "AI assistant" simply regurgitates links to their website. It's basically internal website search for idiots. Is this what AI is expected to deliver? (no pun intended)
Although the circumstances are unusual, providing children with a head start for their future is always a welcome thing. But this gift from Dell is interesting in other ways.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Michael and Susan Dell donate $6.25bn to encourage families to claim ‘Trump Accounts’
Billionaires aim to provide incentive for families to claim new investment accounts for children created as part of Trump legislation
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Although the circumstances are unusual, providing children with a head start for their future is always a welcome thing. But this gift from Dell is interesting in other ways.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
We seem to be dividing into those who see no bubble (the tech companies, the AI companies, the investors) and those who are increasingly worried about a bubble (the financiers).
Both can't be right....
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Both can't be right....
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK share values ‘most stretched’ since 2008, Bank warns
The bank warned US stock price valuations are their most stretched since the dotcom bubble burst.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 11:47 AM
We seem to be dividing into those who see no bubble (the tech companies, the AI companies, the investors) and those who are increasingly worried about a bubble (the financiers).
Both can't be right....
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Both can't be right....
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Last week we visited the refurbished Battersea Power Station. It’s mainly a shopping centre now but has quite a buzz and some OK restaurants (and a lot of flats).
December 1, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Last week we visited the refurbished Battersea Power Station. It’s mainly a shopping centre now but has quite a buzz and some OK restaurants (and a lot of flats).
Although it could be some time away, this potential Intel Corporation deal with Apple could be pivotal in making the Foundry business a success. Obviously the market thinks so, as the announcement last week produced a surge in the Intel share price. (1/3)
www.cnbc.com/2025/12/01/i...
www.cnbc.com/2025/12/01/i...
Intel stock holds 10% rise after analyst predicts major Apple deal
Intel's share price was down slightly premarket after a 10% spike on Friday after analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said the chip giant was nearing a deal to supply Apple.
www.cnbc.com
December 1, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Although it could be some time away, this potential Intel Corporation deal with Apple could be pivotal in making the Foundry business a success. Obviously the market thinks so, as the announcement last week produced a surge in the Intel share price. (1/3)
www.cnbc.com/2025/12/01/i...
www.cnbc.com/2025/12/01/i...
Seriously, what is the point of this? They had fewer attendees than a 4th division football match (average 2025-2026 attendance for League 2 is 5364). They have about as much chance of getting into power as I do.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Feuds, boycotts and the birth of Your Party
The path to this weekend's founding conference has been overshadowed by splits in the party.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Seriously, what is the point of this? They had fewer attendees than a 4th division football match (average 2025-2026 attendance for League 2 is 5364). They have about as much chance of getting into power as I do.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It's fascinating to watch. Traditional media is dead - well, at least dying a slow death. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Daily Mail owner agrees to buy Daily Telegraph for £500m
The publisher of the Daily Mail says it is in talks to buy the Daily and Sunday Telegraph for £500m.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 8:30 PM
It's fascinating to watch. Traditional media is dead - well, at least dying a slow death. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I think it seems quite reasonable. We're moving into a world where nothing can be taken at face value. Fake news, fake images, fake videos and possibly now fake capabilities. The
Dunning–Kruger effect of AI.
www.theregister.com/2025/11/21/m...
Dunning–Kruger effect of AI.
www.theregister.com/2025/11/21/m...
Microsoft exec finds AI cynicism 'mindblowing'
Opinion: The tech is impressive. Shoehorning it into absolutely everything is not
www.theregister.com
November 21, 2025 at 10:45 AM
I think it seems quite reasonable. We're moving into a world where nothing can be taken at face value. Fake news, fake images, fake videos and possibly now fake capabilities. The
Dunning–Kruger effect of AI.
www.theregister.com/2025/11/21/m...
Dunning–Kruger effect of AI.
www.theregister.com/2025/11/21/m...
One of the biggest misunderstandings in the current market is the difference of “worth” versus value. I see lots of articles proclaiming OpenAI for example is “worth” $500 billion.
November 21, 2025 at 8:47 AM
One of the biggest misunderstandings in the current market is the difference of “worth” versus value. I see lots of articles proclaiming OpenAI for example is “worth” $500 billion.
Yes, the UK did too little, too late (by which we mean Boris Johnson's Conservative government).
But what does it matter? Will there be any consequences? Did anyone get punished for errors that could have been avoided?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cm...
But what does it matter? Will there be any consequences? Did anyone get punished for errors that could have been avoided?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cm...
Covid inquiry live updates: UK did 'too little, too late', leading to thousands more Covid deaths, says inquiry
The inquiry says an earlier lockdown could have saved 23,000 lives in the first wave in England - and lockdown could have been avoided altogether with earlier interventions.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Yes, the UK did too little, too late (by which we mean Boris Johnson's Conservative government).
But what does it matter? Will there be any consequences? Did anyone get punished for errors that could have been avoided?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cm...
But what does it matter? Will there be any consequences? Did anyone get punished for errors that could have been avoided?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cm...
Totally safe they say. End to end encryption they say. Right. True enough unless the software has a bug - and the platform provides no rate limiting... Only 3.5 billion of you have had your data swiped....
www.theregister.com/2025/11/19/w...
www.theregister.com/2025/11/19/w...
3.5B WhatsApp users' info scooped through enumeration flaw
: Two-day exploit opened up 3.5 billion users to myriad potential harms
www.theregister.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Totally safe they say. End to end encryption they say. Right. True enough unless the software has a bug - and the platform provides no rate limiting... Only 3.5 billion of you have had your data swiped....
www.theregister.com/2025/11/19/w...
www.theregister.com/2025/11/19/w...
Time to add "Black Friday" to all my RSS and media content filtering processes....
November 19, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Time to add "Black Friday" to all my RSS and media content filtering processes....
The irony of a company owned by a storage company for many years! I wonder how much additional cost was expended in licences (and hardware) because VMware didn't get the storage specification correct? Funny how they became owned by a hardware company...
www.techradar.com/pro/vmware-c...
www.techradar.com/pro/vmware-c...
VMware confirms its spec guidance on storage servers was rather inaccurate
VMware’s guidance was pretty much unfounded
www.techradar.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:09 PM
The irony of a company owned by a storage company for many years! I wonder how much additional cost was expended in licences (and hardware) because VMware didn't get the storage specification correct? Funny how they became owned by a hardware company...
www.techradar.com/pro/vmware-c...
www.techradar.com/pro/vmware-c...
Reposted by Chris M Evans
NetApp claims ex-CTO built a secret cloud platform then sold it to VAST Data
NetApp claims ex-CTO built a secret cloud platform then sold it to VAST Data
Lawsuit alleges he poached staff, lifted trade secrets, and set up Red Stapler before quitting
NetApp has accused its former senior vice president and CTO of secretly building a rival cloud control platform while still on its payroll, triggering an urgent legal scramble.…
dlvr.it
November 18, 2025 at 2:16 PM
NetApp claims ex-CTO built a secret cloud platform then sold it to VAST Data