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The Silicon You're Using Was Built By Women You've Never Heard Of

The Silicon You're Using Was Built By Women You've Never Heard Of

The ARM instruction set in your phone was designed by a woman. The VLSI methodology that made modern chips possible was pioneered by a woman. The industry's diversity problem isn't a pipeline problem — it's a credit problem.

Kieran VanceKieran VanceMarch 5, 2026

The USB-C Lie: Why Your "Universal" Charger Doesn't Actually Work With Anything

USB-C looks universal. It's not. The connector is standardized, but the protocols underneath are fragmented into 14+ different implementations. Here's why your cable drawer is a graveyard of incompatibility—and what it's actually costing you.

Kieran VanceKieran VanceFebruary 25, 2026