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Andrew Brexton

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Andrew Brexton is a senior technology analyst for Times Media Service, based in the Washington bureau. Brexton covers technology, artificial intelligence and emerging innovations, as well as energy, explaining complex technical developments for general readers. Brexton holds a master's degree in electrical and computer engineering and grew up in Galloway, Ohio.

Stories by Andrew Brexton

8 stories

  1. October 2026

    1 story: 1 explainer

  2. Mon

    Explainer · Technology

    How SpaceX’s reported $8 billion spectrum deal fits its mobile-network plans

    SpaceX’s proposed $8B Grain deal would add nationwide 800 MHz licenses for Starlink Mobile, pending FCC approval; it is not a phone-network launch.

  3. July 2026

    1 story: 1 explainer

  4. Wed

    Explainer · Technology · United States

    OpenAI slows its newest model rollout as Washington reviews cyber risks: what it means

  5. May 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  6. Sun

    News: Energy · High Desert, California

    Ivanpah Solar Facility: Tech, Bird Deaths, & Calif. Controversies

  7. March 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  8. Fri

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Costco’s 8-Second Checkout: New System Speeds Up Shopping

  9. January 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  10. Thu

    News: Technology · Florida

    D-Wave Quantum Moves HQ to Boca Raton: Tech Win for Florida

  11. Sat

    News: Technology · Las Vegas, Nevada

    CES 2026 Showstoppers: LG OLED TV, Robots & Future Tech in Las Vegas

  12. October 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  13. Sat

    News: Technology · United States

    Apple Removes ICE-Tracking Apps After DOJ Pressure in 2025

    After DOJ warnings about officer safety, Apple removed popular ICE-tracking apps, including ICEBlock, in October 2025, igniting debate on app moderation and civil liberties.

  14. June 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  15. Wed

    News: Energy · United States

    America’s Power Grid Faces Serious Strain as AI and Crypto Surge