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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

11 stories

  1. October 2026

    3 stories: 3 explainers

  2. Mon

    Explainer · Technology

    SpaceX’s reported $8 billion spectrum deal: What it means for a U.S. phone network

    SpaceX’s proposed spectrum deal could expand Starlink Mobile for U.S. phone users, but FCC approval and ground infrastructure are still needed.

  3. Sun

    Explainer · Technology · Washington, District of Columbia

    What the ‘era of super intelligence’ means—and what the new federal label changes

  4. Sun

    Explainer · Technology · Washington, District of Columbia

    What Trump’s new AI task force is meant to do

  5. July 2026

    1 story: 1 explainer

  6. Sun

    Explainer · Science · United States

    What Avi Loeb’s White House UFO role means — and what the government still cannot explain

    The White House appointed a Harvard scientist to a UAP council, though the Pentagon maintains there is no evidence of alien life.

  7. June 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  8. Sat

    News: Technology · United States

    AI translation metric points to human-level performance by decade’s end, not firm four-year singularity

  9. May 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  10. Thu

    News: Technology · California

    Waymo Robotaxi Drives Off with Luggage at San José Airport

  11. Sun

    News: Energy · High Desert, California

    Ivanpah Solar Plant: Decommissioning, Costs & Wildlife Concerns

  12. March 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  13. Fri

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Costco’s New Pre-Scan Checkout: How App Speeds Up Shopping

  14. January 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  15. Thu

    News: Business and Finance · Florida

    D-Wave Quantum Relocates HQ to Boca Raton, Florida; Creates Jobs

  16. Sat

    News: Technology · Las Vegas, Nevada

    Top 10 CES 2026 Gadgets: LG Wallpaper TV, Dreame Cyber X & More

    Explore the top 10 standout gadgets from CES 2026, featuring groundbreaking innovations like LG's Wallpaper OLED TV, the Dreame Cyber X stair-climbing robot vacuum, and other…

  17. October 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  18. Sat

    News: Technology · United States

    Apple Removes ICE-Tracking Apps Amid DOJ Pressure & Safety Concerns