Matthew Urwin

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Staff Reporter at Built In

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Top 20 IoT Platforms

1 week ago | builtin.com | Matthew Urwin

The Internet of Things (IoT) continues to grow ever more expansive. According to Statista, the number of IoT devices globally is expected to double from 19.8 billion in 2025 to more than 40.6 billion in 2034. With more and more digital connections forming, effectively managing webs of devices has become a must for businesses. That’s where IoT platforms come in.
What Is Sustainable Technology?

2 weeks ago | builtin.com | Matthew Urwin

According to a climate report from the World Meteorological Organization, global temperatures and sea levels are hitting record highs, while glacier mass is shrinking to all-time lows. As the environmental crisis deepens, questions about technology’s role — both as a contributor to the problem as well as a solution — are coming to the forefront.
What Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' Means for AI Regulation

2 weeks ago | builtin.com | Matthew Urwin

President Donald Trump is attempting to rally support for his proposed tax bill known as the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill.” While most of the document revolves around issues like tax and spending cuts, an additional clause banning state regulations on artificial intelligence has placed the AI industry in the spotlight and sparked some fierce backlash. The bill has yet to take effect and faces long odds in the United States Senate.
What Is Embodied AI?

2 weeks ago | builtin.com | Matthew Urwin

Embodied AI refers to artificial intelligence systems that can engage with their surrounding environment through a body, such as a robot or virtual avatar. In contrast, disembodied AI exists purely as algorithms or software running on computer servers — think chatbots like ChatGPT or virtual assistants like Amazon’s Alexa, which interact with users through text and voice but have no physical form.
How to Turn Off Meta AI

1 month ago | builtin.com | Matthew Urwin

If it feels like Meta AI is popping up everywhere, you’re not just imagining it. The AI assistant — marked by a swirling blue, turquoise and purple icon — is now a permanent fixture in the sidebar on Facebook, the search bar on Instagram and Messenger and the bottom-right corner on WhatsApp. But not everybody wants this thing around all the time.
What Is Brain Rot?

Feb 27, 2025 | builtin.com | Matthew Urwin

It’s no secret that spending the night scrolling through social media will likely leave you groggy and sleep-deprived the next day. According to the American Psychological Association, it could even have lasting impacts on younger users’ mental health. But could consuming large volumes of digital content literally rot your brain? Brain Rot DefinitionBrain rot is an informal term used to describe the mental and emotional deterioration that happens when a person excessively consumes trivial content.
What Is a Digital Twin?

Sep 5, 2024 | builtin.com | Matthew Urwin

A digital twin is a virtual replica of a physical object that is designed to change alongside the object it represents. Using real-time data gathered from sensors, a digital twin accurately reflects how an object or system behaves throughout its life cycle, which is useful for analyzing historical data and testing possible scenarios. Digital Twin DefinitionA digital twin is a virtual representation of a physical entity that is dynamically linked to that physical entity.
71 Companies in Chicago Pushing the City to New Heights 2024 | Built In Chicago

Aug 14, 2024 | builtinchicago.org | Matthew Urwin

Check out this list of the top companies making Chicago a vibrant tech hub.
Acceptance Criteria: Definition, Importance, Examples

Feb 20, 2024 | builtin.com | Matthew Urwin

Here’s what acceptance criteria are, how to write them, and examples. In the development process, acceptance criteria are the pre-established conditions that determine whether a product or feature meets all the requirements of the end user or customer. They are a set of pass/fail statements, and only once they are met can a product team mark a user story as complete. What Are Acceptance Criteria?
Major Players: Meet 31 of the Top Companies in Seattle Tech

Dec 5, 2023 | builtinseattle.com | Matthew Urwin

While its neighbors to the south steal most of the West Coast attention, Seattle boasts a stunning landscape that features hiking trails, stunning vistas, and the majestic slopes of Mount Rainier. That’s why many tech professionals view the Emerald City as a breath of fresh air compared to the hustle and bustle of Silicon Valley. According to the 2021 CBRE Tech Talent report, Seattle remains a top destination for college graduates looking to jumpstart their careers.