An engineering leader argues that as companies route entry-level coding tasks to AI agents, fewer juniors get the hands-on experience needed to become senior engineers. He compares the looming shortage of experienced engineers to the recent DRAM chip shortage, where demand outpaced supply that couldn't be scaled quickly. He says senior engineers themselves now bear responsibility for deliberately training replacements rather than letting AI erase the bottom of the career ladder.
blog.herlein.com
· 2026-09-18
Amazon has cut the price of Crucial's 4TB T705 SSD to $502.51, down from nearly $700 a few weeks ago and its lowest price since February. That makes it the most affordable PCIe Gen 5 drive currently available, undercutting the Samsung 990 Evo Plus by about $60 despite offering true four-lane Gen 5 performance.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-09-09
Newegg is selling a TeamGroup T-Force Delta RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-5200 memory kit for $389.99 using coupon code LUYRF228, down from $429.99. The kit runs at 5,200 MT/s with 40-40-40-76 timings, making it a mid-tier option rather than a top-speed choice for enthusiasts.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-09-08
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