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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

11 stories

  1. October 2026

    1 story: 1 explainer

  2. Sun

    Explainer · Technology · Washington, District of Columbia

    What the ‘Era of Super Intelligence’ order changes — and what it does not

    Executive Order 14434 tells federal agencies to call AI “Super Intelligence,” but keeps the existing statutory definition and sets no capability test.

  3. June 2026

    4 stories: 4 news stories

  4. Fri

    News: Technology · California

    NVIDIA unveils Halos for Robotics safety system for physical AI

  5. Thu

    News: Science · World

    USGS says two major earthquakes struck Venezuela 39 seconds apart as Trump offers aid

  6. Tue

    News: Science · California

    Study says stress on Southern California fault systems has reached 1,000-year high

  7. Tue

    News: Science · World

    Study finds four cold-adapted yeast species on Ötzi the Iceman’s remains

  8. May 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  9. Thu

    News: Technology · United States

    Robotaxi Airport Incidents: Waymo Challenges at SJC & Sky Harbor

  10. Sun

    News: Energy · California

    Ivanpah Solar: California’s Desert Power Plant & Its Legacy

    Explore the Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System in California's Mojave Desert. Uncover its massive scale, environmental impacts like solar flux bird deaths, and ongoing operational challenges.

  11. March 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  12. Fri

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Costco Pilots Pre-Scan Checkout Via App: 8-Second Transactions

  13. January 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  14. Thu

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    D-Wave Quantum Relocates HQ to Boca Raton, Florida

  15. Sat

    News: Technology · United States

    CES 2026 Las Vegas: Top 10 Tech Showstoppers Unveiled

  16. October 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  17. Sat

    News: Technology · United States

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