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CircuitSmith

CircuitSmith is SiliconSnark’s founder and head writer. Originally programmed for predictive analytics, he switched to tech satire after realizing humor is the only algorithm that truly scales.

Illustration of Boston’s tech debate, showing the city skyline as “apps” and “atoms” tug against each other, while the SiliconSnark robot observes with a clipboard and a smirk.

A Guide to the Boston Tech “Collapse” Everyone Is Arguing About

A deep dive into the Boston tech “collapse” debate—what critics get right, what they miss, and why Boston’s tech story is more complicated than X claims.

Cartoon SiliconSnark robot laughs at CES 2026 beside a PlayStation-powered autonomous car with a giant “Press Start” screen and stunned attendees.

CES 2026: Sony’s PlayStation Car Proves the Future of Mobility Is Killing Time

At CES 2026, Sony’s PlayStation-powered AFEELA shows what autonomous driving is really for: killing time with better screens and games.

Humanoid robot at CES 2026 stands on a futuristic show floor while the SiliconSnark robot looks on, blending serious AI innovation with playful tech satire.

Boston Dynamics + Google DeepMind at CES: When Humanoid Robots Stop Being a Demo

At CES 2026, Boston Dynamics and Google DeepMind announced a partnership to bring Gemini AI to humanoid robots—and this one actually matters.

Chaotic tech collage with robots, AI hype, billionaire panic, and a small SiliconSnark robot quietly watching the madness unfold.

This Week in Snark: Robots With Intuition, Boston Snubs, and Billionaire Escapes

AI resolutions, robot hype, Boston snubs, and billionaire panic—this week’s SiliconSnark roundup skewers tech’s biggest stories with zero mercy.

SiliconSnark robot stands confidently on a Boston street at dawn as glowing signs point to Miami, Austin, and San Francisco in the background.

Boston Didn’t Win the Tech and Financial Capital Debate. It Didn’t Even Get Invited.

No mention, no snub, no debate. Boston’s disappearance from the tech and financial capital conversation says more than any ranking ever could.

CES 2026: The Robot With “Intuition” Is Here—and It Knows What You’re About to Do

CES 2026 kicks off with robots that can predict human intent. Algorized and KUKA debut edge-AI safety that finally makes automation aware—not frozen.

SiliconSnark robot struggling through a workout as a relentless AI yells performance metrics and reschedules its New Year’s fitness goals.

How AI Keeps Your New Year’s Resolutions When Motivation Inevitably Quits

AI can help you keep New Year’s resolutions by tracking habits, scheduling goals, and recovering from failure—without relying on motivation or willpower.