Welcome to techENT. We believe that technology shouldn’t be a walled garden of jargon, acronyms, and gatekeeping.
When we launched in the late 2010s, we had one simple rule: The Grandfather Test. If you couldn’t hand one of our articles to your father or grandfather and have them understand it, we needed to rewrite it. Today, that ethos remains the beating heart of everything we do. We are a global digital media publication built on the idea that whether you are a CEO adopting enterprise AI or a parent buying a first smartphone for your child, tech should be approachable, relatable, and human.
We aren’t here to just aggregate news or list spec sheets. We are here to have a conversation, share an opinion, and figure out how the tech of tomorrow impacts the “everyday Joe and Jane” of today.
From the techENT headquarters in Malaysia to our network of international correspondents, our coverage spans the globe and focuses on four core pillars:
We test smartphones, wearables, and consumer electronics in the real world. We don’t just benchmark; we live with the devices to tell you how they actually fit into your daily routine.
From SME digitalisation to platforms like AWS and Snowflake, we translate complex enterprise strategy into practical reality. We look beyond the boardroom to see how business tech eventually touches everyday lives and workers.
Overseen by experts with a background in Medical Biosciences, we take a rigorous, jargon-free look at the intersection of healthcare, engineering, and digital wellness.
We critically examine environmental, social, and governance initiatives within the tech space to ensure the future we are building is a responsible one.
Our core team is made up of lifelong tech enthusiasts, creatives, and analysts who are deeply invested in their respective niches.
Our Global Correspondents
Yasuhiro Yamane
Yamane-san, better known as Hakase, has been based in Hong Kong since 1998. He specialises in telecommunications across China and international markets. With a background in the chemical industry before becoming a freelance journalist in 2003, he provides deep insights into the Hong Kong and Shenzhen mobile phone markets.
Ayano Tominaga
Ayano Tominaga is a tech journalist/video reporter with extensive experience built at Engadget Japan. Her mission is to translate complex technology into relatable stories of social impact across Smartphones, Next-gen Communication, Healthcare, and especially Assistive Tech. She delivers global insights on innovative technology, sharing a vision of how tech unlocks human potential.
Tomoko Oda
Tomoko has extensive experience in social media and content creation. She specialises in video and social media content reporting from international events. Her interests include digital technology, AI, and exploring the intersection of innovation, tradition, and lifestyle.
- No Paid Reviews: We do not accept payment in exchange for positive reviews. If a product falls short, we say so.
- Real-World Testing: We prioritise real-world usability over sterile lab conditions.
- Clear Boundaries: We draw a strict line between independent editorial content and advertorials. Any sponsored or paid collaborative content is explicitly and clearly labelled at the top and bottom of the article.
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