Matthew Urwin
Staff Reporter at Built In
Expertise: Tech journalism
Education: Ohio State

Matthew Urwin is a Built In staff reporter on the editorial team. He has written for The HOTH, BKA Content and Cox Automotive, covering solar energy, auto repairs, business technology and other topics.

He has a degree in English literature with minors in professional writing and comparative studies from Ohio State.

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There are many factors to consider when investing. Thankfully, you don’t have to have all the answers. These companies can help.
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Artificial intelligence has destabilized Google’s search engine supremacy, and Perplexity is primed to remake the industry in its own image.
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The GENIUS Act could make history as the first U.S. law to explicitly regulate crypto. If it passes, it won’t just affect stablecoins — it would shake up the entire industry. Here’s how.
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With generative AI, writing job descriptions no longer has to be a slog. Check out some of the most popular AI job description generators and how they’re making life easier for everyone, from small businesses to international organizations.
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Humans may soon return to the Moon — and possibly venture even further — thanks to Elon Musk’s aerospace company, SpaceX. Here’s how the company has reshaped the industry thus far, and the role it could play in the future of space exploration.
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Data analysis has become something that anyone can do, thanks to augmented analytics. Here’s everything you need to know about augmented analytics, how it’s democratizing data analysis and how your organization can get the most out of it.
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OpenAI and legendary tech designer Jony Ive are collaborating on a new AI-powered device that could be released as early as 2026. Here’s what we know about the project so far — and how it could revolutionize the way we use artificial intelligence forever.
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As companies invest in the infrastructure needed to run artificial intelligence, Google’s tensor processing unit (TPU) has become even more valuable. Here’s what to know about TPUs and how they’ll continue to reshape the AI chip landscape.
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As the Internet of Things continues to expand, IoT platforms have become essential hubs for managing a growing number of networked devices. Here’s how they work, their main types and some of the top platforms available.
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Sustainable technology aims to benefit both society and the planet. Take a closer look at its goals, applications, challenges and what the future holds.
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President Trump’s “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” covers issues like Medicaid, food assistance and deportations — but a surprise addition on AI regulation is what’s catching the tech world’s attention. Here’s how it stands to affect the industry.
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From robots to digital avatars, embodied AI gives artificial intelligence a physical form, allowing it to move throughout its environment and gather information. Here’s how the technology works, its uses, benefits, challenges and where it is headed.