Michael Hicklen

Michael Hicklen

Senior Content Strategist & Writer

I’m a technical content writer with over eight years of experience creating clear, research-driven articles for digital platforms and technology-focused websites. I specialize in product reviews and comparative analysis, with a strong focus on accuracy, real-world use cases, and transparent evaluation. Having written for platforms like Clutch and other technology-driven publications, I approach every article with a reader-first mindset—prioritizing clarity, context, and practical insight over promotional language. My background in technical writing allows me to assess features, limitations, and performance from a functional perspective, helping readers make informed decisions. I focus on producing content that’s useful beyond search results—articles that remain relevant, trustworthy, and easy to understand as products and technologies evolve.

91 Articles Published | Connect:
Figma Launches Major Update with AI Tools, Animations & Code Layers
Technology

Figma Launches Major Update with AI Tools, Animations & Code Layers

Figma has rolled out a major update that pushes the platform further beyond trad...

Michael Hicklen2 months ago

How to Spot Fake AI Tool Reviews Before You Buy Software
Tips & Tricks

How to Spot Fake AI Tool Reviews Before You Buy Software

Buying an AI tool after reading one polished review can be risky. Some reviews r...

Michael Hicklen2 months ago

Claude Tag Turns Slack Into Workplace AI Memory
Artificial Intelligence

Claude Tag Turns Slack Into Workplace AI Memory

Anthropic is moving Claude deeper into daily office communication with Claude Ta...

Michael Hicklen2 months ago

Google DeepMind Enters Hollywood With A24 Deal
Artificial Intelligence

Google DeepMind Enters Hollywood With A24 Deal

Google DeepMind is stepping into Hollywood through a new partnership with A24, o...

Michael Hicklen2 months ago

iOS 27 Turns Siri Into a More Useful AI Assistant
Technology

iOS 27 Turns Siri Into a More Useful AI Assistant

Apple’s iOS 27 update is not only about making Siri smarter. It is about bringin...

Michael Hicklen2 months ago

Allbirds’ AI Pivot Becomes Smartbird With No Team
Artificial Intelligence

Allbirds’ AI Pivot Becomes Smartbird With No Team

Allbirds’ unusual move from shoes to AI has entered its next phase.The former fo...

Michael Hicklen2 months ago

Amazon Looks Beyond AWS as It Prepares to Sell AI Chips Directly
Artificial Intelligence

Amazon Looks Beyond AWS as It Prepares to Sell AI Chips Directly

Amazon is preparing to take its AI chip ambitions beyond its own cloud.The compa...

Michael Hicklen2 months ago

Salesforce Buys Fin for $3.6B as the AI Customer Service Race Gets Bigger
Technology

Salesforce Buys Fin for $3.6B as the AI Customer Service Race Gets Bigger

Salesforce is acquiring AI customer service platform Fin for about $3.6 billion,...

Michael Hicklen2 months ago

Meta’s New AI Mode on Facebook Pulls From Public Info Across Its Platforms
Artificial Intelligence

Meta’s New AI Mode on Facebook Pulls From Public Info Across Its Platforms

Meta is adding a new AI-powered search experience to Facebook called AI Mode, gi...

Michael Hicklen2 months ago

Microsoft’s Nadella Explains the Future of AI Economy
Artificial Intelligence

Microsoft’s Nadella Explains the Future of AI Economy

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says the next stage of the AI economy will not be wo...

Michael Hicklen2 months ago

KPMG Pulls AI Usage Report After Apparent Hallucinations
Artificial Intelligence

KPMG Pulls AI Usage Report After Apparent Hallucinations

KPMG has withdrawn an AI report after several claims in the document appeared to...

Michael Hicklen2 months ago

How to Use Leonardo AI: Complete Beginner Guide for AI Image Creation
Artificial Intelligence

How to Use Leonardo AI: Complete Beginner Guide for AI Image Creation

The first AI image I ever generated looked like a melted sandwich. One hand had...

Michael Hicklen2 months ago