Plumbers Are Safe … For Now

The findings of the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Future of Jobs Report 2025 show that although the rapid rise of AI is reshaping the future of work, hands-on professions like plumbing look likely to remain largely untouched by the digital revolution. The Report WEF’s Future of Jobs Report 2025 was based on insights from over…

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What’s New at CES?

Following CES 2025 in Las Vegas, which showcased a plethora of innovative gadgets and technologies offering a glimpse into the future of consumer electronics, here’s a selection of standout products that captured attention at this year’s event. Samsung’s Gesture-Controlled TVs Samsung unveiled an innovative method to control their TVs using a smartwatch, specifically the Galaxy…

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Rollable Laptops Being Rolled Out

With rollable laptops (featuring extendable screens) set to become the latest breakthrough in portable computing, we look at what they are and the unique benefits they offer. From Basic Clamshell To Rollable For decades, it seems laptops have adhered to a basic clamshell design. The industry may have seen incremental advances in processing power, battery…

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Meta Trials eBay Listings on Facebook Marketplace

Meta has begun testing a new feature in Germany, France, and the US that allows users of Facebook Marketplace to browse eBay listings directly on the platform, while completing their transactions on eBay. Collaboration The pilot programme, announced on Wednesday, represents a striking collaboration between two major platforms in the e-commerce space. By integrating eBay’s…

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Apple’s Backlash For Misleading AI News

Apple is under fire for its AI-powered news alerts, with critics urging the tech giant to withdraw the feature over concerns about misinformation and inaccurate summaries. Introduced in December 2024, Apple’s AI-powered alerts aim to simplify news consumption by condensing multiple notifications into concise summaries on lock screens. Available on the latest iPhones, iPads, and…

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Fusion-Ready Steel Mass-Produced in UK

In a UK-first, researchers have achieved a significant milestone in the journey towards sustainable energy by producing fusion-ready steel on an industrial scale. NEURONE Producing RAFM In a UK-first, the NEURONE (Neutron Irradiation of Advanced Steels) consortium, led by the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), has successfully forged 5.5 tonnes of reduced-activation ferritic-martensitic (RAFM) steel.…

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Google Proposes AntiTrust Remedies

Google has filed a set of proposed remedies in its high-profile antitrust case concerning its dominance in the online search market, a case that has drawn significant scrutiny from regulators and competitors alike. Background to the Antitrust Case The case centres on allegations brought by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and a coalition of…

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Microsoft’s Bundling Bungling?

Following a recent Wall Street Journal article highlighting how Microsoft has made Copilot part of its 365 subscription service in several markets and raised prices, we now look at Microsoft’s strategies for deploying its AI assistant, and the broader implications of its AI initiatives. Microsoft’s AI Expansion Through Copilot As the recent Wall Street Journal…

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Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell Satellite Connectivity

Kyivstar (Ukraine’s largest telecom operator) has announced an agreement with Starlink (a division of Elon Musk’s SpaceX) to introduce direct-to-cell satellite connectivity to the whole country. Attacks On Communications Infrastructure By Russia The partnership promises to be a significant technological advancement for Ukraine’s connectivity infrastructure that could revolutionise the way Ukrainians stay connected, particularly in…

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Net Neutrality (and TikTok) Bans Likely Lifted

Recent developments in US tech policy have halted the return of net neutrality rules and put the looming TikTok ban on pause, thereby raising significant questions about internet governance, corporate power, and digital rights. What Is Net Neutrality? Net neutrality, the principle that internet service providers (ISPs) must treat all data equally, ensures that ISPs…

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Apple to pay $95m To Settle Siri ‘Listening’ Lawsuit

Apple has agreed to pay $95m (£77m) to settle a lawsuit claiming its Siri virtual assistant recorded…

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Emissions-Free Iron Created While Cooler Than Coffee!

Electra, a Colorado-based startup, has unveiled a revolutionary method to produce emissions-free iron from lower-grade iron ore…

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Tech Trends For 2025

As 2024 draws to a close, here we explore 15 key technological trends expected to shape 2025,…

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AGI For Christmas?

In this tech insight, we look at whether AI models are nearing true general intelligence and what…

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New Quantum Chip Cracks 10 Septillion-Year Problem in 5 Mins!

Google has unveiled an incredible new quantum computing chip named ‘Willow,’ which it claims can solve in…

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Court Orders Restoration Of WordPress.org Access

A California district court has ruled that Automattic, the parent company of WordPress.com, along with its CEO,…

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Apple Introduces ChatGPT Integration Across Devices

Apple has launched the integration of OpenAI’s ChatGPT into its devices, delivering on its long-promised expansion into…

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New Diamond Battery Could Power Devices for Thousands of Years

Scientists and engineers from the University of Bristol and the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) developed the…

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Vodafone and Three Merge (With Conditions)

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has approved Vodafone’s £15 billion merger with Three UK, subject to…

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