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Tech News : Amazon Ends Support For Older Kindles
Amazon has confirmed it will end support for Kindle devices released in 2012 or earlier from May 2026, a move that highlights how even simple, long-lasting technology is increasingly tied to ongoing platform support. What Is Changing? Amazon has announced that, from 20 May 2026, affected Kindle devices will no […]
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Company Check : Disclaimer : “Copilot is for entertainment purposes only”
Microsoft’s own terms of use state that Copilot is “for entertainment purposes only”, raising important questions about how AI tools are really meant to be used in business. What The Terms Say Buried within Microsoft’s Copilot terms is a clear warning that: “Copilot is for entertainment purposes only. It can make mistakes, […]
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Security Stop-Press : LinkedIn Browser Scanning Claims Raise Privacy Concerns
A “BrowserGate” report claims LinkedIn scans users’ browsers for thousands of extensions and collects device data without clear disclosure. Researchers say LinkedIn runs a hidden script that checks for over 6,000 extensions and gathers around 48 device attributes, creating a fingerprint linked to user activity. The scanning behaviour itself has […]
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Sustainability-in-Tech : How ‘Nuclear Batteries’ Could Unlock Clean Energy Efficiency
A fusion energy startup is developing a new class of nuclear battery that could help solve one of the biggest challenges in clean energy, turning radiation directly into electricity rather than wasting it as heat. What Avalanche Energy Is Building Avalanche Energy, a US-based fusion startup, has been awarded a […]
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Video Update : Cowork Now Available In Copilot
Microsoft’s new ‘Cowork’ feature in Copilot lets you assign tasks by simply describing the outcome, with Copilot creating a plan, using your Microsoft 365 data, and carrying out tasks across apps in the background while keeping you in control at every step. [Note – To Watch This Video without glitches/interruptions, […]
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Tech Tip : Check If Your Files Are Only Saved In Downloads
Important files are often left in the Downloads folder and never backed up, so moving them to a synced or backed-up location helps prevent accidental data loss if your device fails or is lost. Why This Matters The Downloads folder is one of the most commonly used locations for saving […]
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Featured Article : Google Brings ‘Q-Day’ Closer With 2029 Encryption Warning
Google has warned that the moment quantum computers can break today’s encryption may arrive within the next few years, accelerating timelines for businesses to prepare for a fundamental change in digital security. What Is ‘Q-Day’? Q-Day refers to the point at which a quantum computer becomes powerful enough to break […]
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Tech Insight : Scammers Using Virtual Smartphones To Slip Past Fraud Checks
Fraudsters are increasingly using rentable “cloud phones” that look and behave like real smartphones, creating a new problem for banks, fintechs and businesses that have come to trust the device in a customer’s hand. Now Using Cloud Phones According to a recent report by security firm Group-IB, a growing number […]
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Tech News : Most IT Leaders Don’t Fully Trust Their Cybersecurity Vendors
New global research shows that while organisations rely heavily on cybersecurity providers, only a small minority fully trust them, exposing a growing gap between dependence and confidence. A Critical Dependency (With Limited Confidence) Cybersecurity vendors essentially sit at the heart of modern business operations, responsible for protecting systems, data, and […]
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Tech News : AI That Always Agrees May Be Harming Our Judgement
New research shows that leading AI systems frequently tell users they are right, and that this behaviour may be subtly weakening people’s ability to reflect, take responsibility, and repair relationships. What The Research Found A major study by Stanford researchers, published in Science, has found that sycophancy, i.e., the tendency […]
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Company Check : SpaceX IPO Signals A New Phase Of Tech Power And Funding
It’s been reported that SpaceX has confidentially filed for what could be the largest IPO in history, with the timing and structure of the move suggesting this may be as much about funding pressure and strategic consolidation as it is about market opportunity. What Has Been Reported? Multiple sources (including […]
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Security Stop-Press : Tech Firms Declared Targets In Iran Conflict
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has named 18 major US tech firms as “legitimate targets”, highlighting how commercial technology infrastructure is now being drawn directly into conflict. The list includes Microsoft, Apple, Google, Nvidia, and Palantir, with Iran claiming that “American ICT and AI companies” are involved in identifying targets. It warned that “for every assassination… […]
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