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New DNA “Cassette Tapes” With Petabyte Potential
A research team in Shenzhen has built a working “cassette tape” that stores files as synthetic DNA on a polyester‑nylon tape, with a theoretical capacity that could dwarf today’s magnetic cartridges. Who Built It, And What Is It? Scientists led by Professor Xingyu Jiang at Southern University of Science and […]
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Company Check : OpenAI Wins Microsoft’s Backing To Become A Public Benefit Corporation
OpenAI has secured Microsoft’s support to convert its for-profit arm into a Public Benefit Corporation, with the nonprofit parent retaining control and taking a stake worth more than $100 billion. What Has Actually Happened? OpenAI and Microsoft say they’ve signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) for “the next phase” of their […]
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Security Stop-Press: Red Sea Cable Cuts Disrupt Microsoft Cloud Traffic
Microsoft has warned of slower Azure cloud services after key undersea internet cables in the Red Sea were cut, forcing traffic to be rerouted and causing delays across parts of Asia and the Middle East. The damage, near Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, affected the SMW4 and IMEWE cable systems, which […]
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Sustainability-In-Tech : New Synthetic Graphite Boost EV Battery Lifespan by 30%
ExxonMobil has unveiled a new form of synthetic graphite designed to extend electric vehicle battery life by up to 30 per cent, in a move that could reshape the EV materials supply chain. A Major Energy Player With a New Direction ExxonMobil is best known as one of the world’s […]
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Video Update : Using ChatGPT Study Model
ChatGPT provides an extremely powerful way to study, get an interactive ‘mentor’ and improve your learning abilities in many other ways too. By leveraging the ‘Study Mode’, you can accelerate your training to the next level and best of all, it’s so easy to use. [Note – To Watch This […]
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Tech Tip – Recover Accidentally Closed Tabs
We’ve all done it — you’re working away, close a browser tab by mistake, and instantly regret it. Good news: most browsers let you reopen it in seconds. On Windows, just press Ctrl + Shift + T; on a Mac, use Cmd + Shift + T. Your last closed tab […]
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Sainsbury’s Facial Recognition Combats Shoplifting
Sainsbury’s has begun testing facial recognition technology in selected stores to identify repeat offenders and reduce shoplifting, triggering a wave of privacy concerns from civil liberties groups. Surveillance Trial Rolling Out in London and Bath The supermarket chain confirmed that an eight-week pilot programme is underway at a small number […]
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Government Trial Shows Few Measurable CoPilot Gains
A three-month evaluation of Microsoft’s M365 Copilot AI assistant in a key UK department found mixed results and few measurable efficiency gains. Mixed Results From Promising Tech The UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has published the results of a detailed trial of Microsoft’s M365 Copilot AI assistant, revealing […]
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‘Telex’ Builds WordPress Blocks With Prompts
WordPress used WordCamp US 2025 in Portland to debut ‘Telex’, an experimental AI tool that turns plain English prompts into downloadable website blocks, making it faster and easier to build custom WordPress features without coding. What Telex Is And Why It Matters Telex is a prototype that generates custom Gutenberg […]
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Google’s Real-Time Translation on ‘Circle to Search’
Google has announced a major upgrade to its Circle to Search feature, allowing users to see live translations as they scroll through content on their screens. What Is Circle to Search? Circle to Search is a relatively new tool on Google’s Android that allows users to search directly from whatever […]
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Company Check : Google Escapes Breakup as AI Alters Monopoly Case Outcome
A US judge has ruled that Google can avoid the most severe antitrust penalties, including being broken up, because of rapid changes in the search market driven by generative AI. Why the Case Was Brought in the First Place The ruling stems from a five-year legal battle between Google and […]
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Security Stop-Press: Cyber Attack Halts Jaguar Land Rover Production
Jaguar Land Rover has confirmed that a cyber attack has severely disrupted its global production and retail systems, forcing plant shutdowns and causing delays during a key sales period. The incident was first detected on Sunday 31 August, prompting an immediate IT shutdown to contain the threat. Staff at factories […]
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