Microsoft has announced that it is building its first data-centres made with superstrong ultra-lightweight wood in a bid to slash the use of steel and concrete, which are among the most significant sources of carbon emissions. The Need for Sustainable Data Centres The global rise in data consumption has intensified the need for data-centres, which power everything from cloud…
The long-awaited search facility from OpenAI is finally here powered by ChatGPT – we take a look and see if it’s any good.
Need to work with multiple folders side by side? You can open additional instances of File Explorer by using a quick shortcut, rather than navigating from a single window. Here’s how to use it: Open New File Explorer Windows: – Press Win + E each time you need a new File Explorer window. – This tip will help you…
Following a recent University of Melbourne report revealing that companies offering strong flexible work options (such as remote working) experience enhanced market value, this article explores the factors driving these gains, examines supporting studies, and considers opposing views from firms that favour in-office mandates. Why The Shift To Flexible? The shift to flexible work options emerged as a swift…
In this insight, we look at how OpenAI’s new ChatGPT Search aims to redefine online search by challenging Google’s dominance, with both tech giants racing to enhance user experiences through innovative AI features. ChatGPT Search Launched The search landscape has long been dominated by Google. However, with the October 2024 launch of ChatGPT Search, OpenAI has clearly entered the…
A Russian court has fined Google over two undecillion rubles (a 36-digit figure, i.e. a sum that’s greater than the world’s total GDP) for removing Russia’s state media channels from YouTube. Two Undecillion Rubles… And Growing! As if being initially fined more money than there is in the world isn’t enough, Russian state-owned news agency TASS reports the state’s…
Openvibe, the cross-posting app that unites various social networks in one feed, has announced support for Threads, Meta’s decentralised Twitter alternative, allowing users to post and interact seamlessly across multiple platforms, including Mastodon, Bluesky, and Nostr, all from a single app. What is Openvibe? Openvibe is an app based in Prague, Czech Republic, launched in mid-2024 with the mission…
Apple has unveiled its latest Mac mini as its first carbon-neutral computer, a compact desktop powered by M4 and M4 Pro chips, and a significant step towards sustainability. The new Mac mini, with a 5×5-inch footprint, combines high performance with a small design. Powered by M4 and M4 Pro chips, it offers up to 1.8x faster CPU and 2.2x…
The BBC has reported that its own investigation has uncovered a number of X users profiting substantially by sharing US election misinformation, AI-generated images, and conspiracy theories. The investigation reportedly revealed networks of accounts amplifying each other’s content, boosting both reach and earnings potential. The BBC reports finding that dozens of accounts that regularly re-share each other’s posts, are…
In this article, we look at how ‘green software’ can be used to enable devices, such as phones, to run longer and can make them more carbon-efficient when in operation. The Carbon Cost of the Upgrading Cycle A significant environmental impact of mobile phones comes not from their daily usage but from their production. For example, around 80 per…
