Month: March 2025
Quantum: The Next Frontier in Computational Power
Unlike classical computers that process information using binary bits (0s and 1s), quantum computers utilize quantum bits or qubits. Qubits leverage the principles of superposition and entanglement, enabling them to perform multiple calculations simultaneously. This unique ability allows quantum computers to solve problems exponentially faster than classical systems, making them particularly useful for optimization, cryptographic
SamSung XR headset
Samsung officially showed off its XR headset for the first time in late 2024 after much speculation and leaks. The company teased the Android XR-powered product again during the launch of the Galaxy S25 series and at the latest MWC 2025 in Barcelona. There are no details yet on the price range that Samsung’s XR
iCloud Encryption Dispute
The legal battle is over a reported January directive under the UK’s Investigatory Powers Act 2016. According to the act, Apple is required to provide government agencies with blanket access to end-to-end encrypted files on iCloud. Instead of obeying the order, Apple disabled its Advanced Data Protection feature in the UK, which provides maximum cloud
The Halt of use Starlink terminals in Ukraine
Thousands of Starlink terminals are working on Ukraine’s battlefields. They serve as commanders’ eyes and ears, providing access to drone footage in real time and maintaining command and control communications across the sprawling front.With the pausing of billions of dollars in U.S. military aid and of intelligence sharing with Ukraine, there are fears in the
The United States has withdrawn from a climate agreement where rich nations donate to developing countries
The United States has withdrawn from a climate agreement where rich nations have pledged billions of dollars to help a small group of developing countries switch from coal to green energy sources in a possible blueprint for future deals to cut carbon emissions. It’s another move by President Donald Trump to take the U.S. out
Microsoft Sales AI agents
Microsoft appears to be clapping back at artificial intelligence business applications rivals, namely Salesforce, with a set of offers aimed at speeding up sales teams on AI products. The Microsoft AI Accelerator for Sales aims to bring sales teams AI products, expertise and services, with access to Microsoft AI experts for leaving legacy CRM systems.
New Mac Studio with M4 Max and M3 Ultra chips
While the M4 Max chip is one we already knew about that was launched back in October 2024 and features in the top-end MacBook Pro models there’s an all-new M3 Ultra which can be selected, too. The new Mac Studio is designed to cater for those who are running some seriously powerful software on their
AI-military partnerships
Scale AI on Wednesday announced a landmark deal with the Department of Defense that could be a turning point in the controversial use of artificial intelligence tools in the military.The AI giant, which provides training data to key AI players like OpenAI, Google, Microsoft and Meta, has been awarded a prototype contract from the Defense
Microsoft Cloud Disaster recovery technology
Microsoft has looked to up its data recovery options for users with the launch of a new Windows 365 Disaster Recovery Plus (DRP) offering. The upgraded tool is designed for users requiring high-performance disaster recovery, so centers around faster recovery times, lower data loss risks and preallocated capacity. Windows 365 Disaster Recovery Plus is available
Intel creates a digital audit trail
Intel is creating a digital audit trail in its chip supply chain for customers to trace how a chip traveled through the development process before reaching a PC.Chips are typically manufactured in one location and then rerouted to other sites for testing and packaging until they ship out to a PC maker. The program will