technology impact

Microsoft's introduction of Copilot+ PCs has sparked significant debate within the tech community. These devices, distinguished by their stringent hardware requirements—most notably, a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) capable of at least 40 trillion operations per second (TOPS)—aim to deliver unique...

The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into everyday life—particularly in creative fields like writing—has triggered a complex wave of response among writers, educators, and technologists. Many laud the immense productivity gains and accessibility wins these smart assistants...

The act of asking a question of an AI, whether it’s a request for a quick recipe or an in-depth analysis, feels almost effortless for users—but behind those neatly packaged answers lies a global infrastructure consuming staggering amounts of energy and water. As artificial intelligence...

Four months stand between Windows 10 users and the end of standard support, and the pressure is on businesses to leave the comfort of familiar territory. Yet, for many, the path forward is not a wholesale embrace of sleek new laptops or futuristic AI-powered devices. Instead, across Europe's...

The MacRobert Award stands not just as a symbol of British engineering distinction but as a crucible for innovation with transformative, real-world impact. As anticipation builds toward the announcement of the 2025 winner, the three finalists—Microsoft Azure Fibre, OrganOx’s normothermic organ...

A fresh wave of job cuts at one of the world's most influential tech giants has rippled through the Pacific Northwest, as Microsoft confirmed another 305 employees will be laid off in Washington state. This measure, announced through a recent Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN)...

The scenes outside the Seattle Convention Center on Monday painted a vivid contrast to the polished energy of Microsoft's annual Build conference underway inside. As developers, industry insiders, and journalists gathered to absorb announcements on the future of Windows, AI, and cloud...

Tech Giants Face Turbulence as Tariff War Jeopardizes U.S. AI Advancement: A Boon for India’s AI Ambitions? The recent escalation of tariff tensions triggered by the U.S. administration’s reciprocal trade policies threatens to shake the foundations of America’s artificial intelligence (AI)...

Microsoft’s 50th anniversary celebration took an unexpected turn as internal voices of dissent disrupted what should have been a milestone of innovation and achievement. During the event held at Microsoft’s Washington headquarters, a series of onstage protests underscored the deep ethical...

A Cultural Symphony: Windows 95 and Minecraft in the National Sound Recording Registry Few sounds in modern tech culture have the nostalgic pull of the Windows 95 startup chime or the ambient magic of Minecraft’s sonic landscapes. Recently enshrined in the National Recording Registry, these two...

The rapid integration of commercial artificial intelligence into modern military operations is sparking intense debates worldwide. Recent investigative reporting by Ahram Online has laid bare how US tech giants—ranging from Microsoft and OpenAI to Google Cloud and Amazon Web Services—are...

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing our daily lives—from simplifying mundane tasks to fueling major innovations in work and play. Yet, as generative AI tools become deeply embedded in our routines, a pressing question surfaces: Can AI enhance or even replace our ability to think...