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4 surprising things we learned from IBM Research
While AI and quantum computing were the two big themes at this year's IBM Research Europe media event, Tim Danton reveals there was also one surprise lurking in the lab
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February 2025
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The space race for your phone
T-Mobile has teamed up with Starlink to eliminate mobile dead spots in the US. Barry Collins investigates whether it could take off in the UK, too
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February 2025
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Gelsinger's gone: what next for Intel?
CEO's departure raises prospect of company being torn apart
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February 2025
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Microsoft makes funeral plans for Windows 10
Extended support tariff and nag screens are ready for the October deadline
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January 2025
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Are delivery drones finally ready for take-off?
More than a decade in the making, Amazon is again set to run a trial of its delivery drone in the UK. But there are better uses for delivery drones, explains Nicole Kobie
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January 2025
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Sony PlayStation: the game changer
David Crookes looks at how the first PlayStation turned the gaming world on its head, impacting rival console manufacturers, videogame developers and the perception of games themselves
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January 2025
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Apple M4 series
Don't expect revolution, but this is a notable all-round upgrade in performance for all members of the series
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January 2025
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What is NUI?
Forget cryptic buttons and fiddly menus-Steve Cassidy explores a more intuitive approach to user interactions
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January 2025
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Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus (2024)
Sleek, stylish and packing a superb OLED panel, this is the best high-end Chromebook since the Pixelbook
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January 2025
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How can I make my IT truly sustainable?
It's not just about setting computers to sleep overnight; Nik Rawlinson finds out how to minimise your overall environmental impact
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January 2025
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Apple Mac mini M4
Half the size of its predecessor yet packing far more power, this is the biggest Mac upgrade of the year
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January 2025
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UPGRADE TO BUSINESSCLASS WI-FI
A HOME OFFICE DESERVES A PROFESSIONAL NETWORK. DARIEN GRAHAM-SMITH MAKES THE SWITCH
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January 2025
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GIFTS FOR GEEKS 2024
IN OUR ANNUAL-ROUNDUP OF GIFT IDEAS FOR PEOPLE IMPOSSIBLE TO BUY FOR, WE COVER EVERYTHING FROM CHESS SETS TO PORTABLE BLUETOOTH TURNTABLES
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January 2025
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Key things to look for when buying a mini PC
Buying a mini PC isn't like buying a laptop or a fully fledged desktop PC, but a pitfall-laden experience that sits somewhere in between
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December 2024
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BRANDS YOU CAN TRUST
Whenever you buy something in the coming year, why not draw on the experience of thousands of discerning buyers?
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December 2024
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5 things we learned from Lenovo Tech World'24
In a landmark event where the CEOs of AMD, Intel and Nvidia all took to the stage, the theme of \"smarter AI for all\" was never far away, writes Tim Danton
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December 2024
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The Darktrace leading to government
British security firm Darktrace has been mired in controversy. Now its former CEO is a government minister. Rois Ni Thuama and Barry Collins investigate
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December 2024
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Microsoft is doing more harm to Arm than good, argues Jon Honeyball
You know that sinking feeling you get when something is not quite right? That nagging doubt that it shouldn't be like this? It was like that when I read that Qualcomm has cancelled its Snapdragon X developer kit, a desktop Mac mini-like box designed for developers to create and test apps for Windows on Arm (WoA).
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December 2024
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How do we know how smart AI really is?
Maths questions. Silly word puzzles. Counting the letter \"r\" in a sentence. Nicole Kobie reveals how we're trying to work out exactly how intelligent AI is
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December 2024
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Missed call Whatever happened to the Acorn Communicator?
When Acorn launched its 16-bit Communicator computer with a built-in modem, it struggled to get potential buyers to listen, as David Crookes explains
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December 2024
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STEVE CASSIDY-"Getting workers to do simple jobs in the 16th century was not much different from the 21st"
Why 16th century \"networking\" legislation still has an impact, and why the term AI is confusing to punters as well as a waste of natural resources
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December 2024
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JON HONEYBALL -"The more I have to do with UK telcos, the more broken their systems seem to be"
After being tempted by the iPhone 16 Pro Max - for professional reasons, honest - and the Watch 2 Ultra, Jon discovers not everything is perfect in Apple's new generation
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December 2024
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Apple iPhone 16 Pro
A bigger display, borrowed 5x tetraprism zoom from the Max and no price hike make this the best iPhone
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December 2024
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Apple iPhone 16
A 60Hz screen and 2x optical zoom hold it back, but pound for pound it's a fine alternative to the Pro
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December 2024
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Intel Xeon W-2500 workstation processors
A brilliant choice for video encoding, but it fails to land a knockout punch against tough Threadripper competition
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December 2024
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Your bonus software Total value this month £131
We scour the globe to negotiate the best software deals for our readers, from extended licences to full programs you don't need to pay a penny for. Here's this month's lineup
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December 2024
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PICK THE PERFECT STYLUS
There's nothing quite like the intuitive, tactile experience of a digital stylus. Darien Graham-Smith explores the technology, and how to pick the best stylus for your needs
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December 2024
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RASPBERRY PI WHICH BOARD IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
THE POPULAR HOBBYIST BOARD COMES IN MANY VARIANTS. NIK RAWLINSON DEMYSTIFIES THE LINEUP
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December 2024
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Is it time to upgrade your business Wi-Fi?
Do you need to invest in a faster, more reliable wireless network? Steve Cassidy asks the key questions
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November 2024
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On-premises business backup
Put your data at risk and you're putting your business at risk. Dave Mitchell explains how to put safeguards in place and what backup products can help
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