Esteban Prieto 
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Powerful Long battery life Stylish, compact & light Great screen Our Verdict Yes, it’s expensive, but damn what a computer it is! Apple’s new SoC (system on chip) M3 Max is blazingly fast and still the most energy efficient in its class. There’s no other computer besides Apple’s that … Leer más
As the terminal currently undergoes several optimisation programmes to build upon its semi-automation capabilities, creating capacity for additional freight and furthering its need for reliable and ubiquitous connectivity on-site, the Norfolk International Terminal (NIT) has announced an agreement to build a Verizon Business Private 5G Network at its Virginia facility. The Port of Virginia … Leer más
Government spending on tech contracts is huge. Eighteen of the UK government’s 40 biggest private sector “strategic suppliers” are technology or telecoms companies – almost the same as every other sector combined – offering everything from cloud infrastructure to mobile contracts. According to one conservative estimate by research group Tussell, those 18 companies alone … Leer más
Automating jobs with large language models (LLMs) could lead to significant reductions in working time without a loss of pay or productivity, says Autonomy think tank, but realising the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven productivity gains in this way will require concerted political action. In a paper published 20 November 2023, Autonomy forecast that … Leer más
Italy-based startup Cubbit has announced the availability of the DS3 Composer, which will create S3-compatible private object storage clouds from on-premise, bare metal colocation and cloud storage capacity. DS3 claims its storage is resilient and secure, and can be configured as-a-service for users and customers. It also allows customers to create pools of object … Leer más
This year, Motorola unveiled two foldable flip phones that blend nostalgic aesthetics with advanced technology: the Razr and the Razr+ (known as the Razr 40 and 40 Ultra respectively in Europe. With a price tag of $699 in the US, the Razr presents an appealing package at a relatively affordable price point. For a more … Leer más
Kingfisher, the group that owns DIY retailers B&Q and Screwfix, has launched a generative AI-powered virtual assistant in its French Castorama stores. The virtual assistant, which is built on top of a reusable platform called Athena, has been trained to answer customers’ DIY queries and provides step-by-step advice on a range of home improvement … Leer más
2023 has been the year of AI. We’ve seen ChatGPT and other similar tools being used to automatically generate everything from the live chat on websites to full websites themselves and much more. Like any tool, AI can be used for both good and bad, so it’s no surprise scammers have been quick to use … Leer más
The UK datacentre industry is in the midst of a prolonged and well-publicised skills crisis, as there are simply not enough people entering the sector despite more students studying science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects. Might it be time to look again at how best to attract candidates from other walks of life, … Leer más
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Tech tool for cleaning electronics and screens Real-time remaining time display Can switch between hard and soft floors easily Cons Heavier than previous Blades Multiple tools require storage Tricky to navigate around some furniture Our Verdict Even if you find vacuuming a chore, it’s hard not to like Vax’s … Leer más