MediaTek unveils RedCap services | Computer Weekly

As devices supporting the next generation of mobile wireless technology come on stream and use cases based on them rapidly emerge, leading processor manufacturer MediaTek has announced it’s expanding its family of modems and chipsets to support the 5G RedCap standard and deliver 5G data rates and enhanced power efficiency to a broad range of … Leer más

Samsung The Frame (2023) Review: 4K QLED HDR TV

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Customisable art frame bezel Bright QLED picture with matt finish Tizen smart platform Large range of sizes Cons One Connect tuner box won’t suit everyone No Dolby Vision Our Verdict The Frame range has been a huge hit for Samsung, and it’s easy to see why. This well equipped … Leer más

Datacentres denied: West London server farm dispute prompts calls for UK planning system reform

The government’s decision to stop a proposed datacentre being built on an undeveloped piece of protected green land in west London highlights the pressure operators are under when balancing the demands of their investors with meeting the UK’s ever-growing need for compute capacity in a sustainable way. The case, which is one of several datacentre … Leer más

Software engineers worry about speaking out

A survey of 280 software engineers conducted in October has reported that over half (53%) suspected that malpractices were occuring in the workplace. Among the specific areas of wrongdoing mentioned include breaching professional standards, negligence, bribery, fraud, criminal activity, miscarriages of justice, health and safety risks, damage to the environment or breaching legal obligations, including … Leer más

Samsung Galaxy A34 5G is Best Black Friday Budget Phone Deal

Black Friday is a great opportunity to get a flagship phone for less, but savings are arguably even more impressive on affordable handsets. And the highlight here is undoubtedly the Galaxy A34 5G, Samsung’s mid-range phone from 2023. The 256GB model usually costs a respectable £399, but Amazon has dropped the price to just £249. … Leer más

Former OpenAI boss to lead Microsoft Advanced AI division

Microsoft has hired OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman less than 36 hours after he stepped down as CEO of the ChatGPT creator. Emmett Shear, former Twitch CEO, has now taken the reins as the interim CEO of OpenAI.  On Friday, OpenAI said that following a deliberative review process, the board had concluded that Altman “was not … Leer más

Madame Web release date, cast, plot and trailer

Sony’s Spider-Man universe is expanding with a brand-new story coming to the silver screen. Madame Web will introduce not one, but several spider-like superheroes entangled in a violent plot. Little was known about the movie for a long time, but that changed when the first trailer dropped in November. The film promises a darker story … Leer más

IT not ready for AI, Pure Storage survey finds

Most organisations just don’t have the IT infrastructure to handle the compute, storage and energy requirements that artificial intelligence (AI) deployments bring. In fact, one-third think a total overhaul of their IT estate will be needed to be able to handle AI workloads. Storage, compute and networking will all come up short, with data management … Leer más