China Solves ‘Tunnel Boom’ Problem With Maglev Trains
Summary The latest iteration of maglev trains in China, reaching speeds of up to 600km/h (about 370mph), has faced the challenge of tunnel booms—shock waves generated when a train exits…
A Decade Down The Drain: AWS Apologizes For Deleting Developer’s Account [Guest Newsletter Editor]
A Decade Down the Drain: AWS Apologizes for Deleting Developer’s Account In a startling incident that has sent ripples through the tech community, Amazon Web Services (AWS) recently deleted the…
AWS wiped my account of 10 years, says open source dev
AWS wiped my account of 10 years, says open source dev An open source developer claims that AWS deleted his decade-old account, wiping out all data. The developer, Abdelkader Boudih,…
Tech support team won pay rise for teaching customers how to RTFM
Tech support team won pay rise for teaching customers how to RTFM In a humorous turn of events, tech support workers found themselves receiving a pay rise for their efforts…
Mexit, not Brexit, is the new priority for the UK
Mexit, not Brexit, is the new priority for the UK A recent opinion article suggests that the UK must focus on a “Microsoft Exit” strategy rather than just Brexit. As…
China’s Solar Giants Quietly Shed a Third of Their Workforces Last Year
Summary China’s leading solar companies have reportedly cut nearly a third of their workforce over the past year as they struggle with falling prices and losses amid fierce market competition.…
OpenAI Pays Bonuses Ranging Up To Millions of Dollars To 1,000 Researchers, Engineers
OpenAI Pays Bonuses Ranging Up To Millions of Dollars To 1,000 Researchers, Engineers OpenAI is rewarding about 1,000 of its technical research and engineering team members with bonuses that range…
OpenAI Releases GPT-5
OpenAI has released GPT-5, marking a significant leap in AI capabilities. This new model showcases state-of-the-art performance on various benchmarks, including mathematics and coding, with improved reasoning abilities and reduced…
Google TV’s Uncertain Future
Google TV’s Uncertain Future Google is facing challenges in the smart TV market, with a recent shift in strategy regarding advertising. In a bid to address mounting financial losses, Google…
Microsoft’s $30 Windows 10 Security Updates Cover 10 Devices
Microsoft’s $30 Extended Security Updates (ESU) licence for Windows 10 will now cover up to 10 devices under a single Microsoft Account. This programme, valid until October 13, 2026, requires…