TECH

In today’s hyper-connected world, smart devices are becoming ubiquitous in our homes. From refrigerators that notify you when you’re low on milk to air conditioners controllable via smartphone apps, the Internet of Things (IoT) promises convenience and efficiency. However, the growing trend of embedding internet connectivity in household appliances like …

In an era when cloud service interruptions make headlines, the concept of self-hosting your website infrastructure has moved from niche to strategic for organisations dependent on uptime and autonomy. For stakeholders such as media houses, content creators, schools, governments or any business whose revenue stream is tied to an always-available …

In recent months the term “AI Ponzi scheme” has surfaced with increasing regularity in commentary about the tech sector. On its face, the rapid rise of AI infrastructure investing, strategic partnerships among chip-makers, cloud providers and AI labs, and spectacular headline deals may seem to signal a genuine revolution. But …

When you type a query into Google Search, you expect to see an ordered list of relevant pages. For many years, SEO professionals and tool-providers relied on a little-known parameter in the URL, &num=100, which allowed retrieval of up to 100 search results on one page. That parameter has now …

The rise of digital identity The concept of a universal digital identity has gained traction across governments, corporations, and international bodies. Framed as a step towards convenience and inclusion, the idea of replacing physical identification with a secure, verifiable digital system appears modern and efficient. According to the World Economic …

OpenAI’s bold entry into the browser wars The launch of the Atlas Browser on October 21, 2025, marked a shift in how we interact with the internet. Developed by OpenAI, the creators of the ubiquitous ChatGPT, Atlas Browser officially dubbed ChatGPT Atlas, isn’t just another web browser; it’s an AI-powered …

In an era where the internet is the lifeblood of modern civilisation, the sudden blackout of Amazon Web Services (AWS) on October 20, 2025, didn’t just disrupt apps, it sent shockwaves through global economies, igniting fears of an invisible war already underway. What started as a routine Monday morning glitch …

Imagine a world where the brilliant minds behind your smartphone’s predictions, your doctor’s diagnostic tools, and even the stock trades that shape economies are no longer just tools, they’re entities with thoughts we can no longer read. A chill runs down your spine as you realise: what if these digital …

What happened and how the outage began On October 20, 2025 a major disruption originating in Amazon Web Services’ US-EAST-1 region produced widespread failures across thousands of websites and apps around the world. Popular consumer services, financial platforms and government systems reported outages, slowdowns or partial failures. Amazon’s status updates …

A serious issue has emerged for Windows 11 users involving a recent system update that can cause USB keyboards and mice to corrupt the operating system. The problem occurs if the computer enters recovery mode while a USB device such as a mouse or keyboard is connected. Reports indicate that …