Entries by Techno

Silicon Valley Musters Behind-the-Scenes Support for Anthropic

Tech Giants Stay Silent as Trump Administration’s AI Contract Feud Escalates In a surprising turn of events, major technology companies have chosen to remain conspicuously silent amid a growing feud between the Trump administration and a prominent artificial intelligence start-up. The dispute, which centers around a high-stakes government contract, has sparked intense debate within the […]

Windows PowerToys update brings 3 big changes and improvements

Microsoft Unleashes PowerToys 0.98: Command Palette Gets a Dock, Keyboard Manager Rebuilt, and More Microsoft has officially rolled out PowerToys 0.98, the latest major update to its beloved open-source Windows utility suite, and it’s packed with enhancements that will make power users rejoice. From a brand-new dockable Command Palette to a complete overhaul of Keyboard […]

The New Amazon Echo Studio Speaker Is Under $200 Right Now

Amazon Echo Studio 2nd Gen Drops to Lowest Price Yet—Here’s Why It’s the Smart Speaker You’ve Been Waiting For If you’ve been on the hunt for a smart speaker that doesn’t just sound smart but actually sounds amazing, the Amazon Echo Studio 2nd Generation is finally hitting that sweet spot—and right now, it’s at its […]

Prof Lynne Taylor and Dr Sarah O’Keeffe awarded 2026 St Patrick’s Day Medal

Irish Innovators Honored with Prestigious Research Ireland St Patrick’s Day Medal In a dazzling ceremony held in Washington DC, two extraordinary Irish-American leaders in pharmaceutical research and development were bestowed with the coveted Research Ireland St Patrick’s Day Medal—an accolade that celebrates the profound impact of the Irish diaspora on global science and innovation. This […]

Fairshake’s $10 million Illinois misfire marks first big hitch in crypto political surge

Crypto PAC Fairshake Suffers Historic Defeat in Illinois Primary, Faces New Senate Foe In a stunning political upset that sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency industry, Fairshake—the powerful political action committee backed by Coinbase, a16z, and Ripple—suffered its most significant defeat yet in the Illinois Democratic primary, potentially setting the stage for a formidable new adversary […]

Cloudflare Appeals Piracy Shield Fine, Hopes To Kill Italy’s Site-Blocking Law

Cloudflare Fights Back Against Italy’s “Piracy Shield” Law, Appeals €14.2 Million Fine In a dramatic escalation of the global battle between digital rights, copyright enforcement, and internet freedom, Cloudflare has launched a full-scale legal and public relations offensive against Italy’s controversial “Piracy Shield” law. The company is appealing a staggering €14.2 million ($16.4 million) fine […]

Apple releases first Background Security Improvements patch for iOS, macOS

Apple Revolutionizes Security Updates with Background Security Improvements In a groundbreaking move that’s sending shockwaves through the tech industry, Apple has quietly rolled out its first-ever Background Security Improvements patch, marking a pivotal shift in how the tech giant protects its ecosystem of devices. This stealthy update, deployed on Tuesday, represents a significant departure from […]

Apple’s new baby, the MacBook Neo, is already on sale at Amazon

Apple MacBook Neo Drops to Lowest Price Yet: A Steal for Budget Buyers By Alex Thompson | March 18, 2025 Amazon has slashed prices on the brand-new Apple MacBook Neo, marking the first official discount since its March 11 launch. The budget-friendly laptop is now available for $595 (256GB) and $689.99 (512GB with Touch ID), […]

How to take the best iPhone selfies

How to Use Apple Watch’s Camera Remote App for Stunning Selfies Everyone knows the Apple Watch is an excellent health and fitness companion. But did you know it’s also a game-changer for taking selfies? That’s thanks to Apple Watch’s best-kept secret: the Camera Remote app. This indispensable Apple Watch app lets you use your iPhone’s […]

Amazon doesn’t want the blame for the Post Office going under

Amazon Strikes Back: USPS Walked Away, Not Us — And Now We’re Cutting 2/3 of Shipments In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing battle between Big Tech and the U.S. Postal Service, Amazon has fired back with a fiery public statement after reports surfaced that the e-commerce titan is slashing USPS package volume by up […]