Month: September 2025
Companies are using more AI than ever – and many are happy to turn a blind eye to its environmental impact
Half of companies think AI’s benefits outweigh its environmental impacts Many are still struggling to see tangible results or high ROI Energy consumption continues to rise amid AI adoption Many companies are apparently happy to invest in AI without necessarily considering the negative implications, including the environmental effects, new research…
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Chinese-speaking Silksong players are calling out the game’s lackluster translation, and Team Cherry has promised improvements
Chinese-speaking Silksong players have expressed frustration with the game’s translation To some, it “reads like a Wuxia novel” instead of conveying the game’s themes Developer Team Cherry has promised improvements “over the coming weeks” Reviews and reception for Hollow Knight: Silksong have been largely positive since its September 4 release,…
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Is efficiency misunderstood?
When it comes to energy, terms like ‘frugal’ or ‘efficiency’ can be perceived as ‘going without’ or suggest having to make do with less. The reality is the opposite. Efficiency often improves our experience. In a world where energy demand is rising, becoming more volatile and costly, and climate pressures…
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Guarding against burnout and breaches with more minimalist and privacy focused phones
Employee burnout has surged in the era of ubiquitous digital connectivity. A recent survey shows that 42% of global desk-based workers reported feeling “burned out”. Psychologists define burnout by chronic exhaustion, cynicism, and reduced efficacy on the job. One major culprit is our always-on smartphone culture. Research finds that heavy…
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Uber and Momenta will test fully driverless cars in Germany
Uber and one of its many robotaxi partners, Momenta, will test fully driverless cars in Germany next year. The news comes as Europe continues to lag behind the US and China in the number of commercially operational robotaxi services. The companies say they will test Level 4 autonomous vehicles in…
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This is probably the most powerful ultraportable money can buy – 999g laptop has Core Ultra 9 285H CPU, OLED display and I’d be surprised if it sells for more than $1000
Geekom GeekBook X14 Pro laptop features Core Ultra 9 processor with Intel Arc 140T graphics The 14-inch ultraportable weighs 999g thanks to its magnesium alloy chassis Specs include 32GB RAM, 1TB NVMe storage, USB4 ports, and 70Wh battery Geekom has revealed a number of new products at IFA 2025, but…
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