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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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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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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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You can now preorder the cutest mini PC you’ll see in 2025, even if you’e not a retro gaming fan – Ayaneo AM01S with 4-inch display starts from only $499

The AM01S is already over 200% crowdfunded on launch A hinged 4-inch display sets this mini PC apart immediately The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 powers heavy workloads with ease while Radeon 890M graphics provide muscle for gaming The Ayaneo AM01S mini PC has begun crowdfunding on Indiegogo with a…

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Want to store 204TB of storage in a device barely bigger than two shoe boxes? Check out the XCY X108, a NAS that can take up to 8 HDDs

XCY X108 can theoretically handle 204TB inside a shoebox-sized case Intel’s N150 processor delivers modest performance with low power draw Eight SATA bays allow configurations scaling far beyond 144TB storage The XCY X108 is an unusually compact network-attached storage system designed to provide very high capacity in a small enclosure.…

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