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‘30,000 drones a year’: African start-up looks to emulate Ukrainian UAV revolution by taking a leaf out of Apple’s playbook
Terra Industries scales drone production to provide security for power plants, mines, and refineries Local manufacturing cuts costs while raising new questions about production sustainability Annual subscriptions introduce financial risk for clients in unstable economic environments A Nigerian robotics startup is building thousands of drones each year to protect critical…
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‘The most powerful weapon is not always a missile’: How Iranian “Charming Kitten” hackers used old Cold War methods to steal tech secrets and plant malware on Apple and Windows users
Charming Kitten relies on deception rather than exploiting technical software vulnerabilities Fake identities build trust before phishing attacks compromise sensitive user credentials Operations extend across Apple and Microsoft platforms, affecting diverse users globally Iran-linked cyber operations are drawing renewed attention for relying less on advanced code and more on human…
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(Don’t) Mind the gap — Japanese firm tests whether data centers can survive the strains and stresses of the Tokyo metro
Data centers are being tested directly beneath active railway tracks in Tokyo The constant vibration and heat fluctuations create challenging conditions for server stability Modular infrastructure allows deployment without constructing full-scale data center buildings A Japanese consortium is testing whether data centers can operate in one of the least forgiving…
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‘The farmer isn’t disappearing — they’re moving up the stack’: How AI is reshaping the role of modern agriculture
Agriculture is entering a period of rapid change as farms around the world struggle to balance rising demand with a shrinking workforce. Labor shortages have become one of the most persistent challenges facing growers, processors, and agricultural businesses, and the numbers suggest the pressure is growing. Globally, farmers are aging…
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Caught in a ‘A WTF cycle’: Better office tech is now more important to UK hybrid workers than a supportive manager
Reliable technology now rivals pay as a core workplace expectation Meeting failures continue disrupting workflows across both hybrid and office environments Time loss from technical issues steadily erodes productivity during routine meetings The modern British workplace has arrived at an uncomfortable crossroads where employees now rank reliable technology almost as…
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‘We’re working hard to strip away the jarring, industrial, and anxiety-inducing elements of traditional office gear’: Vernal discusses its approach to designing modern standing desks
Standing desks have gone from being niche ergonomic upgrades to mainstream workspace essentials, driven by growing awareness of the risks associated with long, uninterrupted hours of sitting. Alternating between sitting and standing throughout the day can help reduce back strain, improve posture, and encourage better circulation, while also helping users…
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