Author: Trendici
Over the past year, the Autocar test team has lived with 35 different new cars and covered a grand total of 166,378 miles at their respective wheels – a feat which took almost as long to calculate as it did to actually achieve. Every new car gets put through the rigours of an Autocar road test, with our star ratings giving a definitive verdict on what they’re like to use – but then some come to stay with us for a bit longer so we can find out what they’re actually like to ‘own’. Or, at the very least, live…
Image: Generated via ChatGPT The price tag gets your attention first. The strategy explains why. Nvidia is making a calculated move to tighten its grip on the fast-growing AI inference market, licensing chip technology from startup Groq and bringing its top technical leaders in-house. The Dec. 24 agreement, reported to be valued at roughly $20 billion, reflects Nvidia’s view that the next phase of AI growth will hinge less on training massive models and more on running them efficiently at scale. What Nvidia is licensing — and who is joining Rather than acquiring Groq outright, Nvidia is licensing the company’s…
In this year’s review of Computer Weekly’s coverage of IT stories in continental Europe, we feature developments in the Netherlands, France, Norway, Sweden and Spain. It will not come as a surprise that artificial intelligence (AI) features prominently in this review, with no part of enterprise IT escaping its grip. The technology knows no boundaries in the business sector, with the nations of Europe battling for AI investment while grappling with the challenges AI brings. Also featuring significantly are articles looking at the never-ending fight against cyber crime, with some of the latest developments from the Netherlands where researchers…
If cleaning up your digital life is on your New Year’s resolution list, we’ve got good news: 1Password is offering half off its subscription plans (both the Individual and Families plans). That brings the price of the Individual plan down to $24 for a year and the Families plan down to $36 for a year.The plans are nearly identical, but the Families plan accommodates five additional people. These discounts are only available to new customers and the prices expire after the year, so set a reminder to cancel or reassess. And you’ll need to act fast, because the offer expires…
Here’s what you may have missed in .NET 10 for .NET MAUI developers targeting iOS.The new features in .NET 10 for .NET MAUI don’t stop ! 😎 In this article, we’ll dive into the iOS-specific updates introduced in .NET 10—improvements that directly impact performance, reliability and the overall development experience for mobile apps.We’ll break down what’s changed, what’s been optimized and what you, as a .NET MAUI developer targeting iOS, should keep in mind to get the most out of this release.🔧 Supported PlatformsOne of the first questions I recommend asking when adopting a new version—specifically in this case for…
Guinea’s junta leader Gen Mamady Doumbouya has taken a huge lead in a presidential election his main challengers were barred from contesting, initial results show.Gen Doumbouya is hoping to legitimise his rule after seizing power in a coup four years ago.A civil society group campaigning for the return of civilian rule condemned the election as a “charade”, while opposition candidates said the poll was marred by irregularities.On Monday, internet monitoring organisation NetBlocks reported that access to social media platforms TikTok, YouTube and Facebook had been restricted as Guineans waited for the full results.There has been no official comment on the…
Tottenham reportedly have an Ivory Coast star and a Manchester City man on their radar as they look to replace Brennan Johnson following a £35million agreement to sell him. Spurs have a number of attacking options in their squad but nobody has nailed down the left-wing spot all season. Among those to play there include Randal Kolo Muani, Xavi Simons, Wilson Odobert and Johnson. But it was revealed recently that Tottenham were willing to see the back of the Welshman, and it’s now come to light that the north London club have agreed a £35million deal to sell him to…
You may find yourself living in a shotgun shack; you may find yourself in another part of the world; you may find yourself behind the wheel of a large automobile; and you may find yourself in a stuffy photo studio waiting for the reveal of a new car; and you may ask yourself: “How did I get here?” No, you’re not David Byrne, frontman of new wave group Talking Heads (for those who may have missed the lyrical reference), but a motoring journalist on a car launch. It’s 5.30am and your alarm is blaring from across the room. You’re in…
Image: Jon Prosser / FrontPageTech Apple may finally crack the foldable iPhone in 2026, according to a Christmas Eve leak that’s turning heads. Jon Prosser, a serial Apple leaker and YouTuber, dropped an early Christmas present for Apple enthusiasts when he revealed renders and specs for what he says will be the “iPhone Ultra” on his channel. The renders feature a 7.8in book-style foldable phone with a 5.5in outer screen. At nearly 9mm thickness, the phone also features what Prosser says is a “metal plate that disperses the pressure of bending the display” and a liquid-metal hinge. This achievement allows…
Image: Generated via Google’s Nano Banana A familiar cloud of doubt is drifting back over Google… and it’s hovering above the photo memories of over a billion people. According to a report by Forbes, Google is facing renewed scrutiny after a public accusation that images stored in Google Photos could be feeding its powerful AI systems. The claim did not come from regulators or whistleblowers, but from Proton, a privacy-focused tech company and a direct competitor in cloud storage. The timing raised eyebrows: The allegation surfaced shortly after Google’s new AI image tool, Nano Banana, drew widespread attention for producing…