Technology

Aura Farming’ and ‘Vibe Coding’: 2025’s Language Is All About the ‘Vibe’

The 2025 Collins Dictionary Word of the Year list suggests we are living in an era defined by "vibes." The official winner is “vibe coding,” but its linguistic cousin, “aura farming,” also made the list, pointing to a cultural shift where intuition and perceived energy are becoming as important as concrete details. “Vibe coding” itself is a revolutionary concept: using AI to build software based...

From “Free” Energy to “Free-Space” Data: The Tech of Project Suncatcher

Google's "Project Suncatcher" is built on two "free" concepts: "free" (as in, unlimited) solar energy, and "free-space" (as in, wireless) optical data. This combination of "unlimited" power and "high-bandwidth" data is what makes the orbital datacentre possible. The "free" energy comes from solar panels that are 8-times more productive in orbit, providing an "unlimited, low-cost" power source for the "Google TPUs." This solves the energy-and-carbon...

The $3 Trillion Datacenter Bet: Can AI Demand Justify the Colossal Cost?

A global investment spree in artificial intelligence has resulted in a projected $3 trillion expenditure on datacenters by 2028. These facilities are essential for...

Musk’s AI Encyclopedia “Grokipedia” Immediately Criticized for Inaccuracies

Elon Musk's new online encyclopedia, Grokipedia, is facing a wave of criticism just after its launch, with journalists and critics pointing to significant inaccuracies...

Google’s New AI Feature: Your Report, Now a Slide Deck

Google has unveiled a new AI-powered feature that can turn your notes, outlines, or reports into a full-fledged presentation. This new tool, part of...

US and China Finalize TikTok Sale Deal Ahead of Trump–Xi Summit

The United States and China have finalized a deal to transfer ownership of TikTok’s U.S. operations to new American investors, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent...

Google’s Quantum System Shows Quantum Architecture Design Evolution

Quantum computer architectures are evolving as understanding of requirements deepens. Different architectural approaches offer various trade-offs between performance, scalability, and engineering complexity. Qubit connectivity patterns...

No More Unilateral Decisions: Instagram Rebalances Power Between Teens and Parents

Instagram's new PG-13 system fundamentally rebalances the power dynamic between teenage users and their parents, putting an end to the era where a teen...

The Illusion of Exposure: Why “Visibility” Is No Longer a Valid Currency for Musicians

For over a decade, the promise of "visibility" has been Spotify's primary defense against criticism of its low payouts. The argument was that the...

From Free Market to Fair Market: The UK’s Shifting Tech Philosophy

The UK's action against Google represents a profound philosophical shift in its approach to technology: a move away from a pure "free market" ideology...

The Tax Credit Effect: How a Deadline Fueled a Historic Wealth Surge

A looming deadline for a government tax credit in the United States acted as a powerful accelerant that fueled Elon Musk’s historic surge to...

Future-Forward: Ek’s New Role and Spotify’s Bet on Dual Leadership

Spotify is making a future-forward move with a significant leadership restructuring. Founder Daniel Ek is stepping down as CEO to become the executive chairman,...

A £3.99 Privacy Shield: Meta’s New Offer to UK Users

Meta is now offering a new form of digital protection to its UK users: a "privacy shield" that can be activated for a monthly...

A Digital Bait-and-Switch? FTC’s Lawsuit Against Amazon Goes to Trial

The Federal Trade Commission's lawsuit accusing Amazon of a massive digital bait-and-switch has now gone to trial. The government is arguing that the company...