Lyon has confirmed plans to pull the plug on some Microsoft software European and open source software are the preferred alternatives Other European cities are making similar moves France’s third-largest city, Lyon, is the latest European city to have ditched Microsoft Office in favor of open-source software alternatives. It’s a move which is gaining traction…
Freelancers are using ChatGPT to help them work – and then charging more Businesses are still saving money by paying freelancers over employees Policies must be revised to “support this new way of working” Freelancers are now able to earn more thanks to AI, according to research from Fiverr comparing UK-based freelancers with business decision-makers…
We are living through one of the most significant shifts in retail point-of-sale (POS) technology since the introduction of the chip-and-PIN terminal. After years of relying on rubber-buttoned, specialist PEDs (PIN Entry Devices) from manufacturers like Ingenico and Verifone, the retail sector is now embracing generic Android devices that accept payments using downloadable software. This…
Many companies, including some of the UK’s largest banks, major retailers, and government departments, are still grappling with the fallout from legacy software. Compatibility issues and security risks tied to aging platforms remain widespread. This familiar pattern means migration projects are often postponed until the last minute, increasing the risk of costly disruptions and avoidable…
President Donald Trump has said he has a buyer for TikTok, the video-sharing app that was banned in the US amid claims it posed a national security risk. In a Fox News interview, Trump said he had a group of “very wealthy people” willing to acquire the platform. “I’ll tell you in about two weeks,”…
I wouldn’t call myself a flashy person, but when it comes to smart lighting, I’m prepared to go all-out. In my home, I’m using everything from standing lamps like Philips Hue’s Signe gradient lamp and TV backlight to the Govee Table Lamp 2 to give my home lighting some pizzazz. Until recently, my setup included…
More Nothing Headphone 1 details emerge The headphones could offer extended battery life We may see the product launch during July We know that a new Nothing Headphone 1 audio product is on the way, because Nothing has told us so, but as yet we don’t have too much official information about these over-ear headphones…
In the run-up to last year’s Amazon Prime Day, so many people I spoke to said they planned to buy a new Kindle in the sale. I proudly told them it was a smart move, as I’ve said countless times before, because Prime Day is when Amazon Devices are available for their lowest-ever prices. Then…
Colorful Smart 900 mini PC delivers AI-driven performance with 16-core Ryzen processor Another Strix Halo device from a smaller brand while Dell, Asus, MSI remain absent It’s built for creators needing fast graphics, SD card access, and a good range of ports The Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is AMD’s flagship AI APU, offering strong performance…
Looking for a different day? A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Sunday’s puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Sunday, June 29 (game #1252). Quordle…
