Amazon unveils quantum chip Ocelot, Xiaomi 15 boasts 200MP telephoto camera

Amazon has become the third tech giant in as many months to announce a breakthrough in quantum computing - a technology that promises vast processing power but is beset by technical difficulties. The firm has unveiled Ocelot, a prototype chip built on "cat qubit" technology - an approach derived from the famous "Schrödinger's cat" thought…

Google Calendars scrap Black History month, UK universities face deepfake applicants

Google’s online and mobile calendars are no longer including references to Black History Month, Women’s History Month and LGBTQ+ holidays, among other events. The world’s biggest search engine previously marked the beginning of Black History Month in February and Pride Month in June, but the events do not appear for 2025. The removal of the…

Love on the job: a third of office workers have had a workplace romance

A new survey by The Global Payroll Association (GPA) reveals that workplace romance is alive and well, with one in three UK office workers admitting to having had a relationship with a colleague. The survey, commissioned for Valentine’s Day, also found that one in ten have taken their workplace romance even further, engaging in intimate…

Love Island UK Stars can earn over £2500 per Instagram post

A new study by Currys reveals that Love Island UK contestants are the biggest earners on social media compared to stars from other dating shows. The analysis, based on average contestant following and a 3% engagement rate (using data from Influencer Marketing Hub), estimates that Love Island UK participants can potentially earn £2,528 per Instagram…

Top Tips for Travelers City Hopping on their Adventures

Have you ever dreamt of city-hopping across different countries but felt overwhelmed just thinking about it? Yeah, same. Traveling through multiple destinations in one go sounds like a dream (and it is), but it can also turn into an absolute mess if you don’t have a solid plan. Don’t worry, here are some top tips…

Reddit community banned after spat with Musk, Google scraps ‘AI weapons’ promise

Reddit has temporarily banned one of its communities - and removed another - after X owner Elon Musk claimed comments made by the site's users about his employees were breaking the law. The r/WhitePeopleTwitter subreddit, which typically invites people to share funny posts from X, has been banned for 72 hours after some users posted…

10 mobile phone industry trends to watch out for in 2025

2025 offers the mobile industry the opportunity to redefine possibilities for consumers and businesses alike with enhanced user experiences and fresh revenue streams. However, the sector will also face significant challenges. Here are a few thoughts on what to expect from Dario Betti & Nicholas Rossman at the Mobile Ecosystem Forum 5G One of the…