RX 8800 XT is rumored to equal RTX 4080 for non-ray tracing performanceThe RDNA 4 graphics card could match the RTX 4080 Super for ray tracingThe GPU is about to enter mass production, hinting at an early 2025 launchAMD’s rumored Radeon RX 8800 XT could pack a real punch – especially for ray tracing –…
The Metropolitan Police has claimed its live facial-recognition (LFR) deployments in Lewisham are supported by the majority of residents and local councillors, but a community impact assessment (CIA) obtained by Computer Weekly shows there has been minimal direct consultation with residents, while elected officials continue to express concern. In August 2024, Lewisham councillors complained there…
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As soon as the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition (SE) foldable came out a few weeks ago, I said that Samsung has no choice but to use the same ultra-thin design for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 next year. Any other option would be admitting that it can’t manufacture thin, foldable phones in large numbers…
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US government agencies have been urged to use end-to-end encrypted messaging services, including WhatsApp, Signal and FaceTime, following disclosures that China has breached US telephone networks in a hacking operation that undermines US national security.In a letter to the US Department of Defence (DOD), two prominent senators warned the DOD is placing security at risk…
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In this podcast, we look at storage and artificial intelligence (AI) with Jason Hardy, chief technology officer for AI with Hitachi Vantara. He talks about the performance demands on storage that AI processing brings, but also highlights the extreme context switching it can result in as enterprises are forced to pivot between training and inferencing…
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The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has become a landing zone for Whitehall’s various digital functions since the new government came to power in July 2024. Responsibility for running the Government Digital Service (GDS) and the Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO) has transferred from the Cabinet Office to DSIT, but it seems…
The September 2024 cyber attack that forced Transport for London (TfL) to suspend multiple services across the capital has cost it more than £30m to date, it has emerged. In a financial update to its board, TfL said that previous forecasts of an operating surplus of £61m had now been slashed to £23m, largely due…
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A “nationwide fault” with the onboard radio communications system used by train drivers and signal operators has caused major disruption across the UK’s rail network, according to National Rail. The Global System for Mobile Communications-Railway(GSM-R) failure – which is designed to allow continuous digital communication between drivers and signallers in areas such as tunnels that…
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Reports last month said that Apple would introduce a wall-mountable smart display for the home as soon as March 2025. The device would look like an iPad, though it would be smaller than the iPad mini. It would run a new homeOS operating system that would feature elements from watchOS and iOS.Those reports already gave…
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As we move into 2025, the landscape of human resources (HR) is heading for a significant transformation. Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to revolutionise workforce collaboration, efficiency, and talent management. For HR leaders, harnessing the power of AI will be essential to attract, engage, and retain top talent in an increasingly competitive market. Enhancing HR…
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