Topic: Technology

Technology covers the tools, companies and systems shaping how people work, communicate, create and access information. It includes artificial intelligence, software, consumer devices, space and digital infrastructure, as well as the policy, security and social questions that follow them.

The topic matters because technological change increasingly affects everyday life and public decision-making. Coverage helps readers follow new developments, assess their practical impact and understand the debates around innovation, privacy, reliability and accountability.

  • Two months after revealing Crossfire, That’s No Moon have seemingly laid off 14 members of staff

    That’s No Moon, the studio behind the newly announced sci-fi military shooter Crossfire, has apparently laid off 14 employees, according to posts from affected developers. The reported cuts come only two months after the game’s reveal and before the studio has released its first title, highlighting continued instability in the games industry even among high-profile…

  • The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft is a lot of fun, but it’s not a must-have

    TechCrunch’s review finds the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft enjoyable and well suited to a narrow audience, but difficult to justify as an everyday e-reader. Its large colour display, digital-notebook features and strong battery life could appeal to students, researchers and keen journalers, while its high price and limited portability reduce its broader appeal. The device starts…

  • Baldur’s Gate 3, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 star didn’t believe she was in Space Marine 2 until fan messages sent her sleuthing through receipts

    An actor known for roles in Baldur’s Gate 3 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 discovered she had also appeared in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 only after fans contacted her. The episode highlights how voice performers can work on projects long before their involvement becomes clear to them or publicly recognised. Initially sceptical of the…

  • Claude Vs ChatGPT: How These AI Assistants Differ

    Claude and ChatGPT offer many of the same core capabilities, including coding help, document summaries, file organisation and workspace tools, but the article argues that their differences become clearer for more specialised uses. Claude is presented as more suited to work-oriented, knowledge-management and shareable interactive content, while ChatGPT has broader consumer use and stronger results…

  • 10 Near-Perfect New Sci-fi Books for Star Wars and Dune Fans

    Polygon recommends ten modern space operas for readers seeking Star Wars- and Dune-style stories of interstellar conflict, political intrigue and ambitious world-building. – Pandora’s Star — Peter F. Hamilton: cosmic mystery, AI and an unleashed alien threat. – Leviathan Wakes — James S. A. Corey: solar-system rivalry escalates after alien technology is discovered. – 2312…

  • Google’s top hacker hunter explains why hacking groups get codenames

    Google has replaced Mandiant’s numbered APT labels with a new naming system for hacking groups, intended to make cyber-threat reporting easier to understand and track. The change matters because security teams rely on consistent knowledge of attackers’ past behaviour, targets and methods to recognise incidents quickly and improve their defences. Under the new approach, groups…

  • Talking Point: Which Developer Is Working On The Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake?

    Nintendo Life discusses speculation over which studio may be developing the newly announced remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, as Nintendo has released only limited teaser footage and narration. The question matters because the choice of developer could indicate whether the project will closely reproduce the Nintendo 64 original or substantially reinterpret…

  • Fires reported in Sheffield and the Peak District

    Fires were reported in green spaces in Sheffield and the Peak District, prompting concern because countryside blazes can spread quickly and endanger wildlife, property and public safety. No further reports have emerged, and the incidents now appear to have concluded without confirmed indications of wider escalation. Available information did not identify the precise locations, size,…

  • Your phone’s USB-C port does a lot more than just charge – Here’s what else it can do

    USB-C ports on modern smartphones can do far more than charge the device, offering a common connection for accessories and external hardware. This versatility matters because it can turn a phone into a more capable work, storage, media or content-creation tool without relying on wireless connections or proprietary cables. The article highlights reverse charging for…

  • Shots fired at van on Harding Avenue, Rawmarsh, Rotherham as police issue warning

    South Yorkshire Police are investigating after shots were fired at a van on Harding Avenue in Rawmarsh, Rotherham. The incident has prompted a public warning and is significant because it involves suspected firearms use in a residential area. The available article text does not provide further confirmed details about the timing, any injuries, arrests or…