23.06.2026 UK Under 16s Ban on Social Media A Major Change for Young People Online The UK Government has announced plans to ban under 16s from accessing major social media platforms as part of a wider effort to improve online safety. The proposed restrictions would apply to services such as TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, X […]
04.06.2026 Nvidia Unveils RTX Spark: A New AI Chip for Personal Computers Bringing AI Power to the Desktop Nvidia has announced its new RTX Spark chip, marking a significant expansion into the personal computer market. Unveiled at Computex 2026, the chip is designed specifically for AI-powered laptops and desktops, enabling users to run advanced artificial […]
14.04.2026 UK Exposes Covert Russian Submarine Operation A covert Russian submarine operation has recently been revealed by the UK Ministry of Defence. Three Russian submarines conducted an undercover operation over cables and pipelines in the north Atlantic waters north of the UK, raising fresh concerns over the security of critical undersea infrastructure. Royal Navy vessels […]
17.03.2026 UK Government Vow to Stop Tech Drifting Abroad More Investment in UK Tech The UK Government have recently announced (March 2026) a £2.5bn investment in quantum computing and artificial intelligence (AI), both key to economic growth and considered next-generation technologies. There is potential for quantum computing alone to create an additional 100,000 jobs in […]
10.03.2026 Game Design & Development Working As A Game Designer & Programmer The role involves conceptualizing game mechanics, narratives, and characters, while implementing them directly in engines such as Unity or Unreal. Responsibilities include prototyping features, optimizing performance, debugging, and collaborating closely with artists to bring creative visions to life, with a strong emphasis on […]
09.12.2025 Post Office Scandal Update. How It Started. We’ve been following the Post Office scandal with interest. Improving Software for Society is our rallying call. Faulty software was the root cause of the UK’s most widespread miscarriage of justice. It’s a salient reminder of how vigilant we must always be. The Horizon system was developed […]
18.11.2025 Trial Scheme to Heat Homes Using a Data Centre Aiming for Net Zero Heating We really like this BBC News article and suggest it as recommended reading: “Data centre in the shed reduces energy bills to £40”. It’s all about innovation and sustainable, renewable energy. It neatly follows on from our last blog about […]
26.08.2025 Windows 95 turns 30 in August 2025. This operating system that revolutionised the PC industry sold seven million copies in the first five weeks. There was huge excitement around the release of Windows 95. It set the standard for the future of the Windows operating system and the PC industry standards as a whole. […]
