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Microsoft pulls Windows update after installation failures
1+ hour, 38+ min ago (516+ words) Microsoft has temporarily withdrawn a Windows 11 update after users reported installation errors. The optional preview update, known as KB5079391, was released on Thursday for devices running Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2. It introduced 29 changes, including improvements to Smart App Control, display performance and…...
New campaign targets TikTok for Business accounts
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (233+ words) Companies can use the TikTok for Business platform to manage their marketing efforts on the social network, with tools for advertising, analytics, and content creation. It has more than 225,000 brand users, according to the most recent available stats. Businesses understandably…...
Australia needs more datacentres says Deloitte - Asian Tech Roundup
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (210+ words) Welcome to Computing's weekly roundup of tech news in Asia. This time we look at research that suggests Australia needs to double its datacentre capacity in the next four years if it wants to keep up with the neighbours, India's…...
OpenAI shelves 'adult mode' chatbot plans indefinitely after backlash
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (507+ words) OpenAI has put plans for a sexualised version of its ChatGPT chatbot on hold "indefinitely", following internal opposition and investor unease over the potential social impact of such technology. According to the Financial Times, the proposed feature " informally known as…...
No power, no datacentres: How microgrids are reshaping the industry
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (1192+ words) Ireland was the canary in the coal mine. The country was an early leader in the datacentre building frenzy, driven by favourable tax rates for tech companies, subsea data cables to the US and the UK and a skilled workforce....
Announcing the inaugural AI Leadership Index!
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (194+ words) The Computing AI Leadership Index 2026 is our inaugural showcase of the individuals redefining what leadership means in the age of AI - from hands-on technical pioneers to visionary executives embedding AI at the heart of business strategy. Artificial intelligence is transforming…...
Oracle’s first AI World Tour is about control more than capability
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (968+ words) The opening of Oracle's AI World Tour framed AI's next phase as one of discipline. Agentic systems promise autonomy, but only where data foundations and governance are strong enough to support them. Oracle's Cloud World Tour London historically kicks off…...
New chip technology aims to expose deepfakes at source
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (544+ words) A prototype microchip offers a potential defence against the growing threat of deepfakes. Scientists at ETH Zurich say the technology, designed to verify the authenticity of images, videos and audio at the point of capture, could help restore trust in…...
US bans new foreign-made routers over security fears
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (462+ words) The United States has announced a complete ban on the import of new foreign-made consumer internet routers, citing growing concerns over cybersecurity and national security risks. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said all newly manufactured routers built outside the USA…...
Chris Storey
6+ day, 14+ hour ago (322+ words) Part of the AI Leadership Index " a curated list of the most inspirational figures shaping the AI revolution. Chris Storey is Technology Director at Travelopia, a global leader in specialist travel experiences. In this role, Chris leads the company's technology…...