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These cyborg cockroaches could be a lifesaver for people trapped in the rubble following natural disasters
Cyborg cockroaches designed for disaster rescue missions reach targets with a 95% success rate The complete movement and injection sequence achieved 72% success Tiny injectors allow the insects to deliver close-range emergency assistance Engineers in Australia have built small robotic systems around live cockroaches, equipping them with cameras and injectors to reach disaster survivors. Researchers
Micron’s workers want the AI boom bonuses SK Hynix and Samsung already gave theirs
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. Bottom line: The profits of DRAM and NAND manufacturers have skyrocketed since the AI boom drove up demand for memory. After SK Hynix and Samsung awarded their employees generous bonuses from the windfall, union members at Micron are now wondering when
South Korea is giving its entire population free access to AI, no token limits
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. The big picture: South Korea is preparing to offer free generative AI services to its entire population, using the technology to help people handle everyday tasks such as booking medical appointments, finding housing, and sorting out taxes. The program is intended
Intel Posts Flat Q1 Revenue, Rolls Out $17.5bn Cost-Cutting Plan
Intel Corporation has reported flat revenue for the first quarter of 2025, prompting the tech giant to unveil a sweeping $17.5 billion cost-cutting initiative aimed at streamlining operations and setting the stage for sustainable growth. According to its Q1 financial report released Thursday night, Intel posted revenue of $12.7 billion (N20.44 trillion), mirroring the figure
India’s TCS posts small profits dip in ‘challenging’ environment
India's TCS posts small profits dip in 'challenging' environment by AFP Staff Writers Mumbai (AFP) April 10, 2025 Indian IT giant Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) reported on Thursday weaker-than-expected results for the March quarter, as lingering demand weakness weighed on the company's operations. TCS, the leader of India's $254 billion IT sector, earns the bulk
Caesars posts largely flat Q1 as digital segment shines again
While Caesars Entertainment's brick-and-mortar business posted softer results, another excellent performance from the digital segment buoyed the operator in Q1. In its results for the three months ended 31 March, published Tuesday, Caesars posted $2.8 billion (£2 billion/€2.5 billion) in group net revenue, up 2% YoY. Adjusted EBITDA grew 4% from $853 million in the
Erith posts pre-tax profit as it repays bid-rigging fine early
Erith has paid its £17.6m bid-rigging fine two and a half years earlier than agreed, it has announced in its latest accounts. The London-based contractor, which is the holding company for Erith Construction, posted turnover of £255m for the 12 months to 30 September 2024. This was up 12 per cent from the prior year’s
Colemans posts highest revenue since 2020
Mark Coleman Demolition contractor Colemans has reported its highest revenue in four years. Newly published results for the firm, formerly known as Coleman Group and parent company of Coleman & Company, showed it turned over £20.5m in the year ending 30 April 2024. The figure is up from the £13m posted in the prior year
Intel posts biggest quarterly loss in company history as processor sales plunge
TechSpot is about to celebrate its 25th anniversary. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. Bottom line: Unlike other tech giants like Microsoft and Google, Intel's bottom line is hurting this year. The company saw a $2.8 billion loss in Q1 – the worst in its history and a major hit at a time when
Twitter posts the code it claims determines which tweets people see, and why
This code's For You — Posted algorithm code includes "is_democrat," "is_republican," and "is_elon." Kevin Purdy - Mar 31, 2023 10:24 pm UTC Enlarge / Twitter has posted what it states is the code used by its algorithm to recommend tweets to its users. Twitter has made good on one of CEO Elon Musk's many promises
Beard posts record £165m turnover
Beard staff Regional contractor Beard has grown its turnover to £165m. The Swindon-based firm, which operates across the South of England, posted a 15 per cent hike in revenue for the 2022 calendar year. This beat its previous high of £159m in 2019, with 45 projects completed last year. Beard said “a release of pent-up
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These cyborg cockroaches could be a lifesaver for people trapped in the rubble following natural disasters
Cyborg cockroaches designed for disaster rescue missions reach targets with a 95% success rate The complete movement and injection sequence achieved 72% success Tiny injectors allow the insects to deliver close-range emergency assistance Engineers in Australia have built small robotic systems around live cockroaches, equipping them with cameras and injectors to reach disaster survivors. Researchers
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Micron’s workers want the AI boom bonuses SK Hynix and Samsung already gave theirs
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. Bottom line: The profits of DRAM and NAND manufacturers have skyrocketed since the AI boom drove up demand for memory. After SK Hynix and Samsung awarded their employees generous bonuses from the windfall, union members at Micron are now wondering when
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South Korea is giving its entire population free access to AI, no token limits
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. The big picture: South Korea is preparing to offer free generative AI services to its entire population, using the technology to help people handle everyday tasks such as booking medical appointments, finding housing, and sorting out taxes. The program is intended
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HP strikes deal with blacklisted Huawei to license essential Wi-Fi patents
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. No Ban: Despite being essentially banned from the US market, Huawei still plays a major role in the global technology industry. The Chinese conglomerate holds several crucial patents and other intellectual property, which is why US corporations continue to do "business"
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CW@60: Technology must move businesses forward, not hold them back
Alan Trefler, founder and CEO at Pega, explains why, in the technology industry, it pays to think a few steps ahead By Alan Trefler, Pegasystems Published: 27 Aug 2026 On 22 September 2026, Computer Weekly turns 60. To mark the milestone, we asked some of our friends - experts, parliamentarians, IT leaders and suppliers -