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How to sign up for a virtual power plant—and decide whether you should

A virtual power plant, or VPP, is a collection of household devices (such as smart thermostats, electric-vehicle chargers, home batteries, and solar panels) that a utility can control. Usually that means commanding the devices to draw less electricity during peak hours. For example, the utility might adjust your thermostat or delay or slow EV charging

CW@60: Pursuing the most impactful tech investigations

On 22 September 2026, Computer Weekly turns 60. To mark the milestone, we asked some of our friends - experts, parliamentarians, IT leaders and suppliers - for their perspectives on how tech has changed their lives over six decades. What's changed the most for you since then? One of the fascinations of technology is its

Emirati Women’s Day: Building the future of autonomous mobility

From the garage to the forefront of AI-driven racing, Emirati women are helping shape the next generation of engineering and autonomous technology By Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly Published: 28 Aug 2026 As the UAE marks Emirati Women’s Day 2026 under the theme “We Emerge Stronger and Better”, the occasion offers an opportunity to reflect

Fuel shock has mild impact on India’s inflation, pressures may rise if West Asia conflict persists: Crisil

Synopsis India's retail inflation has shown limited impact from the West Asia conflict's energy price surge, with government measures cushioning consumers. Despite rising global crude and gas prices, domestic inflation remained subdued in March, though future risks from prolonged conflict and weather conditions are noted. Listen to this article in summarized format India's Inflation Data

The next Bitcoin shock could be where Wall Street finally loses faith and starts selling

Bitcoin's price dropped below $67,000 this weekend, after a brutal slide that left it more than 40% below its October 2025 peak. In February, BTC had fallen about 47% from its high near $126,000. In an earlier version of this market, that kind of drop would cause all kinds of ugly reactions that would spread

Neymar could get the shock of his life! World Cup at risk

Soccer 06 April 2026, Monday 12:25Last Update: 06.04.2026 12:25Soccer Neymar, who continues his football career at Brazilian team Santos, faces a ban of up...

Unexpected Shock Wave Detected around Nearby White Dwarf

Science & Nature Using ESO’s Very Large Telescope (VLT), astronomers have captured a breathtaking shock wave around the white dwarf star 1RXS J052832.5+283824 (RXJ0528+2838...

Streaming shock: Apple TV+ hikes price to $13 a month for US users

Apple TV+ users are about to see their bills go up again. The streaming service is raising its prices by 30%. It is known for its original shows that don't have ads. This is Apple's latest attempt to make its service stand out in a streaming market that is becoming more and more competitive. The

AC Milan plan shock transfer for Super Eagles star on Manchester United’s radar

Soccer Former Italian Serie A champions AC Milan are desperately in search of a striker this summer, and they have identified a Super Eagles...

Analysts Shock Investors After Picking This New Crypto To 10x The Gains Of XRP and Cardano In 2025

Crypto traders are abuzz following the top market gurus’ choice of an unexpected new player over veteran XRP and Cardano for potentially astronomical returns. Some investors of the top meme token Shiba Inu are paying attention too, fearing that the highly sought 10x gains are being reserved exclusively for meme tokens. As the big view

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How to sign up for a virtual power plant—and decide whether you should

A virtual power plant, or VPP, is a collection of household devices (such as smart thermostats, electric-vehicle chargers, home batteries, and solar panels) that a utility can control. Usually that means commanding the devices to draw less electricity during peak hours. For example, the utility might adjust your thermostat or delay or slow EV charging

CW@60: Pursuing the most impactful tech investigations

On 22 September 2026, Computer Weekly turns 60. To mark the milestone, we asked some of our friends - experts, parliamentarians, IT leaders and suppliers - for their perspectives on how tech has changed their lives over six decades. What's changed the most for you since then? One of the fascinations of technology is its

Emirati Women’s Day: Building the future of autonomous mobility

From the garage to the forefront of AI-driven racing, Emirati women are helping shape the next generation of engineering and autonomous technology By Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly Published: 28 Aug 2026 As the UAE marks Emirati Women’s Day 2026 under the theme “We Emerge Stronger and Better”, the occasion offers an opportunity to reflect

Deutsche Bank selects Thought Machine to support core system reduction

Tierney - stock.adobe.com Thought Machine’s Google-inspired banking technology has now been adopted by 20 global Tier 1 banks By Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA Published: 27 Aug 2026 9:00 Deutsche Bank’s private bank will use Thought Machine’s cloud-based banking platform as it reduces core systems from 15 to two cloud-based platforms, after

‘Attack Of The Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence’ Sets Fall PVOD Release

EXCLUSIVE: The fifth installment of Attack of the Killer Tomatoes, titled Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence, is coming to VOD platforms on October 6. This is following a theatrical release that began on August 7 for the David Ferino-directed comedy. The release comes via a strategic distribution partnership between Starboard Entertainment and Stonecutter