Substack’s Video Surge Sparks Growth and Identity Debate Among Core Writing Community

Substack’s recent push into video content is beginning to pay off, with a notable increase in embedded video usage across its platform. According to analytics firm Subalytics, video posts made up 6% of all Substack content during the first 10 days of March 2025 — the highest ever recorded. While that may seem modest, it…

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Roblox Debuts Cube AI to Instantly Generate 3D Assets From Simple Text Prompts

Roblox has officially launched “Cube,” its first generative AI model for creating 3D objects, marking a significant advancement in its creative toolkit. Announced at the Game Developers Conference (GDC), Cube enables users to produce 3D meshes from simple text prompts, such as “generate an orange racing car with black stripes.” Initially available in beta, this…

Power Pressures and Policy Gaps Disrupt UK Datacentre Expansion Amid Soaring AI Demand

The UK datacentre market is facing significant unpredictability, with multiple factors—ranging from power supply and cooling to government policies and connectivity—shaping where and how new facilities can be built. According to Andrew Jay from CBRE, forecasting datacentre development locations has become more challenging than ever due to technological evolution, geographical constraints, and infrastructure limitations. A…

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Google Expands AI in the U.K. With Local Data Hosting and Enterprise-Focused Agentspace Platform

Google is ramping up its AI efforts in the U.K. with a focus on strengthening partnerships and launching new initiatives. At a recent event in London, Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis and Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian, alongside representatives from BT and WPP, highlighted the company’s strategy for expanding its AI operations. A significant part…

Equal1 Launches Bell-1, the First Plug-and-Play Quantum Computer Powered by Hybrid Silicon Chip

Irish startup Equal1 has introduced Bell-1, the world’s first quantum computer that runs on a hybrid quantum-classical silicon chip. This compact, rack-mountable machine weighs just 200kg and can be plugged into a standard power socket — a far cry from the large and complex systems typically associated with quantum computers. Designed to integrate easily into…

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Windows 11 March Update Uninstalls Copilot by Mistake, Triggers BSODs and RDP Failures

A new issue has emerged from the March 2025 update to Windows 11 24H2, where Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant is being unintentionally uninstalled on some devices. The problem affects not only Windows 11 24H2 (KB5053598) but also other versions, including Windows 11 23H2 (KB5053602) and Windows 10 22H2 (KB5053606). The Copilot app also becomes unpinned…

Ofcom Targets File-Sharing Platforms Under Online Safety Act, Demands Action Against Illegal Content

As the U.K.’s Online Safety Act (OSA) began enforcing rules on illegal content, the communications regulator Ofcom announced a new enforcement initiative specifically targeting online file-sharing and storage services. This move marks a significant step in the government’s efforts to hold tech services accountable for how their platforms are used, especially regarding harmful and illegal…

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Windows 11 Update KB5053598 Triggers Installation Failures, BSODs, and RDP Breakdowns Despite Critical Security Fixes

Microsoft recently rolled out update KB5053598 for Windows 11 24H2 as part of its monthly Patch Tuesday releases. The update includes crucial security patches, most notably a fix for the zero-day vulnerability CVE-2025-24983, which could allow local attackers to escalate privileges. Being a mandatory update, it is designed to install automatically for eligible systems to…

Qualcomm Brings Fortnite and Easy Anti-Cheat to Snapdragon PCs in Bold Gaming Platform Expansion

Qualcomm, known for powering laptops with long battery life through its Snapdragon chips, is making a significant push into gaming by enabling Fortnite on its platform. On Thursday, the company announced that the popular multiplayer title would become available for Windows on Arm devices running Snapdragon processors. Alongside this, Qualcomm is also working to integrate…