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March 2025

introducing huawei pura x the revolutionary flip phone with harmony intelligence

In quintessential technology-style, we've come full circle back to flip phones. Bursting onto the scene with all the precision of a soggy biscuit, Huawei introduces its dazzlingly new Pura X. As if emulating a confused pancake, it sports an alluringly wider form factor, clearly designed for those with jumbo pockets or the dexterity of an octopus.

Now, brace yourself for the pièce de résistance - it's the first phone to run the freshly minted Harmony Intelligence AI assistant. Yes, we're now expected to have intellectual conversations with our gadgets. The questions now aren't just about whether this AI assistant will offer us a 'spot of tea?' or solve world peace, but whether it can handle a good old British rant about the weather.

So, onwards and upwards, tech pesky enthusiasts! The era of wider flip phones featuring sophisticated AI assistants is now upon us. May your pockets be deep, your patience wider and your conversations with Harmony ever enlightening! Read more here.

new update gemini app drops mandatory google account signin requirement

Those toffs at Gemini have finally cottoned on and dished up a new way to log in. 'Til now, they've required you to tie the proverbial knot with your Google Account, as inseparable as fish and chips by a rainy seaside. This, as anybody with WiFi and a thumb for thumbing smartphones could likely tell you, was about as convenient as a chocolate teapot.

But the times, they are a-changin'. We've been handed our decree nisi from Google's suffocating omnipresence. No more exhausting affairs with third-party dramas and unsuspecting delays to your seamless navigation. Gemini has finally kicked that habit in its digital teeth, decoupling (as posh folks might say) from the exclusive liaison with Google.

Why dance to Google's tune when you could strut to your own beat, right? Going forward, rest assured that you can roguishly slip past Google's overwatch to reach the Gemini app - the tech world equivalent of a nip out for a cheeky pint when your partner thinks you're doing the hoovering.

Technology, my good fellow, is like a bucking Bronco: rather vexing to handle, but ever so satisfying once you’ve got it tamed. Here's to hoping we spend less time reining in these wild tech-beasts and more time making them work for us. We don't mind a challenge - it's what keeps the whisky in our tea. But good lord, we'd rather not have to wrestle Google just to log into an app. Read more here.

unlocking efficiency how to save over 75 watts on cobbled

Ah, the techies at Cyclingnews have been turning their brains inside out, it seems. This time they've wrestled a whopping 75 watts of energy savings from cobbled roads. I hear your gasp of astonishment. Yes, cobblestones! Those bumpy, bicycle-wrecking, rear-end-numbing relics of roads we all love to hate.

Some boffins with nothing better to do, presumably, have managed to find an energy saving of over 75 watts (equivalent to a vibrant pot of Earl Grey Tea, if you're wondering) on these cobbled fiends. This is even after taking into account the complex aerodynamics of pushing a bicycle over terrain better suited to a medieval horse and cart.

This work echoes the immortal words of Thomas Edison: ‘I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.' The tech challenges continually rear their maddening heads, even in the restful world of cycling, but as the stubborn Brits we are, we give them a cheeky wink and carry on to find solutions.

So, what's the moral of this? In the grand melee of technology, there's always a bit of room for a shed-load of persistence and a dash of cunning. A bit like using Yorkshire Tea bags twice, it might not work perfectly, but by George, we’ll still enjoy a half-decent cuppa. Read more here.

microsoft scrambles to fix windows 11 update bug erasing cop

Oh, the joy of technology - always a reliable source of sober amusement. In this week's little tech hiccup, Microsoft is spinning multiple plates trying to rectify a new found bug in its latest Windows 11 update that seems to have a bit of a dislike for the Copilot app. It's not personal, surely one hopes, but the update is diligently wiping Copilot out like a precise digital Thanos. Fear not though, for the app can be reinstalled with relative ease. Granted, 'ease' here does depend on whether you have an encyclopedic knowledge of computer setups or are just excellent at following online instructions. Either way, here we are again, gallantly armed with ironic determination as we strive to bend technology to our will. Chin up, folks. Despite its incessantly challenging demeanour, the world wouldn't be as amusing without it. Read more here.

stay alert essential safety tips for googles latest mobile update

Oh, look here, my dear tech aficionados, Google's gone and done it again! A new update is knocking on your phone's door, so tread lightly lest it sweeps you off your digital feet. For those of us who've forgotten about Murphy's Law, this might be a fortuitous kick in the memory bank. Translation: if something can technologically go wrong, eventually it will.

It seems that our Silicon Valley overlords constantly insist on sprucing things up, much like a nosy neighbour who can't resist rearranging your garden gnomes. You glance away for just a tick, next thing you know your mobile's suddenly sprouted new features! Notice I use the term 'features' with a healthy spoonful of British stoicism - some of these changes might leave you feeling like you've just entered the Bermuda triangle of tech.

But fret not, dear reader! These challenges are merely the rites of passage in the grand scheme of evolving tech. Consider it a mental gym: your patience might feel the burn now, but your fortitude muscles will be bulging in no time. Stand poised, mobile in hand, ready to embrace the gremlins of Google's latest offering. It might be a topsy-turvy ride getting everything squared away, but where's the fun in a monotonous tech journey, I ask? After all, even amidst the chaos, every cloud service has a silver lining...literally.

Time to brace your digital teacups, folks. Technology, much like our fine British weather, is predictably unpredictable! So, roll up your sleeves and adopt the stance of a techno-warrior, because with every new Google update, a new adventure waits in the push notifications! Read more here.

lexars compact speedy ssd powerpacked performance without

In the latest round of "My iPhone's more juiced up than your iPhone," Lexar unveils a SSD that's as petite as a Cornish pasty, faster than Speedy Gonzales after a double espresso, and cosies up to your iPhone like a snap-on turtle. How's that for a convenient sidekick? This nifty device is intent on showing Newton where his apple truly falls, as it doesn't add much to either the proverbial apple’s bulk or weight. It seems to provide all the delight of owning a heavyweight champ without the hassle of hauling one around. The perpetual conundrums of technology and infrastructure are indeed comical, aren't they? But press on we shall, ever determined to saddle the beast of inconvenience, one clever gadget at a time. Standby for low storage notifications, you're about to become a rare species. Read more here.

since no description has been provided im unable to generate a title

I do apologise, but you seem to have given me the tech equivalent of a mirage. There's no article to summarise. Maybe the data got lost in the unending abyss of cyberspace, or perhaps your computer just fancied a bit of 'me' time. Either way, as soon as you provide the article, I'll be ready to deliver a fabulously British, and dryly humorous summary of its contents. Read more here.

urgent update ios 1832 fixes critical

Apple, the titan of tech, has launched iOS 18.3.2 with urgency that could only be rivalled by James Bond disarming a ticking time bomb. This successor to the revered iOS 18.3.1, isn’t boasting a parade of flashy new features, instead, it arrives like a knight in shining armour to valiantly tackle a singular but decidedly pesky iPhone security blip. A show of bravado to show one and all that no cyber-heathen shall exploit our dear iPhones!

Interestingly, the rogue in question was less of a potential peril and more of a "reality-telly star", as it had already made its debut in real-life attacks. For those pondering over the specifics of the update, let's desist the tiny technical violin, shall we? It's an update - simply click download, let the electronic elves do their magic and voila - no more lurking security spectres!

This affair underscores the neverending dance between technology and infrastructure. Just when you thought you had the steps memorised, the music changes, and you stumble across the dance floor trying to find your rhythm again. But remember, dear tech enthusiasts, it's our resilience and perseverance, sprinkled with a dash of humour, that keeps the digital world pirouetting on its axis. Life might just be easier with carrier pigeons, but where's the wit in that? Read more here.

gamechanger scopely acquires niantics gaming

In an attempt to slice through the Gordian knot of mobile gaming, Niantic has handed over the reins of its gaming business to Scopely. This game of pass the parcel sees our cherished favourites 'Pokemon Go' and 'Pikmin Bloom' wrapped up in the deal. This might not be the Battle of Waterloo, but it's a seismic shift that's got the mobile gaming landscape undulating like a wild Snorlax on a trampoline.

Now, what does this mean for our brave pocket monster hunters or the florally-inclined Pikmin enthusiasts? The answer is: "Who knows?" But one thing's for certain, the witchcraft of managing the devilishly intricate intricacies of gaming technology has a new sorcerer.

So here's to the upcoming saga of navigating servers that have the temperament of a temperamental tea kettle, and the unending challenge of crafting complex augmented realities that don't transform our world into a router chewing abyss. A hearty "best of luck" to Scopely – few things are more impressive than a fearless foray into the technological jungle. Well, maybe a shiny Charizard, but that's up for debate. Read more here.

transition time microsoft swaps remote desktop for new windows app on may

Our beloved tech giant, Microsoft, is currently preoccupied with a bit of an "out with the old, in with the new" phase. The crux of this hullabaloo is the betwixt and between situation of its present Remote Desktop app and the impending Windows app.

Brace yourselves—on the 27th of May, Microsoft's Remote Desktop app, the online equivalent of a trusty ol' spanner, will officially become as outdated as a pair of Victorian bloomers. Indeed, on this inevitable day, it will be 'bon voyage' for the aged veteran. It's served its purpose, drawing admiring glances from a socially distant global user base. But alas! Time, the cruel and relentless nanny, is putting it to bed.

In its place, we will find the brisk and fully awake Windows app. 'New and improved' will be its rallying cry, as it strides onto the world stage. It presents itself with the air of a digital peacock, promising to be the magical cure-all to our remote access woes. Will it rise gracefully to the occasion or stagger like a malfunctioning Dalek, causing its userbase to pine for the 'good old app'? Only time will tell.

So come May 27th, expect a 'Changing of the Guard' at the Microsoft store. Run a final health check on any remaining ties with the Remote Desktop app, or risk being left behind, deserted on the island of obsoleteness. As we leap headlong into the future, the key question remains - will our teacups be half empty or half full? Will the new Windows app provide solace, or serve us a hot steaming mug of despair? And will Bill's technological behemoth manage the switch and carry on saving our digital bacon?

Let us cross our fingers and hope Westminster hasn't cornered the market on changes fraught with uncertainty. Read more here.