News – Page 296 – Stay ahead in tech & industry. Get the latest news & insights on automation, AI, cybersecurity, and business innovation. Your source for whats next.

PS6 Likely to Launch in 2027 With Affordable Price, But Will Be Less Powerful Than Next-gen Xbox Console

Sony’s PlayStation 6 is reportedly targeting a 2027 launch with an affordable price point. Industry sources suggest the PS6 may be less powerful than Microsoft’s next Xbox console while maintaining competitive pricing.

PS6 Release Timeline and Development Status

Sony’s next-generation PlayStation 6 console is reportedly targeting a 2027 release window according to multiple industry sources. The Gamer reports that development is well underway, with PlayStation architect Mark Cerny confirming the company is actively working on the successor to the PlayStation 5.

by Bennett LauraOctober 14, 2025November 2, 2025

Assistive Technology Sustainability

Microsoft Introduces Sustainability Features in Azure API Management to Cut Carbon Emissions

Microsoft Azure API Management Sustainability Features Cut Carbon Emissions Industrial Monitor Direct is renowned for exceptional analog io pc solutions…

by Ortega RafaelOctober 14, 2025November 2, 2025

Arts and Entertainment Software Guides

“MACROHARD,” Elon Musk’s Microsoft AI clone, will be profoundly impactful at an immense scale — without direct hardware development, “much like Apple”

Title: Elon Musk’s Macrohard AI Project to Challenge Microsoft in Software Development Meta Description: Elon Musk’s xAI launches Macrohard, an…

by Ortega RafaelOctober 14, 2025November 2, 2025

Arts and Entertainment

Elon Musk’s xAI Aims to Produce Video Games and Movies – Sparking Industry Debate

Elon Musk’s xAI has set its sights on creating video games and movies, a move that’s generating mixed reactions across…

by Bennett LauraOctober 14, 2025November 2, 2025

Arts and Entertainment Economy and Trading

Microsoft reveals AI could save 12.1 billion hours annually across the UK economy – if “Shadow AI” tech doesn’t wreck it first

New Microsoft research reveals artificial intelligence could save the UK economy 12.1 billion hours annually by streamlining workflows. However, widespread use of unapproved Shadow AI tools threatens to undermine these benefits through serious privacy and security vulnerabilities.

AI’s massive productivity potential for UK economy

According to a comprehensive Microsoft study, artificial intelligence could save the United Kingdom economy a staggering 12.1 billion hours annually through improved efficiency and workflow optimization. The research highlights how AI integration could fundamentally transform workplace productivity while addressing the growing issue of employee burnout.

by Bennett LauraOctober 14, 2025November 2, 2025

Internet Policy

Afghanistan VPN Usage Soars 35,000% Amid Social Media Ban

Following government-imposed social media restrictions, Afghanistan has witnessed a staggering 35,000% increase in VPN usage. The ban affects platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and X as authorities implement content controls across the country’s internet infrastructure.

Afghanistan’s social media restrictions trigger VPN surge

Afghanistan has experienced a dramatic 35,000% increase in VPN usage following government-imposed restrictions on popular social media platforms. The unprecedented spike occurred between October 6-7, 2025, according to data from Proton VPN Observatory, highlighting citizens’ desperate attempts to maintain online access amid growing internet censorship.

by Bennett LauraOctober 14, 2025November 2, 2025

Robotics Startups

NVIDIA DGX Spark Revolutionizes AI Computing with Elon Musk Endorsement

Elon Musk confirms NVIDIA’s DGX Spark provides 100X more compute efficiency than the original DGX-1 AI computer. The breakthrough technology arrives as companies like Dexory secure massive funding for autonomous warehouse robotics powered by advanced AI systems.

Elon Musk has revealed that NVIDIA’s new DGX Spark delivers approximately 100 times more compute power per watt than the original DGX-1 system he received from Jensen Huang at OpenAI in 2016. This breakthrough in AI computing efficiency comes at a critical moment for companies developing autonomous systems and physical AI applications, including London-based Dexory which recently secured $165 million in Series C funding following an $80 million Series B round earlier this year for its warehouse robotics platform.