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Explain yourselves, AI doomsayers

AI might end the world as we know it, or so the refrain so often goes. But what exactly does that mean?

Only sticks and stones can break bones

Films about AI and technology are losing the plot when it comes to one vital factor: energy

Britain left waiting for "real" 5G

The government has demanded standalone 5G for all by 2030. Is it a realistic deadline? James O'Malley investigates

What awaits with Windows 12?

The first clues of what's coming in the next version of Windows are beginning to emerge

Cyberpower Infinity X133 Gaming PC

If you can live with a Core i3, then this highly capable gaming system is incredible value for money

Wired2Fire Ultima WS Pro Home Office Workstation

A stonkingly fast computer with plenty of room to expand-if you're on a tight budget, it's a fine choice

WE'RE ALL GOING ON A BUSMAN'S HOLIDAY!

PC simulations are growing amazingly realistic. We ask four professionals to play games in their field to find out how accurate they really are

50 WAYS TO WORK FASTER

The best way to achieve more is to work smarter, which is why we've put together 50 productivity tips based on our editors' and readers' advice

A solution emerges from the Ether

Why do ISPs overlook the obvious wired solution to many home broadband problems? Barry thinks he knows the answer

Bad websites cause real-world accessibility woes

A plea to web designers: the real world is hard to navigate when you diverge from the norm, so let's not make things worse in the digital world, too

What happened when I had a chat with ChatGPT

As a lazy columnist, Dick gets ChatGPT to do the heavy lifting this month as he tries to understand what makes it tick

Tech Nation bytes the dust: what now for UK tech?

The unexpected termination of Tech Nation's government funding raises doubts over the UK's ability to incubate tech firms, finds James O'Malley

AI's battle (rap) begins

Rush for more data to define who wins the AI wars

The risks of the generative AI gold rush

Companies are rushing in to make money from generative AI chatbots such as OpenAI's ChatGPT, and people are embracing them, too. But we must factor in the risks, says Nicole Kobie

Jasper vs Writesonic

Al-writing tools have hugely increased in capability and features over the past year. We pitch two heavyweight contenders against one another

Identifying the problem: do we need digital ID?

What benefits would a digital ID system bring to Britain?

Apple set to make MR a reality

As rivals fall by the wayside, could Apple define a sector once more?

Take DSLR photos with your smartphone camera

Modern phone cameras can produce professional-quality images - if you know how to use them. Darien Graham-Smith finds out how to get the best from modern camera technology

Tune Office Online to your needs

Forget Google Docs: Nik Rawlinson finds that Microsoft's free online Office apps could meet your needs perfectly

Can tech rescue the NHS?

Drones delivering blood, virtual wards, video appointments with GPSs... Barry Collins investigates whether tech can lift the NHS out of its current crisis

BATTLE OF THE £100 LAPTOPS: CAN MACHINES THIS CHEAP REALLY BE ANY GOOD?

HAS YOUR EYE BEEN CAUGHT BY AN INFLUENCER ON FACEBOOK OR TIKTOK EXTOLLING THE VIRTUES OF ULTRA-CHEAP MACHINES? TIM DANTON PUTS THEM THROUGH THE SAME SUITE OF TESTS AS THE LAPTOPS WE NORMALLY REVIEW

Why SMEs must think big when buying a NAS

It's not just performance and capacity that ambitious and creative enterprises need to consider, but also what skills and capabilities the OS brings

Apple Mac mini (2023)

Attractive, compact, quiet and fast-what's not to like about this straightforward update to the Mac mini?

Philips 27B1U7903

One of those products where if you have to ask the price then you can't afford it, but the quality is outstanding

Cherry KW 9200 Mini

A dinky portable keyboard that compares well with the Logitech MX Keys Mini for both feel and price

Cherry KW 9100 Slim

A high-quality keyboard that should give many years of service, justifying the high asking price

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

It's expensive and lacks any great breakthroughs, but the S23 Ultra stands alone due to its integrated stylus and stunning cameras

OnePlus 115G

Unique photography features and smooth performance, but don't buy it if you tend to drop phones

Apple HomePod (2nd generation)

The second-gen Apple HomePod is as slick and great-sounding as ever, but it's no radical overhaul

Synology DiskStation DS923+

A good-value small business desktop NAS with a wealth of data backup features and plenty of power for the price