Mike Knight

News : Perplexity Makes $34.5 Billion Bid for Google’s Chrome

AI start-up Perplexity has made a surprise $34.5 billion bid for Google’s Chrome browser, a move that has shocked the tech industry and raised questions about antitrust pressure, corporate ambition, and whether such a deal could ever succeed. Perplexity Perplexity is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2022 by Aravind Srinivas, a former Google and

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Company Check : Wikipedia Loses High Court Challenge Against UK Online Safety Act

Wikipedia has lost its High Court challenge against the UK’s Online Safety Act, a ruling that could have far-reaching implications for how the online encyclopaedia operates in Britain and how the wider internet is regulated. What Was the Challenge About? The case was brought by the Wikimedia Foundation, the non-profit organisation that runs Wikipedia, alongside

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Sustainability-In-Tech : Turning Waste & Microbes Into Food

A Hamburg–Lisbon startup is turning agricultural waste into protein powder using microbes, producing vegan dog treats today and working towards reshaping tomorrow’s food system. MicroHarvest MicroHarvest was founded in 2021 by Katelijne Bekers, Luísa Cruz, and Paulo Teixeira, and operates between Hamburg and Lisbon. The company specialises in microbial fermentation, a process that uses bacteria

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Tech Tip – Use ChatGPT’s “Fast” Mode for Instant Answers When You’re in a Rush

Need a quick answer or idea without waiting? If you’re using GPT‑5, switching to “Fast” mode gives you instant results with minimal delay. How to: – Make sure you’re using GPT‑5 in ChatGPT (available to Plus, Team, and Pro users).– In the model dropdown at the top, select Fast.– Enter your question or prompt as

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Sustainability-In-Tech : Desktop Fusion Reactor Breakthrough

A Seattle startup has taken a significant step toward creating a portable nuclear fusion device, operating its compact reactor at 300,000 volts for extended periods, a key technical breakthrough that could transform the clean energy landscape. Who Is Avalanche Energy? Avalanche Energy is a privately held company based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2018 by

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