A Quantum Quandary: Revisiting a Contentious Microsoft Research Paper A recent report from The Register, published on July 31, 2025, sheds light on a protracted and complex dispute surrounding a significant Microsoft quantum research paper that first emerged in 2020. The article, titled “Bitter fight over 2020 Microsoft quantum paper both resolved and unresolved,” details … Read more
The Digital Tightrope: Can Banning VPNs Truly Shield Children? A recent article from The Register, published on July 31st, 2025, titled “Banning VPNs to protect kids? Good luck with that,” delves into a growing debate surrounding the efficacy and potential unintended consequences of restricting Virtual Private Network (VPN) usage as a means to safeguard children … Read more
Capgemini Secures Significant Extension for HMRC Digital Services Contract London, UK – July 31, 2025 – Capgemini, a global leader in consulting, technology services, and digital transformation, has been awarded a substantial extension to its existing contract with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), the UK’s tax, payments, and customs authority. The extension, valued at £107 … Read more
AWS Lambda, a popular serverless compute service, has come under scrutiny from Vercel, a platform for frontend developers. Vercel claims to have discovered a way to significantly reduce the costs associated with running AWS Lambda functions, particularly by addressing what they describe as charges for “idle time.” AWS Lambda operates on a pay-as-you-go model, where … Read more
Here is a detailed article about the SpaceX Crew-11 mission to the ISS, based on the information provided: SpaceX’s Crew Dragon Set to Ferry Next Crew to International Space Station Today London, UK – July 31, 2025 – 11:26 BST – SpaceX is poised to launch the next contingent of astronauts to the International Space … Read more
NHS Disability Equipment Provider Faces Collapse Amidst Lingering Cyberattack Fallout A vital provider of disability equipment to the NHS is reportedly on the brink of collapse, a year after a devastating cyberattack crippled its operations. The Register reported on July 31, 2025, that the company, which supplies essential assistive technology and equipment to individuals with … Read more
Figma Soars on Wall Street Debut, Tripling Valuation in Landmark IPO San Francisco, CA – July 31, 2025 – Design software leader Figma made a triumphant entry onto the public market today, with its shares debuting on the NASDAQ at $33. The highly anticipated Initial Public Offering (IPO) saw the company’s valuation more than triple … Read more
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is reportedly exploring a significant intervention into the cloud computing market, focusing on the dominant positions of Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure. According to a recent article in The Register, the CMA is considering designating AWS and Microsoft Azure as having “strategic market status” (SMS). This … Read more
Ubuntu 25.10 “Tapas” Set to Feature Enhanced TPM-Backed Full Disk Encryption Canonical, the company behind the popular Ubuntu Linux distribution, is poised to introduce significant advancements in disk encryption for its upcoming Ubuntu 25.10 release, codenamed “Tapas.” Scheduled for release in October 2025, this version will reportedly bring Trusted Platform Module (TPM) integration to the … Read more
Silk Typhoon’s Patent Prowess: A New Angle on Offensive Cyber Capabilities London – July 31, 2025 – A recent report has shed a new light on the activities of the suspected state-sponsored hacking group, Silk Typhoon. While previously known for its sophisticated cyberattacks, new findings suggest the group has also been actively engaged in the … Read more