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Why should we care about robot carers?
Robot carers are real, but caregiving has bigger problems, writes Richard Trenholm in this FlashForward edition

AI in education: how it’s already being used and what’s going to happen next
As a UK government reports on the rise of AI in education, we explore exactly how it's being used, the companies involved and what could happen in the future.

Secret of an IT consultancy’s success: replace yourself with code
In an in-depth interview with Andrew Logan, Founder and CEO of Amach, we explore how the company grew rapidly to become Aer Lingus' trusted IT partner.

How to resize images in Windows
Wondering how to resize images in Windows? We list the simplest and quickest ways to do so with just a few clicks.

What is Microsoft 365 Copilot? Guide by a Microsoft MVP
Microsoft 365 Copilot is set to provide the biggest boost to business productivity since Microsoft Office itself. But it has plenty of challenges. Jason Wynn, a Microsoft MVP, explains what you need to know.

California’s SB244 Right to Repair Law can’t breathe new life into Windows 10, but Copilot just might
400 million PCs and laptops running Windows 10 could become e-waste by the end of 2025, but Microsoft's move to add Windows Copilot to the OS might signal a change in policy.

Everything you need to know about Midjourney
This Midjourney guide has one simple aim: to answer the questions that people are asking about 2023's most amazing generative AI service

ChatGPT, explain Google Privacy Sandbox like I’m 10
How would you explain Google Privacy Sandbox to a 10-year-old kid? Tiago Garcia Carvalho decided to find out, with the result being both insightful and funny.

Chaotic working? Malicious compliance? What to do about passive-aggressive staff
Disaffected staff are turning passive-aggressive with techniques like malicious compliance and chaotic working. It's time to reconsider your management and policies, says Nicole Kobie

What is the best laptop for a business?
If someone says to you that they know the best business laptop then they're either lying or grossly simplifying. In this article, we give a more honest, in-depth answer.

Top tech companies in Glasgow
We take a look at the top tech companies in Glasgow, a pioneer of the first Industrial Revolution and leading tech scene in Scotland

ChatGPT plays doctor: what happened when a real NHS doctor asked the AI for medical advice
Questions on whether AI will replace doctors have grown over the years. But how far - or how close - are we from that becoming a reality? Real life doctor, Jo Best, puts ChatGPT to the test.

How to increase your chances of getting a new job in 2024
Considering a career change in the new year? Here's how to increase your chances of getting a new job in 2024, writes Amanda Kavanagh

Hiring for success: the case for skills and attitude
Some things never change. In as far as hiring for success, Tracey Knowles makes the case that you can never go wrong with embracing Skills and Attitude.

How 1995 “Clueless” could help fashion’s sustainability problem
Richard Trenholm thinks Clueless can help fast fashion with its sustainability problem... just remember, there are no rules in style!

GPT-4 for business: take advantage today
Find out how you can benefit from GPT-4 AI tools in your business immediately thanks to our expanded and updated guide - and it doesn't need to cost you a penny.

How the Meta Quest 3 and eXtended Reality (XR) will impact your business
Inga Petryaevskaya, CEO and Founder of VR collaboration platform ShapesXR, explores how businesses can take advantage of the Meta Quest 3 and other eXtended Reality technologies

YouTube, ad blockers & the advertising “tax”
Though it looks like big vs small tech at first glance, poking into how ad blocker companies operate and their “whitelisting” programs will likely change your opinion, writes independent analyst Viggy Balagopalakrishnan

How AI and quantum computing could work together to transform medicine
At an IBM briefing about AI, Professor Katherine Royse shared her insight into how quantum computing and AI could work together to radically improve diagnoses and pandemic research

What will the digital landscape look like in 2028?
In this opinion piece, we look forward to how the digital landscape will look in five years’ time and provides advice to businesses on what technologies they need to embrace.