The Rise, Fall, and Revival of the Self-Built Computer
Explore the evolution of self-built computers from mail-order kits to modern modular systems, highlighting how personal computing achievements have influenced British tech culture.
Articles by Sophie Calder
Tech Brief – 15 July 2025: Tesla Autopilot, Windows 10 risks, AI peer review
Discover the latest in autonomous vehicle litigation as Tesla faces a landmark trial over a fatal Autopilot crash in Miami. Understand the implications for the tech and automotive industries.
Tech Brief – 14 July 2025: DOCSIS 4.0, Windows 11, space logistics
“Tech Brief – 14 July 2025” covers today’s tech leaps in DOCSIS 4.0 broadband, Windows 11 security updates, and global space logistics, charting the course for modern computing from historical tech strides.
Tech Brief – 13 July 2025: AI Ethics Failures, Voice Cloning Scams, and Open Source Politics
Tech Brief – 13 July 2025 explores the intersection of AI accountability, voice cloning scams, and protocol wars, illustrating how modern technology continues to challenge ethical boundaries and regulatory frameworks.
Tech Brief – 12 July 2025: AI Protection Fails, Oracle Settles, and Perl Pioneer Lost
Tech Brief – 12 July 2025 unveils the fragile shields artists hoped would protect their works from AI, illustrating the relentless advancement of technology and its unforeseen impacts.
Tech Brief – 11 July 2025: Citrix Exploits, AI Compliance, and Dating App Disasters
Today’s Tech Brief – 11 July 2025 discusses the latest in tech vulnerabilities and regulatory updates. It highlights emerging threats and adaptation to evolving technological landscapes, offering essential insights.
Tech Brief – 10 July 2025: Perplexity Browsers, AMD Patches, and UK Cyber Strategy
Tech Brief – 10 July 2025 explores innovative developments in browsers and state initiatives in cybersecurity, reflecting past technological challenges and how they shape current digital solutions.
Tech Brief – 9 July 2025: Thunderbird, CPU Flaws, and Browser Wars
Today’s Tech Brief focuses on a variety of technological updates, from Thunderbird’s new client traits to AMD’s CPU securities, depicting the cyclical nature of tech advancements and legacy challenges.
Tech Brief – 8 July 2025: VHS Evidence, Spectrum Vectors, and Memory Failures
Discover the hidden costs of legacy systems in today’s Tech Brief – 8 July 2025, from UK police digitising VHS tapes to Samsung’s memory chip failures. Dive into the world where yesterday’s innovations become tomorrow’s infrastructure challenges.
Tech Brief – 7 July 2025: Gaming Remasters, AI Infrastructure, and Copyright Wars
Get the latest updates from the Tech Brief on 7 July 2025 including blockchain gaming’s decline, Neverwinter Nights 2 remaster, CoreWeave’s AI acquisition, and the UK media’s battle against AI content theft.