Tech Brief 3 November 2025: Open Source, Chip Supply, Space History
OpenUK and UKRI have issued new guidance for increasing open source software use in the UK public sector, providing a clear manual to enhance transparency and efficiency.
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Tech Brief 5 October 2025: Robotics, Regional Innovation, Content Rights
“Tech Brief 5 October 2025” delves into the intertwined worlds of human endeavors, historical advancements, and technological innovations, focusing on the intersection where all three converge.
Netscape’s Legacy: The Browser That Built Today’s Internet
Netscape’s legacy continues to shape today’s internet as core web technologies like SSL, cookies, and JavaScript trace their origins back to Netscape, offering a richer browsing experience that champions user-centred design and open standards.
IndieWeb & The Fight for a Decentralised Internet
The IndieWeb movement is reviving the lost era of personal websites, giving users back control over their content, privacy, and digital independence. Learn how platforms like Neocities and Mastodon are rebuilding a decentralized internet—and how you can take back your online presence.
From 8 Bits to AI: How Gen X Witnessed the Birth of Artificial Intelligence
From screeching cassette loads and BASIC programs to modern AI chatbots and generative tools, Gen X has lived the entire evolution of personal computing. This article explores how a hands-on, 8-bit mindset shaped today’s AI breakthroughs—and what it all means for technology’s next chapter.