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UK Government Backs Octopus Energy's Tech Arm as Clean Energy Sector Navigates Political Uncertainty

Jan 20, 2026

The UK government is taking a £25 million stake in Octopus Energy's Kraken technology platform, signaling continued support for clean energy infrastructure even as the sector faces geopolitical headwinds and trade tensions.

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What is a smart grid?

Dec 20, 2025

A smart grid is an electricity network that uses digital technology and two-way communication to automatically balance supply and demand in real time.

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Renewables Surge Ahead as Oil and Gas Sector Faces Uncertainty

Nov 25, 2025

The renewable energy sector is experiencing a major boom, with new developments in solar, wind, and energy storage technology. Meanwhile, the oil and gas industry is grappling with supply chain issues and geopolitical tensions.

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Run complex projects without losing track of timelines, budgets, or sanity — MS Project is just $15PCWorld
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Run complex projects without losing track of timelines, budgets, or sanity — MS Project is just $15

TL;DR: Get Microsoft Project 2021 Professional for Windows for $14.97 — lifetime license, one-time purchase, instant download. Big projects have a way of spiraling when timelines slip, tasks overlap, and budgets blur together. This lifetime license to Microsoft Project 2021 Professional for Windows is designed to keep your projects structured, visible, and moving forward. For a limited time, you can lock in lifetime access for just $14.97 (MSRP $249.99), making it an affordable upgrade f...

PCWorld•Feb 27, 2026

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Southern Co. Lands Largest Loan in DOE History—$26.5B for Gas, Nuclear, and Grid ProjectsPower Magazine
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Southern Co. Lands Largest Loan in DOE History—$26.5B for Gas, Nuclear, and Grid Projects

The Department of Energy (DOE) has closed a $26.54 billion loan package—the largest single loan commitment in the agency’s history—with Southern Co. subsidiaries Georgia Power and Alabama Power to finance more than 16 GW of “firm” generation and more than 1,300 miles of transmission infrastructure and grid enhancement across the Southeast. The transaction, announced Feb. […] The post Southern Co. Lands Largest Loan in DOE History—$26.5B for Gas, Nuclear, and Grid Projects appeared first on...

Feb 26
NVIDIA Releases GeForce 595.59 WHQL Game Ready DriversTechPowerUp
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NVIDIA Releases GeForce 595.59 WHQL Game Ready Drivers

NVIDIA today released its latest GeForce 595.59 WHQL Game Ready driver, adding day-one support for Resident Evil Requiem and Marathon. The update also addresses several gaming-related issues, particularly affecting GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs. Fixes include intermittent black bar flickering in The Ascent, green artifacts in Total War: Three Kingdoms, and crash issues in Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age following recent driver updates. NVIDIA also resolved image corruption problems in Call of Dut...

Feb 27
NVIDIA Pulls GeForce 595.59 WHQL Game Ready Driver After Widespread Bug ReportsTechPowerUp
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NVIDIA Pulls GeForce 595.59 WHQL Game Ready Driver After Widespread Bug Reports

NVIDIA has officially pulled its latest GeForce 595.59 WHQL Game Ready driver from the downloads page as user reports of stability issues continue to pile up. Reportedly, users are experiencing fan detection issues on their GPU coolers, with only a single fan working. Some issues like clock stability have also occurred. On NVIDIA's official GeForce Forums, users have been complaining about driver stability, and the company has advised users to roll back the driver version to the previously stabl...

Feb 27
Sony Expected To Ditch PC Ports of Bread-and-Butter Single-Player GamesTechPowerUp
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Sony Expected To Ditch PC Ports of Bread-and-Butter Single-Player Games

While Xbox seems to be completely behind the idea of multi-platform day-one game launches, Sony has had a number of hit single-player games come out on PS5 in recent years, only for them to mosey over to PC years later. Now, according to notable gaming journalist, Jason Schreier (via the Triple Click podcast), even these slow PC ports may take a back seat going forward. Schreier, who is notable for his frequent insider insights, says that Sony's strategy for PC seems to hinge on its live-service...

Feb 27

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ACEMAGIC K1 Mini PC (Core i5-12600H)—Premium Performance Without the Premium PriceTechPowerUp
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ACEMAGIC K1 Mini PC (Core i5-12600H)—Premium Performance Without the Premium Price

ACEMAGIC's K1 Mini PC, powered by Intel's 12th Gen Core i5-12600H, is currently available at a substantial discount on Amazon US. Originally priced at $579.99, the system is now listed at $399.99, with an additional 10% off promo code bringing the final price down to $359.99. The promotion runs from February 4, 2026 (04:00 PST) through March 31, 2026 (23:59 PST). Alder Lake-H Performance in a Compact Form Factor The ACEMAGIC K1 is built around the Intel Core i5-12600H, a 12-core (4P + 8E) /...

TechPowerUp•Feb 27
Highguard Seemingly Lost Tencent Funding After Disappointing LaunchTechPowerUp
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Highguard Seemingly Lost Tencent Funding After Disappointing Launch

Highguard's abysmal launch and rapidly declining player counts are well documented at this point, but it recently came to light that Wildlight was not the indie darling it was portraying itself to be. According to a report by Game File, Wildlight, and by extension Highguard's development, was being funded by TiMi Studio Group—whose Montreal studio working on unannounced open-world AAA games was recently shut down. Now, Bloomberg's Jason Schreier reports that Tencent pulled funding from Wildlight...

TechPowerUp•Feb 27
FixForce Blends Co-Op Extraction Shooter and Platformer Mechanics—Coming Soon to Steam and EpicTechPowerUp
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FixForce Blends Co-Op Extraction Shooter and Platformer Mechanics—Coming Soon to Steam and Epic

Surgent Studios, the game studio behind EA's acclaimed platformer, Tales of Kenzera: Zau, has revealed its latest game, FixForce, a 3D "extraction platformer." As the developer's genre-bashing description of the game suggests, FixForce is a co-op platformer that puts players into a bright, post-apocalyptic world and makes them solve environmental and movement puzzles, fix broken machines with nearby scrap and parts, and get back to the repair van before the character's battery or time runs out....

TechPowerUp•Feb 27

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Intel Foundry boss leaves for Qualcomm — Naga Chandrasekaran takes charge of the unit

Tom's Hardware•Feb 26
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Power Magazine•Feb 26
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The Robot Report•Feb 26
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TechPowerUp•Feb 26
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The Robot Report•Feb 26
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TechPowerUp•Feb 26
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Nvidia rolls back its latest driver update — Game Ready Driver 595.59 reportedly causes fan issues on RTX 3000, 4000, and 5000-series GPUs

Tom's Hardware•Feb 26
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Devs of Windrose, Co-Op Pirate Survival Game, Asks Players for Patience: "Let Us Cook More"

TechPowerUp•Feb 26
Famed for its 100+ hour anime tactics RPGs, the Disgaea series is getting an action-centric spin-offPC Gamer Hardware
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Famed for its 100+ hour anime tactics RPGs, the Disgaea series is getting an action-centric spin-off

PC Gamer Hardware•Feb 27
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(PR) Dell Technologies Delivers Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Fiscal 2026 Results

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Intel Foundry Manager Kevin O'Buckley Departs for Qualcomm

TechPowerUp•Feb 26
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How to find the helicopter key in Resident Evil Requiem

PC Gamer Hardware•Feb 27
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Lenovo’s new folding handheld gaming tablet thing is ridiculous

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Frequently Asked Questions about Technology

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in energy enable spatial analysis and visualization of assets, infrastructure, and resources. GIS maps pipeline networks, power grids, and renewable energy potential. It supports site selection for projects, route optimization, environmental impact assessment, and emergency response. Integration with sensors and real-time data creates dynamic systems for monitoring and managing geographically distributed energy infrastructure.
Blockchain enables peer-to-peer energy trading, allowing consumers with solar panels to sell excess electricity directly to neighbors. It provides transparent tracking of renewable energy certificates and carbon credits. Blockchain can automate grid transactions through smart contracts, verify green energy claims, and enable microgrids to operate autonomously. While still emerging, blockchain promises to democratize energy markets and improve supply chain transparency.
Smart grids are electricity networks that use digital technology to monitor and manage power flow. They incorporate sensors, automated controls, and two-way communication between utilities and consumers. Smart grids enable demand response, integrate distributed renewable energy, reduce outages, and improve efficiency. Advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) provides real-time consumption data, enabling dynamic pricing and helping consumers manage energy use.
Carbon capture technology removes CO2 from industrial emissions or the atmosphere and stores it permanently. Point-source capture collects CO2 from power plants or factories. Direct air capture (DAC) extracts CO2 from ambient air. Captured carbon can be stored underground in geological formations or used in products like building materials. While costs remain high, carbon capture is considered essential for decarbonizing heavy industry and achieving net-zero emissions.
Hydrogen technology is advancing rapidly as a clean energy carrier. Green hydrogen, produced by electrolysis using renewable electricity, is gaining investment. Blue hydrogen uses natural gas with carbon capture. Hydrogen can store renewable energy, fuel transportation, and decarbonize industry. Electrolyzer costs are falling, and hydrogen infrastructure is expanding in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Challenges include storage, transportation, and achieving cost parity with fossil fuels.