Technology News for Thursday 6th March 2025

1. Google tests an AI-only version of its search engine

The new feature, available to subscribers of Google One AI Premium, can be accessed via the results page for any search query by clicking on a tab labeled "AI Mode" to the side of existing options like Images and Maps.

2. Maximum points: what is the most influential video game ever?

For players, it's often the games that made us feel differently about what games could do that feel the most influential. For a game designer, a film director, a writer or a musician, one particular game might inspire a whole creative era.

3. NHS cyber security concerns raised about move to Windows 11

Fears have been raised that the NHS could be hit by cyber security issues because organisations are not prepared to migrate to Windows 11; From 14 October 2025, Microsoft Windows 10 will no longer receive security updates, but outdated hardware may not ...

4. 5 Things You Should Know About Apple's New M4 MacBook Air and Mac Studio

So, you might think an M4 chip is newer and faster than an M3 chip, which is true. Of course, Apple also uses fun words like “Pro” and “Max” and “Ultra” to indicate higher-end versions of those chips. It turns out the modifier makes a big difference.

5. 2025's AI Video Showdown: Comparing Google Veo 2 And OpenAI Sora

It's impossible to scroll through social media or attend any technology conference without encountering the dramatic shift happening in video production. Text-to-video AI has arrived, and the titans of tech are racing to bring their versions to market.

6. 'Monster Hunter Wilds' Charges Onto GeForce NOW

GeForce NOW members can hunt even the largest, most daunting monsters with the sharpest clarity, armed with a GeForce RTX 4080-class gaming rig in the cloud. Plus, jump into mind-bending adventures ...

7. Seattle Hub for Synthetic Biology lands $10M to support researcher training and launch of startups

The Washington Research Foundation, a nonprofit facilitating tech commercialization, previously gave $105,000 to the hub. Seattle Hub is focused on technology that genetically modifies mammalian cells, enabling them to use DNA to make a recording ...

8. Spikes Asia names Samsung Electronics 2025 Advertiser of the Year

This recognition highlights Samsung's continued dedication to solving challenges for consumers with innovative and impactful technology solutions, which is brought to life through pioneering campaigns and forward-thinking initiatives that connect with ...

9. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 4 is coming down the halfpipe!

The Digital Deluxe Edition includes: · The Doom Slayer and The Revenant playable skaters, each includes 2 secret moves. · Additional songs included with the in-game soundtrack · Exclusive Doom Slayer, Revenant, and Create-a-Skater skate decks · Exclusive ...

10. Early evidence of avocado domestication from El Gigante Rockshelter, Honduras

Wild avocados occur throughout the subtropics and neotropics from Mexico to South America and genetic studies suggest at least three independent episodes of domestication within this range. Well-dated archaeological avocado remains required to evaluate the ...

11. Vote on finalists for World Video Game Hall of Fame

Some classics are on this list, including "Angry Birds," "Frogger," "Age of Empires" and "Tamagotchi." Advertisement.