Technology News for Monday 17th March 2025

1. Delays cast a cloud over Apple Intelligence

Apple's acknowledgment that AI enhancements to Siri are taking longer than expected has increased concern that the iPhone maker is falling further behind in what is shaping up to be a tectonic shift for the tech industry.

2. Gotta buy 'em all: Pokemon card game is under threat from scalpers, fans say

But over the past few months, thanks to a boom in interest, the Pokemon Trading Card Game hobby has been plagued by scalpers emptying store shelves, then asking for double and triple the price on the resale market like on eBay.

3. Nothing Phone 3a Review | Delivers almost everything at a more affordable price

Today, I'll focus on those differences and explore how the Nothing Phone 3a holds up on its own. If you're wondering whether you should go for the Pro model or save some money with the standard version, this review will help you make that decision.

4. Equal1 Introduces Bell-1: A Rack-Mountable Quantum System for HPC Environments

Insider Brief: Equal1 launches Bell-1, a rack-mounted quantum computing system designed to integrate seamlessly with classical HPC environments without requiring specialized facilities or dilution refrigeration. The system features a 6-qubit UnityQ ...

5. Telecoms group MTN's annual profit hammered by Nigeria currency devaluation

South Africa-headquartered MTN said its reported headline earnings per share (HEPS) - one of the main profit measures in the country - fell to 98 cents in the year to December 31, down from 315 cents in 2023.

6. Irish company launches world leading quantum computer

Irish company Equal1 has announced the launch of what it describes as the world's first silicon-based quantum computer server. The 'Bell-1' server is designed to fit seamlessly into existing data centres and plugs into a standard electrical socket, ...

7. Invisible Windows Rootkit Hides Dangerous Files Using This Prefix

Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. Follow Author. Mar 17, 2025, 09 ...

8. Series Entertainment Accelerates Game Development by 90% with Google Cloud's AI

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Series Entertainment, a fast-growing startup dedicated to making great games with the power of AI, today announced its collaboration with Google Cloud, leveraging its cutting-edge AI technology and scalable ...

9. Zoom's AI Companion Becomes “Truly Agentic” with Major AI Release

Zoom has revealed a slew of fresh agentic AI capabilities for its AI Companion. Announced during Enterprise Connect, the revamped Companion promises to deliver AI skills and agents across the entire Zoom platform. The 45 fresh innovations include fresh ...

10. Aurora forecast through the week of March 16

Active aurora activity forecasted. If skies are clear, active auroral displays may be visible overhead from Utqia?vik to Anchorage and Juneau, and may be visible low on the horizon from King Salmon and Ketchikan. Moon phase: Full Moon.

11. Gaming industry's brightest return to SF for Game Developer Conference amid layoffs

Game developers from across the world are in San Francisco this week for the 39th GDC, which will feature education and innovation and bring millions of dollars into the city.

12. Real-world agentic AI is 'complex' cautions Google's Demis Hassabis

CEOs and tech vendors are pressing for more AI, but DeepMind CEO sounds a warning note. It will be no surprise to anyone that Google is going big on artificial intelligence. But it's not just about consumer-facing systems like Gemini; Google Cloud CEO ...

13. Nothing Phone 3a Pro review: funky mid-ranger with real zoom camera

The £449 (€459/$459/A$849) Nothing 3a Pro sets itself apart with the company's trademark transparent, light-up design and a 50-megapixel 3x telephoto camera on the back that rivals phones costing twice as much.