Meera Nair
Drawing from her diverse experience in journalism, media marketing, and digital advertising, Meera is proficient in crafting engaging tech narratives. As a trusted voice in the tech landscape and a published author, she shares insightful perspectives on the latest IT trends and workplace dynamics in Digital Digest.
IBM z17 Mainframe: AI-Powered Security and Hybrid Cloud in One System
For over 50 years, IBM mainframes have quietly powered the world’s critical infrastructure—banking, insurance, airlines, and government. These machines don’t fail, don’t blink, and don’t compromise. But as enterprise IT shifts toward AI and hybrid cloud, the question looms: can mainframes still compete? With the launch of the IBM z17 mainframe, the answer is yes.…
Microsoft 50th Anniversary: Celebrating the Legacy Built to Evolve
Cheers to 50: From a humble beginning in 1975 to a future powered by AI companions, Microsoft charts a thrilling new course for the next 50 years with Copilot AI and more. On 4 April 2025, Microsoft commemorated a defining milestone — its 50th anniversary — with a grand event at its Redmond, Washington headquarters.…
The AI Black Box Unlocked: The Rise of Explainable AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become deeply embedded in our everyday lives. From financial services to healthcare and retail, AI now drives countless decisions. But there’s one problem — most people don’t know how or why those decisions are made. AI often works as a “black box,” delivering results without offering any reasoning. This is where…
Multimodal AI: When Text, Images, and Audio Collide
Multimodal AI is the future of smart computing. It brings together different types of data—text, images, audio, and even video—into a single, intelligent system. Unlike older models that process only one type of input at a time, Multimodal AI blends them to understand context better and generate more human-like results. This mix of data types…
Is Apple’s Latest MacBook Air M4 Worth Your Attention?
Apple has unveiled the all-new MacBook Air M4, bringing major upgrades in speed, battery life, and AI performance—thanks to its powerful M4 chip, launched during a surprise March 2025 keynote. Apple CEO Tim Cook hailed it as “the world’s best consumer laptop just got even better,” introducing the all-new M4 chip as a game-changer for…
Ambient Invisible Intelligence: Tech That Disappears
Imagine a world where technology operates quietly in the background—no commands, no clicks, no screens, just seamless support everywhere. This is Ambient Invisible Intelligence—the future of smart environments. It’s not just a buzzword; it’s how leading brands like Google, Amazon, Apple, Samsung, and Philips are designing everyday tech. These systems use sensor networks, AI, and…
Quantum Computing Breakthrough: Inside Microsoft’s Majorana 1
In February 2025, Microsoft announced a major quantum computing breakthrough with the launch of Majorana 1—the world’s first quantum processor built using topological qubits. This advancement is more than just a technical achievement; it could reshape the future of computing itself. Quantum computing promises to tackle problems too complex for even today’s fastest supercomputers. From…
Nintendo Switch 2: Gaming’s Next Evolution
Nintendo has officially confirmed the Nintendo Switch 2, and it’s shaping up to be a true next-gen hybrid console. Set to launch on 5 June 2025, this upgraded system features a larger 7.9-inch screen, smoother performance, and support for 4K visuals when docked. It retains the original’s flexible design but modernises every part of the…
In Conversation: Philip Clements Samuelraj on Boldly Building with AI
Responsible AI: People, Progress, and Principles As AI continues to shape how we live, work, and connect, the need for thoughtful, inclusive, and ethical innovation has never been more urgent. This ongoing series explores how AI is being shaped—and reshaped—by individuals and organisations who believe innovation must go hand-in-hand with integrity. From tackling systemic bias…
Cyber Attack Simulations: Why Red Team vs. Blue Team Is a Must-Have Test for Your Security
As cyberattacks increase in speed and sophistication, traditional defences like firewalls and antivirus software are falling short. A growing number of businesses are turning to Cyber attack simulations—controlled exercises that pit internal “Red Teams” against defending “Blue Teams”, to expose gaps and test real-time responses. These simulations, often structured as Red Team vs Blue Team…