AI Tech Culture "AI" crowned as Collins Dictionary's word of the year for 2023 "Greedflation" was one of the contenders By Rob Thubron, November 1, 2023, 10:57 AM
Industry Tech Culture Meta given 30 days to cease using the name Threads by company that trademarked it 11 years ago "This is a classic David and Goliath battle" By Rob Thubron, October 30, 2023, 10:16 AM
Electronics Mobile Millions of smart meters in the UK will stop working after 2G / 3G switch-off Smart meter adoption plans are late, and many will soon be obsolete By Alfonso Maruccia, October 26, 2023, 12:22 PM 19 comments
AI Security UK government is now using AI to make life-changing decisions for its citizens Investigators fear incidents could cause a significant scandal By Daniel Sims, October 24, 2023, 6:54 AM 11 comments
Industry Microsoft Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard is finally happening Looks like Microsoft is going to make next week's deadline after UK regulator gives approval By Rob Thubron, October 13, 2023, 6:55 AM
Tech Culture Industry Meta pays $181 million to exit a lease on an office it never used Hybrid work schemes have left many offices empty By Rob Thubron, September 27, 2023, 9:33 AM
AI Security UK summit to focus on risks of uncontrollable AI, technology's ability to make advanced weapons The country's government previously acknowledged the 'existential' risk of AI By Rob Thubron, September 25, 2023, 9:41 AM
Industry Microsoft Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard is almost complete after UK watchdog gives provisional approval After initially blocking the deal By Rob Thubron, September 22, 2023, 9:45 AM 18 comments
The Web Security UK Online Safety Bill set to become law, forcing social media companies to remove illegal and legal but harmful content The bill could potentially impact users worldwide By Rob Thubron, September 20, 2023, 5:19 AM 8 comments
The Web Tech Culture Data regulators in Ireland fine TikTok €345 million for mishandling children's user data Another major privacy concern strikes the app By Matt Frusher, September 18, 2023, 7:38 AM
Microsoft Security Military data compromised via fencing company's Windows 7 machine A stronger perimeter might have helped By Rob Thubron, September 5, 2023, 5:17 AM
Industry Microsoft Microsoft will sell streaming rights for Activision Blizzard games to Ubisoft in attempt to appease UK regulator Activision Blizzard games will be coming to Ubisoft+ By Rob Thubron, August 22, 2023, 9:11 AM
Gaming The Web Netflix gaming goes beyond mobile: launching on select TVs with future expansion to PCs and Macs Netflix is carrying out a test in the UK and Canada By Rob Thubron, August 15, 2023, 6:55 AM
Security Microsoft Researchers suspect a neglected Exchange Server zero-day likely caused one of the UK's worst hacks Microsoft is accused of dragging its feet, causing the personal information of 40 million voters to be exposed By Cal Jeffrey, August 10, 2023, 3:13 PM
Security The Web The UK could threaten global encryption as Online Safety Bill enters final stage The EFF hopes for an amendment to the Snoopers' Charter By Rob Thubron, July 27, 2023, 7:38 AM 14 comments
Security Apple Apple might withdraw FaceTime and iMessage in the UK over updated surveillance laws Apple takes a firm stance against weakening its devices' security By Rob Thubron, July 21, 2023, 10:39 AM
Gaming Under-18s loot box crackdown: UK announces new restrictions New Industry Principles have been announced to protect players By Rob Thubron, July 19, 2023, 5:18 AM
Security Tech Culture Mastermind behind Uber hack and GTA 6 leak declared unfit for trial The breach cost Uber $3 million By Rob Thubron, July 17, 2023, 8:47 AM 11 comments
Gaming Tech Culture Running away for Wi-Fi, violence, and theft: A look into a gaming addiction clinic When a hobby becomes a dangerous obsession By Rob Thubron, July 16, 2023, 9:23 AM 10 comments
Mobile UK police blame Android SOS feature after being inundated with "silent" emergency calls Beware the butt dial By Rob Thubron, June 26, 2023, 8:08 AM
Tech Culture The Web Tech companies will be forced to hand over deceased children's data to UK parents and coroners "This is an important day for bereaved families affected by online harms" By Rob Thubron, June 23, 2023, 8:49 AM
Security Operators of the UK's largest illegal streaming service jailed for over 30 years The men made millions from subscribers By Rob Thubron, May 31, 2023, 5:19 AM 9 comments
Industry Microsoft UK competition regulator blocks Microsoft's acquisition of Activision The companies are appealing, but this is a major blow By Rob Thubron, April 26, 2023, 9:35 AM 13 comments
The Web Industry New European Commission rules for 19 tech giants could spell trouble for Twitter "Today is the D(SA)-Day for digital regulation" By Rob Thubron, April 26, 2023, 6:55 AM
Microsoft The Web UK regulator warns of Amazon AWS and Microsoft Azure cloud dominance A further investigation into potential antitrust law violations would be nice By Alfonso Maruccia, April 6, 2023, 12:36 PM