Latest articles by Bobby Hellard
Microsoft finally makes it easier to switch default browsers in Windows 11
News Simple one-click operation to come via an update after criticism from rivals
Apple is reportedly scaling back iPhone SE production
News A perfect storm of politics and supply chain issues is said to be hampering the production of the budget iPhone
UK tech sector reaches $1 trillion valuation
News The country's digital industry is worth more than double Germany's equivalent, according to Dealroom
EU and US reach agreement on Privacy Shield replacement
News Privacy campaigner Max Schrems suggests the deal amounts to a "patchwork approach" that will ultimately fail
Apple rumoured to be working on a hardware subscription service
News Tech giant to offer pay-monthly option, akin to a cloud subscription, for its iconic handsets
Stephen Wilhite’s GIF to us all
Opinion The late computer scientist didn’t intend to help us maintain closer bonds with colleagues during lockdown – but we should thank him anyway
Lenovo to give £1 from every laptop sale to UK digital poverty charities
News Tech giant to support local authorities and charities with hardware and expertise
Alphabet spins off quantum company Sandbox AQ into independent company
News The firm aims to move quantum and AI technologies away from research and into mainstream development
Meta's Dutch data centre plans halted due to local pushback
News Dutch Senators want more time to implement tighter regulations while campaigners cite environmental concerns
HPE GreenLake update targets multi-service simplicity
News The cloud giant also unveiled 12 new services and a GreenLake integration with Microsoft's Azure
TechUK calls on government to increase tech sector R&D support
News Lobby group recommends R&D tax credits, tech-growth incentives and digital training schemes to help expand the UK's tech sector
Microsoft faces EU antitrust complaint from rival cloud firms
News French firm OVHcloud confirmed as one of "several" parties that made a complaint in the summer
Samsung reveals 5nm-powered A33 and A53 smartphones
News South Korean giant brings flagship power and 5G to the middle tier of the smartphone market
Microsoft doubles-down on hybrid with latest software and hardware updates
News Tech giant unveils new layouts for Teams Rooms, collaborations for Outlook and a new Surface Hub camera
Google Domains exits beta after seven years
News The service is now generally available with a 20% discount for new and returning users
Lenovo unveils new ThinkPad X-series and L-series laptops
News Laptop giant reveals 11 new models which include third-gen X13 and L13 Yoga models with Intel and AMD variants
Arm to axe up to 1,000 jobs after Nvidia deal collapses
News Trade union calls on government support to protect British jobs and research within the semiconductor industry
UK tech startups to watch in 2022
In-depth Fintech, AI, mixed reality and a remote onboarding specialist make up IT Pro's list of small businesses to watch
Toshiba investors reject revised spin-off plans
News Shareholders question whether management can be held accountable for such a "irreversible and momentous" plan
Clipchamp video editor to be installed on Windows 11 by default
News The new inbox app offers Adobe-like features and Azure-powered functions for all video editors
What to expect from Apple's "Peek Performance" event on 8 March
News Rumours suggest MacBook processor upgrades, a refreshed Mac Mini, and a new iPhone could be coming
View from the airport: Hardware at MWC 2022
Opinion Flight cancellations and COVID-19 restrictions aren’t enough to dampen the glorious return of Mobile World Congress
OnePlus 10 Pro hands-on review: A solo Pro with little sparkle
Reviews A minor upgrade with no exact release date in the UK makes for a poor first impression of the 10 Pro
