Hannah Simms
Apple unveils next-generation Mac mini
Hardware
Apple unveils next-generation Mac mini
Space grey device with five times the performance has been unveiled at special October event
30 Oct 2018
How will Brexit affect the UK tech workforce?
Business strategy
How will Brexit affect the UK tech workforce?
With much of the country's talent coming from the EU, the split could cause skills problems
19 Jan 2018
Hilton embraces IoT smart home technology in its hotel rooms
Technology
Hilton embraces IoT smart home technology in its hotel rooms
Connected Rooms will allow guests to personalise their rooms through an app and smart tech
8 Dec 2017
Apple rapidly squashes iOS 11.2 HomeKit bug
Security
Apple rapidly squashes iOS 11.2 HomeKit bug
The bug allowed unauthorised access to smart locks and other devices
8 Dec 2017
Judge dismisses gender pay gap lawsuit against Google
Policy & legislation
Judge dismisses gender pay gap lawsuit against Google
Plaintiffs have 30 days to file a new complaint
7 Dec 2017
Google's DeepMind AI masters chess, beating expert software
cognitive technology
Google's DeepMind AI masters chess, beating expert software
The AlphaGo Zero program has "superhuman" abilities, DeepMind believes
7 Dec 2017
Google Chrome soon to shun third-party software
Network & Internet
Google Chrome soon to shun third-party software
Google attempts to stop security problems caused by other software providers
1 Dec 2017
HPE partners with Stephen Hawking on black hole research
Business strategy
HPE partners with Stephen Hawking on black hole research
HPE’s SuperDome Flex computing platform enables analysis of the Big Bang
29 Nov 2017
Symantec selects AWS to power its cloud security
Cloud
Symantec selects AWS to power its cloud security
The cyber security company uses AWS as a part of its "cloud first" strategy
24 Nov 2017
Surface Book 2 battery drain problems confirmed by Microsoft
Laptops
Surface Book 2 battery drain problems confirmed by Microsoft
The device loses power even when plugged in
24 Nov 2017
Amazon releases AI consulting programme for AWS customers
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Amazon releases AI consulting programme for AWS customers
The new programme will help companies improve machine learning in the cloud
23 Nov 2017
FBI issues warrant for Texas shooter's iPhone data
News
FBI issues warrant for Texas shooter's iPhone data
Apple ordered to provide iCloud information related to gunman's iPhone SE - reports
20 Nov 2017
Android exploit tricks users into recording their screen
Mobile
Android exploit tricks users into recording their screen
A new exploit targets Android versions 5.0 to 7.1
17 Nov 2017
250,000 Google login names and passwords are hijacked a week
Security
250,000 Google login names and passwords are hijacked a week
Google research reveals how and why these hijacks happen
10 Nov 2017
NASA to test 200mbps laser connections in space
public sector
NASA to test 200mbps laser connections in space
Two satellites that can find each other will launch into space on Saturday.
10 Nov 2017
Google's Files Go launches into public beta
business apps
Google's Files Go launches into public beta
Android's new file manager app reaches a wider group of testers
10 Nov 2017
Microsoft adds LinkedIn Resume Assistant to Office 365
cloud computing
Microsoft adds LinkedIn Resume Assistant to Office 365
New AI-powered tool uses LinkedIn to help build better CVs
9 Nov 2017
Artificial Intelligence outsmarts CAPTCHA security
Security
Artificial Intelligence outsmarts CAPTCHA security
New algorithm uses human visual intelligence to fool the security system
27 Oct 2017
Uber sued for alleged sex and racial discrimination
Policy & legislation
Uber sued for alleged sex and racial discrimination
Three women from the company file a lawsuit claiming unequal pay and benefits
26 Oct 2017
Google Play launches bug bounty program for Android apps
Mobile
Google Play launches bug bounty program for Android apps
Google will pay $1,000 to those who find vulnerability in Android apps
20 Oct 2017
Intel and Amazon create Speech Enabling Developer KIt
voice recognition
Intel and Amazon create Speech Enabling Developer KIt
The developer kit will make it easier for third party developers to integrate Alexa Voice Service into products
20 Oct 2017
Coalition Against Piracy fights online piracy
Network & Internet
Coalition Against Piracy fights online piracy
The new coalition, backed by numerous companies, hopes to dismantle the businesses behind pirate streaming boxes
19 Oct 2017
Self-driving cars may allow for drunk motoring
Business strategy
Self-driving cars may allow for drunk motoring
The rise of autonomous vehicles could significantly change future driving laws
6 Oct 2017
Google’s DeepMind poised to start making money from AI
Business strategy
Google’s DeepMind poised to start making money from AI
Adding more AI into its products could help Google commercialise machine learning
6 Oct 2017
Mozilla drops support of Firefox on Windows XP and Vista
web browser
Mozilla drops support of Firefox on Windows XP and Vista
The company’s extended support release to end next year
5 Oct 2017
Government's teen-oriented social media guidelines
public sector
Government's teen-oriented social media guidelines
Children’s Commissioner aims to make it easier for teens to understand the policies of social networking sites
29 Sep 2017
EU presses tech firms to eradicate online hate speech
IT regulation
EU presses tech firms to eradicate online hate speech
The European Commission threatens to implement stricter rules for tech companies if they don’t fix the problem
29 Sep 2017
Could you worship an AI god?
Business strategy
Could you worship an AI god?
Ex-Uber engineer sets up religion to praise an AI deity
29 Sep 2017
Bill Gates: I've switched to Android
business apps
Bill Gates: I've switched to Android
Microsoft co-founder ditches Windows Phone
26 Sep 2017
IT contractor guilty of interfering with US Army database
Security
IT contractor guilty of interfering with US Army database
The disgruntled ex-employee now faces a decade in prison and expensive fines
22 Sep 2017
Insider threats make up 74% of cyber security incidents
Security
Insider threats make up 74% of cyber security incidents
Data suggests that security threats are predominantly coming from within companies not from external hackers
22 Sep 2017
HPE plans to slice 5,000 jobs to cut costs
Careers & training
HPE plans to slice 5,000 jobs to cut costs
Hewlett Packard Enterprise tries to save money to become a more efficient and competitive company
22 Sep 2017
EU: Tech firms pay half the tax of traditional businesses
Business strategy
EU: Tech firms pay half the tax of traditional businesses
A new report calls for tax changes to ensure tech companies 'pay their fair share'
21 Sep 2017
Former GDS head says government-as-a-platform is 'dead'
Business strategy
Former GDS head says government-as-a-platform is 'dead'
GDS's digital transformation efforts are being 'sidelined' by the Civil Service
15 Sep 2017
Google is being sued for gender pay gap
Business strategy
Google is being sued for gender pay gap
Former female Googlers have filed a lawsuit against the search giant
15 Sep 2017