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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?
map of brexit
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
Low angle view of chess pieces on a board with the sun behind them.
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
Space
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
Amazon Web Services logo on a white background
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
AWS logo on black background
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
Android figurine
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
passwords
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
NASA photo of the world
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
New AI-powered tool uses LinkedIn to help build better CVs
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
reCAPTCHA
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
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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
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
Firefox
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
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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
European Commission
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
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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
Army tank
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
Hackers
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
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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
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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'
Francis Maude
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