Zach Marzouk
US House committee paves way for clamp-down on Big Tech "monopoly"

Policy & legislation
US House committee paves way for clamp-down on Big Tech "monopoly"
The decision could lead to new legislation designed to break up the industry's biggest players
16 Apr 2021
Toshiba CEO resigns ahead of reported buyout

mergers and acquisitions
Toshiba CEO resigns ahead of reported buyout
The former CEO had been an employee of the company looking to take over Toshiba which has worried investors
14 Apr 2021
Apple announces 'Spring Loaded' hardware event for 20 April

Hardware
Apple announces 'Spring Loaded' hardware event for 20 April
This is the company’s spring event where it could announce its new iPad Pro lineup and AirTags
14 Apr 2021
FSF defends Stallman reappointment following Red Hat snub

open source
FSF defends Stallman reappointment following Red Hat snub
The organisation says it brought him back because it “missed his wisdom”
13 Apr 2021
Gmail "more secure" than parliamentary email, says MP

cyber security
Gmail "more secure" than parliamentary email, says MP
Conservative MP Tom Tugendhat claims he's been the victim of multiple cyber attacks from foreign nations
13 Apr 2021
Nvidia takes aim at Intel with first data centre CPU

data centres
Nvidia takes aim at Intel with first data centre CPU
The company claims the Arm-based processor will deliver 10x the performance of today's fastest server chips
13 Apr 2021
Apple set to launch new iPad Pro models this month despite supply issues

Business strategy
Apple set to launch new iPad Pro models this month despite supply issues
Issues affecting the production of mini-LED displays could mean the top-end 12.9in model is in short supply
12 Apr 2021
Royal Mail-related phishing scams surge by 645%

Security
Royal Mail-related phishing scams surge by 645%
Check Point found that the average weekly number of attacks increased from 20 to 150 last month
12 Apr 2021
Data belonging to 500 million LinkedIn users found for sale on hacker marketplace

hacking
Data belonging to 500 million LinkedIn users found for sale on hacker marketplace
It's currently unclear whether the data is fresh or part of a historic breach
8 Apr 2021
Toshiba receives £14.5 billion takeover bid

mergers and acquisitions
Toshiba receives £14.5 billion takeover bid
The offer comes from CVC Capital Partners, which has an office in London and its official headquarters in Luxembourg
7 Apr 2021
Wormable Android malware is spreading through WhatsApp messages

malware
Wormable Android malware is spreading through WhatsApp messages
Researchers found the malware hidden in an app pretending to be Netflix on the Google Play store
7 Apr 2021
Irish DPC says Facebook data leak affects “significant number" of EU users

hacking
Irish DPC says Facebook data leak affects “significant number" of EU users
The regulator is investigating the data leak involving the personal details of 533 million users
7 Apr 2021
European Commission hit by "significant" cyber attack

Security
European Commission hit by "significant" cyber attack
The EC has confirmed that an “IT security incident” had affected a number of EU institutions, bodies, and agencies' IT infrastructure
7 Apr 2021
Intel launches 3rd-gen Xeon Scalable processors 

IT infrastructure
Intel launches 3rd-gen Xeon Scalable processors
The company claims new 10nm SKUs deliver 62% more performance on a range of 5G and network workloads
6 Apr 2021
Fortinet FortiOS vulnerabilities are being actively exploited

cyber security
Fortinet FortiOS vulnerabilities are being actively exploited
Malicious actors are exploiting the flaws to gain access to systems belonging to government and commercial entities
6 Apr 2021
Google defeats Oracle in decade-long API copyright feud

Policy & legislation
Google defeats Oracle in decade-long API copyright feud
The Supreme Court ruling has been declared a “victory for the entire software industry”
6 Apr 2021
Port of Southampton becomes Verizon's first private 5G customer in Europe

5G
Port of Southampton becomes Verizon's first private 5G customer in Europe
The deal will support technologies like IoT, real-time analytics, and machine learning across the site
1 Apr 2021
Gov 'forced into major U-turn' on NHS deal with Palantir, privacy group claims

Policy & legislation
Gov 'forced into major U-turn' on NHS deal with Palantir, privacy group claims
Open Democracy claims victory despite dropping its lawsuit
1 Apr 2021
IBM offers quantum industry’s first developer certification

Network & Internet
IBM offers quantum industry’s first developer certification
The company hopes this it help companies and research institutions get their workforce “quantum-ready"
31 Mar 2021
VMware patches critical flaws in vRealize AI platform 

hacking
VMware patches critical flaws in vRealize AI platform
The two vulnerabilities could have given attackers access to admin credentials and file writing access
31 Mar 2021
Epic files complaint against Apple with UK's competition watchdog

Policy & legislation
Epic files complaint against Apple with UK's competition watchdog
The firm argues that Apple's App Store rules are "a clear violation of the UK Competition Act of 1998"
31 Mar 2021
Arm launches its first new chip architecture in a decade

artificial intelligence (AI)
Arm launches its first new chip architecture in a decade
Arm v9 promises improved security, better AI performance, and double-digit CPU performance increases
31 Mar 2021
Apple's online-only WWDC 2021 will kick off on 7 June

operating systems
Apple's online-only WWDC 2021 will kick off on 7 June
Announcements, sessions and labs set to be made available online at no cost for developers
30 Mar 2021
PayPal users can now checkout using Bitcoin

cryptocurrencies
PayPal users can now checkout using Bitcoin
Customers can use Checkout with Crypto to buy goods using Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum and Bitcoin Cash
30 Mar 2021
US considering 25% tariff in retaliation to UK’s digital services tax

Policy & legislation
US considering 25% tariff in retaliation to UK’s digital services tax
The US is mulling a new tax on UK goods such as industrial robots
30 Mar 2021
Meet Stretch: Boston Dynamics' new box-shifting robot

automation
Meet Stretch: Boston Dynamics' new box-shifting robot
Stretch is a new warehouse robot designed to boost productivity in the logistics sector
29 Mar 2021
UK council to use drones and AI to tackle litter

artificial intelligence (AI)
UK council to use drones and AI to tackle litter
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is rolling out a pilot scheme this summer
29 Mar 2021
Alex Salmond's new Alba Party hit by data leak

data breaches
Alex Salmond's new Alba Party hit by data leak
Names of event attendees were disclosed on the party's website just hours after it launched
29 Mar 2021
Microsoft launches bug bounty programme for Teams

bugs
Microsoft launches bug bounty programme for Teams
The programme will award bug hunters up to $30,000 for the most severe exploits
25 Mar 2021
Ikea-owner invests £12m in London-based startup what3words

Business operations
Ikea-owner invests £12m in London-based startup what3words
The investor says the startup's location technology could be used for drone deliveries and autonomous vehicles
25 Mar 2021
University of Northampton hit by cyber attack

cyber attacks
University of Northampton hit by cyber attack
The university has rolled out a number of “temporary solutions” after the attack disrupted its IT and telephone systems
24 Mar 2021
UK watchdog takes Norton to court over auto-renewing contracts

Business operations
UK watchdog takes Norton to court over auto-renewing contracts
The antivirus provider refused to provide information for the CMA's ongoing investigation
24 Mar 2021
ServiceNow acquires RPA platform Intellibot

automation
ServiceNow acquires RPA platform Intellibot
The India-based startup will boost the software company’s automation capabilities
23 Mar 2021
LG might shut down its struggling smartphone business

Mobile Phones
LG might shut down its struggling smartphone business
The mobile division may close for good after accumulating operating losses of nearly £3.2 billion in 2020
23 Mar 2021
Microsoft will put hybrid work into practice with HQ reopening 

flexible working
Microsoft will put hybrid work into practice with HQ reopening
Employees will be given the choice to return to the office, to continue working remotely, or to do a mixture of both
23 Mar 2021