Tech Culture Software Bugs in Fujitsu accounting software that led to false convictions were known "from the start" A Fujitsu exec called the scandal "Shameful and appalling" By Rob Thubron, January 21, 2024, 8:35 AM 18 comments
Tech Culture Gaming 18-year-old hacker behind GTA VI leak sentenced to life in secure hospital facility The hacker is determined to carry out more cybercrimes By Rob Thubron, December 22, 2023, 8:15 AM 21 comments
AI Industry UK Supreme Court rules AI cannot be recognized as an inventor in patent case Neural networks must be considered tools, not agents of creation By Alfonso Maruccia, December 21, 2023, 9:03 AM
Industry Microsoft Microsoft faces potential antitrust probe in UK over OpenAI relationship The CMA has been a thorn in Microsoft's side before By Rob Thubron, December 8, 2023, 11:22 AM
The Web AI UK proposes selfie-based, AI age verification system for porn sites The average age at which children first see online pornography is 13 By Rob Thubron, December 5, 2023, 9:12 AM 18 comments
AI Security The US, UK and 16 other countries sign agreement for safe AI development The potential for AI to turn rogue is a major concern among developers and lawmakers By Kishalaya Kundu, November 28, 2023, 7:42 AM
Tech Culture Gaming Sony fails to stop $7.9 billion lawsuit over PlayStation Store prices Has Sony been ripping off gamers? By Rob Thubron, November 22, 2023, 8:41 AM 39 comments
Security Industry Samsung UK customers affected by a year-long data breach "Some" personal data was unlawfully accessed, the Korean giant admits By Alfonso Maruccia, November 17, 2023, 11:36 AM
Tech Culture Mobile Apple fan receives Android imposter instead of new iPhone 15 Pro Max Ordered directly from the Apple store By Rob Thubron, November 14, 2023, 7:38 AM
AI Industry Artificial intelligence may lead to the end of human employment, Elon Musk warns Jobs would only be there for personal satisfaction By Rob Thubron, November 3, 2023, 9:08 AM 23 comments
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