Cupertino appears ot be following the example set by the Samsung Galaxy S8
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July 2017
EE Shows Off Rural 4G With Cinema Screenings
EE is holding cinema screenings around the UK to show off its rural 4G capabilities
Black Hat 2017: Hacked Car Wash Could ‘Physically Attack’ People
Researchers show they can access an internet-connected car wash using the default password and program it to damage cars or harm people
US Congress Asks Agencies For Kaspersky Labs Documents
Fears over spying for Russia have prompted the probe which Kaspersky vehemently denies
DefCon: Robot Cracks Combination Safe In 30 Minutes
A cheap robot has been used by a team of hackers to crack a safe in around half an hour, demonstrating the efficiency of machines over humans.
Broadbad 2.0: MPs’ ‘Unhelpful’ Report Is Slammed By Broadband Industry
British Infrastructure Group (BIG) report has the backing of 57 MPs but the broadband industry and experts accuse it of selective analysis
Jisc ‘Govroam’ Aims To Simplify Public Sector Wi-Fi Connectivity
The service, which has formally launched after months of testing, automatically signs users into compatible Wi-Fi networks
Garry Kasparov: Humans Should Embrace The Change AI Will Bring
Kasparov believes AI will aid society, not destroy it
New U.S. Cyber-Security Legislation May Help Reassert Fourth Amendment
New federal legislation could restrict the use of warrantless searches to seize personal data and communications stored on the nation's computers
Privacy Crackdown: Russia Bans VPNs And Apple ‘Sides With Censorship’ In China
Privacy advocates criticise the moves as government's seek to tighten their grips on the web
DefCon: Hackers Find Voting Machine Security Flaws
Five voting machines, most of which are currently in use in the US, were found to be easily hackable at the first event of its kind
USO: BT Offers To Fund And Build 10Mbps Broadband For Everyone
Government launches consultation for universal service obligation for broadband but it might not be needed if BT alternative is accepted
Harlequins Hopes Fitness Tech Will Lead To Premiership Rugby Glory
Harlequins expand use of fitness and performance tech ahead of the 2017-18 Premiership Rugby season, but can it lead to a repeat of 2012?
Facebook Bakes Natural Language Processing Into Messenger Platform 2.1
Developers will be able to make better use of smart service capabilities in Messenger
Antivirus Software Cloud Use Exposes Customers To Data Exfiltration
Research at Black Hat contends that at least four antivirus companies’ products use cloud sandboxes that could be exploited by malware
Tech Quiz: The Week In Review (28 July)
Another busy week filled with tech news, but have you been paying attention?
Amazon Profits Slide As Expansion Costs Bite
Sales at Amazon skyrocket, but its expansion into new sectors takes a serious toll on its profitability
Hyperoptic Wants To Bring 1Gbps FTTP Broadband To 5m Premises By 2025
Hyperoptic raises £100 million and wants to expand its fibre broadband coverage
Tech Quiz: The Week In Review (28 July)
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Tales in Tech History: Adobe Flash
Adobe Flash: The story of a how a widely-used plugin transformed the web before security and usability concerns killed it off
Unpatched Smartphones ‘At Risk’ From Broadpwn Bug
Android and iOS already issued patches for bug that could result in the spread of unstoppable malware
BT To Integrate EE Into Consumer Unit As BT Italy Payouts Hit Profits
EE CEO Marc Allera to head up expanded consumer unit as challenging business markets and BT Italy fallout hit profits
Emissions Tricking Software Prompts Recall Of 22,000 Porsche Cayenne Cars
Porsche denies the findings but will honour the recall
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Intel Processors To Power Autonomous Audi A8
Audi's A8 will use Intel's chips to power level 3 autonomous driving systems
Rivals Close 4G Gap On EE As Operators Make Gains In Nations
EE still tops Rootmetrics' rankings but the best network might depend on whether you live in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland
Quiz Of The Week: Smartphones In 2017
How well do you know the smartphones from 2017?
Smartphones of 2017
How well do you know the smartphones from 2017?
Google: Ransomware Will Remain A Very Real Threat
Better get used to it and do regular backups, as Google study discovers how lucrative ransomware is for criminal gangs
Malware Discovered Hidden Behind Every Single App On An Android App Store
ESET security research discover Cepkutusu.com was spreading malware via its app marketplace
Microsoft Touts Speedy Deployments With Azure Container Instances
Cloud battle ratchets up as Microsoft offers new service for speedy deployment of Azure containers
Google Spots And Squashes Lipizzan Android Spyware
The spyware appears to be the product of a cyber arms group
O2 Has 25.1m Users And 97 Percent Outdoor 4G Coverage
O2 says customer service and 4G network investments are paying off
Facebook Boss Scolds Security Industry And Urges Attitude Change
Time to grow up. Security head of Facebook urges industry to concentrate more on helping people stay safe and stop “stunt” hacks
Poll: Is It Time To Retire Adobe Flash?
Adobe is retiring Flash, but will you lament or rejoice at its passing? Vote now!
Retiring Adobe Flash Will Make the Web More Secure—Eventually
ANALYSIS: Adobe’s decision to retire Flash will bring complications for businesses that haven’t already upgraded but it will also make the web more secure
Microsoft Offers $250,000 For Security Flaws In Expanded Windows Bug Bounty Program
Big rewards are on offer for people who spot flaws in Windows 10
UniCredit Data Breach Hits 400,000 Customers
Italian bank admits what could be Europe's largest ever data breach, and offers no apology
Microsoft Surface Pro Review: Hybrid Evolution
Tweaked design, a great screen and decent performance make the Surface Pro the best Windows 10 hybrid around
Funding For UK Fintech Surges Despite Brexit Vote
Weathering Brexit...funding skyrockets for British fintech start-ups, as UK ranked third for investment
HERE Real-Time Traffic Sucks Up Car And Smart City Sensor Data
Data is taken from Audi, BMW and Mercedes cars and mixed with traffic sensor data to fuel the service
Google Machine Learning Tech Aids Nuclear Fusion Research
Working with Tri Alpha Energy, Google has developed the research accelerating Optometrist algorithm
Alphabet & Google Profits Fall As Billion Dollar EU Penalty Bites
Google's parent sees lower profit after being slapped with record Europe Union fine
Black Hat, DefCon 2017 Security Conferences To Reveal New Threats
Annual week of security conferences in Las Vegas gets underway as researchers prepare to detail all manner of threats that put the connected world at risk
Motorola Bets On Modular Future With Moto Z2 Force
Motorola will try and succeed where the likes of LG have failed
Kaspersky Free Antivirus Software Arrives In The UK In October
Kaspersky celebrates 20th birthday by releasing free antivirus it claims will boost the protection of all customers
Digitalisation or Bust
The proliferation of digital and physical channels has never had more of an impact on our lives than today. This is especially apparent within the financial services industry, where digital transformation is more important and relevant ...
Adobe Flash Support To End In 2020
Adobe Flash is set to die in 2020 as company turns its attention to developing next generation open web standards
Why Paint, PowerShell 2.0 Are On Their Way Out Of Windows 10 Update
ANALYSIS: Some well-known features in Windows are on their way out as Microsoft cleans out obsolete code and features to make way for new ones
Mark Zuckerberg And Elon Musk Clash Over AI Destiny
Musk said Zuckerberg's understanding of AI is "limited"
Amazon Doubles UK R&D Staff With London HQ Opening
Amazon appears to be unfazed by the Brexit concerns as it boosts presence in the capital
Businesses In Southend And Berkshire Get 1Gbps Broadband Boost
Alternative broadband network infrastructure providers press ahead with plans for FTTP as bigger players turn their attention towards pure fibre
STATS Edge Offers Football Clubs AI-Assisted Data Analytics On Opponents
STATS, which acquired prozone in 2016, hopes to enable new levels of football analysis with its AI-powered solution.
Microsoft Promises Not To Kill Off Paint In Windows 10
Microsoft Paint is to be 'deprecated' in the next Windows 10 Creators update - but it will be downloadable from the Windows Store for free
Swedish Government Admits Huge Data Leak Was A ‘Disaster’
Details of defence plans, military personnel and witness protection details exposed during outsourcing project.
Domino’s Alexa Intergration Enables Pizza Ordering Via Voice Commands
Pizza fans will be able to order their favourite Domino's meal through a simple voice command barked at the Amazon Echo
Samsung & Arqiva London 5G Trial Hopes To Establish Fixed Wireless Alternative To Fibre
5G arrives in London and could be used to power ultrafast broadband services from next year
Multi-million Pound Cyber Security Centre To Open In London
Up to £14.5m will be invested into the innovation centre, with established firms working alongside cutting-edge startups.
Government Ploughs £246m Into UK Battery Tech Development
The Faraday Challenge will look to support the research, development and deployment of cutting-edge battery technology
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BT Hopes IoT Competition Winners Can Aid Smart Building Management
BT IoT contest declares smart building startups the winner and could bring their ideas to customers
Tokyo Wants To Make Flexible Working A Reality For 2020 Olympics
Inspired by London 2012, the Japanese government wants remote working to help transport and improve the life of citizens for Tokyo 2020
Microsoft HoloLens 2 Will Feature A Dedicated AI Processor
The coprocessor will be able to run deep learning neural networks locally
Microsoft Zo AI Turns Its Virtual Nose Up At Windows 10, Suggests Linux Or Windows 7
Zo prefers Windows 7 and Linux over Redmond's flagship operating system
Facebook, Ford Foundation & GitHub Donate £229,990 To Open Source Bug Bounty Program
Internet Bug Bounty receives cash donations to expand its Internet safety program.
O2 To Track Music Fans’ Movements & Behaviour At Academy Venues
O2 extends agreement to sponsor Academy Venues, getting more Priority Tickets and to install tech that will monitor gigs and crowds
Government Demands Drone Registration And Pilot Safety & Privacy Tests
The government wants to prevent drones from taking over UK skies
Microsoft Uses AI Bug Hunter To Detect Security Risks
Microsoft Security Risk Detection could help developers find and fix security vulnerabilities in software before it's released.
Lyft Takes High Road In Race To Develop Autonomous Cars
ANALYSIS: No. 2 ride-hailing company announces an ambitious plan to begin offering rides in self-driving cars by the end of this year
Pokemon Go Fest Suffers Connectivity And Server Problems
Pokemon Go suffers more technical issues, but this time on a much more micro level, highlighting need to support special events
UK Students Urged To Enrol In £20m Cyber Security Programme
UK government targets 14-18 year old's to tackle security skills gap
Tech Firms Back Apple In Ongoing Qualcomm Legal Battle
Blow for Qualcomm as industry group calls on regulators to side with Apple
Apple Updates iOS And macOS Security Ahead Of Black Hat
Among the updates issued by Apple this month is one for the Broadpwn bug that was already patched by Google in the July Android update
US And Russia ‘Exploring’ Joint Cyber Security Group
Russia and the United States are reportedly exploring the creation of a joint cyber security team
Researchers Uncover Lucrative ‘Stantinko’ Adware Campaign
The malware is highly resilient and has largely managed to avoid detection
OnePlus 5 Review: The Android Flagship Killer
The OnePlus 5 is probably the next best smartphone after the mighty Samsung Galaxy S8
Tales In Tech History: Amazon – From Online Book Retailer To Tech Giant
Scourge of the High Street? How a simple online book seller transformed itself into global e-commerce and tech giant
Microsoft Cloud Drives Profit As Legacy Declines
Amid worldwide job cuts, Redmond reveals impressive financials as cloud grows and legacy business declines
Tech Quiz: The Week In Review (21 July)
Test your weekly tech news knowledge!
ICO Fines Moneysupermarket.com £80,000 For Spamming Customers
Price comparison site sent out marketing emails to customers who had opted out
Tech Quiz: The Week In Review (21 July)
Test your weekly tech news knowledge!
Vodafone’s UK Misery Continues But Investments & Fixed Growth Suggest Revival Is Near
Vodafone revenues fall in the UK but growth in home broadband service coupled with network investments give rise to optimism
Intel’s Movidius Neural Compute Stick Aims To Usher In Plug-and-Play AI
The Movidius Neural Compute Stick looks to bring AI algorithms to the edge of networks
Authorities Take Down Dark Web’s Biggest Criminal Marketplace
AlphaBay and Hansa were together responsible for the trading of hundreds of thousands of illegal commodities
Tech Quiz: Biometric Technology & Security
Biometrics are taking over and technology is becoming more personalised, but what do you know?
Cisco Warns Of ‘Destruction Of Service’ Attack Threat
Cisco paints a bleak picture of the current cyber security landscape
US Ends Laptop Ban For US Bound Flights
Controversial ban preventing Middle Eastern passengers carrying their laptops on flights to the US officially ends
Oracle Expands Cloud For Customer Data Centres With PaaS, SaaS
Oracle's public cloud within a customer data centre gains SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS services
Google Play Protect Arrives To Better Secure Android Against Malware
Play Protect will help shore up modern versions of Android against cyber security threats
BlackBerry Can Now Protect US Government From Eavesdroppers
BlackBerry SecuSUITE receives NSA approval to encrypt government calls and texts
OnePlus Admits Emergency Calling Fault With Some OnePlus 5 Handsets
The Chinese phone maker will fix the flaw with a software update
TSB Becomes First European Bank To Deploy Iris Scan Tech
No more passwords? Biometrics move as TSB readies iris recognition technology for its mobile banking app
UK Parliament Launches Investigation Into Future Of AI
Committee will examine the possibilities of AI and how it could impact society
FBI Warns About Security Risks From IoT-Connected Toys In Your Home
ANALYSIS: As more toys and recreational devices are directly or indirection connected to the internet of things, security threats rise, FBI warns
Bank Of England Opens RTGS To Non-Banks To Aid FinTech Innovation
Bank of England opens its payment system to non-banks to allow payment competition from fintech firms
Swansea City Adds Cyber Security And Mobile Apps Into Digital Formation
INTERVIEW: Swansea City COO Chris Pearlman talks Silicon through the club's digital transformation plans ahead of the upcoming season
New Bluetooth Standard Enables Mesh Networking For IoT
Bluetooth developers offer 'industrial grade' spec upgrade to include support for mesh networking
Google Promises To Simplify SMB Recruitment With ‘Hire’ App For G Suite
Google continues to push into recruitment space with 'Hire' an app that integrates with Gmail and Calendar
IBM Boosts Cloud Footprint With London, US And Australia Data Centres
IBM ups its cloud infrastructure investments on the back of disappointing second quarter
IBM Q2 Results Disappoint As Cloud Sales Decline
Sales at IBM fall for the 21st quarter, as heavy investments in AI and cloud fails to make good on legacy decline
Reports Suggest WhatsApp Is Blocked In China
Another example of the Chinese government's ongoing efforts to control the internet
TGI Fridays Uses Oracle & MasterCard Tech For Bar Tab Ordering And Payment Service
Digital transformation continues to penetrate traditional businesses with mobile and cloud tech
Google Glass Returns To Target Business And Industrial Use
The Google Glass Enterprise Edition will look to aid workers in the logistics, manufacturing and medical sectors amongst others
London Stock Exchange Group Partners With IBM For Blockchain Trading Project
The platform will give regulators and investors greater insight into company data
Vodafone Adds Alexa AI Customer Service Improvements To Boost 4G Enhancements
Vodafone improves social media customer service, offers voice-authenticated Alexa AI support and enhances chatbot
Google Focuses On Personalisation And Fake News In App Updates
It's now easier for users to follow their favourite topics and fact-check new stories
UK NCSC ‘Has Never’ Certified Kaspersky Lab Products But Has No Blacklist
UK National Cyber Security Centre says that just because it has never certified Kaspersky products, doesn't mean it has a blacklist or that they aren't suitable for businesses
IT LIFE: Ronan Kelly, ADTRAN CTO
Ronan Kelly, ADTRAN CTO and President of the FTTH Council, takes us through his career in IT and experience with networks
Technology Business Management ‘Can Change The Game’ For IT
Digital transformation has elevated IT departments to being central to business success, which means they need to be run differently
Samsung To Recover 157 Tonnes Of Rare Metals From Galaxy Note 7
Metals including gold, cobalt and silver are to be recovered and components such as cameras and OLED screens reused from the fire-prone smartphones
Newcastle City Council Data Breach Exposes Details Of Adopted Children
ICO investigates after sensitive information was sent out in a spreadsheet
Report: Hackers ‘Likely’ Compromised UK Energy Control Systems
A warning reportedly sent by the NCSC warns of attacks on British energy firms, following last month's hack of a US nuclear plant
Researchers Propose ‘Lelantos’ Blockchain-Based Anonymous Parcel Deliveries
The Lelantos scheme, inspired by blockchain and Tor, would allow goods to be ordered and delivered without revealing the recipient's identity
Dow Jones AWS S3 Server Error Leaks Personal Data Of 2.2 Million Customers
The exposed data includes names, addresses and the last four digits of credit card numbers
Openreach FTTP Broadband Consultation Invites Others To Invest In ‘Large Scale’ Rollout
Openreach broadband consultation invites government and other providers to look at new investment and funding models for FTTP
House of Lords: Brexit Could Crush Trade And Security If Data Transfer Is Hindered
The House of Lord's EU Home Affairs Sub-Committee suggests the government comes up with an 'adequate agreement' with the EU over data regulation
London Is ‘Third Best Global City’ for Women Entrepreneurs
London is the only UK city to make it into the top 50
San Marino Set To Become Europe’s First 5G Nation
Italian operator TIM is set to upgrade mobile networks in San Marino to 5G starting later this year
Ashley Madison Offers £8.5m To Data Breach Victims
The fund will be available for anyone with a "valid claim" for being affected by the 2015 breach
Government Delays Controversial Digital Tax Plans
The Making Tax Digital system will be voluntary for smaller organisations, while larger groups will only have to use it for VAT filings until at least 2020
Account Recovery Flaw Leaves Myspace Data Open To Hackers
Someone tell Tom! Myspace is a "graveyard of personal data" that anyone can access
Government Offers £2m To Fund Terrorist Targeting Tech
Research projects that help pick out terrorists in crowds are being sought by the Home Office
Microsoft Releases Windows Server Insider Preview Build
Microsoft adds its server operating system to the Windows Insider program as it prepares to release major updates twice a year
Government Presses Ahead With Age Verification Plans For Porn
Visitors to porn websites will be asked to supply credit card information to prove they are 18
IBM Revamps Mainframes With Eye On Data Protection
The IBM Z mainframe uses dedicated silicon to boost cryptographic performance, meaning organisations can encrypt all their data, all the time
Driverless Boat Testing To Take Place Off England’s South Coast
BAE Systems will create a driveless system testing service for autonomous boats and planes
Ericsson Signs For Chelsea FC To Connect Stamford Bridge Stadium
Free Wi-Fi network will improve the digital experience for fans on match days
Lloyds of London: Cyber Attack Could Cause £40bn In Damage Worldwide
The costs incurred by a major cyber-attack could be on par with the havoc caused by a major natural disaster, warns Lloyds
Vive La France: The French Tech Companies Taking On The World
The French tech scene is populated by huge multinational organisations, telco giants and emerging startups. Here are some of the most influential
CurrencyCloud CTO Eyes Global Growth After Going All-In On AWS
INTERVIEW: International payments firm set its sights high after embracing the agility and innovation of cloud
Tech Quiz: The Week In Review (14 July)
Test your weekly tech news knowledge!
Tech Quiz: The Week In Review (14 July)
Test your weekly tech news knowledge
Raspberry Pi Gains Alexa Support With Pi-topPULSE Add-on
Cheap add-on turns Raspberry Pi into music centre, dicoball, and adds Amazon Alexa capabilities
EE Is Latest Mobile Operator To Zero Rate Streaming With Free Apple Music
EE extends free Apple Music offer and says streaming will no longer count towards monthly data allowances
Australia To Force Tech Firms To Provide ‘Encryption Access’
Australian government to introduce law to force tech firms to provide access to encrypted messages
Heathrow Airport Is Latest To Adopt AR Tech In Bid To Engage Customers
Travellers can interact with exclusive characters in the Pokemon Go-esque app
Verizon Won’t Be The Last to Leave Data Exposed In The Cloud
ANALYSIS: Once again, security researchers have found that data has been left open and improperly secured in the cloud and it's going to keep happening
Vertu Collapses As Luxury Smartphone Market Dries Up
The rich and famous will have to get their high-end phones from somewhere else
Tales In Tech History: Windows Phone
Windows Phone is officially dead, but it was much loved by those that used it. Why did it fail and what next for Microsoft mobile?
Government Champions UK Digital Ambitions With Help From Google Cloud Platform
Leaving the EU will help Britain harness more digital opportunities says DCMS secretary of state
Government Apprenticeship Scheme Launches On Microsoft Azure
Microsoft touts Azure-based government service to help businesses find their 'perfect apprentice'
Google Opens London Data Centre, Flying In the Face Of Brexit Worries
The data centre ratifies the search giant's commitment to the UK
Quiz Of The Week: The Wide World Of SAP
Put your knowledge of SAP to the test with our quiz of the week!
How well do you know SAP?
IBM Offers IT Services Platform With Watson AI
Big Blue combines services expertise with IBM Cloud and Watson to 'augment human intelligence' for businesses
Bupa Global Admits Data Breach Of Health Insurance Information
Firm admits employee action resulted in breach of customer data including names and date of births
NHS To Receive £21 Million Cyber Security Boost From UK Government
Cash injection aims to protect NHS against future WannaCry-esque attacks
Formula One MD Ross Brawn: It’s About Time F1 Started Doing Digital Properly
F1's sporting MD Ross Brawn outlines the sport's digital vision, why it must cater for all fans and how tech will never stop the human element of racing
Third Party Data Breach Affects 14 Trump Hotels
Hackers gained access to customer payment card details after accessing a reservation system
Amazon Reports Record Prime Day Sales And Subscriber Growth
ANALYSIS: Amazon’s quest for retail industry domination is boosted by record Prime Day, more subscribers and soaring stock price
Ofcom Sets Up BT Openreach Monitoring Unit
Ofcom outlines how it plans to make sure Openreach is acting independently of BT
Government Urges Cyber Security Startups To Apply For GCHQ Accelerator Scheme
The GCHQ Cyber Accelerator will look to help UK cyber security startups to scale up
Tech Websites Band Together For Net Neutrality
Big names in the tech industry unite to halt Trump's reversal of Obama's net neutrality rules
Microsoft Wants AI To Save The World From Environmental Woe
AI for Earth will look to tackle climate change issues with smart tech
July’s Patch Tuesday Fixes 19 Critical Flaws
Normal size security update for July as Microsoft delivers first fix for its HoloLen product
Microsoft Support For Windows Phone Officially Ends
Microsoft finally kills of Windows Phone 8.1 as mobile division faces unclear future
Intel Ships New Xeon Processors For Data Centres
Bold benchmarking claims...New Xeon chips tout improved data centre performance
Apple Bows To Chinese Regulators With Guizhou Data Centre
The move reportedly comes as part of a $1 billion (£870 million) investment plan for China
Leonardo Live: SAP Talks Up Deloitte And Accenture Partnerships
Both firms have partnered with SAP to build and deliver digital services
Tottenham Hotspur’s New Stadium Will Be Most Technologically Advanced In The Premier League
IN DEPTH: Tottenham Hotspur has built tech into the design of new stadium and believes HPE networking capabilities will bring first league title since 1961
Samsung NEXT Startup Investment Fund Set Sights On Europe
The investment plans marks Samsung's move to expand in Europe
Openreach Starts Removing BT From Its Brand
Openreach will remove BT from its logo, vehicles and equipment by 2021 as part of phased rebranding
SAP: Tech Convergence Is Driving Digital Transformation And Industry 4.0
And why there's still plenty more to come from artificial intelligence
SAP Extends Leonardo Platform With New IoT Tools
New Internet of Things tools cover a range of industries to position SAP as a leading player in digital transformation trend
Google Creates Research Initiative To Study How Humans Interact With AI
The People + AI Research Initiative has launched with its human-focused research goals
Trump To Rescind Obama-Era Visa Programme For Entrepreneurs
The Obama-era 'startup visa' is set to be scrapped, in a move criticised by US high-tech businesses and investors
National Theatre Embraces Digital Transformation With Android And iOS Queue-Jumping App
It is digital transformation with customer experience at its core
LeakerLocker Android Malware Is Mobile Ransomware Without The Encryption
LeakerLocker goes for extortion over encryption
Santander, Tradeshift Plan Joint Supply Chain Finance Offering
The eurozone's largest bank has teamed up with startup Tradeshift to offer financing across companies' digital supply chains
Researcher Takes Over .IO Domain After Technical Blunder
A technical mistake allowed a security researcher to temporarily take control of nameservers for the .io domain, highlighting ongoing DNS risks
Ofcom’s 5G Spectrum Auction Plans Attract Three’s Anger
Ofcom's new rules for 5G spectrum auction place caps on operators but Three hints it could take action
Microsoft Bundles Windows 10 And Office 365 Together In Microsoft 365 Service
Microsoft 365 will come in Enterprise and Business flavours
Microsoft Azure Stack Is Now Available To Order
Microsoft Azure Cloud hybrid cloud platform is now avaliable to order on dedicated hardware from partners
Nokia Admits Regret For Backlash Against Its Health Mate App
The Finnish firm made a few too many changes to the Withings fitness-tracking app
Oracle Launches Government Cloud For UK Public Sector
Follows on from plans to build three new London data centres by the end of the year
Researchers Find Way To Recover NotPetya Files
Encryption errors mean it may be possible to manually recover files encrypted by the NotPetya malware last month, researchers say
Apple Plans Second £700m Renewable Data Centre In Denmark
Apple continues its green IT drive as renewable energy takes centre stage
Intel Commits $100m To Buy From Women-Owned Businesses
The chip makers wants to use its supply chain to fuel diversity in the technology world
Apple Opens Office Near Imagination’s Headquarters As Dispute Intensifies
Apple is setting up an office a few miles from Imagination Technologies' premises, fuelling concerns it could poach key staff
Credit Card And Biometric Data Compromised In Avanti Hack
Hackers used malware specifically designed to steal payment card information
Google Pushes Out Flaw Fixing Android Security Patch
The patch notably fixes a flaw in code relating to a Broadcom Wi-Fi exploit
US Acknowledges Cyber Attack On Nuclear Power Plant
The Wolf Creek facility in Kansas was one of at least a dozen energy companies affected by the hacks, but officials say there's no risk to public safety
President Trump U-Turns On Russia Cyber Security Partnership
Russian hackers are widely believed to have meddled in last year's US Presidential election
CopyCat Malware Infects 14 Million Android Devices
The advertising malware has raked in $1.5 million for hackers
Going Green: Google Powers Dutch Data Centre With Solar Power
The search giant will buy all the energy a Netherlands solar farm produces over the next decade
Virgin Media Outage Takes London Borough Councils Offline
Virgin Media fixes problems in London after difficult week
Apple 10.5-Inch iPad Pro Tablet A Worthy Laptop Alternative
REVIEW: The latest iPad Pros have a wealth of improved features that bring a lot to the table for business users
Trainline: Data Insights Provide Platform For Seamless User Experiences
A culture of experimentation is enabling Trainline to streamline the web experience for customers through data-driven insights
Hydrogen One Is A £1,200 Android Phone With A ‘Nanotechnology’ Holographic Display
Camera maker RED enters the smartphone fray with an innovative handset
Tales In Tech History: The Fax Machine
Take that Alexander Graham Bell! Faxes are older than the telephone, as the ability to send images over a wire was invented in 1843
Microsoft Bolsters UK Azure Cloud Service
Redmond's focus on the Azure cloud continues with new UK services, amid thousands of jobs cuts
Samsung Predicts Record Q2 Profit Amid Strong Chip Demand
Return to strength for Samsung as demand for memory chips helps drive profits at electronics giant
Tech Quiz: The Week In Review (7 July)
Work your memory muscles with our quiz on the top tech news this week
Tech Quiz: The Week In Review (7 July)
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WWE Data Leak Exposes Personal Info Of Three Million Fans
Unprotected AWS server lets anyone get up close and personal with WWE customer data
Microsoft ‘To Cut’ Thousands Of Jobs As It Focuses On Cloud Sales
Job cuts confirmed: Redmond will merge several business unit together and focus on pushing its cloud services
Government Hopes £16m University 5G Network Will Make UK A World Leader
Government ups commitment to 5G development with academic testbed targeting a 2018 end to end trial
Severed Fibre Cables Cause BT, TalkTalk And Sky Broadband Outage
Openreach works to fix severed cables that have affected customers of several broadband providers in East Sussex
Quiz Of The Week: Sport And Technology In 2017
How much do you know about sport's relationship with technology?
Symantec Acquires Israeli Endpoint Security Firm Fireglass
Fireglass' platform ensures malicious content is executed separately from endpoint devices
Spear Phishing Attacks Need To Be Given The Attention They Deserve
Ransomware has dominated the headlines in recent months, but Barracuda's SVP of security argues that spear phishing should be receiving the attention
Nvidia Joins Forces With Chinese Internet Giant Baidu To Push AI Tech Adoption
The partnership will focus on artificial intelligence in driverless cars, the cloud and research
John McAfee Settles Legal Fight With Intel
What's in a name? Colourful former security tycoon reaches settlement with Intel over use of his name
NotPetya Hackers Move Virtual Ransom Funds
Hackers empty bitcoin wallet of ransom funds and issue fresh ransom demand to unlock encrypted hard drives
Cyber-Security Executive Order Implementation Deadlines Near
ANALYSIS: Security experts chime in on the impact of President Trump's cyber-security executive order as the first set of deadlines near
Schools Voice Privacy Concerns Over Snapchat Maps Feature
Snapchat's Maps feature has faced criticism for putting user's safety and privacy at risk, but where should the line be drawn?
TfL: More Than 1bn Contactless Journeys Are Made On London Transport
TfL figures show contactless payments now account for two fifths of all journeys
Trainline CTO: We’re More Than Ready For ‘Fantastic’ GDPR
Trainline CTO Mark Holt explains to Silicon why he is looking forward to the introduction of new data protection regulations
EU Mulls Another Record Fine Against Google For Android
Double whammy. EU ponders a second record fine against Google, but this time over Android OS
Worldwide Device Shipments To Decline In 2017, Gartner Warns
Tough market conditions for makers of PCs, tablets and smartphones in 2017, warns analyst house
AdGholas Malvertising Campaign Targets Unsuspecting Web Users
The group behind the campaign has gone to great lengths to slip under the radar
London And UK Tech Firms Gain Record Investment Despite Brexit Looming
However, London appears to be taking more than the lion's share of investment from the rest of the UK
Data Sharing Is Needed For The Greater Good Even If It Compromises Privacy
OPINION: Roland Moore-Colyer believes access to data offers more benefits than it erodes privacy
There’s More Life In 4G As EE, Qualcomm & Sony Show Off Commercial Gigabit LTE
Commercial gigabit LTE is now live in the UK in Cardiff and London's Tech City as the foundations of 5G arrive on current generation networks
NHS Doctors Sending Patient Data On Snapchat In Alarming Case Of Shadow IT
DeepMind Health report criticises 'insecure, risky, and non-auditable way of operating'
Ukraine Police Seize Servers Of Accountancy Software Firm To Stop NotPetya
Intellect Services denies any role in the spread of NotPetya
Three ‘Go Binge’ Eliminates Data Charges For Video & Audio Streaming
Netflix, Deezer, TVPlayer and SoundCloud won't cost you a thing and Three says other services can sign up too
EU Penalty For Apple’s ‘Illegal’ Tax Benefit Prompts US Intervention
American government reportedly intervenes in Apple's appeal against huge tax penalty levelled by EU last year
Palo Alto Networks: Evolving Ransomware Is The Biggest Cyber Security Threat
INTERVIEW: Silicon talks cyber security threats with Aaron Miller, senior technologist at Palo Alto Networks
Vodafone CrowdCell To ‘Localise’ Mobile Network Coverage
Small cells can be inserted into cars, drones and buildings to improve local mobile coverage
Arqiva Buys More 5G Spectrum To Boost London Fixed Wireless
Arqiva buys more 28GHz spectrum as it prepares for trial with Samsung in London this summer
TechUK Praises ‘Strong’ ICO Strategy Ahead Of Brexit And GDPR
ICO's "ambitious" four-year strategy applauded by techUK as Britain gears up for Brexit and GDPR
UK SIGFOX IoT Network To Cover ’95 Percent’ Of UK By 2019
WND-UK plans to rollout an LPWA network based on the SIGFOX standard across the UK
Scammers ‘Telephoning MPs To Obtain Passwords’
Following the attack on Parliament's network two weeks ago MPs were targeted by scam callers in an effort to obtain passwords
Home Office Begins Hunt For New Chief Tech Officer
The Home Office's recruitment plans indicate a new chief digital, data and technology officer might not be in place until late this year or early 2018
Facebook Accused of Data Extortion By German Authorities
Facebook will be forced to make technical changes if found guilty of antitrust charges
Microsoft Delays Timeline Feature Beyond Windows 10 Fall Creators Update
Windows 10 fans have been left a little disgruntled at the delay
Ukraine Firm Denies Responsibility For NotPetya Cyber Attack
'It wasn't us guv,' claim Ukrainian creators of suspected software
AA Criticised For Failing To Notify Customers Of Data Breach
Personal details relating to more than 100,000 customers of the AA's online shop have been found in in the 13 GB data breach
How Real-Time Data Intelligence Is Transforming UK Flood Response
IN DEPTH: How operational intelligence is enabling the Environment Agency to respond to incidents quicker and more efficiently than before
ICO Rules Google DeepMind And Royal Free NHS Trust Data Sharing Deal Was Illegal
Patients were not informed by Royal Free that their data was being shared with DeepMind
Kubernetes 1.7 Improves Container Security And API Aggregation
Second major release of Kubernetes in 2017 debuts, providing new stable features to improve the extensibility and security
ZoneFox: Tackling GDPR Requires A Risk Based Strategy
INTERVIEW: Silicon discusses tackling GSDPR with Jamie Graves, founder and CEO of insider threat detection company ZoneFox
Facebook Successfully Completes ‘Aquila’ Drone Test Flight
A second test flight of Facebook's Internet-access drone has come to a successful conclusion following the crash of its first model
Eugene Kaspersky Offers To Disclose Company Source Code To US Government
Kaspersky Lab CEO willing to work with US authorities dispel long-standing rumours about his ties to the Russian government
UK Government Tech Market ‘To Be Worth £20bn By 2025’
The UK is in a position to lead the world's public sector IT market due to government reforms and broad public acceptance of digital, argues a new study
DCMS Is Now Department For Digital, Culture, Media And Sport
DCMS name changes to reflect growing importance of digital and technology in its activities
Microsoft Releases Windows 10 Update With Host Of New Security Features
Windows 10 Build 16232 includes Windows Defender Application Guard (WDAG) improvements and ransomware protection
Royal Society: UK ‘Needs’ New Data Protection Watchdog
The Royal Society and the British Academy argue a new level of oversight is needed in a data protection landscape rapidly becoming unrecogniseable
Samsung Salvages Galaxy Note 7 With ‘Fan Edition’ Re-Release
The Galaxy Note 7 Fan Edition will make use of recycled and unused phone parts