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ARM, HPE, SUSE To Build UK Supercomputer For AI Research
The supercomputer is to be powered by ARM and SUSE Linux and sited in clusters at Edinburgh, Bristol and Leicester universities
Google ‘Android P’ Preview Screen Suggests Swipe Features
Built-in swipe navigation would be another feature inspired by Apple's iPhone X, along with the famous notch
AI Needs Ethics Code, Says House Of Lords
UK is uniquely positioned to shape the development of artificial intelligence, but code of ethics is needed so it benefits mankind
Amazon Completes Purchase Of Smart Doorbell Maker Ring
Smart home move for Amazon as it completes purchase of smart doorbell maker Ring
Major Browsers Back FIDO2 Tech For A Password-Free Web
The FIDO Alliance's WebAuthn project is now a step away from finalisation, meaning software and hardware makers can begin implementation
Nginx Aims To Make Microservices Easier To Deploy
Nginx Unit, available this week, consolidates the infrastructure for microservices-based apps into a single tool
Microsoft To Invest $5bn For IoT Push
Redmond pledges $5 billion over next four years for Internet of Things, to make IoT access easier for all
Apple Hires Google’s Former AI Boss
Boost for Siri as Apple poaches the former head of Google's artificial intelligence efforts John Giannandrea
Microsoft Restructuring Sees Exit Of Veteran Terry Myerson
Another Nadella shakeup at Redmond sees focus on “intelligent cloud and intelligent edge”
IT Life: Tim Thurman, Paysafe Group
Paysafe chief digital officer Tim Thurman talks about blockchain, the Internet of Things and why he loves cooking
Bristol To Develop Smart Operations Centre Data Services
The council wants to use data gathered by the new Smart City Operations Centre to improve urban services
Tesla Shares Plunge Amidst Federal Probes, Credit Downgrade
Two US federal agencies have sent teams to investigate a fatal California highway crash and the vehicle fire that followed
Samsung To Establish Massive AI Research Facility In France
The centre is to be Samsung's third biggest after those in South Korea and the US, with more than 100 researchers
France Looks To Move Into ‘Pole Position’ On AI
France's president has promised major investments into artificial intelligence, as the country looks to compete head-on with the US and China
Government Boosts Fintech Sector With Cryptocurrency Task Force
The government's first Fintech Sector Strategy aims to boost domestic financial tech companies ahead of Brexit
IBM Targets Businesses With Watson Voice Assistant
IBM now plans for Watson to power digital assistant apps from retailers, banks, hotels, cars and home gadgets
Apple Begins MicroLED Screen Development – Report
Watch out Samsung, Sharp etc, as Apple reportedly begins development of MicroLED screens in the US
Google Renames Android Wear ‘Wear OS’ As Industry Mutates
Smartwatch sales have surged in recent months, but so far the main company to benefit hasn't been Google
Crimeware ‘Cloud’ Takes Cues From Enterprise Services
The BlackTDS malware distribution network automates attacks with ease-of-use inspired by legitimate cloud platforms
EU, France Take Action Against ‘Abusive’ Google, Apple App Stores
The European Commission has drafted stricter rules for app stores, e-commerce sites and search engines, while French legal action targets 'abusive business practices'
Tech Industry Pays Tribute To Stephen Hawking
Rest in peace. The world has lost one of its finest minds with the passing of Professor Stephen Hawking
Chancellor Names Local Fibre Schemes In Spring Statement
Local full-fibre projects move forward, while Hammond also indicates the government may increase taxes on tech giants such as Google and Apple
London Authority Seeks Views On Personal Data And ‘Smart London’
The public survey will look for opinions on how personal data should be exploited, in the wake of earlier data protection scandals
Ofcom: 5G Auction Begins Next Week
After fighting off legal challenges from BT and Three, the regulator aims to sell off airwaves 'as quickly as possible', avoiding the delays that plagued earlier sales
US Blocks Broadcom-Qualcomm Deal, Citing National Security
The US president has banned what would have been the tech sector's biggest deal to date, citing fears it could give China an opening in the race to 5G
‘Dereliction Of Duty’: Tech Firms Face Tougher Rules, London Mayor Warns
Twitter, Facebook and others must take on a 'stronger duty of care' or face tighter state controls, Sadiq Khan is to say at South by Southwest
Government Awards £41m To Help UK’s 5G Gain An Edge
Six small and medium-sized organisations are to trial next-generation wireless projects in healthcare, tourism, rural productivity and other areas
Day-Long Oculus Rift Outage ‘Due To Administrative Error’
Facebook's Oculus Rift VR headset was rendered unusable for more than 15 hours after the company forgot to renew a security certificate
Microsoft Builds AI Into Windows 10 With Spring Update
The Windows ML artificial intelligence platform will help Windows gadgets carry out machine learning tasks themselves, instead of sending them to the cloud