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Cross Channel: GDPR Complacency And Windows XP Popularity
All the news from the world of the IT channel, including GDPR complacency and the continuing prevalence of Windows XP
Google Touts Speedy Custom AI Chips That Trounce GPUs And CPUs
Chip boast – Google claims its own AI chips remove the need to increase the number of its data centres
Apple’s Phil Schiller Teases iMac Refresh And Mac Pro Redesign
Cupertino is looking at completely overhauling the Mac Pro desktop
VIDEO: Windows 10 Creators Update Preview
Windows 10 Creators Update is the next big upgrade to the one operating system to rule them all. Silicon got a sneak peak ahead of its 11 April launch
Tales In Tech History: The Compaq ‘Luggable’ And Portable Computers
In March 1983 Compaq introduced one of the first portable computers, and the first to legally clone IBM's PC - setting the stage for the PC revolution
NAO: Government Digital Service ‘Struggling To Adapt’
After carrying out its initial objectives, the Cabinet Office's GDS has found it difficult to define its place in managing digital change, according to the NAO
Targeted Malware Takes Aim At GitHub Developers
The Dimnie malware avoids detection by concealing its communications as it looks to steal data and passwords used by developers on GitHub
Tales In Tech History: The Xbox & Microsoft’s Big Gaming Adventure
In November 2001 Microsoft introduced its Xbox console which, despite some hiccups, remains the main competitor to Sony's PlayStation
Top Windows 10 Business Laptops, PCs And Hybrids To Upgrade To
Time for an upgrade? Silicon selects the best and most interesting Windows 10 machines suitable for work in and out of the office.
Microsoft Attempts To Woo Chinese Government With Customised Windows 10
No backdoors here. Redmond teams up with Chinese firm to customise Windows 10 for Chinese governmental use
Opera 44 Adds Browser Support For Apple Mac Touch Bar
Opera adds Touch Bar support along with multiple new features in browser update
Germany Raises Cyber-Attack Warning Level Ahead Of Elections
Germany's cyber-security bureau said it has moved to a position of heightened readiness as the autumn's federal elections near
UK To Follow US In Banning iPads, Laptops, Cameras In Hand Luggage On Flights From The Middle East And North Africa
UPDATED: UK to follow the US' lead in airline security when addressing tech
Sky, Vodafone, HSBC And Other Major Brands Pull Google Ads Over Extremist Content Concerns
The British government, the BBC and others have withdrawn Google ad spending after their adverts were displayed alongside extremist content
Tech Quiz: Video Game Technology
The original Xbox was released in the UK 15 years ago, but what do you know about video game technology?
Windows 10 Creators Update Ready For Testing Ahead Of April Launch
Windows 10 Creators Update will be distributed to testers 'next week' as second major update gets ready for launch
Tag Heuer Connected Modular 45 Brings Smart Tech To High-End Watches
The watch could be the wearable the busy business person is looking for
NCSC: Personal Gadgets At Risk From Ransomware
The NCSC and the NCA have warned that smartphones, televisions and fitness trackers are the next likely targets for ransomware crooks
Nintendo Switch Hacked Via Built-In WebKit Exploit
The console has only been out for two weeks and already has hackers cracking it
Office 365 AI Profile Card Demystifies Organisational Charts
An extended profile card aims to help users connect to relevant documents and people across the organisation
Facebook Policy Bans Use Of Data For ‘Surveillance’
Facebook now restricts developers from using data for surveillance purposes, after police were found to be using the data to monitor protesters
Tales In Tech History: ZX Spectrum
The ZX Spectrum was arguably the high point of the British home computer challenge to the Americans in the 1980s
Google’s AI Tech Will Hide Irritating CAPTCHA Systems
Say goodbye to annoying puzzles and tick boxes when browsing
Mobile App Lets You Beat RBS 6 Nations Half Time Scrums At Aviva Stadium
Rapid Q, a mobile app from Preoday, is enabling fans to pre-order food and drink from their seats during the 6 Nations
Microsoft Drops OneDrive Ads Into Windows 10 File Explorer
Here's the kicker; disabling the pop-up will also turn off real OneDrive notifications
Firefox 52 Marks The End Of Support For Windows XP & Vista
Firefox 52 will be the last mainstream release for Windows XP and Vista, adds WebAssembly support
Amazon Hands Over Contested Echo Data In Murder Trial
Amazon has provided prosecutors access to Echo recordings in the latest case to raise questions on the privacy implications of the 'Internet of Things'
Salesforce, IBM To Combine Einstein And Watson AI Tools
The deal means Salesforce users will become the latest to have IBM's Watson AI technology available in their workplace
MWC 2017: Robots, IoT, Connected Cars, And Android Smartphones Of Course
Silicon snaps a smorgasbord of tech and activity from Mobile World Congress 2017