The revised deal for DeepMind's Streams app still gives it access to millions of patients' data going back years
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Data Protection Breach Cases Set To Soar With GDPR Introduction
Legal experts expect disputes related to privacy or data breaches to become much more common in the next five years
Cobalt Gang Makes ATMs Across Europe Spew Cash
The 'touchless jackpot' technique uses hacked bank networks to compromise teller machines
Nvidia Builds World’s Most Efficient Supercomputer
The SATURNV system is powered by Nvidia's own Tesla P100 GPUs and intended to help build autonomous driving software
NHS Tech Could Be ‘Double-Edged Sword’
The NHS should not expect short-term savings from self-care and online patient technologies, finds The Nuffield Trust
Facebook To Hire 500 UK Staff Next Year To Boost Engineer Workforce
The expansion comes on the heels of Google's approval of a £1bn UK investment
Firefox Focus iOS Browser Blocks Ads And Tracking By Default
Mozilla claims Firefox Focus will boost web performance by automatically blocking trackers
Google Approves £1bn Post-Brexit London Expansion
Google believes the UK's prospects outside the EU remain strong
HP Pitches ‘Espresso Size’ Z2 Mini Workstation At Creatives
HP promises server-grade computing in a mini PC that's nine tenths the size
Factors You Need To Consider When Replacing Aging Laptop
ANALYSIS: When it's time to buy news laptops for your business does it make sense to pay for a touch screen or do you need a docking station? Are ultrabooks worth it?
‘Test Messages’ Sent To 1.2m Staff Downs NHSmail Email System
A test message mistakenly sent to the entire NHS restricted access to the email system
Tales in Tech History: Amstrad And The House Sugar Built
Amstrad once competed against the likes of Commodore and Sinclair Spectrum, and was a leading British tech star
Tech Quiz Of The Week: China And IT
China is a growing force in technology. But what do you know about its history, its companies and its IT culture?
Yahoo Investigates Cookie Powered Password Bypass Hack
The scope of knowledge Yahoo's staff had of the 2014 data breach is also under scrutiny
SAP Launches HANA 2 And Developer-Focused Cloud Microservices
SAP appears to be courting enterprise developers and app makers
Tech Quiz Of The Week: Microsoft
Microsoft is arguably the biggest name in IT. But what do you know about its history, it's products and its people?
Mozilla Disables Battery Tracking API To Tighten Firefox Privacy
Firefox cuts off support for API that allows websites to detect user battery levels over tracking fears
Schneider Electric Control Tools ‘Vulnerable To Attack’
The control panels can be knocked offline by remote attackers using an unpatched bug, say security experts
Researcher Warns On Privacy Risks Of Web Bluetooth Spec
Upcoming API aims to let websites access your kettle, smartphone and heart rate monitor
Developer Pulls Anti-Mirai IoT Worm After Backlash
The 'anti-worm worm' was intended as a proof of concept, but experts warned of further security risk
Microsoft Lambasts UK Organisations’ Digital Caution
British businesses and public-sector organisations need to cast aside concerns about digital tech and be more aggressive, Microsoft says
Google Discloses Unpatched Windows Bug Despite Microsoft Objections
Google published the bug after only seven days because 'we know it is being actively exploited'
Microsoft Surface Devices Challenge Apple in Enterprise Strongholds
ANALYSIS: With Surface sales rising, Microsoft is challenging Apple in enterprise creative domains where the Mac long held sway
Tech Quiz Of The Week: Apple Mac
Apple unveiled MacBook Pro 2016 and the Touch Bar this week, but what do you know about the history of the Mac?
Apple Refreshes MacBook Pro 2016 Models With Touch Bar And Touch ID
The new MacBook Pros have refreshed innards and a second Retina screen but sport wallet-emptying UK prices
Google Touts Jamboard As Cloud Digital Whiteboard
More productive meetings? Google reveals 'collaborative, digital whiteboard for the cloud'
Qualcomm Buys NXP For £39bn To Become IoT Chip Giant
Qualcomm digs deep in order to acquire NXP, to create IoT semiconductor powerhouse
Samsung Pushes Deeper Into IoT With Expanded ARTIK Platform
The ARTIK 0 and ARTIK 7 target both the high and low-power ends of the Internet of Things spectrum
Microsoft Targets Creative Industries With All-In-One Surface Studio
Microsoft takes on iMac with Surface Studio as it seeks to unlock user's creativity with Windows 10 Creator's Update
Windows 10 Creator’s Update Set To Arrive In Early 2017 With 3D Support & ‘Mixed Reality’
Windows 10 Creator's Update improves sharing and adds 3D across applications including PowerPoint