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US Tightens Export Controls In Move Aimed At Huawei
US Commerce Department to bar overseas semiconductor manufacturers from selling to Huawei and HiSilicon if they use US-made chip gear
TSMC To Build $12 Billion Chip Factory In US
After talking with Trump, big name chip maker TSMC confirms plans to build a $12 billion semiconductor factory in Arizona, creating 1,600 jobs
Coronavirus: One In Four YouTube Covid-19 Videos Are Misleading
More than a quarter of Coronavirus videos on YouTube contain “misleading or inaccurate information”, a new study has warned
The Rise Of The Chief Data Officer
Data is now the most important commodity all businesses possess. Managing what can be vast databases of information needs a new role. The Chief Data Officer is vital to ensure the data available leads to insights and commercial opportu ...
Thunderbolt Ports Vulnerable To Hackers
If a hacker gains physical access to your computer, the Thunderbolt port could be exploited to access the hard disc drive
Coronavirus: Apple Begins Reopening US Stores
Apple has begun re-opening some of its retail stores in the United States, but will insist on additional safeguards including face masks
Trump Administration Talks With Chipmakers Over Building US Factories
Go local? Officials in Washington reportedly talk to two semiconductor companies about constructing chip factories in the United States
World Password Day: Is The Password Still Fit For Purpose?
The password has become a significant source of security breaches and user friction. On World Password Day, have we arrived at the point where the password must be replaced with new security protocols?
Apple Will Open Up iOS Platform – Spotify CEO
Spotify's strained relationship with Apple did not stop CEO Daniel Ek from speculating on Apple's tight grip on its ecosystem
Coronavirus: Hackers Targetting Covid-19 Research Organisations
US and UK cyber officials warn of 'malicious cyber campaigns targeting organisations involved in the Coronavirus response'
FinTech Part 3: The Future Of FinTech
FinTech offers many new ways to bank and manage money. With Open Banking gaining pace, what does this mean for the security and the future development of payment systems for enterprises?
GoDaddy Warns Customers Of Password Breach
Attackers gained access to customers' websites last October, says hosting giant, but only via SSH, with 'main accounts' not affected
Phishing Campaign Targets Financial Services Companies
Attackers impersonate US self-regulatory body for brokerage firms in phishing email campaign that looks to harvest Office and SharePoint passwords
O2 Legal Challenge Could Delay 5G Spectrum Auction
O2 has voiced concerns about the organisation of the UK's upcoming auction of 5G spectrum, creating the prospect of a delay to next-generation services
Amazon Vice President Resigns Over Staff Sackings
Tim Bray, a senior engineer with Amazon Web Services, said he 'despised' decisions to fire staff who protested company's Covid-19 measures
Tesla Applies To Become UK Electricity Provider
Company files with regulator to supply UK premises with electricity, following ventures into batteries for home and industrial power storage
NHS To Test Coronavirus Contact-Tracing App On Isle Of Wight
Contact-tracing tech to be trialled on Isle of Wight from this week, amidst criticism that NHS' 'centralised' approach risks privacy and effectiveness
Google AI Scheme Targets Banks Overwhelmed By Pandemic
Google Cloud's PPP Lending AI Solution aims to help banks analyse and process loan applications under US government's aid scheme for small businesses
IBM Launches Quantum Programming Challenge
Four years after IBM put its first quantum computing resources online, company opens access to those who want to try out the tech and test their skills
Automatic Labs Pulls Plug On Car-Tracking Service
Car data tracking device maker says it 'does not see a path forward' for its business after Covid-19 lockdown drastically reduces drivers' miles on the road
Microsoft Sees Cloud Payoff, But Remains Cautious On Outlook
Azure cloud service revenues grow 59 percent as chief Nadella says company has 'seen two years’ worth of digital transformation in two months'
Elon Musk Tweet Erases $14bn From Tesla’s Market Value
Musk's latest series of bizarre tweets criticises California's coronavirus lockdown and says Tesla's shares are 'too high', causing them to plummet
US Government Calls On Amazon’s Bezos To Testify
House of Representatives calls for testimony from Bezos amidst probe into whether company used data from third-party sellers to develop its own products
Automation: In Focus
Marcos Kauffman is currently the Director at the Institute of Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (AME) - Coventry University Institute for Future Transport and Cities, Intellectual Property Strategy Director at Next Seti Internatio ...
GDPR ‘At Risk Of Failing’ Due To Lack Of Resources
Software maker argues GDPR left toothless due to lack of budget ad technical staff at European member states' data protection authorities
Apple To Delay 2020 iPhone Production Ramp ‘By A Month’
Apple is reportedly putting off full-capacity manufacturing of 5G iPhones by several weeks amidst supply chain disruption and uncertain consumer demand
Bug Allowed Hackers To Steal Teams Data Via GIF Image
Microsoft patches security vulnerability that could have allowed attackers to take over Teams accounts and groups if users viewed a seemingly innocent GIF
Virgin Media Outage Affects Tens Of Thousands
'Intermittent' outage strikes at peak time on Monday evening, as users across UK see disruption to wired and mobile data services
Spies Urged To Adopt AI To Counter Augmented Threats
UK's intelligence agencies must use artificial intelligence to repel increasingly sophisticated cyber-attacks and disinformation campaigns, finds study