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Opera 49 ‘Reborn’ Browser Offers Integrated Chat And VR Player
Opera says users want a change and promises Opera 49 will make desktop browsing the same as using a mobile
Lenovo Takes Control Of Fujitsu’s PC Unit
Fujitsu finally offloads PC unit as Lenovo takes controlling stake for £119 million
NHS Launches API Lab To Promote Health Sector Data Exchange
NHS Digital is to collaborate with the supplier-led INTEROPen group on the development of APIs for exchanging health data
Worcestershire Trials Cross-Public Sector Data Sharing Agency
The operation, set up to promote data collaboration by any public sector organisation in the county, is thought to be the first of its kind
NCSC To Revamp Cyber Risk Management Guidance
The National Cyber Security Centre said it will aim to present a 'toolbox' of approaches for different types of organisations and situations
Government Launches Beta Of Design System For Digital Service Teams
GOV.UK Design System aims to make it easier for teams to build complex service by bringing common elements and styles into one place
Microsoft Is Not Taking On New Subscribers For Outlook.com Premium
It could be the beginning of the end for Outlook.com Premium
British Researchers Advance Toward Cable-Free Optical Broadband
A UK-led study into 'twisted light' could be a significant move toward broadband at fibre-optic speeds, but without the need for cabling
NHS’ Health And Social Care Network Goes Live With First Customer Crescendo Systems
Crescendo Systems, a digital dictation and clinical records management firm, has become the first customer on the new networking framework
McAfee Ends Government Source Code Reviews
The US security firm has banned future reviews of its products' source code by governments amidst growing tension over cyber-espionage
Tech Quiz: How Did These Tech Companies Get Their Names?
Would a rose by any other name smell just as sweet? Decide for yourself with our tech company name quiz!
Microsoft Will Stop Manufacturing The Kinect, Stifling Future Developer Potential
Niche developers may mourn is passing, but they still have the HoloLens to work on
Kaspersky Lab Obtained NSA Code From PC Also Infected With Backdoor
Kaspersky's security software had stumbled across NSA code in 2014, but the PC in question was also infected with a backdoor
IT LIFE: James Nesfield, Chirp CTO
Audiophile James Nesfield talks us through his career in IT and the work he's doing at Chirp
Microsoft Ends ‘Gag Order’ Lawsuit Against US Government
Microsoft said the US Department of Justice has changed its policy in the use of data search warrants accompanied gag orders, ending the need for the case
British Financial Regulator Opens Probe Into Equifax Breach
The Financial Conduct Authority said it has opened an investigation into the breach of 15.2 million UK citizens' records following a letter from Parliament
Legal Changes Could Mean More Privacy Restrictions For Facebook, Skype
A legal opinion and a vote by MEPs could signal more restrictions on what social media and digital communications firms can do with users' data
City Of London Prepares Guildhall 5G Wireless Trials
The 5G plans build on the district-wide public Wi-Fi network switched on last week and a projected network of 400 'small cell' transmitters
Microsoft To Offer Cray Supercomputers On Azure Cloud Platform
Microsoft and Cray are to link supercomputers directly into Azure data centres, providing high-end scalability for AI workloads
Mirai-Like IoT Botnet ‘Has Already Hacked Millions Of Devices’
The Reaper botnet is expanding more aggressively than Mirai did and has the potential to cause more disruption, researchers say
US Government Warns Of ‘Ongoing’ Attacks On Energy, Nuclear Sectors
Critical industries including energy, nuclear and manufacturing have been targeted for cyber-espionage since earlier this year
Windows Trick ‘Can Spread Malware Through Outlook Emails’
The unpatched security vulnerability allows attackers to use a Windows code-sharing feature to trigger malware using formatted Outlook messages
BBC Embraces AI Tech Research With UK Universities
Eight British universities will help the broadcaster develop an AI system to delve into audience habits
HP’s New ZBook x2 Takes Aim at Surface, MacBook Pro
HP describes the 2-in-1 desktop PC as “the world’s most powerful and first detachable PC workstation” and is going to market alongside Adobe
Dropbox Professional Brings Business Features To Individual Pros
Business-grade features filter down to professional users
BlackBerry Motion Costs £399 In The UK With Pre-Orders Now Live
Wave goodbye to the iconic QWERTY keyboard
WhatsApp Live Location Enables Real-Time Location Tracking
But the tracking feature has already raised concerns over safety and privacy
Microsoft’s Surface Book 2 Is A Statement That It’s ‘Fully Committed’ To Devices
INTERVIEW: Microsoft's head of devices and services Yusuf Mehdi talks to silicon about the new Surface Book 2, its devices division and creativity
Windows 10 On Course To Arrive On ARM Chipset Soon
Too little, too late for Windows Phone, but Microsoft says Windows 10 is almost ready for ARM processors