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Google Says Its AI Can Program AI Better Than Humans Can
Google's AutoML programme, announced earlier this year, has now produced machine-learning models that outperform hand-built ones
Google Adds ‘Advanced Protection’ Account Security Option
The feature, aimed at 'high-risk' users including politicians, journalists and dissidents, requires two hardware keys amongst other protections
Microsoft ‘Did Not Disclose 2013 Breach Of Bug Database’
In the incident, which Microsoft described at the time as limited, hackers reportedly accessed the company's internal database of unfixed software flaws
Adobe Patches Flash Bug Used To Install Spyware
The zero-day Flash flaw patched by Adobe's emergency fix has been observed attempting to install the notorious FinSpy surveillance tool
WPA2 Eavesdropping Flaw ‘Affects All Wi-Fi Devices’
The 'KRACK Attack' exploit could allow an attacker to listen in on sensitive information sent over any protected Wi-Fi network, finds a Belgian researcher
Government Review Lays Out Steps To Boost UK’s AI Industry
'Data trusts' should be formed to ensure information is shared securely, while guidance should be developed on how to explain AI to a wary public
Government To Introduce Digital Skills Technical Qualification
Digital will be one of the first three T-Level technical qualifications set for introduction in 2020 to help stem the UK's growing skills shortage
Samsung Electronics Chief Resigns, Citing ‘Unprecedented Crisis’
Kwon Oh-hyun, considered Samsung's No. 2, has resigned even as the company forecasts record growth for its chip unit and strong smartphone sales
Tales In Tech History: Internet Explorer
Microsoft's first web browser once ruled the world, but it almost resulted in Redmond being broken up
Airbus Security Boss Talks Tackling Today’s And Tomorrow’s Cyber Threats
INTERVIEW: Ian Goslin, head of UK cyber security at Airbus discusses how to protect critical infrastructure and being ready for cyber threats
Intel Touts 17-Qubit Quantum Computing Chip
Tech giant officially enters quantum computing race after it delivers new 17-Qubit chip to Dutch partner
Microsoft Touts Cloud & Machine Learning Powered Security Of Microsoft 365
INTERVIEW: Microsoft's Brad Anderson tells Silicon why the Azure cloud, machine learning and enterprise mobility make Microsoft 365 businesses more secure
The ThinkPad At 25: How One Business PC Became An Industry Icon
The Thinkpad laptop celebrates its 25th birthday, but how did it become one of IBM's, and now Lenovo's, most successful computers?
Amber Rudd: I Don’t Need To Understand Encryption To Demand Change
Tech firms should remember their 'moral' obligation to help fight militant attacks instead of 'sneering' at politicians, Rudd has said
Lenovo’s ThinkPad T470 Continues Durable T-series Tradition
REVIEW: Latest ThinkPad T-series laptop still looks like its ancestors, but it’s thinner, lighter and faster, while retaining the legendary toughness
Apple Discloses Record Number Of US Government Data Requests
US government ramps up national security data requests for Apple, despite uneasy relationship
Amazon Revamps UK Echo Product Lineup
New design, improved sound, and a smart home option included, coupled with lower UK prices
Opera 48 Gets Sharper UI & Conversion Tools To Compete In Browser Battle
The browser also comes packing a new engine under its improved interface
Software ‘Feature’ Sent Plain-Text Passwords Across The Internet
The developer of a popular Mac tool has fixed an issue that caused sensitive data to be sent out unencrypted to DNS servers
New Intel Core Chips Offer Speed Boost For Desktop PCs
Intel claims the 6-core, 12-thread Core i7-8700K boosts framerate by 25 percent and multitasking by even more over the previous generation
Aruba Adds Machine Learning Security Platform To Networking Range
The analytics-based Aruba 360 Fabric integrates with the firm's own built-in security capabilities, but will work even if no Aruba gear is in place
Toshiba’s Protégé X20W-D Business Ultrabook Is Tough And Reliable
REVIEW: This laptop is built for business travel as well as for work in the office. It comes with the features you expect in a very thin form that’s as attractive as it is portable
Apple iPhone X Has All-Display Design And Face ID
Apple has revealed the iPhone X, an all display handset with face-tracking technology and features that should appeal to professional users.
Google Appeals £2.2bn EU Antitrust Fine For Search Abuse
Google will appeal the fine issued by the EC but it will still have to change practices by 28 September
EU Court To Reconsider Intel Antitrust Fine
Nearly a decade later...Europe's highest court to take a second look at the billion euro fine against Intel in 2009
Poll: Would You Use A Chromebook In Your Business?
Google wants Chromebooks in more businesses after its success in education, but would you use one?
Linux 4.13 Kernel Launches With Accelerated Security Feature
Fourth new Linux kernel milestone of 2017 is now available, providing improved performance and security features including Kernel Transport Layer Security
Court Rules In Favour Of Engineer Sacked Over Personal Messages
A Romanian engineer was wrongfully sacked after his employer read personal messages sent using an account set up for work, finds top human rights court
Transportation, Sales & Retail Jobs ‘To Disappear’ As Robots Take Over
Automation and e-commerce are set to phase out 80 percent of transportation and warehousing jobs and 63 percent of sales employment, says Oxford University