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15/05/26

Google Home update delivers huge automation expansion, Nest Cam upgrades for all
Automations in the Google Home app can do a lot,
Read more: 9to5google.com

13/05/26

US to safety test new AI models from Google, Microsoft, xAI
The tech firms have agreed to voluntarily submit their models for testing through Commerce's Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI).
Read more: bbc.co.uk

11/05/26

Malware Threats Accelerate Across Critical Infrastructure
As industrial control systems connect to modern networks, operators are increasingly managing infrastructure that is exposed to growing cyber risks.
Read more: technewsworld.com

08/05/26

It Takes 2 Minutes to Hack the EU-s New Age-Verification App
A WIRED investigation this week revealed new details about the private surveillance state instituted by MSG owner Jim Dolan
Read more: wired.com

06/05/26

The UK's 'R&D approac'’ to boosting education with AI
The UK government has announced plans to work with edtechs,
Read more: uktech.news

04/05/26

Microsoft issues emergency fixes after Windows Server failures
Some servers were unable to install the update properly,
Read more: computing.co.uk

01/05/26

Cyber Scheme launches company accreditation programme
It is aimed at companies of all sizes in the UK market.
Read more: securitybrief.co.uk

29/04/26

Google to punish sites that trap people in with back button tricks
Back button hijacking is when a website interferes with a browser so the back button no longer takes users to the previous page,
Read more: bbc.co.uk

27/04/26

THINGS FALL APART
It's not enough to build things. You also have to tear them down.
Read more: wired.com

24/04/26

How Can Antivirus Software Guard Against Identity Theft?
Identity theft is one of those crimes that you don't really give a second thought - until it happens to you.
Read more: techround.co.uk

22/04/26

Why businesses need wired, wireless, and power-over-ethernet (PoE) firewalls
Deploy the right appliance on the right segment for operational efficiency.
Read more: securitybrief.co.uk

20/04/26

Your Photos Are Probably Giving Away Your Location. Here's How to Stop That
Most cybersecurity advice is targeted at enterprises; organisations with big in-house IT teams and bigger budgets.
Read more: wired.com

17/04/26

What Actually Matters in SME Cybersecurity
Most cybersecurity advice is targeted at enterprises; organisations with big in-house IT teams and bigger budgets.
Read more: uktechnews.co.uk

15/04/26

Microsoft pulls Windows update after installation failures
Microsoft has temporarily withdrawn a Windows 11 update after users reported installation errors.
Read more: computing.co.uk

13/04/26

Best Antivirus Software of 2026: Expert Reviews, Testing, and Rankings
Antivirus software is a digital shield the intercepts malicious files before they can run.
Read more: techradar.com

10/04/26

Microsoft rolls out multi-model Copilot tools to boost AI accuracy in major update to chatbot
Microsoft has introduced new artificial intelligence features that allow its Copilot assistant to use multiple models simultaneously,
Read more: nationaltechnology.co.uk

08/04/26

Using a VPN May Subject You to NSA Spying
Six Democratic lawmakers are pressing the nation's top intelligence official to publicly disclose
Read more: wired.com

06/04/26

Apple brings in age checks for UK iPhone users
After customers accept the latest iOS 26.4 software update, they will be asked to verify their age,
Read more: bbc.co.uk

03/04/26

The top technology trends to expect in 2026
2025 was a pivotal year in which AI was even more influential on the technology sector than in previous years.
Read more: nationaltechnology.co.uk

01/04/26

Firefox to launch free built-in VPN as part of major browser overhaul
Mozilla says the new feature is built around its existing privacy principles.
Read more: computing.co.uk

30/03/26

Hundreds of Millions of iPhones Can Be Hacked With a New Tool Found in the Wild
A powerful iPhone-hacking technique known as DarkSword has been discovered in use by Russian hackers.
Read more: wired.com

27/03/26

Ofcom sets out regulation to push UK gigabit broadband to 'final phase'
UK communications regulator lays down regulation required to drive full-fibre roll-out
Read more: computerweekly.com

25/03/26

'Phantom' smart gadgets blamed for slowing home WiFi
Smart TVs, video doorbells and smart speakers are among a group of "phantom devices" that can slow home WiFi during peak periods
Read more: telconews.co.uk

20/03/26

UK businesses face cyber risk from old user logins, study says
Over three-quarters of UK businesses do not immediately deactivate staff logins when employees leave,
Read more: nationaltechnology.co.uk

18/03/26

Grammarly pulls AI author-impersonation tool after backlash
Writing tool Grammarly has disabled an AI feature which mimicked personas of prominent writers,
Read more: bbc.co.uk/

16/03/26

UK firms tap partners as AI drives data centre strain
More than half of UK organisations are turning to external partners as they grapple with rising data centre power costs,
Read more: datacentrenews.uk/

13/03/26

This WhatsApp setting will upgrade your photos and videos - here's how to use it
the feature in question is HD photos and videos,
Read more: techradar.com/

11/03/26

5 Effective Strategies to Enhance Workplace Productivity
Boosting productivity at work isn’t just some corporate buzzword anymore.
Read more: uktechnews.co.uk

09/03/26

Apple announces new M4-powered iPad Air
With blazing performance, more memory, enhanced connectivity, and game
Read more: apple.com

06/03/26

Would you wear smart glasses?
Is this the year when smart glasses become mainstream?
Read more: bbc.co.uk

04/03/26

What does a social media ban look like?
Social media bans are no longer hypothetical –
Read more: reuters.com

02/03/26

Why Are More UK Founders Choosing To Self Fund?
Self funding now ranks top among funding choices and Startups.co.uk reports that 40.2% of applicants to the 2026 index said they bootstrapped their business.
Read more: techround.co.uk

27/02/26

Microsoft Windows is the most popular operating system on the planet
Plenty of users are still rocking older systems with versions like Windows 7
Read more: techradar.com

25/02/26

The Top Technology Challenges Facing UK Utilities in 2026
From connectivity and cybersecurity to sustainability and data-driven decisions, here's how the UK's utility networks are gearing up for a more connected future.
Read more: uktechnews.co.uk

23/02/26

Hundreds of Millions of Audio Devices Need a Patch to Prevent Wireless Hacking and Tracking
Google designed the wireless protocol known as Fast Pair to optimize for ultra-convenient connections:
Read more: wired.com

20/02/26

Cybercrime is spreading faster and further than ever before
Cyber-enabled fraud has become one of the most pervasive digital threats facing
Read more: computing.co.uk

18/02/26

How to change location with a VPN
VPNs grant you access to virtual locations all over the world - here's what that means and how to use it.
Read more: engadget.com

16/02/26

Passwords will be on the way out in 2026 as passkeys take over
The curse of having to remember easily hackable passwords may soon be over, as a new alternative is set to take over in 2026
Read more: newscientist.com

13/02/26

Apple turns to Google to power AI upgrade for Siri
Improvements to a number of Apple services
Read more: bbc.co.uk

11/02/26

Best Free and Low-Cost AI Certifications Tech Pros Can Earn in 2026
Artificial intelligence skills are now essential for many tech jobs, but training and certification can be expensive.
Read more: eweek.com

09/02/26

Microsoft responds to AI data center revolt,
vowing to cover full power costs and reject local tax breaks
Read more: geekwire.com

06/02/26

What is the next big technology?
Agentic AI (autonomous systems that plan and execute multistep workflows) is emerging as the next big technology.
Read more: startus-insights.com

04/02/26

Britain seeks 'reset' in copyright battle between AI and creators
Creative industries worldwide are grappling with legal and ethical challenges posed by AI systems
Read more: reuters.com

02/02/26

The Sphere of Influence:
How Lenovo Brought Vision Back to CES
Read more: technewsworld.com

30/01/26

The Ultimate Guide to Firewalls
Firewalls are a fundamental component of network security, serving as a first line of defense against cyber threats
Read more: techday.co.uk

28/01/26

Google and Replit Partner to Bring 'Vibe Coding' to Corporate America
The easy-going world of AI-assisted "vibe coding," where non-programmers can build apps just by describing what they want, is finally moving out of the solo developer's garage and into the corporate boardroom.
Read more: eweek.com

26/01/26

How to Protect Your iPhone or Android Device From Spyware
Spyware is so dangerous because the adversary is able to see and hear everything you do on your smartphone, including via encrypted messaging apps such as WhatsApp and Signal.
Read more: wired.com

23/01/26

Nvidia wants full upfront payment for H200 chips in China, sources say
Nvidia is requiring full upfront payment from Chinese customers seeking its H200 artificial intelligence chips,
Read more: reuters.com

21/01/26

Barrier Networks unveils ROC cyber risk platform
Barrier Networks has launched a new software platform, the Risk Operations Centre,
Read more: securitybrief.co.uk

19/01/26

The West Midlands: the best kept secret in the global tech industry
In the age of acceleration where transformational change is driven by rapid technological advancements,
Read more: uktech.news/