Category: Technology

Huawei has failed to adequately tackle security flaws in equipment used in the UK’s telecoms networks despite previous complaints, said an official report. It also flagged that a vulnerability “of national significance” had occurred in 2019 but been fixed before it could be exploited. The assessment was given by an oversight board, chaired by a […]

The US Department of Commerce has written to American suppliers of China’s biggest chip manufacturer, warning them of “unprecedented risks” that their products could be used by the Chinese military. In the letter, the firms are reminded that they must apply for licences to ship controlled items to Shanghai-based SMIC. But it does not appear […]

Uber has secured its right to continue operating in London after a judge upheld its appeal against Transport for London (TfL). The ride-hailing giant has been granted a license to work in the capital, almost a year after TfL rejected its application over safety concerns. It ends uncertainty fort eh 45,000 drivers who use the […]

Microsoft has agreed to acquire ZeniMax Media, the parent company of Doom and Fallout studio Bethesda Softworks, for $7.5 billion in cash. The acquisition follows earlier Bethesda games coming to Xbox Game Pass on console and PC, and it gives Microsoft control of upcoming games like the space epic Starfield. Microsoft says future Bethesda games, […]

A new Covid-19 contact-tracing app will be launched across England and Wales on 24 September, announced the government. The app will allow people scan barcoded-like QR codes to register visits to hospitality venues and will implement Apple and Google’s method of detecting other smart-phones. Businesses have been asked to display QR posters to support the […]

Netflix’s chairman has said working from home has no positive effects and makes debating ideas harder. But Reed Hastings, who founded the platform, also said 8,600 employees would not have to return to the office until most of them had received an approved coronavirus vaccine. He also predicted most people would continue to work from […]

TikTok chief executive Kevin Mayer has quit after just two months in the position ahead of an impending ban by US President Donald Trump. The Chinese-owned firm has been accused of being a threat to US national security by the Trump administration. Mayer joined the company in June after leaving his role as Disney’s head […]

After showing interest in virtual reality and augmented reality in recent years, American tech company Apple has acquired a Virtual Reality (VR) start-up company Spaces, which specialises in virtual reality tech. Apple was also rumoured to be working on multiple virtual headsets. According to media reports, the company spokesperson confirmed the acquisition in a statement […]

If you’re looking to upgrade your iPad but don’t necessarily need the latest or most powerful version of the iPad Pro, you can save a lot of money on the previous generation of the iPad Pro from 2018 for a limited time. It is steeply discounted, and what’s better, this model includes support for 4G […]

Amazon’s Echo Studio smart speaker has never been cheaper than $170, where it’s at today at both Amazon and Best Buy. The $170 speaker includes a free Echo Show 5 smart display and a white Bluetooth-enabled Philips Hue smart bulb with the purchase (normally $300 altogether). It’s fantastic value if you want to go all […]