Monzo urges 480,000 customers to change their pins
Digital bank Monzo has apologised after almost half a million customers’ information was exposed to unauthorised staff.
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Far-right forum 8chan cut off by cybersecurity provider
The far-right internet forum 8chan, which has been linked to mass shootings in the US, has lost its cybersecurity protection after its provider cut off support.
Here are 5 reasons why an estate car is better than an SUV
It’s hard to ignore the meteoric rise of the SUV. Step into any new car dealership, and you’ll find a forecourt awash with high-riding vehicles of all shapes and sizes. There’s a reason for that – people simply can’t get enough of them.
Twitter account branded ‘homophobic’ after mass-blocking LGBTQ+ users
A Twitter profile set up in protest against inclusive sex education in UK schools has mass-blocked LGBTQ+ users.
Apple revenue up despite iPhone sales drop
Apple service products such as streaming and cloud continued to make gains while iPhone sales dropped, according to the company’s latest results.
New technology could help farmers detect plant diseases using smartphones
New technology that could help farmers quickly spot diseases in plants using smartphones has been developed by researchers.
Internet users ‘feel like IT managers’ forced to deal with tech issues
The UK has become a nation of “IT managers”, with internet users forced to deal with technical issues around the home, a new survey suggests.
New tyre technology could generate electricity as it rolls
A new tyre technology could see electricity generated while a car is driven.
Tech firm forum agrees to collaborate online response to terror attacks
A forum created by technology firms to disrupt the spread of terrorist content online has announced new plans to collaborate responses to “active events” similar to the Christchurch terror attacks.
O2 reveals first locations for 5G rollout as sales rise
The UK’s second biggest mobile phone operator has revealed it will roll out its 5G network in October this year.
Mastercard unveils new payment concepts and ‘sonic brand’ sound
Credit card company Mastercard has showcased technologies such as augmented reality as part of its work on the future of shopping and payments.
Apple previews new designs for World Emoji Day
Apple has released previews of a number of new emoji due to be rolled out later this year – including a range of disability-themed designs – to mark World Emoji Day.
Mars could become habitable by creating islands from ultralight material – study
Mars could be made habitable by the creation of small islands that mimic the Earth’s greenhouse effect, according to new research.
Ford and Volkswagen expand alliance with autonomous and EV tech
Ford and Volkswagen have revealed that their global alliance will now include the sharing of electric car tech as well as the development of autonomous systems.
Instagram asks bullies to think twice before posting
Instagram has unveiled an anti-bullying initiative following high-profile cases such as the death of British teenager Molly Russell.
Tip of the iceberg? New Vegebot could help plug agriculture labour gaps
Engineers have developed a vegetable-picking robot to complete the challenging task of harvesting lettuces.
Key points around the laws covering image-based sexual abuse
A report by academics will be presented to MPs on Monday calling for a major overhaul of existing laws covering image-based sexual abuse.
Tech companies urged to ‘step up’ and protect children
Education Secretary Damian Hinds will urge online companies to “step up” and do more to protect young users from harmful content.
US blacklists five Chinese technology companies
The US is blacklisting five Chinese organisations involved in super computing, calling them national security threats and cutting them off from critical US technology.
Surge in number of people asking Alexa to fart after video goes viral
There has been a surge in the number of people asking their Alexas to fart, after a video of two young boys and their grandfather went viral.
Hair-sized probe developed to help measure lung damage
A hair-sized probe has been developed by scientists to help measure tissue damage deep in the lung.
Tech sector boomed outside London in 2018 amid record job openings
The UK tech sector has boomed outside London, with new research highlighting record job openings in the sector across the country.
Number of technology jobs rising across the UK – report
The technology sector is becoming one of the biggest employers in the UK – with more than 10% of the working population in some areas now employed in the industry, new figures claim.
Tech summit to discuss handling of data from crime victims’ mobile phones
Ministers will meet senior police officers and top prosecutors to discuss technological solutions to handling data from the mobile phones of victims of crimes including rape.
Great firewall of China: State bids to protect its technology amid US trade row
China is creating a system to protect its technology, according to state media, as the US restricts the access of Chinese companies to American tech in a spiralling trade dispute.
DHL unveils electric panel van with hydrogen fuel-cell assistance
DHL has revealed a new electric panel van which utilises fuel-cell technology to give it even better range.
BMW and Jaguar Land Rover announce electrification collaboration
BMW Group and Jaguar Land Rover have announced that they will be partnering up to develop the next generation of electric car technology.
STEM subjects suffering due to lack of staff, MSPs told
Schools “don’t have enough bodies on the ground” to teach science, maths, engineering and technology (Stem) subjects effectively to younger children, teachers have told MSPs.
UK Drive: Honda CR-V Hybrid proves to be a capable and smooth electrified option
What is it? Honda’s CR-V SUV has proven to be a smash hit for the Japanese manufacturer, and has gone on to become one of the best-selling SUVs around the globe.
Satellite-tracked supermarket trolleys among winners of space competition
Innovative ideas from young people to track abandoned supermarket trolleys by satellite and an app to find public toilets are among the winners of a space competition.