Fitness tracker technology ‘could help thwart cyber attacks’
Technology used in fitness trackers could hold the key to reducing cyber attacks, researchers say.
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Virgin Mobile says it will compensate customers for service disruption
Virgin Mobile will compensate customers after many were left unable to make calls, send text messages or use mobile data.
Virgin Mobile working to fix network outage
Virgin Mobile has said it is working to resolve an issue which has left many of its customers unable to make calls, send text messages and use mobile data.
UK Drive: The Mercedes-Benz E 300 de electrifies diesel power
What is it? There are two strong trends in the motoring world at the moment — a decline in diesel, and a surge in electrified vehicles. The former has been lambasted for its impact on the environment, while the latter options are quickly becoming feasible daily drivers rather than just the niche machines they once were.
How to update WhatsApp
WhatsApp’s users have been asked to perform an update after concerns about being targeted by hackers.
Former Google boss defends technology giant’s tax record
A former Google boss has defended the company’s record on tax and said the technology giant complies with “complicated” rules.
New technology causing reliability headaches for premium brands
Premium manufacturers have come out at the bottom of a new reliability survey.
Google announces new mid-range Pixel smartphones
Google has unveiled two new mid-range versions of its Pixel smartphones as the technology giant attempts to broaden its appeal.
Williamson: Investigation into Huawei leak a shabby and discredited witch hunt
Gavin Williamson has described an investigation into the leak of information from a top-secret meeting of the National Security Council as a “shabby and discredited witch hunt” and called for a probe into it.
No crime committed in Huawei leak, police say
A leak of information from a top-secret meeting of the National Security Council about Chinese tech giant Huawei which cost Gavin Williamson his job did not amount to a criminal offence, the Metropolitan Police has said.
Huawei leak did not amount to a criminal offence, police say
A leak of information from a top-secret meeting of the National Security Council about Chinese tech giant Huawei did not amount to a criminal offence, the Metropolitan Police has said.
Consumer watchdog questions claimed battery life of some iPhone handsets
Apple has been accused of “significantly overstating” the battery life of a number of its iPhone handsets following testing carried out by consumer watchdog Which?.
Hancock: Tech giants to help fund initiative to tackle self-harm content
Social media companies have agreed to help fund a new initiative to tackle self-harm content on their sites, following a summit in London, Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said.
New tech could see drivers earn money on the go
Motorists could be able to earn money as they drive thanks to a new system being developed by Jaguar Land Rover.
Dead Facebook account holders ‘could outnumber living in fifty years’
The number of dead Facebook account holders could outnumber the living within fifty years, new research has claimed.
Microsoft increases space needed on PCs to install latest Windows 10 update
Some Windows 10 users will be forced to double the amount of space on their PC to install future updates, as Microsoft has increased the amount of storage required to install its newest software.
Robot catheter achieves medical first by navigating itself through living heart
Bioengineers have reported the first example of a robotic device navigating itself inside a living body.
Robot catheter achieves medical first by navigating itself through living heart
Bioengineers have reported the first example of a robotic device navigating itself inside a living body.
Children ‘should be limited to one hour of screen time per day’
Toddlers and young children should have no more than one hour of sedentary screen time per day, according to new international advice.
Children ‘should be limited to one hour of screen time per day’
Toddlers and young children should have no more than one hour of sedentary screen time per day, according to new international advice.
Online child safety plans: The code of practice
A raft of proposed standards to keep internet companies in check over child safety have been published by the information watchdog.
Pint glasses filled from bottom up at new Tottenham stadium
New technology at Tottenham Hotspur’s state-of-the-art stadium means beer can be poured hands-free by bar staff.
Solar-powered charging station programme unveiled
A new range of solar-powered electric vehicle charging stations is being developed for the UK’s roads.
April Fools: The best jokes from the car industry
April Fools. It’s a day when people trick, joke and kid one another just for the sheer hell of it. The motoring industry is no different; it loves to try and fool the automotive press with wild concepts and crazy ideas, usually based on some of its existing vehicles.
Frustration mounts over online porn age verification measures
Voices on both sides of the argument for and against incoming age checks for porn sites have expressed mounting frustration, in the wake of news that the measures could be delayed once again.
Autonomous car learns from its mistakes
A robot car that learns from experience, like a human motorist with years behind the wheel, has been tested for the first time.
All the key announcements from Apple’s live event
Apple has announced a string of new services as the company looks to further establish itself outside of smartphones.
Academic calls for more AI designers from minority backgrounds
More female, black or ethnic minority computer designers are needed to make artificial intelligence like driver-less cars more inclusive, an academic has said.
Ford’s EcoGuide tech could help van drivers save money
Ford will add a new system to its commercial vehicles in order to help drivers save fuel.
Breaking up the tech giants will not boost competition, says GoFundMe boss
Breaking up the likes of Google and Facebook will not boost competition and risks creating a vacuum for other tech giants to step in, the boss of crowdfunding site GoFundMe has warned.