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Apple to allow rival app stores on iPhones in EU
Apple will allow alternative app stores to be used on its devices purchased in the EU from March.
Majority of companies not prepared for insider threats
76% of organizations have detected increased insider threat activity over the past five years, less than 30% believe they are equipped with the right tools to handle them.
Mother of all security breaches reveals 26 billion records
The leak, which contains LinkedIn, Twitter, Weibo, Tencent, and other platforms’ user data, is almost certainly the largest ever discovered.
The people still using an Apple Macintosh, 40 years on
On 24 January 1984, the Apple Macintosh 128K personal computer was unveiled to the world, but 40 years later it still has a loyal following of fans – and users.
Cryptocurrency firm Terraform Labs files for bankruptcy in USA
The cryptocurrency company behind the crashed TerraUSD and Luna tokens has filed for bankruptcy in the US.
HP CEO “Our long-term objective is to make printing a subscription”
HP was hit this month with another lawsuit over its Dynamic Security system, which it insists on deploying to printers.
Start-up says its coin-sized nuclear battery could fly drones ‘continuously’
It works by harnessing energy from nuclear decay
Scientists identify optimal number of daily steps for longevity, And it’s not 10,000
Conventional wisdom would have us believe the journey to a long and healthy life begins with 10,000 steps. Each and every day.
New material found by AI could reduce lithium use in batteries
A brand new substance, which could reduce lithium use in batteries, has been discovered using artificial intelligence (AI) and supercomputing.
EA FC 24 was UK’s best-selling game in 2023
Previously known as Fifa, the Electronic Arts (EA) football series ditched the sport’s governing body’s name after almost 30 years.
EU looks set to revise cookie law, admits cookie banners are annoying
European Commission hopes large platforms will accept a ‘cookies pledge’
Amazon Prime Video to have ads in UK from February
Customers in the UK and Germany will see ‘limited’ ads unless they pay £2.99 per month to remove them.
UK vinyl sales at highest level since 1990
Cassette sales also did well, topping 100,000 for a fourth consecutive year.
High-speed train company Hyperloop One shuts down
The aim of Hyperloop One, based on an idea by Elon Musk, was to dramatically cut journey times. It has previously received backing from Virgin founder Richard Branson, but he pulled out last year.
The end of Windows 10 support could turn 240 million PCs into e-waste
Canalys estimates that ~240 million PCs will become e-waste when Windows 10 support ends in October 2025. Most of these devices, if in good condition, could be recycled, but their incompatibility with Windows 11 significantly reduces their value for refurbishment and resale.
Scientists preparing to turn on computer intended to simulate entire human brain
Researchers at Western Sydney University in Australia have teamed up with tech giants Intel and Dell to build a massive supercomputer intended to simulate neural networks at the scale of the human brain.
LinkedIn shelved move to Microsoft Azure, opting to keep physical data centres
The decision not to proceed with the project, code-named ‘Blueshift’, marks a major reversal for LinkedIn, which announced its plan to move to Azure in 2019, three years after Microsoft acquired the company for $27 billion. LinkedIn had been using Azure for specific tasks.
Human brain cells on a chip can recognize speech and do simple maths
There is no computer even remotely as powerful and complex as the human brain. The lumps of tissue ensconced in our skulls can process information at quantities and speeds that computing technology can barely touch.
Facebook and Messenger to automatically encrypt messages
Messages and calls protected by end-to-end-encryption (E2EE) can be read only by the sender and recipient.
Why are there no minicomputers any more?
There is one class of machine that once had a vital role in the evolution of computing. Companies grew large and profitable building them. But now they’ve vanished, notable only for their absence, and for the legacy of the software that was originally developed on them.
Digital pound plans should proceed with caution, say UK MPs
The benefits of the currency are still unclear and, if launched, there must be systems in place to protect cash access and privacy, the Treasury Committee said.
Amazon unleashes Q, an AI assistant for the workplace
Aimed at the office, Amazon Q can summarize documents and assist with programming tasks.
Every Bitcoin payment ‘uses a swimming pool of water’
That’s around six million times more than is used in a typical credit card swipe, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, calculates.
Major shadow bank investigated for ‘crimes’
Chinese officials have launched an investigation into one of the country’s biggest shadow banks, which has lent billions to real estate firms and is now insolvent with liabilities of $64bn but assets estimated at about $38bn.
Church entirely devoted to worshiping AI gets a reboot
Church founder believes that AI chatbots will soon be so powerful they will essentially be gods.
New Zealand puts tax revenue before health by reversing cigarette sales ban
New Zealand’s new government has announced it will scrap the nation’s world-leading smoking ban to help fund tax cuts.
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao steps down as CEO, will plead guilty to federal charges
The crypto exchange will continue to operate following a $4.3 billion settlement with the Justice Department.
Amazon will allow auto dealers to sell cars on its site, starting with Hyundai
Next year, Amazon USA will allow auto dealers to sell cars through its site, starting with South Korean automaker Hyundai, the company said.
NHS talking therapy recommended for menopause symptoms
Women should be offered talking therapy instead of, or as well as, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for problematic menopause symptoms, new draft guidance for the NHS says.
Ransomware gang files SEC complaint over victim’s undisclosed breach
The ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware operation has taken extortion to a new level by filing a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission complaint against one of their alleged victims for not complying with the four-day rule to disclose a cyberattack.
Amazon announces Astro for Business, a robotic security guard for workplaces
Amazon originally announced the Astro robot back in 2022 and it has been available through Amazon only by invitation, however today’s announcement makes it purchasable in the USA.
Only 14 percent of enterprises are ready for AI
New research from Cisco reveals that just 14 percent of organizations globally are fully prepared to deploy and leverage AI-powered technologies.
Meta OKs deleting Threads without losing Instagram
Changes are being rolled out to the Threads app that will enable users to delete their account while keeping the linked Instagram account.
Co-working giant WeWork files for bankruptcy in the US
The firm reported liabilities of $10bn to $50bn (£40.5bn), according to a bankruptcy filing in the New Jersey federal court.
‘Crypto King’ Sam Bankman-Fried guilty of FTX fraud
Sam Bankman-Fried, who once ran one of the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchanges, has been found guilty of fraud and money laundering at the end of a month-long trial in New York.
WeWork: Shares plunge after reports say firm is filing for bankruptcy
Shares in the troubled office-sharing firm WeWork plunged on Wednesday, following reports it could file for bankruptcy as early as next week.
Microsoft has abruptly ended its metaverse project
Microsoft has discontinued its ambitious foray into the metaverse, opting to shelve its two key projects, Project Airsim and Project Bonsai. The move, expected to affect a substantial workforce, is a surprising turn for the tech giant known for its innovative endeavors.
Empathy isn’t a soft skill — it’s actually ‘the hardest skill we learn
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says empathy is an important business skill, not just a soft skill. Studies show that empathy is one of the most important leadership skills.
Financial crimes analyst loses case after fiddling expenses
Citibank has won an employment tribunal after sacking a worker for claiming expenses for sandwiches and coffee for his partner, and then lying about it.
We need to be happy at work!
Trust and purpose are what people are looking for in their relationship to work today.
FTX thief cashes out millions during Bankman-Fried trial
A thief who stole more than $470m (£383m) in cryptocurrency when FTX crashed is trying to cash it out while the exchange’s founder is on trial.
Where hybrid work goes from here: A global perspective
HP’s Work Relationship Index explores the state of people’s connection to work around the world and how employers can respond.
Call of Duty maker Activision to be bought by Microsoft
Microsoft’s revised offer to buy Call of Duty-maker Activision Blizzard has been approved by UK regulators.
Next set to buy rival brand Fat Face in latest High Street buy
High Street giant Next is understood to be close to securing a deal to buy rival fashion chain Fat Face.
Long gone, DEC is still powering the world of computing
One of the early pioneers in computing, the company disappeared in the late 1990s but its influence lives-on.
How Ghana’s central bank lost $5bn in one year
Ghana – once touted as a trailblazing African economic success story – is facing an unprecedented financial crisis.
Next generation of employees will work 3.5 days a week and live to 100 years old
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon is shaking off doomsday predictions about what AI means for humanity — instead laying out how he sees the technology vastly improving businesses and the work-life balance of their employees.
76% of IT decision makers believe Macs are more secure than other computers
Apple is constantly promoting its devices as secure due to their unique combination of hardware and software. Because of this, many companies have been opting for the Mac for their IT departments over other platforms.
ChatGPT can now access up to date information
OpenAI, the Microsoft-backed creator of ChatGPT, has confirmed the chatbot can now browse the internet to provide users with current information.
ChatGPT now supports voice chats and image-based queries
Spotify is also using OpenAI’s tech to translate podcasts using hosts’ own voices.
How the fall of the ‘King of Crypto’ cost one British man millions
With the so-called “King of Crypto” about to go on trial for multiple fraud charges, one British man tells how the collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried’s company lost him a fortune.
JPEX: Hong Kong investigates influencer-backed crypto exchange
Hong Kong police are investigating allegations of fraud against cryptocurrency trading platform JPEX after investors complained of HK$1.3bn ($166m; £134m) in losses.
How to keep your university-bound young adult safe and cybersecure
Parents are packing off their children to dorm rooms and first apartments, but do they know how to keep them safe from digital threats?
Microsoft is bringing ‘OCR’ text recognition to Windows 11’s Snipping Tool
Microsoft has announced new updates for the Snipping Tool and Phone Link apps on Windows 11 that are rolling out now in preview.
Tea purists divided over new 60-second brew
A thoroughly British storm in a teacup is coming to the boil after a leading brand claimed it has devised a tea bag that can brew the perfect cuppa in 60 seconds.
France halts iPhone 12 sales over radiation levels (Apple’s response)
France has ordered Apple to stop selling the iPhone 12 for emitting too much electromagnetic radiation.
Microsoft Paint in Windows 11 gets a background removal tool
Microsoft is rolling out a new version of the Paint application on Windows 11 Insider builds that can remove the background from any picture with the click of a button.
Two out of three companies lose data due to failed backups
22% admit, “We don’t have sufficiently robust backups in place to allow rapid recovery from any attack.”
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