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Microsoft Edge arrives on Linux in preview
web browser
Microsoft Edge arrives on Linux in preview
The Chromium-based web browser is now supported on all major desktop and mobile operating systems
21 Oct 2020
Microsoft becomes the most-spoofed brand for phishing attacks
Security
Microsoft becomes the most-spoofed brand for phishing attacks
The tech giant was imitated in almost 20% of all phishing attacks during the third quarter
20 Oct 2020
Intel offloads NAND business to SK Hynix in $9 billion deal
Hardware
Intel offloads NAND business to SK Hynix in $9 billion deal
The deal will enable the US chipmaker to focus on AI, 5G, and autonomous edge capabilities
20 Oct 2020
Irish data regulator launches GDPR probe into Instagram
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Irish data regulator launches GDPR probe into Instagram
Investigation launched after 60 million children were given the option to switch to a public-facing business account
19 Oct 2020
Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 launches with PCIe support
Hardware
Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 launches with PCIe support
The CM4 is available in 32 variants with pricing starting at just $25
19 Oct 2020
BBC micro:bit update adds support for AI and ML applications
Hardware
BBC micro:bit update adds support for AI and ML applications
The new microcomputer is also four times as fast as the 2016 model and boasts eight times the amount of RAM
13 Oct 2020
Twilio acquires CRM startup Segment for £2.45 billion
mergers and acquisitions
Twilio acquires CRM startup Segment for £2.45 billion
The company says the deal will help it to achieve its vision of becoming the world’s leading customer engagement platform
12 Oct 2020
Apple's iPhone 12 might suffer from 5G coverage issues in the UK
Mobile
Apple's iPhone 12 might suffer from 5G coverage issues in the UK
A reported lack of 700Mhz support could hand Three a major advantage over rival operators
12 Oct 2020
iPhone 12 launch event confirmed for 13 October
Mobile Phones
iPhone 12 launch event confirmed for 13 October
Apple's "Hi, Speed" teaser suggests first 5G iPhones will debut at next week's virtual event
7 Oct 2020
Microsoft 365 outage hits Azure, Outlook, and Teams
cloud computing
Microsoft 365 outage hits Azure, Outlook, and Teams
The cloud-based productivity tools are now back online after more than five hours of downtime
29 Sep 2020
Why COVID-19 could spur a learning revolution
Careers & training
Why COVID-19 could spur a learning revolution
Newfound interests and future job prospects could fuel a surge in children studying STEM subjects
29 Sep 2020
The best 4G network
Mobile
The best 4G network
Every mobile provider offers 4G contracts, but which one is the best for you?
28 Sep 2020
Uber claims it makes London "safer" in TfL licence battle
Policy & legislation
Uber claims it makes London "safer" in TfL licence battle
The ride-hailing service says it has improved systems to verify drivers' insurance documents and identification
16 Sep 2020
Starting afresh: Why startups will lead the new normal
startups
Starting afresh: Why startups will lead the new normal
Why new businesses have the agility needed to adapt to a post-COVID world
31 Aug 2020
Microsoft extends support for Windows 10 version 1803
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft extends support for Windows 10 version 1803
Enterprise users will now continue to receive security updates until May 2021
28 Aug 2020
Apple blocked Facebook's attempt to flag App Store 'tax'
social media
Apple blocked Facebook's attempt to flag App Store 'tax'
The social networking giant claims Apple prevented it from telling users about the 30% revenue cut
28 Aug 2020
Tesla was the target of "serious" ransomware attack
ransomware
Tesla was the target of "serious" ransomware attack
A Russian national allegedly attempted to bribe a Tesla employee to install malware on the company’s network
28 Aug 2020
IBM hits new quantum computing milestone
business intelligence (BI)
IBM hits new quantum computing milestone
The company has successfully doubled its quantum volume for three years running
21 Aug 2020
Apple faces lawsuit over MacBook Pro display flaw
Hardware
Apple faces lawsuit over MacBook Pro display flaw
Class-action lawsuit claims Apple sold MacBooks while it was aware of the so-called "flexgate" issue
21 Aug 2020
Adobe erased users' photos with botched Lightroom update
Software
Adobe erased users' photos with botched Lightroom update
The company has admitted that some customers' photos and presets are not recoverable
21 Aug 2020
Microsoft brings WSL 2 to older Windows 10 versions
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft brings WSL 2 to older Windows 10 versions
Firm backports updated architecture to enterprise customers still relying on pre-2020 versions of Windows 10
21 Aug 2020
Public cloud revenue topped £176 billion in 2019
cloud computing
Public cloud revenue topped £176 billion in 2019
IDC claims the top five cloud services providers accounted for more than a third of the worldwide total
19 Aug 2020
Facebook becomes a top-tier Linux Foundation member
open source
Facebook becomes a top-tier Linux Foundation member
The social network has reaffirmed its commitment to open source with Platinum membership
17 Aug 2020
Toshiba exits the laptop business after 35 years
Hardware
Toshiba exits the laptop business after 35 years
The company has sold its remaining 19.9% stake in the Dynabook laptop brand to Sharp
10 Aug 2020
US sanctions force Huawei to halt smartphone chip production
Hardware
US sanctions force Huawei to halt smartphone chip production
The Chinese company has confirmed that production of the high-end Kirin 9000 SoC will stop next month
10 Aug 2020
Apple updates 27in iMac with 10th-gen Intel CPUs and 1080p webcam
Hardware
Apple updates 27in iMac with 10th-gen Intel CPUs and 1080p webcam
The company claims its latest desktop Mac is its "most powerful ever" with 65% faster performance than before
5 Aug 2020
Microsoft won't reopen its offices until January 2021
Business operations
Microsoft won't reopen its offices until January 2021
The software giant is planning a six-stage "hybrid" approach for the reopening of its offices in the US
3 Aug 2020
Why remote working isn’t a cyber security risk
cyber security
Why remote working isn’t a cyber security risk
Much has been made of the dangers of working from home, but are they overhyped?
30 Jul 2020
AWS launches AI tool to help businesses tackle online fraud
artificial intelligence (AI)
AWS launches AI tool to help businesses tackle online fraud
Amazon Fraud Detector uses machine learning to sniff out fraudulent transactions
29 Jul 2020
Salesforce quietly kills off Einstein Voice Assistant and Voice Skills
artificial intelligence (AI)
Salesforce quietly kills off Einstein Voice Assistant and Voice Skills
Software giant will instead focus on its newly-released Salesforce Anywhere app
22 Jul 2020
LinkedIn axes 960 jobs as recruitment demand falls
Business strategy
LinkedIn axes 960 jobs as recruitment demand falls
Microsoft-owned company is laying off 6% of its global workforce as firms hire fewer staff during the coronavirus pandemic
21 Jul 2020
UK gov bans Huawei from 5G network in major U-turn
5G
UK gov bans Huawei from 5G network in major U-turn
Huawei equipment will be removed from the country's 5G network by 2027 on the grounds of national security.
14 Jul 2020
SUSE acquires Kubernetes startup Rancher Labs
open source
SUSE acquires Kubernetes startup Rancher Labs
The deal will enable SUSE customers to "seamlessly innovate across their business from the edge to the core to the cloud"
8 Jul 2020
Apple MacBook Air (2020) review: It’s a kind of Magic
Laptops
Apple MacBook Air (2020) review: It’s a kind of Magic
Apple's latest MacBook Air delivers (almost) everything we could have hoped for
6 Jul 2020
Non voyage: Coronavirus, Brexit and the future of business travel
Business strategy
Non voyage: Coronavirus, Brexit and the future of business travel
The current pandemic and the UK’s impending departure from the EU could have grave consequences for corporate travel
1 Jul 2020