Robert Scammell
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7 Nov
Tony Blair will do “everything” he can to stop Brexit
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has said he “will do everything” he can to stop Brexit, and that he backs a second referendum.
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7 Nov
Margrethe Vestager: “Time is over” for digital world to escape the rules
The European Commissioner for Competition Margrethe Vestager has told technology companies that the “time is over” for them to escape rules in the digital world that apply in the offline world.
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6 Nov
Samsung foldable phone needs “unique” software to succeed
Samsung is widely expected to unveil its foldable phone tomorrow at the Samsung Developer Conference in San Francisco.
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6 Nov
Democracy undermined: Extent of Brexit data misuse revealed by ICO report
The UK’s data protection watchdog the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has released the findings of its investigation into the use of data analytics for political purposes, revealing the unlawful use of data by various groups during the Brexit referendum.
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5 Nov
Elon Musk Bitcoin scam targets verified Twitter accounts
Scammers have taken control of multiple verified Twitter accounts to impersonate Tesla CEO Elon Musk and promote a Bitcoin scam.
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5 Nov
Environmental impact of Microsoft underwater data centres must be monitored, experts warn
Off the coast of Orkney, a white cylinder containing 27.6 petabytes of computing storage rests on the seabed.
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2 Nov
Sing for Bitcoin: This cashpoint dispenses free crypto for your best melody
From TrumpCoin to Whoppercoin, the cryptocurrency world has its fair share of gimmicks.
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1 Nov
Hackers are increasingly targeting energy companies – here’s how
Cyberattackers are increasingly targeting energy and utilities companies through their enterprise IT networks, according to a report released today by cybersecurity company Vectra.
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1 Nov
Radisson Hotel hack shows vulnerability of hospitality industry
Radisson Hotel Group has confirmed a data breach that exposed the personal details of “small percentage” of its Radisson Reward member’s scheme.
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31 Oct
Half of UK businesses lack an AI strategy, warns Microsoft report
UK businesses are underprepared for the disruptive impact of AI and are at risk of being left behind by overseas competition, according to a major report by Microsoft.
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30 Oct
Brain hacking: Will our memories be safe?
Scientists expect to be able to electronically record the brain signals that make memories within the next five years – and cybercriminals could use that technology to hack your brain.
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30 Oct
More than half of UK consumers are ready for biometric payment cards
More than half of UK consumers are ready to pay for items using biometric payment cards, according to research by digital security provider Gemalto.
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29 Oct
Digital Services Tax to impose 2% levy on tech giants: Budget 2018
Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond has announced that the UK will introduce a Digital Services Tax aimed at ensuring tech giants such as Google and Facebook pay their fair share.
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29 Oct
Sky and Space Global gets go-ahead to build nanosatellite network
Nanosatellite deployer Sky and Space Global (SAS) is a step closer to launching its network of commercial telecommunication nanosatellites after completing a Critical Design Review.
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26 Oct
The technology to solve Brexit’s Irish border problem already exists – and it costs less than you think
The problem surrounding the Irish border continues to hold up Brexit negotiations as the UK lumbers towards a disorderly exit from the European Union.
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25 Oct
North Korea cryptocurrency scam raised funds for Kim regime
North Korean operatives have been linked to a cryptocurrency scam that raised money for the Kim Jong-un regime.
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24 Oct
Rambus launches Vaultify Trade to provide “bank-grade” protection to crypto assets
Security hardware and software maker Rambus has launched Vaultify Trade, a platform that offers “bank-grade” protection to cryptocurrency and blockchain assets.
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23 Oct
Byron launches Facebook Messenger payment bot
Customers eating at UK restaurant chain Byron will now be able to pay their bill using a Facebook Messenger payment bot.
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23 Oct
Africa blockchain partnership to offer electronic cash to millions
A partnership between a banking consortium and technology companies is set to launch a blockchain and digital currency initiative in Africa.
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19 Oct
Twisted Bar: When data analytics meet Piña coladas
Recently opened Twisted Bar is taking a novel approach to its cocktail menu.
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17 Oct
This plant hormone could make space farming easier
Scientists have shown that a hormone that encourages symbiosis between plants and fungi could encourage higher crop yields during space farming.
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17 Oct
UK shops to use facial recognition age verification for restricted items
UK supermarkets could soon use facial recognition age verification when purchasing age-restricted items such as alcohol and cigarettes at self-service checkouts.
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16 Oct
Cybersecurity professional salary increase reflects growing cyber threat
Cybersecurity professional salary has increased by 6% in just one year, double the UK national average of 2.9%.
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15 Oct
UK Government launches IoT Code of Practice: Industry experts react
The UK government has launched a voluntary Code of Practice for internet-connected devices.
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15 Oct
What is the backstop for Brexit?
One of the major sticking points in the UK’s withdrawal negotiations with the EU is the so-called Irish backstop.
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12 Oct
GTC Europe: Driverless cars steal show as GPU computing drives future of AI
With Oktoberfest over, thousands of artificial intelligence (AI) experts and business leaders descended on Munich for NIVIDIA’s GPU technology conference.
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11 Oct
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang: We’re in the ‘era of the automation of automation’
Moore’s Law is dead and we’re in the “era of the automation of automation”, says NVIDIA CEO and founder Jensen Huang.
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10 Oct
Volvo autonomous cars get NVIDIA chips for early 2020s production
Volvo will integrate NVIDIA’s DRIVE AGX Xavier computer to power its next-generation of autonomous vehicles, according to an announcement made today by NVIDIA.
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9 Oct
End of the app store? Survey shows shift to faster mobile browsing
The advantages offered by faster mobile browsing solutions could lead to the end of the app store.
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8 Oct
Dubai to offer blockchain payments backed by government
Dubai citizens and residents will soon be able to make everyday payments using a digital currency.