A simple iPhone tweak to make it easier to use in summer
iPhone Here's a quick iPhone tweak you can do to make Face ID work better when you're wearing sunglasses. Do you find that your iPhone's Face ID doesn't work so…
Apple employees are pushing back against returning to the office
Apple employees are pushing back against a new policy that would require them to return to the office three days a week starting in early September. Staff members say they…
Goodbye to Internet Explorer. It might be a bit complicated
Say goodbye to Internet Explorer. After more than 25 years, it's finally being discontinued, and from August 2021 won't be supported by Microsoft 365, with it disappearing from our desktops…
Major Microsoft OneDrive update planned for later this year
Microsoft is working on a major update for OneDrive that is set to arrive later this year which will give users greater control over how they share files using the…
Amazon Prime Day 2021 is June 21 and 22
The official Amazon Prime Day 2021 date is June 21 and 22, according to a press release from Amazon today. That means you've got the green light to go on…
Rescuers question using what3words in emergencies
Mountain rescuers have questioned the accuracy of using the location app what3words in emergencies, citing dozens of examples where the wrong address was given to their teams. W3W said human…
These unsubscribe emails only lead to further spam
Scammers often use fake unsubscribe emails (which can lead to further spam) to confirm valid email accounts. For some time, spammers have been sending emails that simply ask if you…
Most common password attacks and what to do about them
Passwords have always been a favourite target among hackers, so it is important for IT security pros to be familiar with the most common password attacks that are used. Although…
Could your next tweet get you in trouble?
A lot of the time, we fire off tweets or stick up Instagram stories without a second thought. But what if the police turned up at your door because of…
FBI to share compromised passwords with Have I Been Pwned
The FBI will soon begin to share compromised passwords with Have I Been Pwned's 'Password Pwned' service that were discovered during law enforcement investigations. Today, Have I Been Pwned creator…
Orwell’s 1984 could happen in 2024 Microsoft president warns
Life as depicted in George Orwell’s 1984 could happen in 2024 if lawmakers don’t protect the public against artificial intelligence, Microsoft’s president has warned. “If we don’t enact the laws…
GCHQ breached citizen’s privacy with its bulk surveillance regime
The UK Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) breached citizen's privacy with its bulk interception policy says a ruling by Europe's highest human rights court. It unlawfully breach citizens' privacy and free…
Google now lets you password-protect the search history page
Google has added a way to put a password on your Web and Activity page, which shows all your activity from across Google services, including your searches, YouTube watch history,…
Chrome crashes on Windows & Linux fixed by Google
Google has released a minor Google Chrome update that fixes the worldwide browser crashes occurring since Thursday on Windows 10 and Linux. On Thursday, many Windows 10 users suddenly found…
Dogs can sniff out 90% of COVID-19 cases, even if they’re asymptomatic
According to new research, trained dogs can sniff out COVID-19 infections to a high degree of accuracy regardless of whether those cases are asymptomatic. In the new tests, scientists used…
First Windows 10 without Internet Explorer released by Microsoft
Microsoft has released the first Windows 10 build without the Internet Explorer web browser to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. The Internet Explorer 11 desktop application is now retired…
Artificial intelligence to control navy submarines?
MSubs of Plymouth, a specialist in autonomous underwater vehicles, won a £2.5m Ministry of Defence contract to build and test an Extra-Large Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (XLUUV) that should be able…
Co-founder of TikTok’s owner ByteDance to step down as CEO
The CEO and co-founder of TikTok's owner ByteDance has announced he will step down and transition to a new role by the end of the year. In a letter to…
Chrome fixes breached passwords on Android automatically
Chrome fixes breached passwords on Android thanks to a new feature Google is rolling out which helps users change passwords compromised in data breaches with a single tap. Chrome already…
Amazon is in talks to buy MGM Studios for £6.35bn
Amazon is reportedly in talks to buy the historic MGM Studios for $9bn (£6.35bn) reports say. The sale would give the tech giant's Prime streaming service access to a vast…
