British and French researchers are teaming up to work on improving the resilience of various technology tools and systems used by critical national infrastructure (CNI) suppliers – including utilities and emergency services – against various security threats. The technology in scope of the agreement, announced during a state visit from French president Emmanuel Macron, includes…
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Up to 500 UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are in line to pick up a share of a government funding package designed to support them in protecting their intellectual property (IP) from hostile actors, whether they be larger competitors or state-backed threat actors. In exchange for a £500 buy-in, the Secure Innovation Security Review…
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If you’ve been patiently waiting for Apple to unveil its M5 MacBook Pro lineup, you might have to wait a little bit longer than you were probably expecting. Despite rumblings that Apple’s next-gen MacBook Pro might ship by the end of this year, a new report from Bloomberg relays that the release date has been…
The European Commission has been accused of rigging the selection process for Europe’s next data protection watchdog in favour of its own candidate, according to a complaint submitted to the European Ombudsman and shared with Computer Weekly. Submitted by privacy experts Maria Farrell, Douwe Korff and Ian Brown, the complaint alleged “procedural irregularities” with the…
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The UK’s Online Safety Act (OSA) is failing to address “algorithmically accelerated misinformation” on social media platforms, leaving the public vulnerable to a repeat of the 2024 Southport riots, MPs have warned.Following an inquiry into online misinformation and harmful algorithms, the Commons Science, Innovation and Technology Committee (SITC) has identified “major holes” in the UK’s online safety…
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For years, iPhone users have been waiting for a more capable Siri. Initially, many expected it to debut with iOS 18.4 along with the new on-screen awareness feature powered by Apple Intelligence, but Apple has since delayed the rollout indefinitely.Over the past few months, a lot has changed regarding Siri’s leadership. Apple is now pushing…
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Samsung beat everyone to the punch in early 2024 when it launched its first AI phones. That was the Galaxy S24 series, which featured several generative AI features under the wide Galaxy AI umbrella. Galaxy AI made plenty of sense for Samsung’s suite of genAI features, and it had a bit of everything. Galaxy AI…
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Last month, a report revealed how much energy and water ChatGPT consumes. Then, we also discovered that being polite to AI also costs millions for companies. A simple “You’re welcome” from the agent uses up resources, too.So, not only are these AI companies spending a lot of money, but they’re also consuming a ton of…
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The UK government will create “a proper, clear governance framework” to regulate the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement, the home secretary has told Lords, marking a shift in policy. In an appearance before the Lords Justice and Home Affairs Committee (JHAC) on 8 July, home secretary Yvette Cooper confirmed the government is…
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I bought the Apple Watch Series 10 last fall because I’m a runner and I want the wearable to track all my health data while I train and rest. It’s not just about keeping tabs on my running stats or trying to shave a few minutes off my marathon time.I went with the more expensive…
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