Martyn Landi

UK

Ofcom cracks down on mobile network loophole used to intercept text messages

The regulator said a technical loophole in mobile networks could allow criminals to intercept security codes being sent to mobile users via SMS.
22 Apr 2025
Tech

Teach young people about ransomware risks before they enter work, expert urges

Cybersecurity can be improved by better preparing young people for the cyber threats they will face when they join the workforce, an expert has said.
22 Apr 2025
Business News

AI companion for mindfulness can help ‘bridge gaps’ in mental health care

Mindfulness app Headspace’s chief clinical officer said its new AI companion can help support human mental health care workers.
18 Apr 2025
Business News

‘All clear’: Spotify back up and running after service outage

Thousands of UK users reported being unable to stream music on Wednesday afternoon.
16 Apr 2025
UK

Spotify down for many as firm investigates ‘issues’

The music streaming giant said it was ‘checking out’ the problem, but denied it was the result of a security breach.
16 Apr 2025
Tech

OpenAI is building a social network – reports

The ChatGPT-maker is said to be working on its own X-style social media platform.
16 Apr 2025
Tech

Anthropic’s Claude AI can now search your Gmail inbox for you

The AI start-up’s assistant, Claude, can now be linked with Google’s Gmail and Calendar.
15 Apr 2025
Tech

WhatsApp to message users about protecting themselves from scams

The messaging platform is launching a new one-way chat thread with UK and European users, nudging them about online safety.
15 Apr 2025
Tech

‘Severe strain’ on tech supply chains will cause more price rises in electronics

Experts say the ongoing uncertainty around Donald Trump’s tariff policy is forcing firms to put prices up – as Sony announced PS5 price rises.
14 Apr 2025
Tech

Sony raises PlayStation 5 prices in UK and Europe

The gaming giant said a ‘challenging economic environment’ was to blame for the price hikes of some PS5 consoles.
14 Apr 2025
Tech

Meta faces landmark trial which could break up its tech empire

The social media giant faces a competition trial, beginning on Monday, which could force it to sell Instagram and WhatsApp.
14 Apr 2025
Business News

Government’s encryption row with Apple ‘really strange’, expert says

Robin Wilton said the Government’s approach ‘did not make a huge amount of sense’.
14 Apr 2025
Tech

Four in 10 UK businesses hit by cyber attack or breach in the last year

The figures are a slight drop on the previous year.
10 Apr 2025
UK

Will the Trump tariffs cause gadget prices to rise?

Experts have warned the price of devices including Apple’s iPhone could increase.
9 Apr 2025
Business News

Majority of AI firms working on unhelpful ‘generic’ tools, think tank says

A new report has warned too many firms are focused on developing business efficiency tools, rather than innovations to solve societal problems.
9 Apr 2025
UK

Astro Bot sweeps Bafta Game Awards with five wins

The Sony Game was the biggest winner at the awards, picking up the Best Game prize among its haul.
8 Apr 2025
Tech

Meta expands Instagram parental controls and brings them to Facebook

The tools mean the accounts of under-16s are heavily restricted by default and require parental permission to reduce them.
8 Apr 2025
Tech

Energy and tech giants to meet Government over plans to power UK AI

The first meeting of the Government’s new AI Energy Council will take place on Tuesday.
8 Apr 2025
Tech

Metro Bank launches AI-powered scam detection tool

The bank has partnered with AI scam detection service Ask Silver to launch a tool for customers to check possible scams via WhatsApp.
7 Apr 2025
Tech

Q&A: Will TikTok be banned in the US this weekend?

The video-sharing app is facing a US ban unless it can find a non-Chinese buyer for its US operations by April 5.
4 Apr 2025
Tech

Trump says TikTok deal ‘very close’ as deadline looms

Questions remain about the likely buyers of the video app, as well as the structure of the deal, and how it could impact its user experience.
4 Apr 2025