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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.
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Martyn Landi
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.
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Martyn Landi
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.
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Martyn Landi
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.
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Martyn Landi
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.
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Martyn Landi
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.
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Martyn Landi
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.
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Martyn Landi
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.
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Martyn Landi
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.
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Martyn Landi
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.
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Martyn Landi
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.
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Martyn Landi
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’.
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Martyn Landi
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.
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Martyn Landi
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.
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Martyn Landi
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.
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Martyn Landi
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.
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Martyn Landi
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.
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Martyn Landi
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.
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Martyn Landi
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.
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Martyn Landi
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.
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Martyn Landi
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.
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Martyn Landi
4 Apr 2025
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