Martyn Landi
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.
By Martyn Landi
22 Apr 2025
Tech
Safety-first smartphone for children unveiled
Phone maker HMD has launched a handset designed to be safer and less distracting for young people to use.
By Martyn Landi
2 Mar 2025
Tech
Skype to shut down in May, Microsoft announces
The once-popular messaging service will be retired in May.
By Martyn Landi
28 Feb 2025
Money
Online banking issues hit customers on payday for second month in a row
Four banks have confirmed disruption for customers on Friday morning.
By Martyn Landi
28 Feb 2025
Politics
Ofcom criticised over ‘checklist’ approach to Online Safety Act
The Molly Rose Foundation has called for the Government to step in and strengthen online safety rules.
By Martyn Landi
27 Feb 2025
Tech
Nvidia sales boosted by rise in AI models that ‘reason’
The company pointed to the increased popularity of such models as a key factor in its success.
By Martyn Landi
27 Feb 2025
Tech
Tech Secretary will not be ‘forced’ to choose one side in AI copyright debate
Peter Kyle said he wanted to support both the creative industries and AI sector in the debate over the use of copyrighted material to train AI.
By Martyn Landi
27 Feb 2025
Tech
Everything you need to know about Amazon Alexa+
The virtual assistant has been given an AI-powered revamp.
By Martyn Landi
26 Feb 2025
Tech
Google accused of ‘monetising’ website linked to Southport misinformation
MPs said an unpublished report by an online advertising watchdog has linked Google ads to a site spreading misinformation about the Southport attack.
By Martyn Landi
26 Feb 2025
Tech
Alexa+ is Amazon’s AI-powered revamp of virtual assistant Alexa
The new, smarter assistant will begin rolling out next month for 20 US dollars (£15.75) a month – or free for Prime users.
By Martyn Landi
26 Feb 2025
Tech
Ofcom to ‘shine light’ on sites not doing enough to protect women and girls
The regulator has published new guidance for tech firms on protecting women and girls under the Online Safety Act.
By Martyn Landi
26 Feb 2025
Tech
AI tools can help ‘fuel creativity’, YouTube executive says
Steve McLendon was speaking as the video platform revealed it now had one billion monthly consumers of podcast content on the site.
By Martyn Landi
26 Feb 2025
Tech
Apple fixing iPhone bug that sees ‘Trump’ appear in text when users say ‘racist’
The tech giant said the glitch was caused by a bug in its speech recognition systems that power its voice-to-text tools.
By Martyn Landi
26 Feb 2025
Business News
Government will ‘take everybody into the digital future’ with new inclusion plan
Technology ministers Peter Kyle and Sir Chris Bryant have unveiled a new plan to boost access to digital skills training and tech.
By Martyn Landi
26 Feb 2025
Tech
Meta fact-checker cuts will allow spread of racist misinformation, MPs say
The social media giant’s decision to replace third-party fact checkers with a user-generated community notes system has been heavily criticised.
By Martyn Landi
25 Feb 2025
Politics
UK newspapers launch campaign against AI copyright plans
The front pages of many of the UK’s biggest newspapers are showcasing a coordinated campaign against Government plans around AI and copyright.
By Martyn Landi
25 Feb 2025
Music
Musicians protest against AI copyright plans with silent album release
Kate Bush and Annie Lennox are among the high-profile artists who helped write the protest album.
By Martyn Landi
25 Feb 2025
UK
Virgin Media O2 outage leaves customers unable to get online
The company has confirmed it is working to fix the issue.
By Martyn Landi
24 Feb 2025
Health
Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 can be used as hearing aid in UK after software update
The tech giant’s latest earphones can analyse a wearer’s hearing and boost sounds if hearing loss is detected.
By Martyn Landi
24 Feb 2025
Tech
What is Apple’s Advanced Data Protection and why is it controversial?
The technology giant has confirmed it is removing the security feature from the UK after a stand-off with the Government.
By Martyn Landi
21 Feb 2025
Tech
Bluesky boosts safety tools as user numbers continue to rise
The social media site has seen its user numbers more than double between November and January as users continue to flee Elon Musk’s X.
By Martyn Landi
21 Feb 2025