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Android vs. iOS: Which smartphone platform is the best?
By Simon Hill and Mark Jansen If you’re buying a new smartphone today, chances are extremely good it will…
Wyze Home Monitoring review: Great savings, gaps to fill
When it comes to stirring up some noise in the smart home space, no one does it better…
What is quantum computing?
Quantum computers could spur the development of new breakthroughs in science, medications to save lives, machine…
US blacklists seven Chinese supercomputer groups
The US has blacklisted seven Chinese groups it accuses of building supercomputers to help its military.…
Elon Musk’s Neuralink ‘shows monkey playing Pong with mind’
Neuralink, Elon Musk’s computer to brain interface firm, has released a video it claims shows a…
Facebook leak: Irish regulator probes ‘old’ data dump
A data leak involving personal details of hundreds of millions of Facebook users is being reviewed…
Google Maps to start showing eco-friendly routes
Google Maps will start directing drivers to routes it calculates to be the most eco-friendly based…
How to password protect a folder in Windows and MacOS
Your computer probably has at least one or two files with sensitive information that you don’t…
How to stop apps from tracking your location in Android and iOS
Do you feel like someone is always watching you and tracking where you are? If you…
What is Google Assistant? Here’s the guide you need to get started
Google Assistant is Google’s artificial intelligence-powered voice assistant, which grew out of Google Now. It is available on…
5G vs. Wi-Fi: How they’re different and why you’ll need both
We’re entering the era of 5G, and while it hasn’t necessarily brought about the mobile revolution…
China’s biggest car brand to launch rival to Tesla
China’s biggest carmaker Geely is launching a premium electric car brand it hopes will take on…
Covid fraud: £34.5m stolen in pandemic scams
More than 6,000 cases of Covid-related fraud and cyber-crime have been recorded by the UK’s police…
HP Omen 30L Gaming Desktop review: A gorgeous glass house
Everyone wants to build their own PC these days. The problem? Finding affordable components these days is nearly…
What is 5G? Everything you need to know
It’s been nearly a decade in the making, and 5G is now a reality. Wireless carriers…
Intel Core i9-11900K vs. AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
By Jacob RoachMarch 19, 2021 5:00AM PST After taking a beating with the launch of Ryzen 5000, Intel…
5G auction to boost mobile speed and coverage
The auction of the airwaves that will create faster mobile services for rural areas and hasten…
Google Nest 2 home device tracks body activity in bed
The new Google Nest Hub will track users’ body activity in bed to generate personalised sleep-tracking…
Uber ‘willing to change’ as drivers get minimum wage, holiday pay and pensions
Uber has insisted its fares will not rise after saying that its 70,000 UK drivers will…
Bitcoin ad banned for ‘misleading pensioners’
An ad for a cryptocurrency exchange has been banned for “irresponsibly” promoting investments in Bitcoin. The…
Women’s safety: Smartphone tips…
People in the UK have been sharing personal safety tips on social media following the death…
Bitcoin surges past $60,000 for first time
Cryptocurrency Bitcoin has risen for the first time above $60,000 (£43,100), continuing its record-breaking run. Bitcoin…
‘Deepfake is the future of content creation’
A few months ago, millions of TV viewers across South Korea were watching the MBN channel…
Tech Tent: The new ‘space race’ for computer chips
Silicon chips are at the heart of many of the biggest technology stories of our time.…
Why popular YouTubers are building their own sites
Whether he’s showing off astronomically expensive computer gaming hardware or dumpster-diving for the cheapest PC builds…
How to make your cloud service cyber resilient
If the pandemic has taught organizations anything, it’s the value of resiliency in the face of sudden…
Biden urged to back AI weapons to counter China and Russia threats
The US and its allies should reject calls for a global ban on AI-powered autonomous weapons…
The seven African governments using Israeli cyberespionage tools
recent report detected several government agencies using Circles’ platforms to snoop on texts, calls and locate…
Chinese £3,200 budget electric car takes on Tesla
A budget electric vehicle (EV) selling in China for $4,500 (£3,200) is now outselling Tesla’s more…
Facebook and Google news law passed in Australia
Australia has passed a world-first law aimed at making Google and Facebook pay for news content…
Tech trends in 2021: Fast planes and homeworking
Next year could be uncomfortable for the bosses of the world’s biggest technology firms. Efforts are…
Hyundai: The carmaker aiming to become a tech firm
For a few weeks this year, South Korean carmaker Hyundai was dusted with the Apple magic.…
WhatsApp to switch off messages for all who reject new terms
WhatsApp users who do not accept its updated terms and conditions by the 15 May deadline…
Bitcoin investors: From buying a Bentley to losing it all
Bitcoin has soared to trade at an eye-watering $48,000 (£34,820), following the news that Tesla has…
Jack Dorsey and Jay-Z back bitcoin in Africa
Jack Dorsey, the co-founder of social media platform Twitter, has announced he and US rapper-turned-businessman Jay-Z…
Cryptoasset investing? Be prepared to lose the lot, warns watchdog
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a stark warning to investors in so-called cryptoassets. The…
Forget Bitcoin – now Dogecoin goes wild
You know an investment is somewhat unconventional when the Know Your Meme website is the main…
Dogecoin takes off after tip by Elon Musk
Dogecoin, a cryptocurrency which started off as a joke, has jumped in value by 50% after…
Amazon faces spying claims over AI cameras in vans
Amazon has begun using AI-powered cameras in delivery vans that constantly record footage of drivers and…