Computing UK www.computing.co.uk Google agrees to pay $700m to settle one antitrust action in US <img alt="Google agrees to pay $700m to settle one antitrust action in US" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ed56475/4e22b61a-e9b9-45f3-b4e0-277fa2f136eb/6/Google-Play-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Google's parent company will pay a fine and alter Google Play policies to settle antitrust claims - but how big a win for smaller competitors and consumers is it? <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ed56475/4e22b61a-e9b9-45f3-b4e0-277fa2f136eb/6/Google-Play-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4158101/google-agrees-pay-usd700m-settle-antitrust-action-us https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4158101/google-agrees-pay-usd700m-settle-antitrust-action-us https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4158101/google-agrees-pay-usd700m-settle-antitrust-action-us Tue, 19 Dec 2023 11:48:43 +0000 Epic wins antitrust battle with Google <img alt="Epic wins antitrust battle with Google" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/9ceaa87/7ee2ce1b-4b93-44ca-9e75-f2ed67bc71ed/2/fortnite-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The ruling has potentially far reaching implications for the ways that Google and also Apple manage software downloads on their devices <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/9ceaa87/7ee2ce1b-4b93-44ca-9e75-f2ed67bc71ed/2/fortnite-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4155883/epic-wins-antitrust-battle-google https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4155883/epic-wins-antitrust-battle-google https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4155883/epic-wins-antitrust-battle-google Tue, 12 Dec 2023 11:30:44 +0000 Automating a 'hated task' at trainmaker Alstom <img alt="Automating a &#39;hated task&#39; at trainmaker Alstom" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/cc61e94/c6e8be94-19d2-4139-989e-cf9763af83ac/11/iStock-automate-1481425628-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Mechanics were frustrated at having to manually copy and paste information from emails into the ERP to raise service orders before they could wield their spanners. A perfect job for a bot, then. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/cc61e94/c6e8be94-19d2-4139-989e-cf9763af83ac/11/iStock-automate-1481425628-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/feature/4152593/automating-hated-task-trainmaker-alstom https://www.computing.co.uk/feature/4152593/automating-hated-task-trainmaker-alstom https://www.computing.co.uk/feature/4152593/automating-hated-task-trainmaker-alstom Mon, 4 Dec 2023 11:02:57 +0000 Apple releases iOS 17.0.3 to address iPhone 15 overheating issues <img alt="Apple releases iOS 17.0.3 to address iPhone 15 overheating issues" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/b4edaf6/594e79ed-8526-4803-9757-f8904269640b/7/apple1-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Update includes crucial bug fixes, security enhancements, and optimisations for improperly configured apps. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/b4edaf6/594e79ed-8526-4803-9757-f8904269640b/7/apple1-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4132007/apple-releases-ios-address-iphone-overheating-issues https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4132007/apple-releases-ios-address-iphone-overheating-issues https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4132007/apple-releases-ios-address-iphone-overheating-issues Thu, 5 Oct 2023 13:24:18 +0000 Apple enforces Chinese government licence requirement <img alt="Apple enforces Chinese government licence requirement" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/291a663/9406e809-1698-41f0-8b75-78c10e941252/5/Apple-app-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Developers express concern about Apple's decision <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/291a663/9406e809-1698-41f0-8b75-78c10e941252/5/Apple-app-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4131589/apple-enforces-chinese-government-licence-requirement https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4131589/apple-enforces-chinese-government-licence-requirement https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4131589/apple-enforces-chinese-government-licence-requirement Wed, 4 Oct 2023 11:25:42 +0000 Meta to enable European users to bypass app stores <img alt="Meta to enable European users to bypass app stores" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/b96de8b/5c9fcf93-f148-4dc0-94ef-512c43e64ff1/20/mobileroaming-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The EU Digital Markets Act mandates that mobile platforms like Google Play and Apple App Store allow alternative means of app downloads, and Meta means to take advantage <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/b96de8b/5c9fcf93-f148-4dc0-94ef-512c43e64ff1/20/mobileroaming-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4119263/meta-enable-european-users-bypass-app-stores https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4119263/meta-enable-european-users-bypass-app-stores https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4119263/meta-enable-european-users-bypass-app-stores Mon, 3 Jul 2023 06:07:21 +0000 Coding for a sustainable future <img alt="Coding for a sustainable future" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/84c059f/66742ef5-e97f-414f-ae9b-32e35017150b/5/Green-code-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Dean Clark from GFT discusses the principles and rewards of green coding. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/84c059f/66742ef5-e97f-414f-ae9b-32e35017150b/5/Green-code-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news-analysis/4066191/coding-sustainable-future https://www.computing.co.uk/news-analysis/4066191/coding-sustainable-future https://www.computing.co.uk/news-analysis/4066191/coding-sustainable-future Tue, 31 Jan 2023 10:07:05 +0000 Partner content: MongoDB CTO Mark Porter on empowering developer productivity through databases <img alt="Partner content: MongoDB CTO Mark Porter on empowering developer productivity through databases " src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/49f136e/67e1199c-db1c-4e3b-b843-eac83f666962/3/iStock-1288255759-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/49f136e/67e1199c-db1c-4e3b-b843-eac83f666962/3/iStock-1288255759-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4061556/partner-content-mongodb-cto-mark-porter-empowering-developer-productivity-databases https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4061556/partner-content-mongodb-cto-mark-porter-empowering-developer-productivity-databases https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4061556/partner-content-mongodb-cto-mark-porter-empowering-developer-productivity-databases Mon, 19 Dec 2022 12:26:30 +0000 Apple will allow external app stores on EU iPhones <img alt="Apple will allow external app stores on EU iPhones" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/100a734/12f14942-6e5b-48f9-9b4e-a4c7b432ab8b/13/iphone-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Apple will iPhone and iPad users to install outside app stores on their devices, in an effort to meet strict new rules coming from the European Union. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/100a734/12f14942-6e5b-48f9-9b4e-a4c7b432ab8b/13/iphone-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4061720/apple-allow-external-app-stores-eu-iphones https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4061720/apple-allow-external-app-stores-eu-iphones https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4061720/apple-allow-external-app-stores-eu-iphones Thu, 15 Dec 2022 11:12:25 +0000 NLP to increase diversity in text analysis <img alt="NLP to increase diversity in text analysis" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/597cdba/af93fa0f-5cdc-49cd-82e3-ad2a63069195/5/FeliciaZ-headshot-32857-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> More and more articles, blogs and videos mention natural language processing (NLP) as a tool to get information from vast amount of text. What they rarely mention is that NLP can also be used to increase diversity and reduce the bias of text analysis. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/597cdba/af93fa0f-5cdc-49cd-82e3-ad2a63069195/5/FeliciaZ-headshot-32857-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4060326/nlp-increase-diversity-text-analysis https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4060326/nlp-increase-diversity-text-analysis https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4060326/nlp-increase-diversity-text-analysis Fri, 18 Nov 2022 08:30:30 +0000 TikTok accused of tracking targeted individuals, ad disinformation failures <img alt="TikTok accused of tracking targeted individuals, ad disinformation failures" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/51e5759/8d7d74a5-e71a-4eaa-bc20-321b4e527518/5/Tiktok-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> TikTok reported to be tracking specific US citizens, while TikTok and Facebook failed to block ads containing blatant misinformation about the upcoming US midterm elections <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/51e5759/8d7d74a5-e71a-4eaa-bc20-321b4e527518/5/Tiktok-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4058693/tiktok-accused-tracking-targeted-individuals-disinformation-failures https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4058693/tiktok-accused-tracking-targeted-individuals-disinformation-failures https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4058693/tiktok-accused-tracking-targeted-individuals-disinformation-failures Mon, 24 Oct 2022 12:06:25 +0000 Partner content: Taking AI to ROI <img alt="Partner content: Taking AI to ROI" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/cc580ff/0ab5e565-c192-4f3f-9229-e5806d2f3de9/5/Intel-DCAI-article-4-image-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> AI continues to garner interest across industries, demonstrating clear benefits to cost savings, decision-making speed, and customer insights. However, fully realising benefits in a measurable way can prove difficult. Unsurprisingly, a return on investment (ROI) is top of mind for organisations and is vital to securing budget for further AI initiatives. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/cc580ff/0ab5e565-c192-4f3f-9229-e5806d2f3de9/5/Intel-DCAI-article-4-image-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4057633/intel-dcai-q3-partner-content-taking-ai-roi https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4057633/intel-dcai-q3-partner-content-taking-ai-roi https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4057633/intel-dcai-q3-partner-content-taking-ai-roi Thu, 13 Oct 2022 07:58:01 +0100 Partner content: The importance of hardware for building strong AI foundations <img alt="Partner content: The importance of hardware for building strong AI foundations" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ac3d17a/edd6d74d-b1d5-4ff7-b8fa-8afc36d4530a/4/Intel-DCAI-article-5-image-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> A successful, cost-effective AI journey is built on high performance hardware. Analysing vast amounts of data quickly and accurately, a key mechanism in AI, relies on specialist technology with capable compute features. Including highly threaded workloads that demand numerous cores, high bandwidth memory, and AI-specific instruction sets – all while keeping a lid on power demands. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ac3d17a/edd6d74d-b1d5-4ff7-b8fa-8afc36d4530a/4/Intel-DCAI-article-5-image-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4057634/intel-dcai-q3-partner-content-importance-hardware-building-strong-ai-foundations https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4057634/intel-dcai-q3-partner-content-importance-hardware-building-strong-ai-foundations https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4057634/intel-dcai-q3-partner-content-importance-hardware-building-strong-ai-foundations Wed, 12 Oct 2022 10:57:53 +0100 Partner content: Real world AI success stories <img alt="Partner content: Real world AI success stories " src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e6c1fcf/18e8e8b5-c15d-4b11-b0b1-33fe5b4ac9df/8/Intel-DCAI-article-2-image-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The benefits of AI in enterprise environments are widely recognised. From intelligent reporting to proactive cybersecurity, and from customer insights to automating human-intensive processes, the drivers of success enabled by AI are well-known. However, how can organisations cut through the hyperbole to uncover the cases for genuine business success? <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e6c1fcf/18e8e8b5-c15d-4b11-b0b1-33fe5b4ac9df/8/Intel-DCAI-article-2-image-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4057630/intel-dcai-q3-partner-content-real-world-ai-success-stories https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4057630/intel-dcai-q3-partner-content-real-world-ai-success-stories https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4057630/intel-dcai-q3-partner-content-real-world-ai-success-stories Wed, 12 Oct 2022 10:41:06 +0100 Partner content: Are we making the most of AI? <img alt="Partner content: Are we making the most of AI?" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/862595b/474e64e6-dc27-45b9-af9c-f10045d2ead2/8/Intel-DCAI-article-1-image-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Understanding the data your business your collects is crucial to its success. Acting on insights and transforming historical interactions into predictive analysis are key to successful business models. AI – a popular buzzword among industry professionals and employees, still has a long way to go before it is in widespread use and organisations are maximising the value of their data. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/862595b/474e64e6-dc27-45b9-af9c-f10045d2ead2/8/Intel-DCAI-article-1-image-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4057628/intel-dcai-q3-partner-content-most-ai https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4057628/intel-dcai-q3-partner-content-most-ai https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4057628/intel-dcai-q3-partner-content-most-ai Tue, 11 Oct 2022 09:03:58 +0100 Partner content: How to move beyond AI proof of concept <img alt="Partner content: How to move beyond AI proof of concept" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/9cb2125/37734186-6a89-4eb1-97c8-329ffa488af3/4/Intel-DCAI-article-3-image-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Across industries, organisations are looking to use AI to enhance decision-making, automate processes, and gain crucial insights. However, adoption still has a long way to go, with many only just beginning to embark on their journey to establishing a culture led by advanced data analytics. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/9cb2125/37734186-6a89-4eb1-97c8-329ffa488af3/4/Intel-DCAI-article-3-image-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4057631/intel-dcai-q3partner-content-ai-proof-concept https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4057631/intel-dcai-q3partner-content-ai-proof-concept https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4057631/intel-dcai-q3partner-content-ai-proof-concept Mon, 10 Oct 2022 09:25:37 +0100 Partner content: Upskilling for AI success <img alt="Partner content: Upskilling for AI success" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/b082be2/f6f6dedd-bc25-44be-b87c-e1c2ae7af765/4/Intel-DCAI-article-6-image-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> AI advancements transform organisations across every industry to make more intelligent business decisions, faster and with greater confidence. However, even intelligent solutions will not succeed if employees are not motivated to use them. Amidst the long-standing problems surrounding talent acquisition and retention, organisations must strive to scale with the talent they have and build a culture driven by advanced data analytics. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/b082be2/f6f6dedd-bc25-44be-b87c-e1c2ae7af765/4/Intel-DCAI-article-6-image-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4057635/intel-dcai-q3-partner-content-upskilling-ai-success https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4057635/intel-dcai-q3-partner-content-upskilling-ai-success https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4057635/intel-dcai-q3-partner-content-upskilling-ai-success Fri, 7 Oct 2022 16:51:19 +0100 Apple iOS 16 launches with lots of new features <img alt="Apple iOS 16 launches with lots of new features" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/05d6051/91273e14-0058-437c-ae04-73a1f7c89906/3/iphone-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> If you have an iPhone 8 or a later model, then the iOS 16 update will be compatible with your device <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/05d6051/91273e14-0058-437c-ae04-73a1f7c89906/3/iphone-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4056211/apple-ios-launches-lots-features https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4056211/apple-ios-launches-lots-features https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4056211/apple-ios-launches-lots-features Tue, 13 Sep 2022 08:22:14 +0000 Android 13 released for supported Pixel phones <img alt="Android 13 released for supported Pixel phones" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/527f572/0a419457-9ef5-4831-a8ce-4732294b78d5/4/smartphone-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Google claims the latest Android version has improved appearance and style <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/527f572/0a419457-9ef5-4831-a8ce-4732294b78d5/4/smartphone-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4054878/android-released-supported-pixel-phones https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4054878/android-released-supported-pixel-phones https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4054878/android-released-supported-pixel-phones Wed, 17 Aug 2022 06:15:27 +0000 Ordnance Survey research reveals sustainable opportunities for developers <img alt="Ordnance Survey research reveals sustainable opportunities for developers" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/2e64013/8b6a90c3-27a9-4137-a682-b30a74f380e6/5/Ordnancestory-edited-version-1-185x114.jpeg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Sustainability projects offer higher remuneration and job satisfaction, study finds <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/2e64013/8b6a90c3-27a9-4137-a682-b30a74f380e6/5/Ordnancestory-edited-version-1-185x114.jpeg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4052913/ordnance-survey-research-reveals-sustainable-opportunities-developers https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4052913/ordnance-survey-research-reveals-sustainable-opportunities-developers https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4052913/ordnance-survey-research-reveals-sustainable-opportunities-developers Wed, 13 Jul 2022 08:30:26 +0000 Consumer champion launches £750m legal claim against Apple for iPhone battery throttling <img alt="Consumer champion launches £750m legal claim against Apple for iPhone battery throttling" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/6d2b1c8/5ef5bf7a-42bd-45a4-833a-5fb21768cec3/11/applebattery-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Justin Gutman has launched a £750m claim against Apple for misleading iPhone users by hiding a power management tool in software update iOS 10.2 which reduced performance <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/6d2b1c8/5ef5bf7a-42bd-45a4-833a-5fb21768cec3/11/applebattery-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4051386/consumer-champion-launches-gbp750m-legal-claim-apple-iphone-battery-throttling https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4051386/consumer-champion-launches-gbp750m-legal-claim-apple-iphone-battery-throttling https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4051386/consumer-champion-launches-gbp750m-legal-claim-apple-iphone-battery-throttling Thu, 16 Jun 2022 12:00:32 +0000 Interview: Sunlight, AI & Machine Learning Awards finalist <img alt="Interview: Sunlight, AI &amp; Machine Learning Awards finalist" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/bc92d48/6db465a8-887b-45a3-aec6-4e670bef965e/7/AI-Machine-Learning-Awards-trophies-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> "Sunlight was born out of a collaboration with ARM in 2013 and that was to build a lightweight hypervisor that could really efficiently virtualise low power and embedded processor platforms" <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/bc92d48/6db465a8-887b-45a3-aec6-4e670bef965e/7/AI-Machine-Learning-Awards-trophies-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/interview/4049680/interview-sunlight-ai-machine-learning-awards-finalist https://www.computing.co.uk/interview/4049680/interview-sunlight-ai-machine-learning-awards-finalist https://www.computing.co.uk/interview/4049680/interview-sunlight-ai-machine-learning-awards-finalist Fri, 13 May 2022 11:26:16 +0000 New data unveils most popular apps of 2021 <img alt="New data unveils most popular apps of 2021" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/c931b95/c9b18850-fbf0-4f20-9815-8f29f048276c/5/TikTok-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Research from Gravitee.io reveals who's winning the war for your smartphone <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/c931b95/c9b18850-fbf0-4f20-9815-8f29f048276c/5/TikTok-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4041374/unveils-most-popular-apps-2021 https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4041374/unveils-most-popular-apps-2021 https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4041374/unveils-most-popular-apps-2021 Wed, 1 Dec 2021 10:53:32 +0000 Making your mark: how to reinvent a brand in tech <img alt="Making your mark: how to reinvent a brand in tech" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/7b7e709/4fb82aea-a39d-427c-8d24-beab5ce2ec14/6/Alexandra-Coulson-2-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> When I joined visual storytelling technology company, disguise, I wanted to "make my mark" by helping disguise redefine its brand and marketing approach. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/7b7e709/4fb82aea-a39d-427c-8d24-beab5ce2ec14/6/Alexandra-Coulson-2-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/event/4040596/mark-reinvent-brand-tech https://www.computing.co.uk/event/4040596/mark-reinvent-brand-tech https://www.computing.co.uk/event/4040596/mark-reinvent-brand-tech Wed, 17 Nov 2021 15:25:54 +0000 Facebook's next-gen AI will take a human view of the world - by thinking of itself <img alt="Facebook&#39;s next-gen AI will take a human view of the world - by thinking of itself" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/a6e5273/ee23030a-adab-40ac-aca9-6009d196baa5/4/iStock-Woman-wearing-smart-glasses-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> AI today is very bad at understanding a first-person point of view. Facebook wants to change that, and hang the privacy concerns <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/a6e5273/ee23030a-adab-40ac-aca9-6009d196baa5/4/iStock-Woman-wearing-smart-glasses-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4038708/facebook-gen-ai-human-view-world-thinking https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4038708/facebook-gen-ai-human-view-world-thinking https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4038708/facebook-gen-ai-human-view-world-thinking Fri, 15 Oct 2021 08:09:59 +0000 Google's voice assistant may be subject to new EU antitrust investigation <img alt="Google&#39;s voice assistant may be subject to new EU antitrust investigation" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/3d4e0fd/efb36624-c409-40f6-8ca1-edfa1f9d74fe/6/Google-Voice-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The company could face financial penalties of $18 billion <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/3d4e0fd/efb36624-c409-40f6-8ca1-edfa1f9d74fe/6/Google-Voice-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4036938/google-voice-assistant-subject-eu-antitrust-investigation https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4036938/google-voice-assistant-subject-eu-antitrust-investigation https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4036938/google-voice-assistant-subject-eu-antitrust-investigation Fri, 10 Sep 2021 11:32:41 +0000 Cache in the Attic: How a Defunct Technology unlocked the Radical Reinvention of bet365's iOS Experience <p><!--summary start--> Alan Reed, Head of Sports Development and Matt Mitchell, Head of Design and UX, Hillside Technology (bet365’s Technology Business) discuss their organisation's path to redesign its flagship app <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4034782/cache-attic-defunct-technology-unlocked-radical-reinvention-bet365-ios-experience https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4034782/cache-attic-defunct-technology-unlocked-radical-reinvention-bet365-ios-experience Wed, 21 Jul 2021 10:45:44 +0000 Australian government rejects Apple/Google contact tracing model <p><!--summary start--> But the government's contact tracing app has a success rate of less than 1% <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4024115/australian-government-rejects-apple-google-contact-tracing-model https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4024115/australian-government-rejects-apple-google-contact-tracing-model Mon, 30 Nov 2020 11:55:53 +0000 Apple to reduce App Store commission to 15 per cent for small app developers <p><!--summary start--> The new scheme will come into effect on 1st January 2021 <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4023654/apple-reduce-app-store-commission-cent-small-app-developers https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4023654/apple-reduce-app-store-commission-cent-small-app-developers Thu, 19 Nov 2020 10:42:28 +0000 Fairphone offers new twist on its FP3 smartphone with improved camera and audio modules and upgraded OS <p><!--summary start--> Fairphone 3 Plus designed to increase the longevity of the ethical modular smartphone <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4019452/fairphone-offers-twist-fp3-smartphone-improved-camera-audio-modules-upgraded https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4019452/fairphone-offers-twist-fp3-smartphone-improved-camera-audio-modules-upgraded Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:59:00 +0000 Contact tracing based on science, trust and privacy can help get us all safely back to work <p><!--summary start--> If workplaces, schools and colleges are to reopen safely, the evidence shows we need to reduce our reliance on proximity tracing <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4019406/contact-tracing-science-trust-privacy-help-us-safely https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4019406/contact-tracing-science-trust-privacy-help-us-safely Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:09:16 +0000 Indian government bans 59 Chinese apps including TikTok, WeChat, Shareit and UC Browser <p><!--summary start--> Says the decision is a targeted move to ensure safety and sovereignty of Indian cyberspace <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4017126/indian-government-bans-59-chinese-apps-tiktok-wechat-shareit-uc-browser https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4017126/indian-government-bans-59-chinese-apps-tiktok-wechat-shareit-uc-browser Tue, 30 Jun 2020 05:07:18 +0000 Facebook SDK blamed for malfunctioning of popular iOS apps <p><!--summary start--> Facebook SDK enables users to login to their apps through a Facebook account <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4014932/facebook-sdk-blamed-malfunctioning-popular-ios-apps https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4014932/facebook-sdk-blamed-malfunctioning-popular-ios-apps Thu, 7 May 2020 08:22:14 +0000 Coming soon, save the date: Deskflix, Computing's online event series <p><!--summary start--> Season One: Empowering the remote working revolution <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4013190/coming-soon-save-date-deskflix-computing-online-event-series https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4013190/coming-soon-save-date-deskflix-computing-online-event-series Mon, 30 Mar 2020 11:43:32 +0000 Homebase adopts low-code development to roll-out shopfloor mobile apps <p><!--summary start--> Homebase plans to roll-out a series of low-code applications in belated digital transformation <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/news/3083329/homebase-digital-transformation https://www.computing.co.uk/news/3083329/homebase-digital-transformation Fri, 1 Nov 2019 12:35:07 +0000 Virgin Trains is working to minimise UK rail disruption with ServiceNow <p><!--summary start--> The Back on Track app connects control centre operators and frontline staff, and could save Virgin as much as £400,000 a year <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/news/3075412/virgin-trains-is-working-to-minimise-uk-rail-disruption-with-servicenow https://www.computing.co.uk/news/3075412/virgin-trains-is-working-to-minimise-uk-rail-disruption-with-servicenow Fri, 10 May 2019 06:00:00 +0000 'Ease of use and Innovation key to our success,' says Driver & Vehicle Agency <p><!--summary start--> Northern Ireland's Driver & Vehicle Agency discusses winning the Workplace Transformation Project of the Year award at the UK IT Industry Awards 2018 <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/news/3068159/ease-of-use-and-innovation-key-to-our-success-says-driver-vehicle-agency https://www.computing.co.uk/news/3068159/ease-of-use-and-innovation-key-to-our-success-says-driver-vehicle-agency Thu, 13 Dec 2018 08:50:00 +0000 Why the only way is up for mobile game revenues <p><!--summary start--> Mark Robinson, CEO of deltaDNA, discusses changing mobile gaming revenues and which new trends are finding success <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/3065853/why-the-only-way-is-up-for-mobile-game-revenues https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/3065853/why-the-only-way-is-up-for-mobile-game-revenues Thu, 8 Nov 2018 07:45:00 +0000 This app can turn your smartphone into a cosmic ray detector <p><!--summary start--> Scientists are crowdsourcing help in detecting rare high-energy cosmic rays - and all you need is a mobile phone <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/news/3024818/this-app-can-turn-your-smartphone-into-a-cosmic-ray-detector https://www.computing.co.uk/news/3024818/this-app-can-turn-your-smartphone-into-a-cosmic-ray-detector Fri, 19 Jan 2018 15:12:31 +0000