Computing UK www.computing.co.uk Microsoft accused of illegally sourcing Google Chrome's data <img alt="Microsoft accused of illegally sourcing Google Chrome&#39;s data" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/7f2cb64/06424508-d747-4fb1-809c-162cedf7e5a5/3/iStock-Microsoft-Edge-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Microsoft may have illegally taken data from other tech companies’ browsers. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/7f2cb64/06424508-d747-4fb1-809c-162cedf7e5a5/3/iStock-Microsoft-Edge-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4168924/microsoft-accused-illegally-sourcing-google-chromes https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4168924/microsoft-accused-illegally-sourcing-google-chromes https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4168924/microsoft-accused-illegally-sourcing-google-chromes Wed, 31 Jan 2024 12:08:49 +0000 Russia further ramps up internet censorship <img alt="Russia further ramps up internet censorship " src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/eabe4be/a3faf626-9123-4c3b-86d0-6bd886752376/4/russian-flag-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Internet providers will be expected to share network data of their customers - including location <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/eabe4be/a3faf626-9123-4c3b-86d0-6bd886752376/4/russian-flag-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4165619/russia-ramps-internet-censorship https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4165619/russia-ramps-internet-censorship https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4165619/russia-ramps-internet-censorship Fri, 19 Jan 2024 12:03:00 +0000 Vodafone scraps European datacentres after signing $1.5bn deal with Microsoft <img alt="Vodafone scraps European datacentres after signing $1.5bn deal with Microsoft " src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/c918bec/72574928-aa70-40db-a1ba-84f7015cdaf0/10/Vodafone-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Microsoft and Vodafone announce 10-year deal worth $1.5 billion, which will result in Vodafone closing its datacentres across Europe and switching to the Azure cloud <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/c918bec/72574928-aa70-40db-a1ba-84f7015cdaf0/10/Vodafone-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4164652/vodafone-scraps-european-datacentres-signing-usd-5bn-deal-microsoft https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4164652/vodafone-scraps-european-datacentres-signing-usd-5bn-deal-microsoft https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4164652/vodafone-scraps-european-datacentres-signing-usd-5bn-deal-microsoft Wed, 17 Jan 2024 11:04:45 +0000 Child sexual abuse material discovered in popular AI image dataset <img alt="Child sexual abuse material discovered in popular AI image dataset" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e1f7442/49a57587-654d-49d3-bbd0-b0218bef312f/4/iStock-child-exploitation-1090167112-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> A study by researchers at the Stanford Internet Observatory has found that LAION-5B, one of the largest image datasets used to train AI systems like Stable Diffusion, contains thousands of instances of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e1f7442/49a57587-654d-49d3-bbd0-b0218bef312f/4/iStock-child-exploitation-1090167112-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4159093/child-sexual-abuse-material-discovered-popular-ai-image-dataset https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4159093/child-sexual-abuse-material-discovered-popular-ai-image-dataset https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4159093/child-sexual-abuse-material-discovered-popular-ai-image-dataset Thu, 21 Dec 2023 13:01:13 +0000 'Mind reading' cap turns thoughts into text during trials <img alt="&#39;Mind reading&#39; cap turns thoughts into text during trials" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/cc6d4f2/e4919e1b-948d-4f3b-b1d7-80ab2ff57958/2/Tin-foil-hat-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Researchers in Australia manage to turn brain activity into text <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/cc6d4f2/e4919e1b-948d-4f3b-b1d7-80ab2ff57958/2/Tin-foil-hat-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4156774/mind-reading-cap-text-trials https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4156774/mind-reading-cap-text-trials https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4156774/mind-reading-cap-text-trials Thu, 14 Dec 2023 10:47:43 +0000 Google's new inactivity policy takes effect this week <img alt="Google&#39;s new inactivity policy takes effect this week" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/512c43f/de0565e9-1f44-443f-981a-7cea9d9d4948/5/google-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Google has announced significant updates to its account inactivity policy, which will take effect later this week on 1st December. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/512c43f/de0565e9-1f44-443f-981a-7cea9d9d4948/5/google-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4150530/googles-inactivity-policy-takes-effect https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4150530/googles-inactivity-policy-takes-effect https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4150530/googles-inactivity-policy-takes-effect Mon, 27 Nov 2023 08:10:39 +0000 Mozilla Review Checker to launch in November <img alt="Mozilla Review Checker to launch in November" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/076cd3e/aca6573b-9464-462a-a2a3-2eeeddc7c454/2/Fake-reviews-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Firefox users will be able to shop on key sites in the knowledge that product reviews have been checked for integrity <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/076cd3e/aca6573b-9464-462a-a2a3-2eeeddc7c454/2/Fake-reviews-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4133287/mozilla-review-checker-launch-november https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4133287/mozilla-review-checker-launch-november https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4133287/mozilla-review-checker-launch-november Wed, 11 Oct 2023 10:03:23 +0000 Big-tech must up fight against Russian disinformation, says EU values chief <img alt="Big-tech must up fight against Russian disinformation, says EU values chief" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/2cd251a/9380db2c-affb-40cf-a946-b686d0bb5272/4/iStock-Russian-flag-on-laptop-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> It's not business as usual, says EU VP with childhood memories of Russian tanks rolling into Czechoslovakia: it's a war to defend democracy. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/2cd251a/9380db2c-affb-40cf-a946-b686d0bb5272/4/iStock-Russian-flag-on-laptop-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4129468/big-tech-fight-russian-disinformation-eu-values-chief https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4129468/big-tech-fight-russian-disinformation-eu-values-chief https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4129468/big-tech-fight-russian-disinformation-eu-values-chief Wed, 27 Sep 2023 10:58:53 +0000 IT Essentials: RIP, Open Web <img alt="IT Essentials: RIP, Open Web" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/aacf0e7/c30d0170-57a2-46d1-aac8-62aa0c9b66ae/3/iStock-Flower-on-gravestone-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/aacf0e7/c30d0170-57a2-46d1-aac8-62aa0c9b66ae/3/iStock-Flower-on-gravestone-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4120905/essentials-rip-open-web https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4120905/essentials-rip-open-web https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4120905/essentials-rip-open-web Fri, 28 Jul 2023 11:28:52 +0000 Google's Web Integrity API branded 'attack on the open web' <img alt="Google&#39;s Web Integrity API branded &#39;attack on the open web&#39;" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/0d93a50/64e81367-61dd-4152-9c0e-97801628c527/1/iStock-Trusted-browser-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/0d93a50/64e81367-61dd-4152-9c0e-97801628c527/1/iStock-Trusted-browser-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4120904/googles-web-integrity-api-branded-attack-open-web https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4120904/googles-web-integrity-api-branded-attack-open-web https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4120904/googles-web-integrity-api-branded-attack-open-web Wed, 26 Jul 2023 11:00:10 +0000 IT Essentials: The Threads of Twitter's demise <img alt="IT Essentials: The Threads of Twitter&#39;s demise" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/4dc82dd/5fa5c3d1-93bd-4749-9e8a-c6a73c9e3c74/1/Salesforce-on-Threads-185x114.jpeg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Musk and Zuckerberg's literal cage match has turned digital, but no less vicious. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/4dc82dd/5fa5c3d1-93bd-4749-9e8a-c6a73c9e3c74/1/Salesforce-on-Threads-185x114.jpeg https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4119681/essentials-threads-twitters-demise https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4119681/essentials-threads-twitters-demise https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4119681/essentials-threads-twitters-demise Fri, 7 Jul 2023 10:26:20 +0000 Vodafone and Three announce merger to create UKs biggest mobile network <img alt="Vodafone and Three announce merger to create UKs biggest mobile network " src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/c918bec/72574928-aa70-40db-a1ba-84f7015cdaf0/10/Vodafone-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Currently the third and fourth biggest mobile operators, the merger would see the creation of a mobile giant with 27 million customers. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/c918bec/72574928-aa70-40db-a1ba-84f7015cdaf0/10/Vodafone-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4118011/vodafone-announce-merger-create-uks-biggest-mobile-network https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4118011/vodafone-announce-merger-create-uks-biggest-mobile-network https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4118011/vodafone-announce-merger-create-uks-biggest-mobile-network Thu, 15 Jun 2023 08:00:19 +0000 IT Essentials: Rights and responsibilities <img alt="IT Essentials: Rights and responsibilities" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/6ffffd3/99524871-30ac-4fcf-b910-515d60e13cf0/1/iStock-Disinformation-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/6ffffd3/99524871-30ac-4fcf-b910-515d60e13cf0/1/iStock-Disinformation-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4117069/essentials-rights-responsibilities https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4117069/essentials-rights-responsibilities https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4117069/essentials-rights-responsibilities Fri, 2 Jun 2023 11:05:28 +0000 Virgin Media hit by widespread outage <img alt="Virgin Media hit by widespread outage" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/236abf4/d38fc155-8341-4e83-b467-6db8e6d8d170/9/virgin-media-logo-1-185x114.png" /> <p><!--summary start--> Broadband services down for customers across the UK with phone and TV services also affected for some <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/236abf4/d38fc155-8341-4e83-b467-6db8e6d8d170/9/virgin-media-logo-1-185x114.png https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4111580/virgin-media-hit-widespread-outage https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4111580/virgin-media-hit-widespread-outage https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4111580/virgin-media-hit-widespread-outage Tue, 4 Apr 2023 10:52:20 +0000 ChatGPT gets online at last <img alt="ChatGPT gets online at last" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/bf94402/679aaee2-4b7f-4ec0-b4da-88fa7969f7f6/1/iStock-Robot-office-worker-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> OpenAI is adding plug-in support for ChatGPT that gives it access to live data from the web - for the first time. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/bf94402/679aaee2-4b7f-4ec0-b4da-88fa7969f7f6/1/iStock-Robot-office-worker-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4087209/chatgpt-online-last https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4087209/chatgpt-online-last https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4087209/chatgpt-online-last Fri, 24 Mar 2023 09:51:29 +0000 Huawei suspected of tracking visitors to MWC23 booth <img alt="Huawei suspected of tracking visitors to MWC23 booth" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/9c0da5c/1eeab79f-cd70-4c93-8b26-5b0ad383412e/7/Huawei-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Chinese tech giant under suspicion of allegedly tracking visitors to its booth at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2023 in Barcelona last month. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/9c0da5c/1eeab79f-cd70-4c93-8b26-5b0ad383412e/7/Huawei-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4077096/huawei-suspected-tracking-visitors-mwc23-booth https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4077096/huawei-suspected-tracking-visitors-mwc23-booth https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4077096/huawei-suspected-tracking-visitors-mwc23-booth Tue, 7 Mar 2023 11:49:39 +0000 Industry Voice: How will Web3 affect the iGaming industry?  <img alt="Industry Voice: How will Web3 affect the iGaming industry? " src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/c8e12ac/41ec79a2-b63d-4788-ad71-6ce7512bc27e/9/iStock-Playing-cards-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> We are entering the Web3 generation. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/c8e12ac/41ec79a2-b63d-4788-ad71-6ce7512bc27e/9/iStock-Playing-cards-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4062112/industry-voice-web3-affect-igaming-industry https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4062112/industry-voice-web3-affect-igaming-industry https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4062112/industry-voice-web3-affect-igaming-industry Wed, 4 Jan 2023 15:43:24 +0000 How we used Zoom in 2022 <img alt="How we used Zoom in 2022" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/37f5d8c/1b2dec4a-34b0-449d-a137-cbbd66314dee/4/zoom-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Audio and web conferencing platform shares findings about how we have communicated over the last year. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/37f5d8c/1b2dec4a-34b0-449d-a137-cbbd66314dee/4/zoom-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4061902/zoom-2022 https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4061902/zoom-2022 https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4061902/zoom-2022 Tue, 20 Dec 2022 12:28:18 +0000 The Metaverse is 'a grand folly' say CIOs and Zuckerberg's actions are 'terrifying' <img alt="The Metaverse is &#39;a grand folly&#39; say CIOs and Zuckerberg&#39;s actions are &#39;terrifying&#39;" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/b74919e/ce51feaa-82c4-4159-b371-3f5ccbdf35ad/1/iStock-Working-in-metaverse-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> With criticism coming from IT leaders, investors and the public, is the Metaverse a solution looking for a problem? <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/b74919e/ce51feaa-82c4-4159-b371-3f5ccbdf35ad/1/iStock-Working-in-metaverse-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4060392/metaverse-‘-grand-folly-cios-zuckerbergs-actions-‘terrifying https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4060392/metaverse-‘-grand-folly-cios-zuckerbergs-actions-‘terrifying https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4060392/metaverse-‘-grand-folly-cios-zuckerbergs-actions-‘terrifying Fri, 18 Nov 2022 07:50:50 +0000 Virgin Media O2 launch series of measures to increase diversity, equity and inclusion <img alt="Virgin Media O2 launch series of measures to increase diversity, equity and inclusion " src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/3c4cf2e/9ca871df-0d7a-4aee-a894-8e648393d5b8/1/VIRGIN-MEDIA-O2-LOGO-SECONDARY-COLOUR-RGB-185x114.png" /> <p><!--summary start--> In addition to measures to amplify the voices of those currently under represented, the company has launched a series of best-in-class leave polices to support employees when it matters. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/3c4cf2e/9ca871df-0d7a-4aee-a894-8e648393d5b8/1/VIRGIN-MEDIA-O2-LOGO-SECONDARY-COLOUR-RGB-185x114.png https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4060354/virgin-media-o2-launch-series-measures-increase-diversity-equity-inclusion https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4060354/virgin-media-o2-launch-series-measures-increase-diversity-equity-inclusion https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4060354/virgin-media-o2-launch-series-measures-increase-diversity-equity-inclusion Thu, 17 Nov 2022 12:19:25 +0000 BT outage cuts off smart devices <img alt="BT outage cuts off smart devices" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/3143402/f35cec26-04dc-4e76-860e-1ecdde5590d8/2/iStock-Amazon-Alexa-speaker-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The issue affected Amazon Alexa speakers, Ring doorbells and other devices. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/3143402/f35cec26-04dc-4e76-860e-1ecdde5590d8/2/iStock-Amazon-Alexa-speaker-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4059247/bt-outage-cuts-smart-devices https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4059247/bt-outage-cuts-smart-devices https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4059247/bt-outage-cuts-smart-devices Tue, 1 Nov 2022 06:00:27 +0000 Internet freedoms are in decline, report <img alt="Internet freedoms are in decline, report" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/1eb05b3/febe246e-08cd-43b3-8e8a-3141a88c6db5/1/iStock-internet-surveillance-1174652880-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The Balkanisation of the web is picking up pace along with state surveillance, finds report by Freedom House <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/1eb05b3/febe246e-08cd-43b3-8e8a-3141a88c6db5/1/iStock-internet-surveillance-1174652880-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4058432/internet-freedoms-decline-report https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4058432/internet-freedoms-decline-report https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4058432/internet-freedoms-decline-report Wed, 19 Oct 2022 11:33:21 +0000 UK broadband customers could see price increases of £113 next year, warns Which? <img alt="UK broadband customers could see price increases of £113 next year, warns Which?" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/39444e5/f59d96da-2c3d-4d33-b719-7a699dac1149/9/pound-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Costs for millions of broadband consumers to climb by 14% mid-contract <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/39444e5/f59d96da-2c3d-4d33-b719-7a699dac1149/9/pound-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4058216/uk-broadband-customers-price-increases-gbp113-warns https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4058216/uk-broadband-customers-price-increases-gbp113-warns https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4058216/uk-broadband-customers-price-increases-gbp113-warns Mon, 17 Oct 2022 08:01:36 +0000 Scaling up fact checking: AI's role <img alt="Scaling up fact checking: AI&#39;s role" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/5d072c1/82371d50-84e1-4c96-a60e-fa3a675358ee/2/AndyDudfield-FullFact-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Full Fact's automation chief Andy Dudfield on the web-scale challenge of correcting misinformation <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/5d072c1/82371d50-84e1-4c96-a60e-fa3a675358ee/2/AndyDudfield-FullFact-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/interview/4055907/scaling-chacking-ais-role https://www.computing.co.uk/interview/4055907/scaling-chacking-ais-role https://www.computing.co.uk/interview/4055907/scaling-chacking-ais-role Wed, 7 Sep 2022 10:18:31 +0000 Government plans to cut broadband costs for low-income households <img alt="Government plans to cut broadband costs for low-income households" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/c4fa754/51fd8037-de73-4fea-b383-5a7c180d50b5/3/broadband-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> People receiving benefits could save 'up to £100', the Government believes <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/c4fa754/51fd8037-de73-4fea-b383-5a7c180d50b5/3/broadband-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4054815/government-plans-cut-broadband-costs-low-income-households https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4054815/government-plans-cut-broadband-costs-low-income-households https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4054815/government-plans-cut-broadband-costs-low-income-households Tue, 16 Aug 2022 06:20:04 +0000 Shell Energy and Virgin Media are UK's most complained about telecoms providers, Ofcom <img alt="Shell Energy and Virgin Media are UK&#39;s most complained about telecoms providers, Ofcom" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/1d6e865/c27d534b-bf1a-4cfb-ae8e-7cdb576c9fde/5/frustrated-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> BT, Sky and EE performed the best in broadband complaint rankings <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/1d6e865/c27d534b-bf1a-4cfb-ae8e-7cdb576c9fde/5/frustrated-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4053037/shell-energy-virgin-media-uks-most-complained-about-telecoms-providers-ofcom https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4053037/shell-energy-virgin-media-uks-most-complained-about-telecoms-providers-ofcom https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4053037/shell-energy-virgin-media-uks-most-complained-about-telecoms-providers-ofcom Thu, 14 Jul 2022 07:05:30 +0000 Use of web content tools expected to grow as internet restrictions continue to tighten <img alt="Use of web content tools expected to grow as internet restrictions continue to tighten" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ee9983a/02db486d-48cd-4bb6-9840-058344e1566b/1/Hola-logo-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Users in countries with some of the harshest restrictions struggle to find basic educational information and news. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ee9983a/02db486d-48cd-4bb6-9840-058344e1566b/1/Hola-logo-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4052542/web-content-tools-expected-grow-internet-restrictions-continue-tighten https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4052542/web-content-tools-expected-grow-internet-restrictions-continue-tighten https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4052542/web-content-tools-expected-grow-internet-restrictions-continue-tighten Thu, 7 Jul 2022 07:45:52 +0000 UK's essential services websites must prevent digital exclusion <img alt="UK&#39;s essential services websites must prevent digital exclusion" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/81bae65/2014979f-a907-460e-b3cb-c48b09a34210/5/person-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The Digital Poverty Alliance estimates that 11 million UK adults lack digital life skills or equipment. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/81bae65/2014979f-a907-460e-b3cb-c48b09a34210/5/person-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4051875/uk-essential-services-websites-prevent-digital-exclusion https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4051875/uk-essential-services-websites-prevent-digital-exclusion https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4051875/uk-essential-services-websites-prevent-digital-exclusion Mon, 27 Jun 2022 10:20:45 +0000 Cloudflare outage knocks out websites across globe <img alt="Cloudflare outage knocks out websites across globe" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/0809bdc/74547dcf-dfb2-44be-8f95-6c7af4efc756/5/outage-185x114.png" /> <p><!--summary start--> Services that went offline as a result of the outage included Amazon, Discord, GitLab, Twitch, Steam, Coinbase, Telegram and DoorDash <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/0809bdc/74547dcf-dfb2-44be-8f95-6c7af4efc756/5/outage-185x114.png https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4051627/cloudflare-outage-knocks-websites-globe https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4051627/cloudflare-outage-knocks-websites-globe https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4051627/cloudflare-outage-knocks-websites-globe Wed, 22 Jun 2022 05:31:16 +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 Mozilla claims Firefox now most secure browser - as Microsoft kills off the least secure <img alt="Mozilla claims Firefox now most secure browser - as Microsoft kills off the least secure" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/7a5b65a/6a9c046c-9eba-48bd-8b4d-ad9834ad4013/1/firefox-logo-185x114.png" /> <p><!--summary start--> Firefox turns on cookie tracking protection by default, while the axe finally falls on IE <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/7a5b65a/6a9c046c-9eba-48bd-8b4d-ad9834ad4013/1/firefox-logo-185x114.png https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4051319/mozilla-claims-firefox-most-secure-browser-microsoft-kills-secure https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4051319/mozilla-claims-firefox-most-secure-browser-microsoft-kills-secure https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4051319/mozilla-claims-firefox-most-secure-browser-microsoft-kills-secure Wed, 15 Jun 2022 09:47:27 +0000 EU's plan to force tech firms contribute to build telecoms infrastructure would 'undermine' net neutrality, activists warn <img alt="EU&#39;s plan to force tech firms contribute to build telecoms infrastructure would &#39;undermine&#39; net neutrality, activists warn" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/0873032/cf7fed90-1c4b-4f59-bf26-84e0e4441b24/2/netneutrality-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Such proposals have already been rejected by governments, lawmakers, and regulators across the world, they argue <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/0873032/cf7fed90-1c4b-4f59-bf26-84e0e4441b24/2/netneutrality-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4050963/eu-plan-force-tech-firms-contribute-build-telecoms-infrastructure-undermine-net-neutrality-activists-warn https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4050963/eu-plan-force-tech-firms-contribute-build-telecoms-infrastructure-undermine-net-neutrality-activists-warn https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4050963/eu-plan-force-tech-firms-contribute-build-telecoms-infrastructure-undermine-net-neutrality-activists-warn Thu, 9 Jun 2022 05:31:11 +0000 Tech companies should prioritise female safety online, says Ofcom <img alt="Tech companies should prioritise female safety online, says Ofcom" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/42429ec/7475b25c-4f9c-4b27-8269-85260172cda0/7/onlinewoman-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The regulator has urged firms to work to make the online world a safer place for women and girls <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/42429ec/7475b25c-4f9c-4b27-8269-85260172cda0/7/onlinewoman-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4050681/tech-companies-prioritise-female-safety-online-ofcom https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4050681/tech-companies-prioritise-female-safety-online-ofcom https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4050681/tech-companies-prioritise-female-safety-online-ofcom Wed, 1 Jun 2022 10:23:48 +0000 Peter Cochrane: Seamless connectivity - if only! <img alt="Peter Cochrane: Seamless connectivity - if only!" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/c8edfaf/b980d952-1828-45ab-9ba6-8ed7774d8600/5/crocodile-clips-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> How hard can it be for systems to default to the optimum choice? <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/c8edfaf/b980d952-1828-45ab-9ba6-8ed7774d8600/5/crocodile-clips-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4050518/peter-cochane-seamless-connectivity https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4050518/peter-cochane-seamless-connectivity https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4050518/peter-cochane-seamless-connectivity Tue, 31 May 2022 08:11:04 +0000 Scientists take leap toward 'quantum internet' <img alt="Scientists take leap toward &#39;quantum internet&#39;" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/8170450/8692f1e6-4c98-46eb-ace6-f3d633fd189c/5/quantum-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Researchers have sent data across three physical locations using a technique dubbed 'qubit teleportation.' <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/8170450/8692f1e6-4c98-46eb-ace6-f3d633fd189c/5/quantum-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4050352/scientists-leap-quantum-internet https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4050352/scientists-leap-quantum-internet https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4050352/scientists-leap-quantum-internet Thu, 26 May 2022 07:39:04 +0000 Partner Insight: Exclusive interview: Proofpoint's Michael McGrath on compliance in the age of modern digital communication <img alt="Partner Insight: Exclusive interview: Proofpoint&#39;s Michael McGrath on compliance in the age of modern digital communication" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/5b37f76/5209e862-135a-4013-9fa4-263f6d8170e7/2/Partner-Insight-Exclusive-interview-Proofpoint-s-Michael-McGrath-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/5b37f76/5209e862-135a-4013-9fa4-263f6d8170e7/2/Partner-Insight-Exclusive-interview-Proofpoint-s-Michael-McGrath-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/interview/4050142/partner-insight-exclusive-interview-proofpoint-michael-mcgrath-compliance-age-modern-digital-communication https://www.computing.co.uk/interview/4050142/partner-insight-exclusive-interview-proofpoint-michael-mcgrath-compliance-age-modern-digital-communication https://www.computing.co.uk/interview/4050142/partner-insight-exclusive-interview-proofpoint-michael-mcgrath-compliance-age-modern-digital-communication Mon, 23 May 2022 10:30:42 +0000 US government reportedly spent millions to send Starlink to Ukraine <img alt="US government reportedly spent millions to send Starlink to Ukraine" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ae42a5c/55081c4a-a44a-4331-bdc9-9b4b3434f7e6/2/Starlink-Mission-47926144123-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Last month, SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell said she didn't believe the federal government gave any money to SpaceX to provide terminals to Ukraine – but it appears it did <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ae42a5c/55081c4a-a44a-4331-bdc9-9b4b3434f7e6/2/Starlink-Mission-47926144123-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4048078/us-government-reportedly-spent-millions-send-starlink-ukraine https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4048078/us-government-reportedly-spent-millions-send-starlink-ukraine https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4048078/us-government-reportedly-spent-millions-send-starlink-ukraine Mon, 11 Apr 2022 09:36:48 +0000 How New Look is tackling remote endpoint management <img alt="How New Look is tackling remote endpoint management" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/830b5d9/4e9bc1f8-c9b0-441b-b787-50bd7a3999b4/2/iStock-1302426619-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Ed Alford, CTO of New Look, discusses remote endpoint management as his organisation eases its way out of the pandemic <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/830b5d9/4e9bc1f8-c9b0-441b-b787-50bd7a3999b4/2/iStock-1302426619-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4047114/look-tackling-remote-endpoint-management https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4047114/look-tackling-remote-endpoint-management https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4047114/look-tackling-remote-endpoint-management Thu, 24 Mar 2022 07:50:55 +0000 Russia to issue its own security certificates to beat sanctions <img alt="Russia to issue its own security certificates to beat sanctions" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/f9bdd0c/50d05281-0241-468e-b30b-ca802f1b62d2/9/https-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> But issuing globally-recognised certificates is not as easy as Moscow wants it to be <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/f9bdd0c/50d05281-0241-468e-b30b-ca802f1b62d2/9/https-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4046332/russia-issue-security-certificates-beat-sanctions https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4046332/russia-issue-security-certificates-beat-sanctions https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4046332/russia-issue-security-certificates-beat-sanctions Fri, 11 Mar 2022 07:02:35 +0000