Tougher laws for smart devices, Tesla shares surge following China deal
Manufacturers will have to follow stricter rules if they want to sell internet-enabled ‘smart’ gadgets such as smart speakers and security cameras as a new law comes into force. From today, manufacturers will be legally required to protect consumers from hackers and cyber criminals from accessing devices with internet or network connectivity – from smartphones to…
US regulator probes Tesla autopilot, MG Cyberster EV will cost from £55K
The US auto regulator is investigating whether Tesla's biggest ever recall successfully addressed safety concerns relating to its driver assistance system. In December, Tesla issued a software update to two million of its vehicles in the US to fix problems with its Autopilot feature. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says it will now probe…
How to Save Money On Your Office Rent and Bills in the UK
In recent years, UK businesses have faced rising costs, making the need to save on office rent and bills more crucial than ever. Whether you're a small business or a large corporation, implementing cost-saving strategies can significantly impact your bottom line. Here are several approaches to help you save money on office rent and bills…
Google ‘makes it harder to search for rival’, Pixel 8 tablet to ditch the dock?
Google has been accused of taking advantage of its market dominance to make it harder to search for a rival email service. Tuta Mail - which says it has more than ten million users worldwide - alleges that, since March, it hasn’t appeared prominently in Google searches for “encrypted email." The company has made a…
5 tips to avoid job scams, how to craft your online resume
Almost 300,000 job scams, resulting in steep losses totalling $737 million, were reported in the United States over the last five years - with 2023 witnessing a record high ($277 million lost to fake job offers). On average, victims stand to lose around $12,000 - nearly double compared to 2019. In response to this alarming surge,…
TikTok faces US ban, Apple ‘reduces Vision Pro shipments’
The US Senate has approved a controversial landmark bill that could see TikTok banned in America. It gives TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, nine months to sell its stake or the app will be blocked in the United States. The bill will now be handed over to US President Joe Biden, who has said he will…
Sexual predators grooming children under 6 online, Apple scraps eco-friendly accessories
Sexual predators are grooming children under six into performing “disturbing” acts of sexual abuse via phones or webcams a charity has warned. The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) said it had discovered more than two thousand remotely filmed child abuse images of three to six-year-olds online in 2023. It follows recent warnings from the communications watchdog Ofcom…
40% of female entrepreneurs report gender-based discrimination
A new survey by social enterprise Code First Girls has found that 40% of female entrepreneurs have faced gender-based discrimination whilst in a leadership role. 61% also agreed that, in terms of the challenges faced by women when breaking into senior roles, stereotypes still exist - with leadership continuing to favour men. Additionally, when asked about barriers to…
Tesla whistleblower demands public apology, Apple loses smartphone crown
Image: Cristina Balan A Tesla whistleblower who has battled Elon Musk and his company through the courts for a decade tells BBC News she is still seeking a public apology. No other interview about a tech giant has made me cry. But towards the end of our Zoom call, when former…
39% of women in the UK credit video games for enhancing workplace skills
A new study from Currys reveals that 39% of women believe their hobby makes them better workers, with almost three in five (58%) saying that they incorporate gaming skills into their working day. These same skills were listed in the top 10 most in-demand skills for employers in the latest LinkedIn job listing analysis. LinkedIn’s 2024…
