Tag: technology
EU accuses Apple of breaching Digital Markets Act, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 will be more expensive
European Union regulators have accused Apple of being in breach of new laws designed to rein in big tech companies. The European Commission, which regulates competition in the EU, said Apple's App Store squeezes out rival marketplaces, marking the first time it has found a company in breach of the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The…
How wearables are changing the way we live and work
A “smart” mouth guard could show an athlete’s risk of concussion immediately after a nasty hit. Wearables is a market covering a wide range of applications, from health and wellness, smart mouthguards, to virtual reality headsets. Offering many benefits to different technology sectors, wearable technology could increase safety in sport and…
Code First Girls aims to boost women in tech leadership roles
Tech diversity champions Code First Girls have today launched their Mid-Level Accelerator (MLA) course, aimed to develop and accelerate women’s technology careers. Currently, women make up 19% of Information Technology and 30% of web design professionals in the UK - but this drops to just 5% when it comes to women holding leadership positions in…
Far from being ‘past it’, nation’s over 75s are tech savvy ‘gadget-holics’
A study of 2,000 adults who have a relative aged 75 and over found 30 per cent claim their homes are brimming with the latest gizmos – bucking the stereotype that they shy away from technology. The average person in this age bracket is proficient at using smartphones, laptops and streaming services. While 28 per…
How to Use 2-Factor Authentication with Ease
Blame it on the passwords. One commercial that is currently running on national television states that there is an attempted identity theft every 3 seconds. That’s 20 attempts per minute, 120 per hour and 2,880 each day. IT experts state that 80% of data breaches are due to a stolen or weak password. With all…
Book review: Always On by Rory Cellan-Jones
Smartphones haven't just replaced several consumer devices in one, they've also had a profound effect on society, helping to prevent the spread of everything from covid to cancer. Blogger and editor of Where Are We Now? Simon Poulter reviews BBC Technology Editor Rory Cellan-Jones' new book, Always On: Hope and Fear in the Social Smartphone…
Will VAR Ever Be Able to Operate Without Friction?
If a ball hits the back of the net, and VAR wasn’t around to see it, did it even happen? Increasingly, it feels as though fans are being polarised by this piece of tech, and are either leaning toward a growing sense of doom for the fans, players, and the beautiful game itself, or are…
Cell Phone Accessories for the Professional
When you head off to work in the morning, you want to look your best. You may have a stylish outfit and the perfect bag. The one thing most of us carry around all day, however, is our cell phone. You may need to take out your cell phone or tablet while working with clients.…
How Have Video Games Evolved Over the Years?
Video games have come a long way since when they first became available to the general public. They have been with us for so long, and they are now better than ever before! Let’s take a look at the evolution they have gone through so far. Graphics One of the major changes we have seen…
Top Tech Tips for helping get through Blue Monday
As 2021 dawns, many of us were hoping for a brighter year than 2020. But in reality, we're still a long way from socialising in real life, with this year's Blue Monday (so-called because it's widely considered the most depressing day of the year) poised to be the toughest yet... Research from cybersecurity company Kaspersky…