March 16, 2015
French government orders website block
The French authorities have used new powers to block five websites, which they claim condone terrorism, without a court order. Internet service providers have 24 hours to comply. The chairman of European Internet Service Provider OVH tweeted that…
March 15, 2015
Gamers targeted by ransomware virus
Gamers are being targeted by a computer virus that stops them playing their favourite titles unless they pay a ransom. On infected machines, the malicious program seeks out saved games and other files and encrypts them. A key to unlock encrypted…
March 12, 2015
The Upcoming USB C Cable Is About to Make Your Life Way Easier
Apple’s new MacBook is turning a lot of heads, thanks to its superslim design and reimagined keyboard. But the real story, for Mac and PC owners alike, is the inclusion of a new kind of USB port, USB Type-C. OK, it might not be the sexiest topic ––…
March 1, 2015
Huawei and LG unveil round smartwatches
LG and Huawei have unveiled a range of new smartwatches featuring metal-framed circular designs. LG's Watch Urbane comes in two editions - a basic version powered by Android Wear, and a high-end one with a 4G chip and a new operating system. The…
February 16, 2015
Cyber-security experts judge ‘$1bn bank hack’ report
A leading security company says it has uncovered an "unprecedented" cyber-attack on up to 100 banks, which could result in $1bn (£648m) of losses. But security experts are split over the severity of the alleged breaches, and on how much cash was…
February 10, 2015
Robots replacing human factory workers at faster pace
Cheaper, better robots will replace human workers in the world's factories at a faster pace over the next decade, pushing manufacturing labour costs down 16 percent, a report Tuesday said. The Boston Consulting Group predicts that investment in…
February 5, 2015
Facebook porn: Malware warning over video
The latest threat to users involves a fake Flash Player update which pops up during a preview of a pornographic video. Once you click on the link to update your video player, malware (the name given to malicious software), downloads onto your…
February 5, 2015
Sony Pictures hack causes co-chair Amy Pascal to quit
Sony Pictures' Amy Pascal has stepped down as co-chair of Sony's movie studio following a debilitating cyber attack that revealed her private emails. Ms Pascal will start a production company that will launch in May 2015. She has already apologised…
February 1, 2015
Office puts chips under staff’s skin
Want to gain entry to your office, get on a bus, or perhaps buy a sandwich? We're all getting used to swiping a card to do all these things. But at Epicenter, a new hi-tech office block in Sweden, they are trying a different approach - a chip under…
February 1, 2015
Google agrees privacy policy changes with data watchdog
Google has agreed to rewrite its privacy policy after pressure from the UK Information Commissioner's Office. The firm must make it easier for users to find out how their data is collected and what it is used for and submit to a two-year review. The…