The UK is on course to deliver full-fibre broadband to nearly every household by 2027, according to Ofcom, marking a major milestone in Britain’s digital infrastructure ambitions. In its latest telecoms access review, which will shape broadband regulation from 2026 through to 2031, the communications regulator said that 96% of homes and businesses could be […]
Elon Musk’s Starlink internet service has been installed at the White House, raising fresh concerns over potential conflicts of interest as the billionaire’s influence within the Trump administration continues to grow. The New York Times reported that Starlink was introduced to “improve WiFi connectivity” at the White House complex, according to press secretary Karoline Leavitt. […]
Elon Musk has claimed that his social media platform X (formerly Twitter) came under a “massive cyberattack” on Monday, leaving it inaccessible for several hours. Speaking on the site once it was back online, the billionaire suggested the assault may have been orchestrated by a “large, coordinated group and/or a country,” and later indicated it […]
The government is to transform the way it funds and manages AI experiments and digital projects, hoping to cut wasteful spending, drive innovation, and provide more efficient public services as part of its Plan for Change. After a review highlighted that complex funding and approval processes can slow innovation and keep outdated technologies in place, […]
Instagram is reportedly considering spinning off its short-form video feature, Reels, into a standalone application. The move, revealed by Instagram chief Adam Mosseri in a meeting with staff this week according to tech publication The Information, could intensify competition with TikTok, whose future in the United States remains precarious. TikTok, owned by Chinese firm ByteDance, […]
Microsoft’s popular online chat and phone service Skype will officially close its doors in May 2025, according to a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter). Users are advised to migrate their accounts to Microsoft Teams Free “over the coming days” to maintain their existing chats, contacts, and calls. “Starting in May 2025, Skype will no […]
Alibaba, the Chinese tech conglomerate, has announced a colossal 380 billion yuan (£41.5 billion) investment in artificial intelligence and cloud computing over the next three years. The news follows the public rehabilitation of the firm’s founder Jack Ma, who recently re-emerged alongside President Xi Jinping and other tech leaders at a high-profile summit in China. […]
Apple’s decision to withdraw its most robust security feature for British users has ignited fresh debate about data privacy and government surveillance. Late last week, the tech giant announced it would be removing the opt-in Advanced Data Protection (ADP) from iCloud in the UK, rather than bow to a request from the Home Office for […]
Turning your smartphone interface darker might not preserve battery power after all. Despite long-held beliefs that “dark mode” extends battery life — particularly on phones equipped with power-saving OLED screens — a new BBC study has found that most users compensate by pushing their brightness levels higher, effectively negating any energy gains. According to the […]
Mira Murati, once the chief technology officer of OpenAI during the development of ChatGPT, has unveiled a new venture — Thinking Machines Lab — with an initial team of about 30 researchers and engineers. Notably, the group includes several former OpenAI colleagues and hires from Character.AI and Google DeepMind. Among the recruits are John Schulman, […]