When Bad Santa came out in 2003 it quickly became something of a cult classic. As an antidote to the sugary, feel-good nature of most Christmas movies, it’s hard to fault. Bad Santa stars Billy Bob Thornton as the world’s meanest department store Santa, who dons the red and white beardy costume as part of … Leer más
In this video from Computer Weekly’s annual diversity in tech event, in partnership with Nash Squared and sponsored by NatWest, Bev White, CEO of Nash Squared, talks about the challenges the tech sector faces when it comes to increasing diversity and inclusion. Likening these challenges to a “thousand tiny walls” that need to be demolished, … Leer más
Since its release in 2003, Love Actually has become widely celebrated as the ultimate Christmas rom-com. The 2hr 25m classic follows ten separate stories that unfold in the last few weeks before Christmas, with a lot of funny moments, several happy endings and a few surprises along the way. The star-studded cast includes Hugh Grant, … Leer más
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Great performance Refined design Impressive quad speakers User-friendly OS Cons Slow charging Poor cameras Battery life falls short of rivals Our Verdict The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ is a stellar choice if you’re after a larger Android tablet for streaming and daily tasks, but make sure you shop around … Leer más
Digital secretary Michelle Donelan says UK government will not legislate on artificial intelligence (AI) until the timing is right, and is focused in the meantime on improving the technology’s safety and building regulatory capacity in support of its proposed “pro-innovation” framework. On 13 December, Donelan appeared before the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee to … Leer más
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Effectively cleans large areas Long-lasting Hepa and carbon filters (up to 5 years) Convenient and clear app Cons Very expensive Heavy and bulky The fan creates a noticeable airflow in the vicinity of the machine Our Verdict Dyson’s new Big+Quiet boasts an exciting design and is capable of cleaning … Leer más
Cyber criminals traditionally and understandably shied away from publicity, but over the past few years, ransomware gangs have inverted this longstanding trope and are now actively courting journalists as they seek to influence and control the flow of information about their activities, put pressure on victims to cooperate, and even attract new gang members … Leer más
After a year that has seen no end of critical vulnerabilities in Microsoft products and services, Redmond has delivered an early Christmas bonus to cyber security teams on the last Patch Tuesday of 2023, in the form of one of the lightest updates in recent memory, with just 34 common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs) … Leer más
There is a high risk of a genuinely catastrophic ransomware attack occurring against a critical national infrastructure (CNI) target in the UK at any moment, with the lack of planning for such an incident at Westminster meaning that the entire country is essentially being held “hostage to fortune”, the Joint Committee on the National … Leer más
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has been landed with a £350,000 fine after a series of internal email blunders in September 2021 exposed the personal data of Afghan nationals eligible for evacuation to the UK after the Taliban took control of the country. The incident originated via the MoD’s Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy … Leer más
