At the same time that UK political parties vie in their condemnation of the Post Office scandal, they unite in their promotion of AI as the answer to tricky social problems. This means that, in effect, they are arguing for more of the same; for more occasions where computing and bureaucracy combine to mangle … Leer más
Government plans to update the UK’s surveillance laws could divert tech companies away from safeguarding the privacy and security of their customers towards meeting the surveillance needs of government. The warning from technology companies comes in a briefing for government ministers on the risks posed by government plans to modernise the Investigatory Powers Act … Leer más
It doesn’t happen often, but Samsung managed to pull off an Apple-style ‘one more thing’ announcement at its Unpacked launch event last night. Almost everything gets leaked ahead of events like this leaving nothing to the imagination, but the complete surprise announcement was the Galaxy Ring, a new health and wellness device you’ll wear on … Leer más
Samsung’s first Unpacked launch event of the year brought with it the Galaxy S24 series of smartphones. The regular S24 and S24+ are very capable handsets, but those buying the top-of-the-line S24 Ultra model will be getting a selection of exclusive features. And despite Samsung’s heavy focus on artificial intelligence, none of these relate to … Leer más
2023 was arguably the year of AI, but the influence of artificial intelligence is only set to grow in 2024 and just about everything has AI slapped on it now. Samsung is starting the year off strong with its flagship Galaxy S24 series smartphones and alongside the usual high-end specs and polished software, AI is … Leer más
The Samsung Galaxy S24 series phones have arrived. But with all the talk about AI, you might have missed one of their most important upgrades. All three new handsets – the S24, S24+ and S24 Ultra – will be supported by Samsung for no fewer than seven years. That means operating system and security updates … Leer más
Samsung has revealed its flagship smartphone range for 2024, and there are three models to choose from once again. But how do you decide which Galaxy S24 phone is right for you? The S24, S24+ and S24 Ultra all vary in terms of specs, features and price. Choosing which one to go for isn’t easy. … Leer más
Organisations that use cloud IT or cloud-based applications often do so in the belief they can spend less time managing IT and more time running the business. Partly, this is because customers see cloud technology as more robust and resilient than in-house IT. But when it comes to backup and data protection, the opposite … Leer más
The landscape of identity and access management (IAM) is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the integration of biometric technologies. This evolution marks a significant shift from traditional authentication methods to more advanced, secure and user-friendly biometric services. This comprehensive article delves into precisely that – the latest advancements in biometric technologies in the … Leer más
Netflix is the most popular streaming service, with a wide range of movies and TV shows to choose from – including unmissable originals such as Squid Game and The Witcher that you can’t watch on any other platform. Unlike Amazon Prime Video or Paramount+, Netflix doesn’t offer a trial period – it hasn’t for a … Leer más
