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
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Sleek & compact design Very affordable Decent performance Bright screen Cons Slow charging Awful cameras Blurry scrolling Our Verdict It has a few downsides but nothing unacceptable at this low price. Overall, the Galaxy Tab A9 is better than expected and makes for one the best value tablets on … Leer más
While The Polar Express may not be the best animation ever made, it certainly has some charm. The film, featuring the voice of Tom Hanks, is based on the book by Chris Van Allsburg, and tells the story of a boy who has lost his faith in Santa Claus. On Christmas Eve, he finds a … Leer más
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Slim and sleek design Outstanding OLED display Rapid charging Excellent audio Cons No Google Play Store or services Quite expensive Middling battery life Our Verdict The Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 offers a sleek design, solid performance, an outstanding OLED display, and strong audio output. However, Huawei’s ongoing issues with … Leer más
The August 2023 data breach at the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), which saw the details of thousands of serving officers leaked online following a botched response to a Freedom of Information (FoI) request, arose chiefly from an outdated approach to data protection and compliance at the force, according to an independent review. … Leer más
