The future oversight of the police’s increasingly advanced biometric surveillance capabilities is at risk, and there are real dangers of the UK slipping into an “all-encompassing” surveillance state if concerns about these powerful technologies aren’t heeded, warns outgoing biometrics and surveillance camera commissioner Fraser Sampson. In an exclusive interview with Computer Weekly, Sampson says that … Leer más
Lockheed Martin believes that it now just one step away from showcasing how its space-based capability can reach worldwide after a successful lab demonstration of its 5G.MIL technology. The company said it has validated that its space payload is set to deliver global advanced communications capabilities from orbit. During its demonstration, Lockheed Martin showcased “the industry’s … Leer más
The British Library has confirmed that an IT outage that began at the end of October was indeed the result of a ransomware attack on its systems, from which it is yet to recover. The organisation’s systems were brought down on Sunday 29 October, although it took a further two days for its IT and … Leer más
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Good audio quality Zippy performance 1080p webcam Nice typing experience Cons Average battery life for a Chromebook Blah design Bezels are thicker than I like Our Verdict The Acer Chromebook Plus 515 is both fast and affordable, making it a top choice for the everyday user. Price When Reviewed … Leer más
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Excellent PCIe 4.0 performance Very affordable for an NVMe SSD with DRAM Up to 2TB of capacity Available with low-profile heatsink Cons Very slow when secondary cache runs out Average TBW rating Our Verdict The T500 is one of the fastest PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDs I’ve tested. It’s affordable … Leer más
What If…? was the first animated show in the MCU, exploring alternative possibilities of what could have happened in classic Marvel storylines. For example, what if Peggy Carter got the super-soldier serum instead of Steve Rogers? All nine episodes in season 1 have now aired – but will there be more? We’ve pulled together everything … Leer más
Black Friday is the biggest sales event of the year: a now-global discount season that runs far beyond the single day it started as, and instead usually offers a full month of discounts across tech and more. In 2023 Black Friday itself will fall on Friday 24 November, followed by more offers on Cyber Monday … Leer más
The worst effects of the COVID-19 pandemic might have been temporary, but its impact on the world of work has been more permanent. While some companies have made a full-time return to the office, many others have shifted to a hybrid system or still allow employees to work completely remotely. And to work effectively from … Leer más
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Two timers for scheduled brewing Eleven grind settings Adjustable brewing strength Cons Water measure could be more prominent Height could make it difficult to find a spot for Requires paper filters Our Verdict The Melitta AromaFresh II Therm Pro will grind, brew and keep your coffee hot – simple … Leer más
Fashion retailer H&M started to charge customers for online product returns in September 2023. Citing a rise in delivery and processing costs, as well as growing consumer use of free returns, H&M slapped a £1.99 fee on customers looking to return their online orders via courier. New Look, too, revealed earlier this year it was … Leer más
