The pressure on businesses to digitize has changed how they operate, fueling a growing trend of adopting new technologies to stay competitive and improve efficiencies. However, this drive towards modernization is leading to an overuse of point solutions that are designed to address one specific problem within an organization. The result? Sprawling and disconnected technology
(Image credit: Shutterstock / NicoElNino) The most successful businesses in the future will be those that optimize their AI investment. As companies start their journey to AI readiness, they must develop robust data management strategies to handle increased data volume and complexity, and ensure trusted data is available for business use. Poor quality data is
(Image credit: Getty Images) Just before the 2024 general election was announced, the UK government was looking to bring in tougher rules on ransomware payments, including the potential to ban ransom payments entirely. The justification? A decisive action to cut off the business model of cyber extortionists. But the message around ransom payments is contradictory
WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger to be banned for internal NatWest communications You can still reach customer service through WhatsApp The Financial Conduct Authority issued fines to Morgan Stanley for irretrievable conversations One of the UK’s largest banks has banned employees from using instant messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Skype, and Facebook Messenger. NatWest had previously
Improvements are coming for shopping and file saving (Image credit: Google) Improvements are rolling out now for Chrome for iOS Google Lens gets improved searches Tighter integrations with other Google apps If you're using Google Chrome on your iPhone, you'll be interested in the four upgrades that have just been announced. They're improving Google Lens
Image Credit: Shutterstock (Image credit: wk1003mike / Shutterstock) A new phishing campaign was recently spotted, distributing an Excel file The file drops a fileless version of the Remcos RAT on the device Remcos can steal sensitive files, log keys, and more Hackers have been seen distributing a fileless version of the Remcos Remote Access Trojan
(Image credit: Future) The Washington Post has unveiled a new AI chatbot called "Ask The Post AI," which aims to answer user questions accurately by relying on the newspaper's content. The new AI chatbot follows the Climate Answers chatbot, which the publication released earlier this year. Unlike the climate journalism-focused Climate Answers, Ask the Post
(Image credit: New York Times) Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my Wordle today, NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages
The Penguin's explosively epic eight-episode run has come to an end (Image credit: Macall Polay/HBO) Full spoilers follow for The Penguin , including its final episode. After eight weeks of award-worthy performances and an intensely captivating story, The Penguin has ended on Max/HBO (US), Sky/Now TV (UK), and Binge (Australia). And, my oh my, did
(Image credit: New York Times) Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my Wordle today, NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages
A security flaw found in Facebook's ad platform has been fixed by Meta The researcher who discovered the flaw was awarded a $100,000 bug bounty The flaw allowed the researcher to effectively take control of a Facebook server Meta has awarded cybersecurity researcher Ben Sadeghipour a bug bounty of $100,000 after he discovered a security
(Image credit: Hollyland) Hollyland announces new Lark M2S wireless mic to rival DJI and Rode The M2S is available in twin mic / receiver kits for around $139 / £130 It features a discreet logo-free design and weighs just 7g There's no shortage of wireless mics for content creators in 2025, with the likes of
(Image credit: Future) Like many world-changing events, new applications of existing technology can lead to some interesting concepts. For example, the Covid-19 pandemic led to the creation of masks featuring audio components. The controversial Razer Zephyr had external speakers, will.i.am’s Xupermask Honeywell collaboration had earbuds, and there was Dyson's air purifier mask headphones combo, of
Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal on Friday announced his retirement from international cricket. Notably, this is the second time Tamim has called time on his career, having previously retired in July 2023, only to reverse the decision within 24 hours after intervention from Bangladesh's then-prime minister Sheikh Hasina. According to a Cricbuzz report, the 35-year-old Tamim