With the UK set to hit temperatures upwards of 30°C this coming week, many of us are looking for ways to keep cool, calm and collected whilst we work. A quick search will return a bunch of great gadgets that promise to help you survive the office sauna. From fancy fans to air conditioning units,…

For years, shadow IT has been framed as a governance failure: the outcome of weak controls, poor visibility, or non-compliant employees operating outside sanctioned systems. The response has been consistent: root it out and shut it down. Unfortunately, the assumptions underlying this strategy are not just outdated, they’re counterproductive. Shadow IT isn’t a failure of…

The Sonos app is not currently available in the Apple App Store No change to Google Play: it’s still there Sonos has acknowledged the issue and is “working on a solution” If you’re looking for the Sonos app for iOS, iPadOS or Mac, you’ll need to wait: it’s not there. The app is temporarily unavailable…

AI has dramatically increased the speed and volume of software development. In a recent Google survey, 90% of developers reported using AI tools to assist them in their work, with 71% using it to write code. One company told the New York Times that after adopting Cursor, an AI-native code-writing product, they went from producing…

SMBs are suffering due to unreliable Wi-Fi connection UK small businesses are losing an average of 11 hours a week to Wi-Fi disruption Almost half (47%) of business leaders said they would feel more confident if they could improve connectivity reliability Small businesses are seeinn major productivity issues due to disruption caused by their Wi-Fi…

Every major technology shift follows a familiar pattern. A new capability emerges, early results look impressive, enthusiasm grows, and the pressure for adoption intensifies. It’s typically not until months later that organizations begin to reassess and separate the hype (and risks) from the opportunity. We’re at this inflection point right now with vibe coding. Latest…

Star Wars is back on the big screen. Indeed, with The Mandalorian and Grogu finally ending the iconic sci-fi franchise’s theatrical hiatus, I suspect many of you will be heading to your local cinema to see what it’s all about. However, if you’ve been put off by its middling critical reception — read my review…

This is not a drill: we’re heading for our first mini-heatwave of the year. Yes, the UK weather gods have bestowed upon us a hot bank holiday weekend. And while the prospect of some sunshine is welcome for many of us, it’s good to have a plan in place if things get a little too…

Anker launches Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro and Pro Max earbuds The earbuds are the same, but some of the features are different, including a touchscreen on the Max Also new app, bespoke chipset for the buds Anker’s Soundcore has just announced two new pairs of earbuds, which are its first products made with its new…

Looking for a different day? A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Thursday’s puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, May 21 (game…