Headlines at this time of year are usually dominated by iPhones — and you’d expect nothing less, considering Apple always unveils its next-gen devices in September. Nonetheless, Android fans aren’t being completely left in the dark. For example, if you’re looking for something a little different, then check out the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro at…

The abolition of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has created uncertainty about what happens next to Britain’s AI ambitions. Kanishka Narayan’s promotion to Minister for AI gives the technology a dedicated voice at Cabinet, yet folding DSIT’s responsibilities into other departments raises questions about how the Government will coordinate the infrastructure, investment and…

Financial crime has never stood still. In my nearly three decades in financial services, I have watched fraud move in lockstep with the technology built to stop it, and at times, even stay a step ahead of it​,​ given the speed fraudsters adopt new technology. I have witnessed decades of AI innovation ​that raised​ the…

New details about Avengers: Endgame Encore‘s post-credits scenes have been shared online Descriptions of three end credits stingers show how it’ll directly lead into Avengers: Doomsday No footage has leaked yet, but could do very soon Fresh details about Avengers: Endgame Encore‘s new post-credits scenes have leaked online — and they show how the it’ll…

Not Going Out celebrates its twentieth birthday this year, and you can celebrate by watching Lee Mack and Sally Bretton getting up to no good once again in the latest season. Lee and Lucy are back to get into more silly situations for our amusement, with six fresh episodes of Not Going Out, plus a…

Good morning! Let’s play Connections, the NYT’s clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need Connections hints. What should you do once you’ve finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I’ve also got daily Strands hints and answers and…

Data centers will get a label, just like your fridge or dishwasher Energy and water consumption must be reported by 500kW+ sites The EC also wants to know how resources are being balanced in relation to local strains The European Commission has proposed a new rating scheme for data centers in a bid to have…

Vivo launched the flagship X500 series of phones, with three new models A new monitoring screen comes in the X500 Pro Max photographer’s kit, or it can be purchased separately At launch, all the phones and accessories are China-only, with a wider rollout TBD Vivo quietly launched a really neat accessory alongside its new flagship…

A Vladimir Putin press call showed the Russian president casting an online vote for the country’s parliamentary elections The short clip has revealed that not only is Putin using a US-built Dell PC, it is running Windows 10 – and the license has not been activated Putin’s example of voting online is intended to encourage…

Chinese universities are cutting traditional courses because of AI Translation courses face pressure as universities reassess their employment value Photography programmes are being merged as AI changes creative production The Central Academy of Fine Arts has dropped courses in illustration, photography and translation, arguing that AI has made them poor value for money. Fashion design…