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Sonatype reveals shocking numbers of malicious threats in open-source software supply chain
Davey Winder highlights the threats lurking in open-source software and shares the experts' views on what can be done
Hollywood writers beat AI but what can “normal” workers learn from the battle?
Hollywood writers have struck a deal about the use of artificial intelligence. Great for them, but what about the rest of us, asks Richard Trenholm?
What the phantom hacker scam is and why everyone should be scared
The FBI is warning Americans about phantom hacker attacks, which are on the rise. Business owners around the world should take equal note, argues Davey Winder.
Here’s a cool Windows Copilot AI trick you might have missed
Windows 11 now has the clever ability to identify items in screenshots
Will X go subscription-only? Even the CEO can’t say
Fresh doubt cast over X's subscription-only plans in a chaotic on-stage interview
AMD Ryzen AI could push people from the cloud to local machines
AMD releases details about the Ryzen 7840U, a laptop processor that builds AI skills into hardware and could shift AI away from the cloud
SkyWater Technology appoints John Sakamoto as President and COO
US semiconductor manufacturer SkyWater Technology announced the appointment of John Sakamoto as its new President and COO.
Windows 11 Copilot update: will AI be foisted on businesses?
The Windows 11 Copilot update is not only happening sooner than we expected, but it could be forced onto business PCs by stealth. Barry Collins attempts to clear up the confusion.
Is the newly passed UK Online Safety Bill a security disaster waiting to happen?
Is the UK Online Safety Bill a security disaster or a great protection for children? Could it possibly be both? Davey Winder explores the arguments for and against.
If Windows Copilot launches this week, it needs to be much better than the beta
The Windows Copilot preview leaves a lot to be desired from Microsoft's AI assistant
Can Salesforce Einstein detoxify AI?
Salesforce claims that its "trust layer" will remove toxic and misleading content from its AI tools, but is it as clever as its Einstein moniker makes it sound?
Microsoft confirms Word zero-day exploit that could expose passwords to hackers
A Microsoft Word zero-day exploit could leave a gaping hole in your company's defences. Davey Winder explains how the exploit works and why you need to take action now.
Slack’s jarring new design – can you go back to the old one?
The revamp of the Slack desktop interface isn't going down well with some users. Barry Collins explores Slack's thinking and reveals if you can turn the clock back to the old design...
iPhone attacks: should you be using Lockdown Mode?
A new wave of iPhone spyware attacks have been launched. Should you be using the iPhone Lockdown Mode to boost your security?
Would you pass a Cyber Essentials audit? Here’s why hackers hope not
Security expert Davey Winder explains why every size of business should take the Cyber Essentials audit -- not just the big-name organisations that hit the headlines
Ideogram smashes Midjourney for business logos and social posts
Ideogram is a new generative AI service that delivers typographic flair. Should Midjourney be worried? The answer, says Barry Collins, is painted in big, glowing letters.
Troubled WANdisco rebrands as Cirata
Scandal-hit British software company tries to shed its past by rebranding as Cirata.
Four Lenovo highlights at IFA 2023
Enjoy our hot takes on a 27in screen that shows 3D images, a high-powered yet slim gaming laptop, a portable gaming system to rival the Steam Deck - and a pair of smart(ish) glasses.
Tech sustainability now one of the top two factors in buying decisions, says IFA chief
The sustainability of technology looks set to be one of the two big themes from this year's IFA trade show, with IFA revealing that it has shot to the top of consumers' list of reasons to buy (or not buy) a product
AI chatbots a security risk due to LLMs, says UK’s National Cyber Security Centre
Davey Winder reveals why the UK's cyber security centre is concerned about AI chatbots, and large language models in particular - and what you can do about it.