Monthly Archives: September 2020

Months after a High Court judge tore into the Post Office’s approach to branch computer system errors, the organisation is not sharing details of possible errors with subpostmasters, who are also still having difficulty contacting the branch support helpline. A recent system error at the branch of a subpostmaster highlighted...

*:not([hidden]):not(style) ~ *:not([hidden]):not(style){margin-top:1rem;}]]> By Leo KelionTechnology desk editor *:not([hidden]):not(style) ~ *:not([hidden]):not(style){margin-top:1rem;}]]> Nokia is set to become a major beneficiary of Huawei being blocked from the UK's 5G networks. The Finnish telecoms firm has struck a deal to become the largest equipment provider to BT. Nokia will now provide additional base...

Recently, an article entitled “Last phase of the desktop wars?” poses an interesting notion and question, that is both polarizing and provocative, regarding the future of Microsoft's OS strategy. What is next for Windows? As the author of the article, open source software developer and advocate Eric S. Raymond notes, Microsoft has added...

Since the late 1980s, RAID has been a fundamental method of data protection. But RAID arose in a world of SAN and NAS in hardware array products. Now the cloud and technologies such as object storage are in the ascendant and they are predominantly protected not by RAID, but by...

Some people may say, “Don't talk to me until I have had my coffee,” but what if they could not have coffee because of a ransomware attack? According to a researcher at Avast, IoT devices, such as smart coffee makers, can be vulnerable to attacks. Security researcher Martin Hron remarks...

*:not([hidden]):not(style) ~ *:not([hidden]):not(style){margin-top:1rem;}]]> By Zoe KleinmanTechnology reporter Related Topics *{margin:calc(0.5rem / 2);}]]> Coronavirus pandemic *:not([hidden]):not(style) ~ *:not([hidden]):not(style){margin-top:1rem;}]]> People in England who test negative for Covid-19 are unable to share the result with the new NHS app for England and Wales if they did not book the test through it in...

*:not([hidden]):not(style) ~ *:not([hidden]):not(style){margin-top:1rem;}]]> By Rory Cellan-JonesTechnology correspondent Related Topics *{margin:calc(0.5rem / 2);}]]> Coronavirus pandemic *:not([hidden]):not(style) ~ *:not([hidden]):not(style){margin-top:1rem;}]]> The original NHS Covid-19 app, which was shelved, would have worked on a larger number of handsets than the app which launched in England and Wales this week, I have discovered. VMware Pivotal...

The latest rumor making the rounds about Apple iPhone 12 lineup involves the naming strategy for the smartphones. Earlier this week, reputable Apple leaker L0vetodream alleged that Apple's smallest iPhone will not be called the iPhone 12 as previously rumored. Instead, he claimed that the device would be called the...

*:not([hidden]):not(style) ~ *:not([hidden]):not(style){margin-top:1rem;}]]> By Leo Kelion & Chris FoxTechnology reporters image copyrightAmazon *:not([hidden]):not(style) ~ *:not([hidden]):not(style){margin-top:1rem;}]]> Amazon's smart home security division Ring has unveiled a flying camera that launches if sensors detect a potential home break-in. It is designed to activate only when residents are out, works indoors, and is limited...

Amazon is entering the game streaming fold with its new service, Luna. At launch, it will be available on Fire TV, PC, Mac, and Apple mobile devices with Android coming soon. In the meantime, you can request early access and help develop this cloud gaming platform from Amazon. According to...