Big Tech’s divisive ‘personalization’ attracts fresh call for profiling-based content feeds to be off by default in EU

Cyber Attacks

Another policy tug-of-war could be emerging around Big Tech’s content recommender systems in the European Union where the Commission is facing a call from a number of parliamentarians to rein in profiling-based content feeds — aka “personalization” engines that process user data in order to determine what content to show them. Mainstream platforms’ tracking and…

How One Vulnerable Device Can Spell Disaster

Web Security News

Dec 20, 2023NewsroomNetwork Security / Data Breach Ransomware groups are increasingly switching to remote encryption in their attacks, marking a new escalation in tactics adopted by financially motivated actors to ensure the success of their campaigns. “Companies can have thousands of computers connected to their network, and with remote ransomware, all it takes is one…

UK full-fibre broadband reaches 17M homes

Telecom News

A record-breaking 17 million UK homes now have access to full-fibre broadband, according to Ofcom’s latest Connected Nations report released today. The report highlights the advantages of full-fibre broadband, emphasising its increased reliability and resilience compared to traditional copper-based networks. 4.6 million households have already made the switch. Analysis indicates that providers experience fewer faults…

UK full-fibre broadband reaches 17M homes

Telecom innovations

A record-breaking 17 million UK homes now have access to full-fibre broadband, according to Ofcom’s latest Connected Nations report released today. The report highlights the advantages of full-fibre broadband, emphasising its increased reliability and resilience compared to traditional copper-based networks. 4.6 million households have already made the switch. Analysis indicates that providers experience fewer faults…

UK full-fibre broadband reaches 17M homes

Industry News

A record-breaking 17 million UK homes now have access to full-fibre broadband, according to Ofcom’s latest Connected Nations report released today. The report highlights the advantages of full-fibre broadband, emphasising its increased reliability and resilience compared to traditional copper-based networks. 4.6 million households have already made the switch. Analysis indicates that providers experience fewer faults…

Rethinking Routers: A Fresh Take

Internet of Things

With our company’s three plus decades of cellular expertise, millions of field-deployed devices, and a relentless drive to innovate, our family of routers have quite the history. From the early days of 2G, deep into the 5G era, two factors have consistently guided us: providing the ultimate in performance while ensuring longevity and reliability. From…

Nothing Phone 2 review: the new phone to beat in 2023

Drones

Nothing Phone 2 MSRP $599.00 “The Nothing Phone 2’s eye-catching design and cool Glyph lights are just the beginning, as the screen, performance, and camera all impress too.” Pros Great, modern design Glyph lights are cool and useful Clean, yet customizable software Excellent daytime camera Colorful screen Cons Only IP54 water resistance Poor lowlight camera…