[ad_1] Officials expect to spread payments among other, more “central” government services as well as local government, health care and the police. It’s not a radical addition, but could make life easier if the thought of paying for government services normally turns you pale. And let’s face it, this technological convenience is still relatively rare […]
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UK sacks Defense Secretary Gavin Williamson over Huawei leaks
[ad_1] To be fair, it’s the fact that Williamson released any confidential information that got him fired. In a letter to Williamson, May wrote that she needs to be able to trust the people in her cabinet so that she can have frank, private conversations. May also revealed that she was concerned with the way […]
UK mulls security warnings for smart home devices
[ad_1] If adopted, the mandates might also require unique IoT device passwords that can’t be reset to universal factory settings. They could demand that manufacturers offer a point of contact as part of a vulnerability disclosure and that manufacturers state the minimum length of time a device will receive security updates. Following the government’s consultation […]
Apple recalls older three-prong AC power adapters
[ad_1] Apple is recalling a batch of three-prong AC wall plug adapters. The company is aware of six incidents worldwide in which the adapters broke, creating a risk of electrical shock. As a precaution, Apple is allowing customers to exchange the potentially faulty plugs for a new version. It’s not clear, though, just how many […]
Google reportedly disbands review panel monitoring DeepMind Health AI
[ad_1] This board came together in 2016, when DeepMind — a British AI company acquired by Google in 2014 — launched a healthcare unit called DeepMind Health. The board was meant to review the company’s work with the UK’s publicly funded health service. But panel members reportedly questioned their access to information, the power of […]
BBC Music is available in the US, but only on the web
[ad_1] BBC Music will soon add content produced in the US, too. “There’s a huge amount of great music being produced in the US right now, and we’re excited to help connect those artists to our vast, music-hungry audience,” said Simon Frantz, the BBC’s US features managing editor. The BBC Music app, which launched in […]
UK investigates Microsoft, Nintendo, Sony over game service practices
[ad_1] The move is the second part of the CMA’s response to a “super-complaint” on the loyalty penalty, or the tendency for some companies (not just in gaming) to punish long-serving customers by making it difficult or costly to leave. Officials emphasized that the investigation had only started, and that it might only take “enforcement […]
UN says US fears over Huawei’s 5G are politically motivated
[ad_1] “I would encourage Huawei to be given equal opportunities to bid for business, and during the operational process, if you find anything wrong, then you can charge them and accuse them,” Zhao said, according to Reuters. “But if we don’t have anything then to put them on the blacklist — I think this is […]
The UK is testing its first full-sized autonomous bus
[ad_1] The sensor package onboard includes radar, LIDAR, optical cameras, ultrasound and satellite navigation. As with all autonomous vehicle technology, there’s a chance for cross over into manually driven vehicles, where this tech might do things like warn bus drivers of cyclists or pedestrians in blind spots. While this autonomous bus is still in its […]
UK lords call for central ‘Digital Authority’ to help regulate internet
[ad_1] The report further asked for 10 guiding “principles” to dictate rules, including accountability, privacy, transparency, human rights and protections for children. The lords also wanted to enforce a general “duty of care” among internet companies, requiring them to take “reasonable” steps o prevent harm. They’d also aim for clearer community content standards through a […]