<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[ICT - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest ICT news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your profession!]]></description><language>en-uk</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 02:05:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[UK to invest £100m in 'world first' AI Biosecurity Lab]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chancellor will unveil AI spending aimed at shoring up the UK's defences in Wednesday's Budget.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uk-to-invest-100m-in-world-first-ai-biosecurity-lab/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 02:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uk-to-invest-100m-in-world-first-ai-biosecurity-lab/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's been relentless' say IT workers on frontline of PHP cyber-security scramble]]></title><description><![CDATA[IT and cyber experts have told the BBC about their struggles in the last 48 hours to update their systems.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/its-been-relentless-say-it-workers-on-frontline-of-php-cyber-security-scramble/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/its-been-relentless-say-it-workers-on-frontline-of-php-cyber-security-scramble/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft Frontier Tour London: Agentic AI governance in the spotlight]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the London event, Microsoft chief Satya Nadella outlined his view of how agentic AI needs to be managed as part of enterprise IT]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/microsoft-frontier-tour-london-agentic-ai-governance-in-the-spotlight/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/microsoft-frontier-tour-london-agentic-ai-governance-in-the-spotlight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Britain’s grid keep up with the datacentre boom?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mounting power demands and grid bottlenecks are reshaping the geography of the UK’s digital infrastructure, pushing developers to wherever they can connect fastest]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/can-britains-grid-keep-up-with-the-datacentre-boom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/can-britains-grid-keep-up-with-the-datacentre-boom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Indian workers filming their work to train AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indian workers are being paid to film themselves at work and the footage is used to train AI.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-indian-workers-filming-their-work-to-train-ai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-indian-workers-filming-their-work-to-train-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Data readiness, not compute, seen as biggest barrier to sovereign AI in the Gulf]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mohammed Retmi, vice-president of sovereign clouds at Core42, says organisations moving AI into production must address data classification, governance, integration and resilience, while balancing infrastructure costs with performance and regulatory requirements]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/data-readiness-not-compute-seen-as-biggest-barrier-to-sovereign-ai-in-the-gulf/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/data-readiness-not-compute-seen-as-biggest-barrier-to-sovereign-ai-in-the-gulf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI accelerates path from IT compromise to OT targeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Commercial AI has not invented new OT attacks, but it has sped up reconnaissance, compressing attackers time to understand targets. Process-specific engineering knowledge remains a barrier]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-accelerates-path-from-it-compromise-to-ot-targeting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-accelerates-path-from-it-compromise-to-ot-targeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect Post Office systems that came before Horizon to be investigated by the government]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Department for Business and Trade has announced its investigation of faulty software used in Post Office branches before the controversial Horizon system]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/suspect-post-office-systems-that-came-before-horizon-to-be-investigated-by-the-government/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/suspect-post-office-systems-that-came-before-horizon-to-be-investigated-by-the-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zuckerberg wins Meta deal to help him foot bill for possible California billionaire tax]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Meta boss had said he would exit the state over a wealth tax that has not yet come into force.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/zuckerberg-wins-meta-deal-to-help-him-foot-bill-for-possible-california-billionaire-tax/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/zuckerberg-wins-meta-deal-to-help-him-foot-bill-for-possible-california-billionaire-tax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Race to update services' computer systems after cyber-security flaw found]]></title><description><![CDATA[Websites were taken offline after the developers of programming language PHP said "critical vulnerabilities" had been discovered.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/race-to-update-services-computer-systems-after-cyber-security-flaw-found/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/race-to-update-services-computer-systems-after-cyber-security-flaw-found/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Botched PHP2Shell disclosure revealed as panic continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[As security teams worldwide grapple with the deep impact of the PHP2Shell flaws, the PHP Foundation has revealed how a carefully planned vulnerability disclosure process went horribly wrong.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/botched-php2shell-disclosure-revealed-as-panic-continues/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/botched-php2shell-disclosure-revealed-as-panic-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW uses Ansible to manage HPC cluster]]></title><description><![CDATA[German carmaker has migrated to Red Hat’s agentless IT automation platform to manage an HPC cluster comprising 30,000 Linux and Windows servers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/bmw-uses-ansible-to-manage-hpc-cluster/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/bmw-uses-ansible-to-manage-hpc-cluster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is PHP and why did it spark a global cyber-security scramble?]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI uncovered long-hidden programming flaws, triggering a rare global cyber-security response.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/what-is-php-and-why-did-it-spark-a-global-cyber-security-scramble/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/what-is-php-and-why-did-it-spark-a-global-cyber-security-scramble/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zoe Kleinman: PHP is the cyber equivalent of an unexploded bomb]]></title><description><![CDATA[It has been a dramatic, public and global response, but the cyber event hasn't happened yet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/zoe-kleinman-php-is-the-cyber-equivalent-of-an-unexploded-bomb/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/zoe-kleinman-php-is-the-cyber-equivalent-of-an-unexploded-bomb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['500 new vulnerabilities' found in government, says AI minister]]></title><description><![CDATA['500 new vulnerabilities' found in government, says AI minister]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/500-new-vulnerabilities-found-in-government-says-ai-minister/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/500-new-vulnerabilities-found-in-government-says-ai-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The drift towards AI totalitarianism]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the 20th century, totalitarian societies emerged at gunpoint. Going forward, they might arise from overwhelming deference to artificial intelligence]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-drift-towards-ai-totalitarianism/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-drift-towards-ai-totalitarianism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK working to identify exposure after global cyber-security warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Governments and companies are scrambling to protect their websites, as Amazon says it experienced attacks before the warning was made public.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uk-working-to-identify-exposure-after-global-cyber-security-warning/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uk-working-to-identify-exposure-after-global-cyber-security-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barclays to cut 5,000 jobs and employ more artificial intelligence]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK bank is cutting thousands of jobs as it invests in the latest technologies, such as artificial intelligence]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/barclays-to-cut-5000-jobs-and-employ-more-artificial-intelligence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/barclays-to-cut-5000-jobs-and-employ-more-artificial-intelligence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interview: IQT, the organisation with roots in the CIA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jennifer Nelson runs the international arm of an organisation that takes stakes in tech firms that secure US and allied interests]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/interview-iqt-the-organisation-with-roots-in-the-cia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/interview-iqt-the-organisation-with-roots-in-the-cia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's green card curbs test Indian tech workers' American dream]]></title><description><![CDATA[With immigration curbs and tech firms cutting foreign hiring, US residency is becoming a distant dream for many Indians.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/trumps-green-card-curbs-test-indian-tech-workers-american-dream/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/trumps-green-card-curbs-test-indian-tech-workers-american-dream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Websites taken down worldwide as critical cyber-security update issued]]></title><description><![CDATA[The vulnerabilities with PHP, a programming language widely used across the internet, have been described as the most significant ever found by AI.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/websites-taken-down-worldwide-as-critical-cyber-security-update-issued/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/websites-taken-down-worldwide-as-critical-cyber-security-update-issued/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grid ‘runs on coal-age data’, warns Open Climate Fix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Open Climate Fix says opening priority energy datasets could cut consumer bills, as a coalition of energy and data innovators urges ministers to act on the clean power mission]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/grid-runs-on-coal-age-data-warns-open-climate-fix/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/grid-runs-on-coal-age-data-warns-open-climate-fix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just Eat apologises for AI food mistakes after social media ridicule]]></title><description><![CDATA[A spokesperson said it was removing inaccurate AI images and pausing the rollout of the tool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/just-eat-apologises-for-ai-food-mistakes-after-social-media-ridicule/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/just-eat-apologises-for-ai-food-mistakes-after-social-media-ridicule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to do as critical PHP flaws puts millions of websites at risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patch or go offline, say UK, US and EU agencies as two AI-discovered flaws in PHP, the language behind most websites, allow unauthenticated remote code execution]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/what-to-do-as-critical-php-flaws-puts-millions-of-websites-at-risk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/what-to-do-as-critical-php-flaws-puts-millions-of-websites-at-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham ministry shifts look far from fixing datacentre gridlock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clogged grid queues and speculative planning applications threaten the UK&rsquo;s 2030 datacentre and clean energy targets. Is a national &lsquo;superministry&rsquo; the only way out?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/burnham-ministry-shifts-look-far-from-fixing-datacentre-gridlock/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/burnham-ministry-shifts-look-far-from-fixing-datacentre-gridlock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five resellers won one in seven UK public sector IT deals in 2025-26]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK public bodies awarded 7,994 IT contracts worth &pound;91bn in the year to August 2026, a figure flattered by framework ceilings, while the typical award was worth &pound;164,000]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/five-resellers-won-one-in-seven-uk-public-sector-it-deals-in-2025-26/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/five-resellers-won-one-in-seven-uk-public-sector-it-deals-in-2025-26/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk confirms he is considering merging Tesla and SpaceX]]></title><description><![CDATA[Musk says special committees within both companies have been formed to look at a possible mega-merger.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/elon-musk-confirms-he-is-considering-merging-tesla-and-spacex/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/elon-musk-confirms-he-is-considering-merging-tesla-and-spacex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK government adapts Post Office scandal redress schemes and investigates pre-Horizon software]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK government will investigate Post Office software that predates Horizon and opens up new routes to financial redress for subpostmasters as claims of unfairness continue]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uk-government-adapts-post-office-scandal-redress-schemes-and-investigates-pre-horizon-software/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uk-government-adapts-post-office-scandal-redress-schemes-and-investigates-pre-horizon-software/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why is Elon Musk plotting a mega-merger of SpaceX and Tesla?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Musk says there's "a lot to be gained" by combining the firms in what would be the biggest merger in history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/why-is-elon-musk-plotting-a-mega-merger-of-spacex-and-tesla/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/why-is-elon-musk-plotting-a-mega-merger-of-spacex-and-tesla/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capita postpones investor event to focus on CSPS fix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Capita has pulled the plug on a planned event for investors, financial analysts and shareholders to prioritise addressing Civil Service Pension Scheme issues]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/capita-postpones-investor-event-to-focus-on-csps-fix/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/capita-postpones-investor-event-to-focus-on-csps-fix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ClickFix scams pose growing risk to education sector, Jisc says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Observers have noted a surge in so-called ClickFix scams targeting the UK's higher education sector as threat actors seek valuable personal and research data]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/clickfix-scams-pose-growing-risk-to-education-sector-jisc-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/clickfix-scams-pose-growing-risk-to-education-sector-jisc-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The tech helping crack decades-old cold cases]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigative genetic genealogy can help hunt down criminals but raises worries over privacy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-tech-helping-crack-decades-old-cold-cases/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 01:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-tech-helping-crack-decades-old-cold-cases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wins dismissal of sister's lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[A US district judge dismissed the case after Ann Altman had refused to attend an independent medical examination.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/openai-ceo-sam-altman-wins-dismissal-of-sisters-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/openai-ceo-sam-altman-wins-dismissal-of-sisters-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PAC warns that UKRI is not delivering value for money]]></title><description><![CDATA[Intellectual property supported through funding from UK taxpayers via UKRI is not delivering a good return on investment]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/pac-warns-that-ukri-is-not-delivering-value-for-money/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/pac-warns-that-ukri-is-not-delivering-value-for-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google resolves cloud outage affecting UK banks and websites]]></title><description><![CDATA[Revolut was one of the hardest hit, with banking services going down for many customers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/google-resolves-cloud-outage-affecting-uk-banks-and-websites/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/google-resolves-cloud-outage-affecting-uk-banks-and-websites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Cloud power event knocks out UK banks, courts and couriers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google runs a single UK cloud region, so when one London zone lost power, there was nowhere to failover &ndash; most services recovered by late afternoon, but courts are still down]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/google-cloud-power-event-knocks-out-uk-banks-courts-and-couriers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/google-cloud-power-event-knocks-out-uk-banks-courts-and-couriers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK asks Apple to widen access to its payment tech]]></title><description><![CDATA[Proposed changes could lead to new digital wallets and keys as well as ticketing apps, the regulator says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uk-asks-apple-to-widen-access-to-its-payment-tech/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uk-asks-apple-to-widen-access-to-its-payment-tech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AstraZeneca works with Oracle to speed up drug trials]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pharmaceutical company is working with Oracle to advance the use of AI and data analytics in medicine]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/astrazeneca-works-with-oracle-to-speed-up-drug-trials/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/astrazeneca-works-with-oracle-to-speed-up-drug-trials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FCA gets hundreds of applicants for two top artificial intelligence roles]]></title><description><![CDATA[The financial services regulator is looking for senior staff to lead its agentic AI and data science operations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/fca-gets-hundreds-of-applicants-for-two-top-artificial-intelligence-roles/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/fca-gets-hundreds-of-applicants-for-two-top-artificial-intelligence-roles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teachers’ pension transfers from Capita on eve of government’s civil service scheme decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government is currently deciding what to do with two failed pension outsourcing contracts as members of a third brace for upcoming switchover]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/teachers-pension-transfers-from-capita-on-eve-of-governments-civil-service-scheme-decision/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/teachers-pension-transfers-from-capita-on-eve-of-governments-civil-service-scheme-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Most Influential Women in UK Technology 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this week&rsquo;s Computer Weekly, we reveal our latest annual list of the 50 Most Influential Women in UK Technology &ndash; and we talk to the number one, Karen Blake, about the importance of changing the culture of the tech workforce. We also kick off our new buyer&rsquo;s guide examining what&rsquo;s needed to run on-premise AI infrastructure. Read the issue now.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-most-influential-women-in-uk-technology-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-most-influential-women-in-uk-technology-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CIOs admit they are being forced to upgrade enterprise IT]]></title><description><![CDATA[The deep integration within the organisation makes it increasingly difficult for IT departments to select alternative enterprise IT systems, says survey]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cios-admit-they-are-being-forced-to-upgrade-enterprise-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cios-admit-they-are-being-forced-to-upgrade-enterprise-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-OpenAI worker accused of planting device had Saudi support, says court filing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Saudi government did not immediately respond to BBC requests for comment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ex-openai-worker-accused-of-planting-device-had-saudi-support-says-court-filing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ex-openai-worker-accused-of-planting-device-had-saudi-support-says-court-filing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-OpenAI worker accused of planting bug had Saudi support, claims prosecutors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abdulrahman Alfozan, who is accused of planting a recording device, has been denied bail.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ex-openai-worker-accused-of-planting-bug-had-saudi-support-claims-prosecutors/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ex-openai-worker-accused-of-planting-bug-had-saudi-support-claims-prosecutors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US bans DeepSeek AI from government use as tech tension with China continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[DeepSeek is a powerful, popular and relatively inexpensive artificial intelligence model out of China.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/us-bans-deepseek-ai-from-government-use-as-tech-tension-with-china-continues/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/us-bans-deepseek-ai-from-government-use-as-tech-tension-with-china-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US bans China's DeepSeek from government in race for AI dominance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chinese technology is removed from most US government agencies as race for AI dominance steps up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/us-bans-chinas-deepseek-from-government-in-race-for-ai-dominance/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/us-bans-chinas-deepseek-from-government-in-race-for-ai-dominance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keep less, know more: the AI advantage hiding in your data estate]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Security Think Tank explores the intersection of GDPR and artificial intelligence, considering how data protection standards in the UK and Europe are changing in this new paradigm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/keep-less-know-more-the-ai-advantage-hiding-in-your-data-estate/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/keep-less-know-more-the-ai-advantage-hiding-in-your-data-estate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uber wins bid to throw out £200m black cab claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Claims that Uber misled TfL over its licence were thrown out because they were brought too late.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uber-wins-bid-to-throw-out-200m-black-cab-claims/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uber-wins-bid-to-throw-out-200m-black-cab-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sustainability efforts could reverse public datacentre backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Datacentres are in the public crosshairs, but AI models could be next. Greenpixie&rsquo;s John Ridd explains why companies must embrace sustainability data to ensure AI adoption lasts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/sustainability-efforts-could-reverse-public-datacentre-backlash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/sustainability-efforts-could-reverse-public-datacentre-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denmark stands against critics of public sector AI plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Public authorities to get standing permit to process personal data with artificial intelligence, but critics say it plays too loosely with rights against government intrusion]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/denmark-stands-against-critics-of-public-sector-ai-plans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/denmark-stands-against-critics-of-public-sector-ai-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cooling – not compute – is the binding constraint on the AI factory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Compute can be bought, but heat rejection must be engineered. Nvidia&rsquo;s Ajay Sekar reveals how warm-water liquid cooling is redefining the economics and geography of AI factories]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cooling-not-compute-is-the-binding-constraint-on-the-ai-factory/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cooling-not-compute-is-the-binding-constraint-on-the-ai-factory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funding, people and patience: How the UK can become a deeptech leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[At an event run by the Global Tech Advocates group, female leaders working in the deeptech sector discussed the ways in which the UK can become a leader in the space, including a focus on funding, people and having patience]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/funding-people-and-patience-how-the-uk-can-become-a-deeptech-leader/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/funding-people-and-patience-how-the-uk-can-become-a-deeptech-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Musk and Anthropic pledge public share giveaways]]></title><description><![CDATA[Musk's announcement comes after Anthropic pledged to create a public benefit fund ahead of its blockbuster stock market listing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/musk-and-anthropic-pledge-public-share-giveaways/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/musk-and-anthropic-pledge-public-share-giveaways/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Efficient chips cannot save inefficient software]]></title><description><![CDATA[While hardware and datacentres dictate power supply, software creates AI demand. Forrester&rsquo;s Abhijit Sunil explains why software sustainability must become a core engineering metric]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/efficient-chips-cannot-save-inefficient-software/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/efficient-chips-cannot-save-inefficient-software/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How quantum computing can work in enterprise IT]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest thinking on quantum computing suggests that it will be used in application areas alongside existing high performance computing systems]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/how-quantum-computing-can-work-in-enterprise-it/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/how-quantum-computing-can-work-in-enterprise-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interview: Jakob Freund, the quiet founder behind software that banks run on]]></title><description><![CDATA[Camunda&rsquo;s co-founder and CEO on bootstrapping in a city without a startup scene, learning to lead without pleasing everyone, and the day he broke down after a layoff call]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/interview-jakob-freund-the-quiet-founder-behind-software-that-banks-run-on/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/interview-jakob-freund-the-quiet-founder-behind-software-that-banks-run-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China's growth accelerates as AI boom helps boost exports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exports have helped offset weak spending at home, but trade tensions and AI doubts cloud its outlook.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/chinas-growth-accelerates-as-ai-boom-helps-boost-exports/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/chinas-growth-accelerates-as-ai-boom-helps-boost-exports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Managing and monitoring hyperlocal AI workloads]]></title><description><![CDATA[High-velocity, high-volume data environments can increase the risks and potential impact of management mistakes, especially when running on-premise]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/managing-and-monitoring-hyperlocal-ai-workloads/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/managing-and-monitoring-hyperlocal-ai-workloads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't fall for this - how to protect yourself from AI scams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trading standards officers say AI is "super-charging" existing scams through clones and fake websites.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/dont-fall-for-this-how-to-protect-yourself-from-ai-scams/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 01:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/dont-fall-for-this-how-to-protect-yourself-from-ai-scams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No further action against government adviser's wife over Palestine Action post, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sarah Helm, who is married to Jonathan Powell, was responding to a discussion about the author Sally Rooney.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/no-further-action-against-government-advisers-wife-over-palestine-action-post-police-say/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/no-further-action-against-government-advisers-wife-over-palestine-action-post-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toxic algorithms wouldn't let them go - now Australia wants an off switch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia has proposed a switch to force social media platforms to let users turn off recommended content.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/toxic-algorithms-wouldnt-let-them-go-now-australia-wants-an-off-switch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/toxic-algorithms-wouldnt-let-them-go-now-australia-wants-an-off-switch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russian man linked to deadly London hospitals hack arrested]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 28-year-old detained by German police is accused of being part of the cyber-crime gang that hacked blood-test firm Synnovis in 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/russian-man-linked-to-deadly-london-hospitals-hack-arrested/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/russian-man-linked-to-deadly-london-hospitals-hack-arrested/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FPT and its ilk offer an alternative to Indian offshorers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vietnamese company symbolises a changing of the IT services guard, spurred on by AI and other emerging tech trends]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/fpt-and-its-ilk-offer-an-alternative-to-indian-offshorers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/fpt-and-its-ilk-offer-an-alternative-to-indian-offshorers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CMA to decide Microsoft strategic market status by February 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[The CMA proposes to designate Microsoft&rsquo;s business software ecosystem with strategic market status and sets out a roadmap on Copilot, Teams, cloud licensing and security]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cma-to-decide-microsoft-strategic-market-status-by-february-2027/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cma-to-decide-microsoft-strategic-market-status-by-february-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[International finance body espouses ‘sound practices’ for AI adoption]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Financial Stability Board has published 12 practices for financial services organisations to follow when implementing AI]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/international-finance-body-espouses-sound-practices-for-ai-adoption/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/international-finance-body-espouses-sound-practices-for-ai-adoption/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snapchat and Instagram grooming becoming 'easier']]></title><description><![CDATA[Online grooming is rising, with children as young as five targeted, prompting calls for reform.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/snapchat-and-instagram-grooming-becoming-easier/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/snapchat-and-instagram-grooming-becoming-easier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[London AI concentration could stunt UK growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Demand for artificial intelligence is surging across the UK, but talent is concentrated in the capital]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/london-ai-concentration-could-stunt-uk-growth/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/london-ai-concentration-could-stunt-uk-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Porn showing choking or incest to be banned from early November, government says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The move follows a review into pornography regulation in 2025 by Conservative peer Baroness Gabby Bertin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/porn-showing-choking-or-incest-to-be-banned-from-early-november-government-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/porn-showing-choking-or-incest-to-be-banned-from-early-november-government-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Living with a stink? Technology might help]]></title><description><![CDATA[Smells from rubbish dumps and industrial facilities are being more carefully monitored.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/living-with-a-stink-technology-might-help/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/living-with-a-stink-technology-might-help/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MoD’s new SIEM, analytics platform up and running]]></title><description><![CDATA[At a critical moment for Britain's national security, the Ministry of Defence&rsquo;s upgraded SIEM and security analytics platform is being delivered by Centerprise and Elastic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/mods-new-siem-analytics-platform-up-and-running/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/mods-new-siem-analytics-platform-up-and-running/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK data watchdog warns Met Police over shadow IT data breach]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK&rsquo;s data protection watchdog warns of an &ldquo;ongoing failure&rdquo; by the Metropolitan Police Service to restrict staff from using unauthorised IT services]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uk-data-watchdog-warns-met-police-over-shadow-it-data-breach/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uk-data-watchdog-warns-met-police-over-shadow-it-data-breach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warm jumpers and a power imbalance – this year’s most influential woman in UK tech]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stop offering &lsquo;warm jumpers&rsquo; and actually change the inhospitable tech climate, says Computer Weekly&rsquo;s most influential woman in UK tech 2026]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/warm-jumpers-and-a-power-imbalance-this-years-most-influential-woman-in-uk-tech/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/warm-jumpers-and-a-power-imbalance-this-years-most-influential-woman-in-uk-tech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Computer Weekly announces the Most Influential Women in UK Tech 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Computer Weekly has revealed who has made the 2026 list of the 50 Most Influential Women in UK Tech, including this year&rsquo;s winner, Karen Blake]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/computer-weekly-announces-the-most-influential-women-in-uk-tech-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/computer-weekly-announces-the-most-influential-women-in-uk-tech-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI will trade in finance markets instead of humans, says HSBC investment bank boss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Humans will have to remain in the loop as AI completes more algorithmic trading, according to HSBC&rsquo;s corporate and institutional banking CEO]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-will-trade-in-finance-markets-instead-of-humans-says-hsbc-investment-bank-boss/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-will-trade-in-finance-markets-instead-of-humans-says-hsbc-investment-bank-boss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waste-to-energy firm picks Stackable on Ionos for sovereignty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Munich plant builder Martin centralises 10GB of telemetry per line each day on open-source Stackable, hosted by Ionos, to dodge US hyperscaler lock-in and the US Cloud Act]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/waste-to-energy-firm-picks-stackable-on-ionos-for-sovereignty/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/waste-to-energy-firm-picks-stackable-on-ionos-for-sovereignty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI giant Anthropic woos potential investors ahead of stock market debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes as some investors have become concerned about the amount of money being spent on AI infrastructure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-giant-anthropic-woos-potential-investors-ahead-of-stock-market-debut/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-giant-anthropic-woos-potential-investors-ahead-of-stock-market-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond Nvidia: how alternative silicon is reshaping datacentre design]]></title><description><![CDATA[Driven by rising inference demands and power constraints, datacentres are evolving beyond Nvidia dominance toward alternative silicon, custom accelerators and edge sites]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/beyond-nvidia-how-alternative-silicon-is-reshaping-datacentre-design/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/beyond-nvidia-how-alternative-silicon-is-reshaping-datacentre-design/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic flags revenue surge to investors ahead of stock market debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes as some investors have become concerned about the amount of money being spent on AI infrastructure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/anthropic-flags-revenue-surge-to-investors-ahead-of-stock-market-debut/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/anthropic-flags-revenue-surge-to-investors-ahead-of-stock-market-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AIforce World Tour: Salesforce promises free Slack access to UK students]]></title><description><![CDATA[Salesforce said it will give UK further and higher education students free Slack Enterprise, as part of a drive to close the digital skills gap]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/aiforce-world-tour-salesforce-promises-free-slack-access-to-uk-students/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/aiforce-world-tour-salesforce-promises-free-slack-access-to-uk-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UAE organisations must prepare for quantum security now, says Help AG CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aleksandar Valjarevic, CEO of Help AG, says organisations should begin mapping their cryptographic assets and apply zero-trust principles to AI agents as the UAE advances its sovereign artificial intelligence ambitions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uae-organisations-must-prepare-for-quantum-security-now-says-help-ag-ceo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uae-organisations-must-prepare-for-quantum-security-now-says-help-ag-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UAE organisations must prepare for quantum security now, says Help AG acting CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aleksandar Valjarevic, acting CEO of Help AG, says organisations should begin mapping their cryptographic assets and apply zero-trust principles to AI agents as the UAE advances its sovereign artificial intelligence ambitions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uae-organisations-must-prepare-for-quantum-security-now-says-help-ag-acting-ceo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uae-organisations-must-prepare-for-quantum-security-now-says-help-ag-acting-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI tool used in asylum case reviews failing accuracy tests]]></title><description><![CDATA[Asylum seekers are not informed that caseworkers use an AI tool to summarise their interviews used by decision makers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-tool-used-in-asylum-case-reviews-failing-accuracy-tests/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-tool-used-in-asylum-case-reviews-failing-accuracy-tests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ORCA launches PT-3 quantum computer in London datacentre]]></title><description><![CDATA[ORCA Computing unveils PT-3 in London, a room-temperature quantum system paired with Nvidia GPUs to boost AI-driven drug discovery yield and complex energy grid scheduling]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/orca-launches-pt-3-quantum-computer-in-london-datacentre/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/orca-launches-pt-3-quantum-computer-in-london-datacentre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toilet paper and secret recorders: What we know about the arrest of the Saudi OpenAI engineer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abdulrahman Alfozan had worked for the AI giant for more than a year before he was arrested by the FBI.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/toilet-paper-and-secret-recorders-what-we-know-about-the-arrest-of-the-saudi-openai-engineer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/toilet-paper-and-secret-recorders-what-we-know-about-the-arrest-of-the-saudi-openai-engineer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of America hit with £1.2bn fine after money laundering probe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bank of America has been fined &pound;1.2bn for its failings related to anti-money laundering]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/bank-of-america-hit-with-12bn-fine-after-money-laundering-probe/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/bank-of-america-hit-with-12bn-fine-after-money-laundering-probe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why many AI companies are set to fail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is the artificial intelligence bubble about to burst? Analyst Gartner does not expect CIOs will ramp up the amount they pay for AI inference]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/why-many-ai-companies-are-set-to-fail/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/why-many-ai-companies-are-set-to-fail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I applied for 200 jobs' - How 'spray and pray' AI job applications can backfire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Graduates are increasingly using AI to misrepresent themselves in job applications, research suggests. But some say their peer group has no choice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-applied-for-200-jobs-how-spray-and-pray-ai-job-applications-can-backfire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-applied-for-200-jobs-how-spray-and-pray-ai-job-applications-can-backfire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NatWest uses Nvidia for natural language banking]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK bank is testing Nvidia&rsquo;s artificial intelligence technology with Royal Bank of Scotland customers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/natwest-uses-nvidia-for-natural-language-banking/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/natwest-uses-nvidia-for-natural-language-banking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI has not invented new attacks, it has removed the waiting]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI can speed up attacks, with faster reconnaisance, while defenders should use AI to accelerate existing SOC work, but not chase after full autonomy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-has-not-invented-new-attacks-it-has-removed-the-waiting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-has-not-invented-new-attacks-it-has-removed-the-waiting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Computer Weekly’s Women in Tech to Watch 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each year, Computer Weekly selects a number of Women in Tech to Watch who are making waves in the women, diversity and inclusion in tech space and may find themselves on the top 50 list in the future]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/computer-weeklys-women-in-tech-to-watch-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/computer-weeklys-women-in-tech-to-watch-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon uses AI-powered ‘risk’ system to track union activity globally]]></title><description><![CDATA[Internal documents disclosed during a Canadian labour dispute show Amazon is using an artificial intelligence-powered risk-scoring system named Atlas to track union organising among its workforce, while training managers on how to handle what it perceives as the &lsquo;threat&rsquo; of union activity]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/amazon-uses-ai-powered-risk-system-to-track-union-activity-globally/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/amazon-uses-ai-powered-risk-system-to-track-union-activity-globally/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How long will humans be needed for translation?]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI dominates the translation business, but for high-stakes work, humans are still needed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/how-long-will-humans-be-needed-for-translation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/how-long-will-humans-be-needed-for-translation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft CVE volumes on relentless upward trajectory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft&rsquo;s monthly Patch Tuesday drop breaks yet another record, with over 1,400 flaws listed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/microsoft-cve-volumes-on-relentless-upward-trajectory/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/microsoft-cve-volumes-on-relentless-upward-trajectory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bumble bought for $1.3bn in 'bet on the future of humanity']]></title><description><![CDATA[The dating app which recently ditched its "women-first" chat rule has been bought by an investment firm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/bumble-bought-for-13bn-in-bet-on-the-future-of-humanity/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/bumble-bought-for-13bn-in-bet-on-the-future-of-humanity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Journalists subject to unlawful surveillance seek legal costs after ‘unreasonable conduct’ by PSNI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Court of Appeal to decide whether Investigatory Powers Tribunal has powers to award compensation for legal costs to victims of unlawful surveillance&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/journalists-subject-to-unlawful-surveillance-seek-legal-costs-after-unreasonable-conduct-by-psni/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/journalists-subject-to-unlawful-surveillance-seek-legal-costs-after-unreasonable-conduct-by-psni/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NCA cracks down on foreign cyber fraudsters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Almost 30 arrests and four million online profiles were removed in an NCA-hosted operation targeting fraudsters in Ghana and Nigeria.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/nca-cracks-down-on-foreign-cyber-fraudsters/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/nca-cracks-down-on-foreign-cyber-fraudsters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government could firm up pension insourcing position next month]]></title><description><![CDATA[A review of government pension schemes is considering insourcing and the digital options available]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/government-could-firm-up-pension-insourcing-position-next-month/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/government-could-firm-up-pension-insourcing-position-next-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starling Bank claims first banking AI trained on UK sovereign cloud]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starling says &lsquo;transactional foundation model&rsquo; will train on more than 15 billion anonymised transactions on Civo&rsquo;s UK cloud &ndash; but the data tokenises in Google Cloud first]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/starling-bank-claims-first-banking-ai-trained-on-uk-sovereign-cloud/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/starling-bank-claims-first-banking-ai-trained-on-uk-sovereign-cloud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IMF warns of cyber threat to digitally connected financial markets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Interconnected services plus software from key suppliers and greater digitisation presents a large attack surface for AI-powered attacks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/imf-warns-of-cyber-threat-to-digitally-connected-financial-markets/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/imf-warns-of-cyber-threat-to-digitally-connected-financial-markets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Infosys boss describes AI job fears as ‘hogwash’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence will fuel demand for new skills, says chairman of Indian IT outsourcing giant]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/infosys-boss-describes-ai-job-fears-as-hogwash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/infosys-boss-describes-ai-job-fears-as-hogwash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phase Eight and Hobbs owner hit by cyber-attack, as H&amp;M probes separate hack claim]]></title><description><![CDATA[TFG London has apologised to customers for disruption after it identified a "cybersecurity incident" on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/phase-eight-and-hobbs-owner-hit-by-cyber-attack-as-hampm-probes-separate-hack-claim/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/phase-eight-and-hobbs-owner-hit-by-cyber-attack-as-hampm-probes-separate-hack-claim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Data dive: The carbon bill for the UK’s datacentre boom]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK&rsquo;s existing datacentres emit about 1.5 million tonnes of CO2e a year. A 14.6GW committed pipeline would add about 12 million tonnes a year &ndash; or 38 million tonnes if it all runs on gas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/data-dive-the-carbon-bill-for-the-uks-datacentre-boom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/data-dive-the-carbon-bill-for-the-uks-datacentre-boom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI minister talks up tech independence]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a speech on Monday, AI minister Kanishka Narayan discussed his views on tech sovereignty and why AI firms need to be more cautious]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-minister-talks-up-tech-independence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-minister-talks-up-tech-independence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firms can’t count their AI agents, let alone switch them off]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSA&rsquo;s CEO wants AI agents managed like employees, but other security leaders differ on how far that should go]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/firms-cant-count-their-ai-agents-let-alone-switch-them-off/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/firms-cant-count-their-ai-agents-let-alone-switch-them-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enterprises are growing the use of AI – but proving what it earns is the harder part]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the World Summit AI conference, Santander, Axa, ABN Amro, AMD and Albert Heijn explained how they are trying to turn AI projects into demonstrable value they can prove]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/enterprises-are-growing-the-use-of-ai-but-proving-what-it-earns-is-the-harder-part/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/enterprises-are-growing-the-use-of-ai-but-proving-what-it-earns-is-the-harder-part/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What CFOs make of AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this week&rsquo;s Computer Weekly, we talk to four chief financial officers to find out their views and experiences of artificial intelligence and what it can deliver. We find out why Thomson Reuters chose to spend millions of pounds developing its own AI large language model. And the tech chief at banking giant Chase tells us why leading 12,000 IT professionals to support 87 million customers is a fun job. Read the issue now.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/what-cfos-make-of-ai/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/what-cfos-make-of-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Security Interviews: A post-Mythos reality check]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rudra Mitra, vice-president of security services at AWS, on why cyber security teams need to rethink their approach to IT security]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-security-interviews-a-post-mythos-reality-check/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-security-interviews-a-post-mythos-reality-check/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quantum firms receive a £50m boost]]></title><description><![CDATA[As part of a UK Research and Innovation competition, six UK organisations are receiving funding to help develop new quantum products]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/quantum-firms-receive-a-50m-boost/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/quantum-firms-receive-a-50m-boost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI minister warns 'likely' UK's cyber defences will be breached]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kanishka Narayan said the government will use advanced AI to strengthen the UK against cyber attacks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-minister-warns-likely-uks-cyber-defences-will-be-breached/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-minister-warns-likely-uks-cyber-defences-will-be-breached/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign group submits evidence to two Capita probes as pension scheme member turns to food bank]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of the Civil Service Pension Scheme make submissions to two inquiries into the Capita disaster that has left many in extreme financial hardship]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/campaign-group-submits-evidence-to-two-capita-probes-as-pension-scheme-member-turns-to-food-bank/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/campaign-group-submits-evidence-to-two-capita-probes-as-pension-scheme-member-turns-to-food-bank/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI: Faster than the speed of safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft president Brad Smith calls for industry-wide collaboration, while the UK government ramps up cyber defence to tackle AI safety concerns]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-faster-than-the-speed-of-safety/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-faster-than-the-speed-of-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Undercover agent: Can process mining police AI automation?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As AI agents are given greater freedom to act across the enterprise, process mining could help businesses understand what they are doing and stop automation from going rogue]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/undercover-agent-can-process-mining-police-ai-automation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/undercover-agent-can-process-mining-police-ai-automation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI is less regulated than milk, says Microsoft president]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brad Smith calls for global rules on AI, and says the UK is in the "best position" to lead the charge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-is-less-regulated-than-milk-says-microsoft-president/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-is-less-regulated-than-milk-says-microsoft-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[King warns malicious online actors are evolving tactics]]></title><description><![CDATA[The King spoke of "threats to our international order" in a letter marking the 10th anniversary of the National Cyber Security Centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/king-warns-malicious-online-actors-are-evolving-tactics/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/king-warns-malicious-online-actors-are-evolving-tactics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rogue Anthropic AI agent gave police fake tip in unsolved murder case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Philadelphia police said the tip was "flagged as spam", but criticised the tech company for taking more than two months to detect and report the breach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/rogue-anthropic-ai-agent-gave-police-fake-tip-in-unsolved-murder-case/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/rogue-anthropic-ai-agent-gave-police-fake-tip-in-unsolved-murder-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How drones are hunting fires hidden beneath the Cairngorms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dramatic flames from the huge Cairngorms wildfire in July have disappeared - but hot spots can continue to burn beneath the earth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/how-drones-are-hunting-fires-hidden-beneath-the-cairngorms/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/how-drones-are-hunting-fires-hidden-beneath-the-cairngorms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prize-winning image which sparked backlash was AI-generated, Nikon rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[The camera-maker says it is now re-evaluating the rules and procedures of its Small World in Motion contest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/prize-winning-image-which-sparked-backlash-was-ai-generated-nikon-rules/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/prize-winning-image-which-sparked-backlash-was-ai-generated-nikon-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fraudster who targeted ransomware victims appears in US court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zohar Pinhasi stands accused of duping distressed ransomware victims by offering fake cyber services that he could not provide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/fraudster-who-targeted-ransomware-victims-appears-in-us-court/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/fraudster-who-targeted-ransomware-victims-appears-in-us-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NCSC and pals call out company that backed Chinese state hackers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NCSC's joint advisory names perennial offender Integrity Technology, accusing it of facilitating cyber attacks on behalf of Flax Typhoon, a Chinese state threat actor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ncsc-and-pals-call-out-company-that-backed-chinese-state-hackers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ncsc-and-pals-call-out-company-that-backed-chinese-state-hackers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic bans users from being 'cruel' to its AI systems]]></title><description><![CDATA[The firm said users can no longer engage in "sustained and needless" abusive behaviour towards the tech.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/anthropic-bans-users-from-being-cruel-to-its-ai-systems/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/anthropic-bans-users-from-being-cruel-to-its-ai-systems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zeiss brings data under new lens]]></title><description><![CDATA[How optical company Zeiss built a real-time data integration system using SAP Hana Cloud and Datasphere, solving data access problems across operations and saving &euro;2m annually]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/zeiss-brings-data-under-new-lens/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/zeiss-brings-data-under-new-lens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why websites need to assess the Wikimedia attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[An OpenAI bot overloaded Wikimedia, attacked a system at the foundation and attempted to change entries]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/why-websites-need-to-assess-the-wikimedia-attack/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/why-websites-need-to-assess-the-wikimedia-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fired OpenAI researchers say they were let go for 'prioritising safety']]></title><description><![CDATA[The AI firm instead claims the researchers were fired for mishandling sensitive information.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/fired-openai-researchers-say-they-were-let-go-for-prioritising-safety/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/fired-openai-researchers-say-they-were-let-go-for-prioritising-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nvidia-backed data centre firm scraps IPO as AI valuation concerns deepen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firmus said it had made the decision due to "recent market volatility and prevailing market conditions".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/nvidia-backed-data-centre-firm-scraps-ipo-as-ai-valuation-concerns-deepen/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/nvidia-backed-data-centre-firm-scraps-ipo-as-ai-valuation-concerns-deepen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Careless use of AI is the real threat - not the ghost stories']]></title><description><![CDATA[Meredith Whittaker says the tech has been misunderstood, in an exclusive interview with BBC Global Women.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/careless-use-of-ai-is-the-real-threat-not-the-ghost-stories/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/careless-use-of-ai-is-the-real-threat-not-the-ghost-stories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft tweaks Windows to secure agentic AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[The half-yearly update to the Windows operating system gets a host of features for running AI models locally and securely]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/microsoft-tweaks-windows-to-secure-agentic-ai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/microsoft-tweaks-windows-to-secure-agentic-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mastercard commits to offline payment capability in uncertain world]]></title><description><![CDATA[Payment card provider will enable offline payments to be accepted in Europe in the event of power and network outages]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/mastercard-commits-to-offline-payment-capability-in-uncertain-world/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/mastercard-commits-to-offline-payment-capability-in-uncertain-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interview: Chris Kairinos, senior director of global modern workplace technology, A+E Global Media]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US media company is looking to AI and agentic tools to improve its IT service desk and employee experience]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/interview-chris-kairinos-senior-director-of-global-modern-workplace-technology-ae-global-media/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/interview-chris-kairinos-senior-director-of-global-modern-workplace-technology-ae-global-media/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI model developers have ‘no justification’ for failing to comply with privacy law]]></title><description><![CDATA[Large language models must have lawful basis for processing personal data &ndash; &lsquo;benefiting humanity&rsquo; is not enough, says Information Commissioner&rsquo;s Office]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-model-developers-have-no-justification-for-failing-to-comply-with-privacy-law/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-model-developers-have-no-justification-for-failing-to-comply-with-privacy-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are more roofs not made of solar tiles?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Solar tiles were touted as an attractive alternative to solar panels - why have they not taken off?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/why-are-more-roofs-not-made-of-solar-tiles/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/why-are-more-roofs-not-made-of-solar-tiles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White House blocks Microsoft from foreign worker hiring programme]]></title><description><![CDATA[An international visa programme has for years allowed US tech companies to hire highly skilled workers from abroad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/white-house-blocks-microsoft-from-foreign-worker-hiring-programme/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/white-house-blocks-microsoft-from-foreign-worker-hiring-programme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White House blocks Microsoft from foreign worker hiring program]]></title><description><![CDATA[An international visa program has for years allowed US tech companies to hire highly skilled workers from abroad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/white-house-blocks-microsoft-from-foreign-worker-hiring-program/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/white-house-blocks-microsoft-from-foreign-worker-hiring-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asos hackers took more personal details than first revealed, BBC finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Retailer issues update after BBC contacted by cyber criminals who said this week's breach went beyond "basic contact details"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/asos-hackers-took-more-personal-details-than-first-revealed-bbc-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/asos-hackers-took-more-personal-details-than-first-revealed-bbc-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scope of Asos data breach wider than first reported]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following a data breach earlier in October, cyber criminals appear to have a much more complete picture of Asos&rsquo; user base than first thought, it has emerged.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/scope-of-asos-data-breach-wider-than-first-reported/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/scope-of-asos-data-breach-wider-than-first-reported/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Security Interviews: Evren Karaibrahimgil, Welsh FA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Evren Karaibrahimgil, IT manager at the FAW, on securing the national football association of Wales against evolving cyber threats, with Euro 2028 on home soil in mind]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-security-interviews-evren-karaibrahimgil-welsh-fa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-security-interviews-evren-karaibrahimgil-welsh-fa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ING deliberately started AI journey the hard way]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dutch bank has kicked off its artificial intelligence journey with a complex mortgages product line]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ing-deliberately-started-ai-journey-the-hard-way/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ing-deliberately-started-ai-journey-the-hard-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public sector risk and double standards over occupied Palestine]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK bans cloud and software for Russia, but sanctions illegal Israeli settlements only narrowly &ndash; while AWS, Google and Microsoft run the IT infrastructure for the occupation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/public-sector-risk-and-double-standards-over-occupied-palestine/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/public-sector-risk-and-double-standards-over-occupied-palestine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI chip boom pushes Samsung profits to record $80bn]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tech giant is also expected to get a boost from its latest folding devices that were launched in August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-chip-boom-pushes-samsung-profits-to-record-80bn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 03:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-chip-boom-pushes-samsung-profits-to-record-80bn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuel prices added to Google Maps as petrol and diesel costs soar]]></title><description><![CDATA[A search for forecourts will now display their pricing, using the government's Fuel Finder scheme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/fuel-prices-added-to-google-maps-as-petrol-and-diesel-costs-soar/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 01:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/fuel-prices-added-to-google-maps-as-petrol-and-diesel-costs-soar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI says teen ChatGPT use limited but research finds it an 'unacceptable risk']]></title><description><![CDATA[The research found that important guardrails for teens using ChatGPT often failed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/openai-says-teen-chatgpt-use-limited-but-research-finds-it-an-unacceptable-risk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/openai-says-teen-chatgpt-use-limited-but-research-finds-it-an-unacceptable-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlassian Team ’26 Europe: move to AI as team sport with ‘multi-player’ agentic system]]></title><description><![CDATA[At its European customer event in Amsterdam, Atlassian unveiled AMP, a multi-player agentic AI system said to enable collaborative teamwork between humans and artificial intelligence agents]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/atlassian-team-26-europe-move-to-ai-as-team-sport-with-multi-player-agentic-system/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/atlassian-team-26-europe-move-to-ai-as-team-sport-with-multi-player-agentic-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK Supreme Court to decide whether to block ‘trivial’ data protection claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Businesses are being inundated with trivial AI-generated data protection, say lawyers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uk-supreme-court-to-decide-whether-to-block-trivial-data-protection-claims/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uk-supreme-court-to-decide-whether-to-block-trivial-data-protection-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI may be driving more software developers to freelance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest Stack Overflow survey shows that a growing number of software developers are working as sole traders]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-may-be-driving-more-software-developers-to-freelance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-may-be-driving-more-software-developers-to-freelance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rainmakers: The drones used to seed clouds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cloud seeding is gaining attention as countries look to boost rainfall - will drones help?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/rainmakers-the-drones-used-to-seed-clouds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/rainmakers-the-drones-used-to-seed-clouds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Academics study impact of computer evidence presumption on lawyer perceptions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Study to delve into how 25 years of flawed legal presumption has affected perceptions of practitioners]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/academics-study-impact-of-computer-evidence-presumption-on-lawyer-perceptions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/academics-study-impact-of-computer-evidence-presumption-on-lawyer-perceptions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UAE positions sovereign AI as global export strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[At AI Everything Abu Dhabi, Core42 CEO Talal Al Kaissi outlined how sovereign AI is evolving beyond national borders, with the UAE seeking to become a global hub for AI infrastructure, compute capacity and cross-border digital sovereignty]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uae-positions-sovereign-ai-as-global-export-strategy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uae-positions-sovereign-ai-as-global-export-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braid-creator Jonathan Blow on making the 'biggest puzzle game ever']]></title><description><![CDATA[Order of the Sinking Star is due out on Thursday and has roughly 1,500 puzzles for players to try]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/braid-creator-jonathan-blow-on-making-the-biggest-puzzle-game-ever/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/braid-creator-jonathan-blow-on-making-the-biggest-puzzle-game-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asos confirms hackers sent 'unauthorised' notification to app users]]></title><description><![CDATA[Asos confirmed an "unauthorised customer notification" was sent out via its app on Tuesday, after users raised alarm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/asos-confirms-hackers-sent-unauthorised-notification-to-app-users/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/asos-confirms-hackers-sent-unauthorised-notification-to-app-users/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finland orders halt to work on two Google data centres]]></title><description><![CDATA[The order affecting two planned data centres follows concerns over forest clearance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/finland-orders-halt-to-work-on-two-google-data-centres/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/finland-orders-halt-to-work-on-two-google-data-centres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI slop overwhelms Google’s OSS bug bounty programme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google has closed its open source vulnerability reporting programme to new submissions while it recalibrates in the face of a surge in automated junk reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-slop-overwhelms-googles-oss-bug-bounty-programme/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-slop-overwhelms-googles-oss-bug-bounty-programme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asos app users receive threatening messages after hack]]></title><description><![CDATA[A previously unknown hacking group sent threatening messages to customers of fashion website Asos after allegedly breaching its Snowflake data platform.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/asos-app-users-receive-threatening-messages-after-hack/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/asos-app-users-receive-threatening-messages-after-hack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Italian PM files to trademark her voice against AI threats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Giorgia Meloni submitted a four-second audio to a EU agency in a bid to protect her voice from deepfakes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/italian-pm-files-to-trademark-her-voice-against-ai-threats/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/italian-pm-files-to-trademark-her-voice-against-ai-threats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ofcom investigates Meta over Instagram Instants feature]]></title><description><![CDATA[The regulator said Instagram had not fully assessed risks posed by its Instants feature prior to launching it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ofcom-investigates-meta-over-instagram-instants-feature/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ofcom-investigates-meta-over-instagram-instants-feature/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green IT: Taking responsibility for software’s physical footprint]]></title><description><![CDATA[Green IT must look beyond physical datacentres to software efficiency. Optimising code, data retention, and architecture reduces energy demand and hardware churn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/green-it-taking-responsibility-for-softwares-physical-footprint/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/green-it-taking-responsibility-for-softwares-physical-footprint/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lego fraudster among last year's most high-profile insurance scammers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The person was sentenced to 28 months in prison after an investigation found the claims were made up, the insurance trade body, the ABI said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/lego-fraudster-among-last-years-most-high-profile-insurance-scammers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/lego-fraudster-among-last-years-most-high-profile-insurance-scammers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK government accepts AI healthcare recommendations]]></title><description><![CDATA[An AI sandbox will be used to enable developers, regulators and healthcare partners to test how AI devices can be safely monitored continuously]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uk-government-accepts-ai-healthcare-recommendations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uk-government-accepts-ai-healthcare-recommendations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JP Morgan Chase most advanced in AI as UK banks group in chasing pack]]></title><description><![CDATA[North American banks dominate the leading group of AI adopters, according to global benchmark]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/jp-morgan-chase-most-advanced-in-ai-as-uk-banks-group-in-chasing-pack/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/jp-morgan-chase-most-advanced-in-ai-as-uk-banks-group-in-chasing-pack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A healthy approach to AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this week&rsquo;s Computer Weekly, we talk to health and hygiene products manufacturer Reckitt to find out what it has learned about successful AI adoption. Our new buyer&rsquo;s guide examines process mining. And we reflect on the issues raised around trust in AI at Salesforce&rsquo;s recent Dreamforce user conference. Read the issue now.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/a-healthy-approach-to-ai/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/a-healthy-approach-to-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pentagon stops using Anthropic AI tools months after blacklisting company, BBC told]]></title><description><![CDATA[It labelled the company a "supply chain risk" earlier this year, but multiple sources said Anthropic's Claude model was recently widely used.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/pentagon-stops-using-anthropic-ai-tools-months-after-blacklisting-company-bbc-told/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/pentagon-stops-using-anthropic-ai-tools-months-after-blacklisting-company-bbc-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pentagon stops using Anthropic AI tools after blacklisting company, BBC told]]></title><description><![CDATA[It labelled Anthropic a "supply chain risk" in February after the firm refused to remove safety guardrails from its tools.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/pentagon-stops-using-anthropic-ai-tools-after-blacklisting-company-bbc-told/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/pentagon-stops-using-anthropic-ai-tools-after-blacklisting-company-bbc-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supply chain cyber resilience: from paper promises to operational reality]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cyber resilience is not just built by drafting better policies, but by proving your organisation can withstand and respond to incidents and manage risks buried deep within the supply chain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/supply-chain-cyber-resilience-from-paper-promises-to-operational-reality/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/supply-chain-cyber-resilience-from-paper-promises-to-operational-reality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The AI kill switch – what actually happens when you press it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Talk of an AI kill switch abounds, but what would such a thing actually look like in practice, and what would it mean to &lsquo;press&rsquo; it?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-ai-kill-switch-what-actually-happens-when-you-press-it/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-ai-kill-switch-what-actually-happens-when-you-press-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metropolitan Police awards Atos with £350m IT deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[IT services firm will provide London police force with IT services for six years as part of new deal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/metropolitan-police-awards-atos-with-350m-it-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/metropolitan-police-awards-atos-with-350m-it-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump chooses top spy boss to run new AI taskforce]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US president said his national intelligence chief will lead the group as worries over AI grow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/trump-chooses-top-spy-boss-to-run-new-ai-taskforce/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/trump-chooses-top-spy-boss-to-run-new-ai-taskforce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Software architecture as the first line of climate defence]]></title><description><![CDATA[True digital sustainability requires addressing software waste. Refactoring bloated code cuts computational overhead, lowering enterprise energy consumption and hardware churn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/software-architecture-as-the-first-line-of-climate-defence/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/software-architecture-as-the-first-line-of-climate-defence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Single mother faces removal from UK over eVisa and admin errors]]></title><description><![CDATA[A malfunctioning electronic visa status and administrative errors on the part of the Home Office have left a single mother and her son facing removal from the UK, despite her proactive efforts to legally secure a new visa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/single-mother-faces-removal-from-uk-over-evisa-and-admin-errors/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/single-mother-faces-removal-from-uk-over-evisa-and-admin-errors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norwegian AI firm appeals to block Google gigacenter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local councillors welcome the prospect of becoming one of the world&rsquo;s largest centres for AI computing, but a spurned rival thinks they cheated and still got a bad deal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/norwegian-ai-firm-appeals-to-block-google-gigacenter/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/norwegian-ai-firm-appeals-to-block-google-gigacenter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NAO to investigate what went wrong in Capita’s civil service pension takeover]]></title><description><![CDATA[The transfer of the Civil Service Pension Scheme to a new administrator has been a disaster, but why?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/nao-to-investigate-what-went-wrong-in-capitas-civil-service-pension-takeover/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/nao-to-investigate-what-went-wrong-in-capitas-civil-service-pension-takeover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's time to rethink what we mean by a legacy datacentre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rather than viewing older datacentres as obsolete legacy assets, smart operators are unlocking commercial value by upgrading existing sites for AI and higher density]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/its-time-to-rethink-what-we-mean-by-a-legacy-datacentre/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/its-time-to-rethink-what-we-mean-by-a-legacy-datacentre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI governance gap emerges as GCC’s biggest cyber security challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cybergate CISO Srdjan Babic warns that organisations are adopting artificial intelligence faster than they are building the governance, oversight and workforce capabilities needed to manage it securely]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-governance-gap-emerges-as-gccs-biggest-cyber-security-challenge/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-governance-gap-emerges-as-gccs-biggest-cyber-security-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Middle East firms risk scaling cyber threats as AI adoption accelerates, says Illumio]]></title><description><![CDATA[Security visibility, segmentation and breach containment are becoming critical as organisations across the UAE and Saudi Arabia rush to deploy AI technologies]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/middle-east-firms-risk-scaling-cyber-threats-as-ai-adoption-accelerates-says-illumio/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/middle-east-firms-risk-scaling-cyber-threats-as-ai-adoption-accelerates-says-illumio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gartner: Process mining and task mining insight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gartner analysts explain when enterprises should focus on process mining and when they should use task mining]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/gartner-process-mining-and-task-mining-insight/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/gartner-process-mining-and-task-mining-insight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI is creating more &lsquo;bullshit jobs&rsquo; - here's how to stop]]></title><description><![CDATA[What's the point in AI saving hours of workers' time if there's no thought around what to do with all that time saved?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-is-creating-more-lsquobullshit-jobsrsquo-heres-how-to-stop/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-is-creating-more-lsquobullshit-jobsrsquo-heres-how-to-stop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Machine-speed security: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rudra Mitra, vice president of security services at AWS discusses why we need to rethink cybersecurity in order to tackle AI-powered attacks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/machine-speed-security-a-computer-weekly-downtime-upload-podcast/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/machine-speed-security-a-computer-weekly-downtime-upload-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK and Europe at risk from Chinese tech, says security think tank]]></title><description><![CDATA[Although the UK and Europe have laws to restrict Chinese technology from critical infrastructure, implementation is patchy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uk-and-europe-at-risk-from-chinese-tech-says-security-think-tank/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uk-and-europe-at-risk-from-chinese-tech-says-security-think-tank/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NRF Europe: tech transformations prevalent among major retailers]]></title><description><![CDATA[NRF Europe 2026 saw some key themes across the retail space, including AI, SaaS and ongoing technology transformation for even the biggest of retailers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/nrf-europe-tech-transformations-prevalent-among-major-retailers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/nrf-europe-tech-transformations-prevalent-among-major-retailers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK data regulator restructures amid allegations of ‘toxic’ workplace culture]]></title><description><![CDATA[A reimagined structure for the UK data regulator raises questions about the effectiveness of its oversight, as staff continue to express concern over a toxic workplace culture that has taken hold under the organisation&rsquo;s leadership]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uk-data-regulator-restructures-amid-allegations-of-toxic-workplace-culture/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uk-data-regulator-restructures-amid-allegations-of-toxic-workplace-culture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government faces judicial review over Post Office Capture redress]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former subpostmasters could apply for judicial review over unfair redress of financial losses]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/government-faces-judicial-review-over-post-office-capture-redress/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/government-faces-judicial-review-over-post-office-capture-redress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Has the time arrived for the retail chief AI officer?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The retail jobs of the future are oft-debated, but the industry looks to be entering an era primed for the arrival of the chief AI officer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/has-the-time-arrived-for-the-retail-chief-ai-officer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/has-the-time-arrived-for-the-retail-chief-ai-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI fires workers for 'mishandling sensitive information']]></title><description><![CDATA[The former employees were investigated for sharing data with an outside AI evaluation group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/openai-fires-workers-for-mishandling-sensitive-information/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/openai-fires-workers-for-mishandling-sensitive-information/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Members braced as Teachers’ Pension transfer approaches]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK&rsquo;s Teachers&rsquo; Pension scheme administration is set to transfer from Capita to Tata Consultancy Services]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/members-braced-as-teachers-pension-transfer-approaches/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/members-braced-as-teachers-pension-transfer-approaches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CW@60: Making the next 60 years of British tech as glorious as the last]]></title><description><![CDATA[A tech entrepreneur reflects on Britain&rsquo;s shortage of visible business and technology founder role models]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-making-the-next-60-years-of-british-tech-as-glorious-as-the-last/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-making-the-next-60-years-of-british-tech-as-glorious-as-the-last/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DWP insources Universal Credit checking work]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government department moves nearly 3,000 staff from supplier as it insources work in effort to make savings]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/dwp-insources-universal-credit-checking-work/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/dwp-insources-universal-credit-checking-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crypto thieves attack man in home and threaten to kill pregnant wife's baby in 'horrific' robbery]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man was beaten with hammers until he transferred hundreds of thousands of pounds of cryptocurrency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/crypto-thieves-attack-man-in-home-and-threaten-to-kill-pregnant-wifes-baby-in-horrific-robbery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 01:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/crypto-thieves-attack-man-in-home-and-threaten-to-kill-pregnant-wifes-baby-in-horrific-robbery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five ways to make it to the tech C-suite]]></title><description><![CDATA[Build a clear plan, invest in your technical skills and work on your leadership capabilities and your personal brand]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/five-ways-to-make-it-to-the-tech-c-suite/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/five-ways-to-make-it-to-the-tech-c-suite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen hacker arrested amid KillSec cyber gang takedown]]></title><description><![CDATA[A multinational operation targeting the KillSec ransomware gang has led to three arrests, including an unnamed 16 year-old.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/teen-hacker-arrested-amid-killsec-cyber-gang-takedown/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/teen-hacker-arrested-amid-killsec-cyber-gang-takedown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of England warns of AI debt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bank of England governor Andy Bailey warns that artificial intelligence benefits may take longer to be realised]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/bank-of-england-warns-of-ai-debt/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/bank-of-england-warns-of-ai-debt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NetApp aims Novus storage at AI factory bottlenecks]]></title><description><![CDATA[NetApp Insight launches for new Novus storage that scales to 100TBps to keep AI factory GPUs fed, European data sovereignty controls and six months of free AI Data Engine]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/netapp-aims-novus-storage-at-ai-factory-bottlenecks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/netapp-aims-novus-storage-at-ai-factory-bottlenecks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's AI rebrand causes 'unprecedented' demand for Slovenian website names]]></title><description><![CDATA[The president wants AI to be called super intelligence - or SI - the same initials used by Slovenian domains.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/trumps-ai-rebrand-causes-unprecedented-demand-for-slovenian-website-names/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/trumps-ai-rebrand-causes-unprecedented-demand-for-slovenian-website-names/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft, UAE Cyber Council and Core42 deploy AI cyber defence across government]]></title><description><![CDATA[MDASH roll-out builds on Microsoft and Core42&rsquo;s expanding sovereign cloud investments in the UAE, supporting the nation&rsquo;s cyber security ambitions through AI-driven threat detection and code security]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/microsoft-uae-cyber-council-and-core42-deploy-ai-cyber-defence-across-government/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/microsoft-uae-cyber-council-and-core42-deploy-ai-cyber-defence-across-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI boom could trigger market shocks, Bank of England boss warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Bailey says the central bank is watching the waves of cash being invested in artificial intelligence "very carefully".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-boom-could-trigger-market-shocks-bank-of-england-boss-warns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-boom-could-trigger-market-shocks-bank-of-england-boss-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atos invests in AI education for West Midlands youth]]></title><description><![CDATA[IT services provider is working with Tech First Youth to provide artificial intelligence education to 650,000 young people]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/atos-invests-in-ai-education-for-west-midlands-youth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/atos-invests-in-ai-education-for-west-midlands-youth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiny image sparks big backlash in Nikon photo contest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr Ning Xu denies he broke the rules of Nikon's annual Small World In Motion contest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/tiny-image-sparks-big-backlash-in-nikon-photo-contest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 01:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/tiny-image-sparks-big-backlash-in-nikon-photo-contest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The AI telling farmers when to harvest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will farmers want AI tools to help judge when to pick fruit, or is their own intuition enough?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-ai-telling-farmers-when-to-harvest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-ai-telling-farmers-when-to-harvest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regulating AI 'not the right place to start' says Bailey]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI needs "rigorous" testing and safeguards to contain risk, Andrew Bailey says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/regulating-ai-not-the-right-place-to-start-says-bailey/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/regulating-ai-not-the-right-place-to-start-says-bailey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WhatsApp introduces optional parental controls for teenagers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The social messaging app will let parents decide on privacy settings for their child's account.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/whatsapp-introduces-optional-parental-controls-for-teenagers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/whatsapp-introduces-optional-parental-controls-for-teenagers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IT event dive: AI for its own sake at Tobacco Dock with Everpure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inside a 200-year-old bonded tobacco warehouse, Everpure&rsquo;s Accelerate London delegates wrestle with competition, orders from on high and AI for AI&rsquo;s sake]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/it-event-dive-ai-for-its-own-sake-at-tobacco-dock-with-everpure/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/it-event-dive-ai-for-its-own-sake-at-tobacco-dock-with-everpure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Inherent sovereignty is a fallacy’ says Beyond.pl AI factory exec]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beyond.pl built central Europe&rsquo;s first sovereign AI factory on Everpure and Nvidia kit &ndash; now its CEO argues the real issue is operational sovereignty, not where the box sits]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/inherent-sovereignty-is-a-fallacy-says-beyondpl-ai-factory-exec/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/inherent-sovereignty-is-a-fallacy-says-beyondpl-ai-factory-exec/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Post Office process redress scheme pays out £4m so far]]></title><description><![CDATA[Post Office Process Review scheme, set up to redress subpostmaster losses caused by non-Horizon processes, products and policies, closes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/post-office-process-redress-scheme-pays-out-4m-so-far/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/post-office-process-redress-scheme-pays-out-4m-so-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Half of Brits struggle to spot AI scams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence-based scams are increasing in number and sophistication, according to National Trading Standards findings]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/half-of-brits-struggle-to-spot-ai-scams/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/half-of-brits-struggle-to-spot-ai-scams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyber security without humans? The rise of agentic AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[The next evolution of cyber security may be autonomous, but industry leaders warn that trust, governance and human judgement can't be automated]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cyber-security-without-humans-the-rise-of-agentic-ai/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cyber-security-without-humans-the-rise-of-agentic-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sweden boosts cyber threat security defences amid AI advances]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sweden is strengthening its national security defences against cyber attacks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/sweden-boosts-cyber-threat-security-defences-amid-ai-advances/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/sweden-boosts-cyber-threat-security-defences-amid-ai-advances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia’s next AI challenge is turning infrastructure into capability]]></title><description><![CDATA[Magna AI executive says governance, operational ownership and sovereign control will determine whether organisations can scale artificial intelligence beyond pilots]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/saudi-arabias-next-ai-challenge-is-turning-infrastructure-into-capability/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/saudi-arabias-next-ai-challenge-is-turning-infrastructure-into-capability/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everpure survey: 88% of executives fear data sovereignty failures]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Everpure survey of 2,100 C-suite and IT leaders across eight countries finds 90% recognise the risk, yet 64% lack a formal strategy to close &lsquo;the sovereignty gap&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/everpure-survey-88-of-executives-fear-data-sovereignty-failures/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/everpure-survey-88-of-executives-fear-data-sovereignty-failures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI unveils AI assistant 'dots' while safety worries delay new model]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sam Altman spoke in San Francisco during OpenAI&rsquo;s annual event for tech developers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/openai-unveils-ai-assistant-dots-while-safety-worries-delay-new-model/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/openai-unveils-ai-assistant-dots-while-safety-worries-delay-new-model/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three takeaways from Trump's 'Super Intelligence' summit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The meeting at the White House came as some tech bosses and experts have called for tighter rules around AI.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/three-takeaways-from-trumps-super-intelligence-summit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/three-takeaways-from-trumps-super-intelligence-summit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chinese AI tool told researchers how to make bioweapons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mindgard said it discovered in July that Kimi models K2.6 and K3 Swarm could evade developer's safety limits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/chinese-ai-tool-told-researchers-how-to-make-bioweapons/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/chinese-ai-tool-told-researchers-how-to-make-bioweapons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The start-ups hoping to return battery making to the US]]></title><description><![CDATA[Batteries based on sodium-ion technology could be made in the US with locally sourced materials.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-start-ups-hoping-to-return-battery-making-to-the-us/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-start-ups-hoping-to-return-battery-making-to-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oura pulls $15bn stock market listing days after announcement]]></title><description><![CDATA[The wearable technology company had been expected to list its shares in the US.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/oura-pulls-15bn-stock-market-listing-days-after-announcement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/oura-pulls-15bn-stock-market-listing-days-after-announcement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyber authorities issue alerts over exploitation of Citrix vulns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest vulnerabilities to be uncovered in the frequently-targeted Citrix NetScaler product lines were being exploited well-before disclosure, prompting disquiet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cyber-authorities-issue-alerts-over-exploitation-of-citrix-vulns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cyber-authorities-issue-alerts-over-exploitation-of-citrix-vulns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Only 30% of Metropolitan Police officers have completed mandatory data training]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metropolitan Police senior officers admit that only 30% of the force has completed mandatory data protection training following a series of high-profile data incidents]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/only-30-of-metropolitan-police-officers-have-completed-mandatory-data-training/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/only-30-of-metropolitan-police-officers-have-completed-mandatory-data-training/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dutch datacentre sector pitches itself as relief for an overloaded grid]]></title><description><![CDATA[European datacentre associations argue that building datacentres where renewable power is generated could ease grid congestion in the Netherlands and beyond]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/dutch-datacentre-sector-pitches-itself-as-relief-for-an-overloaded-grid/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/dutch-datacentre-sector-pitches-itself-as-relief-for-an-overloaded-grid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ukraine’s tech industry still stands strong]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham visited Kyiv in Aug 2026, the fourth UK PM since 2022. UK-Ukraine tech collaboration has grown with AI-focused military deals, and Ukraine&rsquo;s tech sector has proven resilient despite the war]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ukraines-tech-industry-still-stands-strong/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ukraines-tech-industry-still-stands-strong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI scraps rollout of new model over safety concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The firm also issued an update on incidents in which its models accessed Australian government systems.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/openai-scraps-rollout-of-new-model-over-safety-concerns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/openai-scraps-rollout-of-new-model-over-safety-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kiteworks lifts shutdown order after incident-free weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kiteworks customers are back up and running after a highly-unusual preemptive shutdown that came amid indications of an impending cyber attack.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/kiteworks-lifts-shutdown-order-after-incident-free-weekend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/kiteworks-lifts-shutdown-order-after-incident-free-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple ordered to pay $5.7bn after losing vibration tech patent suit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Audio firm Taction Technology claimed Apple infringed its patents for tech used to power device vibrations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/apple-ordered-to-pay-57bn-after-losing-vibration-tech-patent-suit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/apple-ordered-to-pay-57bn-after-losing-vibration-tech-patent-suit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are AI coders more trouble than they’re worth?]]></title><description><![CDATA[More and more code is being produced by AI tools. A poll finds that software teams are struggling to keep pace]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/are-ai-coders-more-trouble-than-theyre-worth/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/are-ai-coders-more-trouble-than-theyre-worth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The GPU mirage on a lazy Sunday afternoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[An attempt to spin up my own Whisper transcription server resulted in an afternoon of sold-out zones and vanishing GPUs &ndash; a worm's-eye view of the shortage the industry talks about]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-gpu-mirage-on-a-lazy-sunday-afternoon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-gpu-mirage-on-a-lazy-sunday-afternoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oktane 2026: The industry is ready to talk about AI kill switches]]></title><description><![CDATA[The concept of an AI kill switch &ndash; a means to terminate out-of-control agents &ndash; sounds dramatic, but security leaders are now starting to talk openly and pragmatically about why they are needed and how to use them]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/oktane-2026-the-industry-is-ready-to-talk-about-ai-kill-switches/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/oktane-2026-the-industry-is-ready-to-talk-about-ai-kill-switches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defining digital sovereignty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Digital sovereignty has become a much-discussed topic - but most debate misses the point. It's not about where your supplier comes from, but about whether you have the ability to make decisions regardless of technology]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/defining-digital-sovereignty/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/defining-digital-sovereignty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI bots meddled with multiple US government agency sites]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI said its bots accessed public data from a range of institutions during test exercises.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/openai-bots-meddled-with-multiple-us-government-agency-sites/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/openai-bots-meddled-with-multiple-us-government-agency-sites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside iconic horror game Silent Hill's Scottish makeover]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of gaming's biggest horror franchises has come to the UK. Can it live up to the original?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/inside-iconic-horror-game-silent-hills-scottish-makeover/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 01:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/inside-iconic-horror-game-silent-hills-scottish-makeover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the FBI hack: Agents fearful and angry after 'dangerous' data breach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Current and former agents speak to the BBC about the devastating impact of the FBI hack.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/inside-the-fbi-hack-agents-fearful-and-angry-after-dangerous-data-breach/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/inside-the-fbi-hack-agents-fearful-and-angry-after-dangerous-data-breach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investigative journalist seeks damages from police over unlawful phone surveillance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northern Ireland journalist subject to unlawful communications surveillance seeks damages from police in Northern Ireland in high court claim for data protection breaches and harassment]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/investigative-journalist-seeks-damages-from-police-over-unlawful-phone-surveillance/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/investigative-journalist-seeks-damages-from-police-over-unlawful-phone-surveillance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expecting cyber attack, Kiteworks tells users to turn off servers]]></title><description><![CDATA[An as-yet undisclosed zero-day vulnerability has prompted managed file transfer provider Kiteworks to tell users to preemptively switch off their servers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/expecting-cyber-attack-kiteworks-tells-users-to-turn-off-servers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/expecting-cyber-attack-kiteworks-tells-users-to-turn-off-servers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Special agents' blood and urine test results stolen in FBI hack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts say the hack could leave agents vulnerable to scams, blackmail and targeted attacks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/special-agents-blood-and-urine-test-results-stolen-in-fbi-hack/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/special-agents-blood-and-urine-test-results-stolen-in-fbi-hack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US backs Elon Musk's bid to overturn &euro;120m EU fine against X]]></title><description><![CDATA[The EU had said X "deceives users" by selling blue ticks without "meaningfully verifying" accounts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/us-backs-elon-musks-bid-to-overturn-euro120m-eu-fine-against-x/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/us-backs-elon-musks-bid-to-overturn-euro120m-eu-fine-against-x/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Meta plans to deliver petabit connectivity between US and France]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta is working with NEC, Sumitomo Electric Industries and Orange to deliver petabit transoceanic cabling capacity]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/how-meta-plans-to-deliver-petabit-connectivity-between-us-and-france/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/how-meta-plans-to-deliver-petabit-connectivity-between-us-and-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Digital identity – moving forward with ambition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite the UK government's U-turn on a digital identity scheme, the uses and opportunities for digital ID are gathering pace]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/digital-identity-moving-forward-with-ambition/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/digital-identity-moving-forward-with-ambition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Met Police finally get full funding for national Post Office investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The national police investigation into the Post Office IT scandal has now received the full funding it requires]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/met-police-finally-get-full-funding-for-national-post-office-investigation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/met-police-finally-get-full-funding-for-national-post-office-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French local authorities to replace WhatsApp with ‘sovereign’ encrypted messaging]]></title><description><![CDATA[French local authorities to deploy &lsquo;sovereign&rsquo; end-to-end encrypted messaging service in a move away from US big tech]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/french-local-authorities-to-replace-whatsapp-with-sovereign-encrypted-messaging/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/french-local-authorities-to-replace-whatsapp-with-sovereign-encrypted-messaging/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dreamforce 2026: A question of trust]]></title><description><![CDATA[Salesforce&rsquo;s Dreamforce 2026 event tried to focus on trust in AI development, amid current fears about autonomous AI risks. Is AI just the new cloud?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/dreamforce-2026-a-question-of-trust/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/dreamforce-2026-a-question-of-trust/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Consumers want strong independent oversight of banking AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite strong security foundations, customers using AI want independent eyes to watch over banks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/consumers-want-strong-independent-oversight-of-banking-ai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/consumers-want-strong-independent-oversight-of-banking-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI promises a productivity windfall – who will reap the benefits?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two previous industrial revolutions suggest gains arrive late and flow to capital first. Meanwhile, a 200-year-old idea &ndash; the &lsquo;general intellect&rsquo; &ndash; holds the key to why]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-promises-a-productivity-windfall-who-will-reap-the-benefits/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-promises-a-productivity-windfall-who-will-reap-the-benefits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft expands Middle East cloud and AI footprint with $10bn commitment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Regional strategy combines infrastructure investment, cyber security partnerships and skills development to support national AI agendas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/microsoft-expands-middle-east-cloud-and-ai-footprint-with-10bn-commitment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 06:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/microsoft-expands-middle-east-cloud-and-ai-footprint-with-10bn-commitment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[X-planes: Are they needed in the new era of drones?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Where do America's X-plane projects fit in an era of cheap drones?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/x-planes-are-they-needed-in-the-new-era-of-drones/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/x-planes-are-they-needed-in-the-new-era-of-drones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Australia chose the world's biggest political stage to reveal OpenAI hack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia, which has strict social media restrictions and has proposed controls on algorithms and smart glasses, announced the breach at the UN.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/why-australia-chose-the-worlds-biggest-political-stage-to-reveal-openai-hack/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/why-australia-chose-the-worlds-biggest-political-stage-to-reveal-openai-hack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rogue OpenAI agent 'infiltrated' Australian government website in world first]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia criticised OpenAI for taking "too long" to tell them about the breach which happened in June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/rogue-openai-agent-infiltrated-australian-government-website-in-world-first/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/rogue-openai-agent-infiltrated-australian-government-website-in-world-first/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why did an OpenAI system hack Australia's health system - and can it be stopped in the future?]]></title><description><![CDATA[News that an automated AI agent hacked a government IT system raises big questions about regulating the tech.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/why-did-an-openai-system-hack-australias-health-system-and-can-it-be-stopped-in-the-future/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/why-did-an-openai-system-hack-australias-health-system-and-can-it-be-stopped-in-the-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta Connect 26: Muse paves the way to global domination]]></title><description><![CDATA[Given the reach of its platforms, Meta is making its Muse agentic system a platform for orchestrating third-party services on behalf of users]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/meta-connect-26-muse-paves-the-way-to-global-domination/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/meta-connect-26-muse-paves-the-way-to-global-domination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FBI investigating claim hackers have stolen details of all its agents]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hackers claim they have every agent's name, role, badge number and personal details including home address, phone numbers and spouse information.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/fbi-investigating-claim-hackers-have-stolen-details-of-all-its-agents/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/fbi-investigating-claim-hackers-have-stolen-details-of-all-its-agents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is AI dangerous? Trying to separate hype from fact]]></title><description><![CDATA[The danger is not a conscious machine, but a dazzling prediction engine that moves faster than we can supervise. The real risk is that we hand over the controls too easily]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/is-ai-dangerous-trying-to-separate-hype-from-fact/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/is-ai-dangerous-trying-to-separate-hype-from-fact/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are we back in big tech's 'move fast and break things' era?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite promises to make safe AI, examples of bots behaving badly are now coming at us thick and fast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/are-we-back-in-big-techs-move-fast-and-break-things-era/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/are-we-back-in-big-techs-move-fast-and-break-things-era/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US military confirms existence of orbital weapons]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US military has for the first time confirmed the existence of orbital weapons, but has not divulged details of their capabilities or whether they have been integrated with Space Force&rsquo;s growing arsenal of AI systems]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/us-military-confirms-existence-of-orbital-weapons/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/us-military-confirms-existence-of-orbital-weapons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interview: Frank Karlitschek is David to Microsoft’s Goliath]]></title><description><![CDATA[With 170 employees and European Commission endorsement, Nextcloud&rsquo;s founder is building Europe&rsquo;s open source answer to Microsoft 365]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/interview-frank-karlitschek-is-david-to-microsofts-goliath/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/interview-frank-karlitschek-is-david-to-microsofts-goliath/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GCC organisations must ‘fight AI with AI’ to stay ahead of cyber threats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence is lowering the barrier to entry for cyber criminals, accelerating attack speeds and increasing the complexity of threats, prompting organisations to rethink resilience, governance and security operations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/gcc-organisations-must-fight-ai-with-ai-to-stay-ahead-of-cyber-threats/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/gcc-organisations-must-fight-ai-with-ai-to-stay-ahead-of-cyber-threats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netherlands designs sovereign cloud but concedes hardware dependency]]></title><description><![CDATA[A draft architecture published under the Dutch Digitalisation Strategy spells out what full software sovereignty requires and why full hardware sovereignty remains out of reach]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/netherlands-designs-sovereign-cloud-but-concedes-hardware-dependency/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/netherlands-designs-sovereign-cloud-but-concedes-hardware-dependency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What you need to know about the OpenAI Australian government hack]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC&rsquo;s North America technology correspondent Lily Jamali explains how the Medicare breach happened, and why it matters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-openai-australian-government-hack/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-openai-australian-government-hack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI agent 'infiltrated' Australian government website, PM says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Albanese said he expressed "concern" to OpenAI founder Sam Altman, after authorities were informed three months after the breach in June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/openai-agent-infiltrated-australian-government-website-pm-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/openai-agent-infiltrated-australian-government-website-pm-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians are discovering the thrill of shopping without paying]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dopamine sites mimic shopping&rsquo;s thrill without the spending, turning the ritual of consumption into a digital game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/indians-are-discovering-the-thrill-of-shopping-without-paying/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 01:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/indians-are-discovering-the-thrill-of-shopping-without-paying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US rejects pleas from OpenAI, Anthropic for global AI standards]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI's Sam Altman has called for risk evaluation standards, as have Anthropic's Dario Amodei and Hugging Face's Clement Delangue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/us-rejects-pleas-from-openai-anthropic-for-global-ai-standards/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/us-rejects-pleas-from-openai-anthropic-for-global-ai-standards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pornhub investigated over its age checks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The regulator says it has concerns over how the site is relying on third party checks provided by Apple for some users.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/pornhub-investigated-over-its-age-checks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/pornhub-investigated-over-its-age-checks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI gives cyber defence tools to Ukraine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ukraine will get access to OpenAI's advanced GPT 5.6 Sol model under the deal - a rival to Anthropic's Mythos and Fable]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/openai-gives-cyber-defence-tools-to-ukraine/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/openai-gives-cyber-defence-tools-to-ukraine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Law firm paid £200m to support Post Office, while police investigating scandal are forced to beg]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are concerns that a lack of funds for the police investigation could prevent the full Post Office scandal truth getting out]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/law-firm-paid-200m-to-support-post-office-while-police-investigating-scandal-are-forced-to-beg/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/law-firm-paid-200m-to-support-post-office-while-police-investigating-scandal-are-forced-to-beg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK national centre will fight Russian disinformation, says UK prime minister Andy Burnham]]></title><description><![CDATA[National Centre for Information Defence will disrupt information warfare from hostile states, UK prime minister Andy Burnham has announced]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uk-national-centre-will-fight-russian-disinformation-says-uk-prime-minister-andy-burnham/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uk-national-centre-will-fight-russian-disinformation-says-uk-prime-minister-andy-burnham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agentic AI in the enterprise: why governance, not adoption, will define the winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[IT leaders racing to deliver agentic AI risk repeating a familiar problem with new technologies - establishing controls after proving the concept. Agentic AI requires governance to be established from the outset]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/agentic-ai-in-the-enterprise-why-governance-not-adoption-will-define-the-winners/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/agentic-ai-in-the-enterprise-why-governance-not-adoption-will-define-the-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former subpostmaster demands extension to Post Office scandal claims deadline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Subpostmasters can only make claims for losses through Post Office Process Review until September 30, but a former subpostmaster says there is a necessity to extend the deadline]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/former-subpostmaster-demands-extension-to-post-office-scandal-claims-deadline/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/former-subpostmaster-demands-extension-to-post-office-scandal-claims-deadline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US criticises Australia's proposed algorithm opt-out laws as 'censorship']]></title><description><![CDATA[Under the draft laws, tech firms face fines if they do not give users the option to switch off algorithms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/us-criticises-australias-proposed-algorithm-opt-out-laws-as-censorship/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 03:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/us-criticises-australias-proposed-algorithm-opt-out-laws-as-censorship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will a switch to light speed cut power use at data centres?]]></title><description><![CDATA[To save power and add capacity,data centres are switching from copper wires to tech using light.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/will-a-switch-to-light-speed-cut-power-use-at-data-centres/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/will-a-switch-to-light-speed-cut-power-use-at-data-centres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huge data centres rise at 'China speed' to power its AI ambitions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC visits Inner Mongolia, an unlikely frontier in Beijing's AI race with Washington.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/huge-data-centres-rise-at-china-speed-to-power-its-ai-ambitions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/huge-data-centres-rise-at-china-speed-to-power-its-ai-ambitions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare look at the remote engine rooms fuelling China's AI boom]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC is in Inner Mongolia where dozen of Chinese data centres are being constructed, as the country aims to lead the world in artificial intelligence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/rare-look-at-the-remote-engine-rooms-fuelling-chinas-ai-boom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/rare-look-at-the-remote-engine-rooms-fuelling-chinas-ai-boom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Okta debuts agentic lifecycle management tools, AI kill switch]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the wake of a string of incidents involving badly-managed AI agents, security firm Okta enhanced its year-old agentic services proposition with new capabilities to securely manage agentic lifecycles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/okta-debuts-agentic-lifecycle-management-tools-ai-kill-switch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/okta-debuts-agentic-lifecycle-management-tools-ai-kill-switch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call of Duty's Activision to make next Halo game as Xbox cuts more jobs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The news comes as part of a "reset" announced by Xbox in July, with 3,600 planned job losses overall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/call-of-dutys-activision-to-make-next-halo-game-as-xbox-cuts-more-jobs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/call-of-dutys-activision-to-make-next-halo-game-as-xbox-cuts-more-jobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zero-trust was built for people. Nobody told it about agents]]></title><description><![CDATA[The concept of zero-trust needs no introduction, but in the new world of AI agents, it&rsquo;s a model that now needs to evolve.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/zero-trust-was-built-for-people-nobody-told-it-about-agents/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/zero-trust-was-built-for-people-nobody-told-it-about-agents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Data dive: Mapping UK police forces’ hyperscale dependence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Computer Weekly used public DNS records to map which outside companies Britain&rsquo;s 48 police forces connect to &ndash; and found a service that has quietly standardised on one US hyperscaler]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/data-dive-mapping-uk-police-forces-hyperscale-dependence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/data-dive-mapping-uk-police-forces-hyperscale-dependence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK government defends ‘fundamentally flawed’ eVisa system]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government has rejected a suggestion from the Lords Home Affairs committee that the electronic visa system should move to a more stable, token-based process, rather than the current error-prone system that relies on real-time database checks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uk-government-defends-fundamentally-flawed-evisa-system/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uk-government-defends-fundamentally-flawed-evisa-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Middle East’s AI race has a people problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[Middle East firms are quickly snapping up AI hardware, but finding the right people to put it to work effectively in everyday operations is proving a lot more difficult]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-middle-easts-ai-race-has-a-people-problem/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-middle-easts-ai-race-has-a-people-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What do we mean by sovereign AI?]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Sovereign AI&rsquo; is everywhere but rarely defined. It bundles ownership, control, jurisdiction, capability and optionality. The real test for most organisations is, do you know your dependencies, and can you leave if you need to?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/what-do-we-mean-by-sovereign-ai/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/what-do-we-mean-by-sovereign-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capita lacks the ‘capacity and ability’ to run GP pension scheme, BMA tells MPs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The British Medical Association (BMA) has written to MP committeescalling for the Capita-run GP pension scheme to be brought in-house]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/capita-lacks-the-capacity-and-ability-to-run-gp-pension-scheme-bma-tells-mps/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/capita-lacks-the-capacity-and-ability-to-run-gp-pension-scheme-bma-tells-mps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Splunk helps US research uni embrace ‘student-powered’ security]]></title><description><![CDATA[When she was asked to let IT students run its SOC, New Jersey Institute of Technology CISO Sharon Kelley ran a mile. Find out why she changed her mind, and how Splunk is helping her raise a new generation of cyber analysts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/splunk-helps-us-research-uni-embrace-student-powered-security/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/splunk-helps-us-research-uni-embrace-student-powered-security/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating 60 years of Computer Weekly]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sixty years ago today, the first issue of Computer Weekly landed on IT managers&rsquo; desks across the UK. It&rsquo;s been our privilege to document the incredible progress of UK IT ever since. In this special anniversary issue, leaders from across the sector reflect on their personal memories from six decades of innovation. Read the issue now.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/celebrating-60-years-of-computer-weekly/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/celebrating-60-years-of-computer-weekly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EU states failing to exchange information on cross-border cyber security attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[European Union urged to deploy real-time European cyber alert platform to share information with member states on cross-border cyber attacks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/eu-states-failing-to-exchange-information-on-cross-border-cyber-security-attacks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/eu-states-failing-to-exchange-information-on-cross-border-cyber-security-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI hasn’t changed ‘core skills’ needed for work, say experts]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI is rapidly changing the world of work and how we navigate daily life, but the core skills schools need to instil in students haven&rsquo;t changed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-hasnt-changed-core-skills-needed-for-work-say-experts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-hasnt-changed-core-skills-needed-for-work-say-experts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barnet council bringing Capita IT work in-house after alternative contract ‘abandoned’]]></title><description><![CDATA[London Borough of Barnet&rsquo;s extended IT service contract with Capita finally comes to an end]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/barnet-council-bringing-capita-it-work-in-house-after-alternative-contract-abandoned/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/barnet-council-bringing-capita-it-work-in-house-after-alternative-contract-abandoned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Digital Realty: Aaron Binkley’s passion and progress in sustainability]]></title><description><![CDATA[From farm to tech: How Aaron Binkley bridged real estate and big tech to drive Digital Realty&rsquo;s global sustainability strategy and massive renewable energy shift]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/digital-realty-aaron-binkleys-passion-and-progress-in-sustainability/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/digital-realty-aaron-binkleys-passion-and-progress-in-sustainability/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will new grid rules put the future of UK datacentres at risk?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ofgem's proposed commitment fees aim to clear grid-clogging data centres, but could the upfront costs deter viable projects and threaten the UK's AI ambitions?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/will-new-grid-rules-put-the-future-of-uk-datacentres-at-risk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/will-new-grid-rules-put-the-future-of-uk-datacentres-at-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Selective sovereignty: Why balance beats lockdown in the data debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everpure CTO Patrick Smith argues data sovereignty demands selective control, balancing strict workload rules with global cloud speed rather than an all-or-nothing lockdown]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/selective-sovereignty-why-balance-beats-lockdown-in-the-data-debate/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/selective-sovereignty-why-balance-beats-lockdown-in-the-data-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CW@60: A front-row seat – a journey through the tech startup scene across four countries]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former Computer Weekly colleague looks at a life in tech media, at the forefront of documenting technology all while the industry itself was being disrupted beyond recognition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-a-front-row-seat-a-journey-through-the-tech-startup-scene-across-four-countries/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-a-front-row-seat-a-journey-through-the-tech-startup-scene-across-four-countries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CW@60: Geek is good (eventually) – a social journey through technology]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Computer Weekly's editor in chief first became an accidental technologist, it was not a cool place to be. Joyously, things have changed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-geek-is-good-eventually-a-social-journey-through-technology/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-geek-is-good-eventually-a-social-journey-through-technology/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CW@60: AI will change the economics of business more profoundly than the cloud]]></title><description><![CDATA[Having been a pioneer of cloud-based software, Evan Goldberg sees even greater potential benefits ahead from AI]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-ai-will-change-the-economics-of-business-more-profoundly-than-the-cloud/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-ai-will-change-the-economics-of-business-more-profoundly-than-the-cloud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not all AI workers think the tech could kill everyone]]></title><description><![CDATA[In text exchanges and conversations, multiple people who have worked for leading companies are sceptical of the warnings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/not-all-ai-workers-think-the-tech-could-kill-everyone/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/not-all-ai-workers-think-the-tech-could-kill-everyone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google's Gemini AI hacked three companies in security test]]></title><description><![CDATA[The AI model accessed the internet and guessed credentials to three websites, a Google official told the BBC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/googles-gemini-ai-hacked-three-companies-in-security-test/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/googles-gemini-ai-hacked-three-companies-in-security-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Would Australians support a smart glasses ban?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Australia considers barring the use of smart glasses in government offices, the BBC asks people in Sydney what they think.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/would-australians-support-a-smart-glasses-ban/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/would-australians-support-a-smart-glasses-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US cyber agency endorses ‘decoy’ tactics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Official US guidance suggests organisations consider using cyber decoys to strengthen their detection and response capabilities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/us-cyber-agency-endorses-decoy-tactics/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/us-cyber-agency-endorses-decoy-tactics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What a new ‘Nature’s Rights’ bill could mean for UK datacentres]]></title><description><![CDATA[A &lsquo;Nature&rsquo;s Rights&rsquo; bill to introduced to Parliament by Green peer Natalie Bennett could change the UK&rsquo;s approach to datacentre planning and construction]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/what-a-new-natures-rights-bill-could-mean-for-uk-datacentres/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/what-a-new-natures-rights-bill-could-mean-for-uk-datacentres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interview: François-Xavier Pierrel, chief data officer, TF1]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the French broadcaster looks to compete in a streaming-led world, its data strategy and use of AI agents will be fundamental to transforming the business]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/interview-franois-xavier-pierrel-chief-data-officer-tf1/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/interview-franois-xavier-pierrel-chief-data-officer-tf1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Data dive: London and M4 the datacentre hotspot, but not for long]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fresh count of the UK&rsquo;s existing datacentres finds 1.6GW, mostly in London and the M4, while a projected 14.6GW heads north to get on the grid]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/data-dive-london-and-m4-the-datacentre-hotspot-but-not-for-long/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/data-dive-london-and-m4-the-datacentre-hotspot-but-not-for-long/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hillsborough Law should catch bosses at firms like Fujitsu and Capita]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calls for the Public Office (Accountability) Bill to be expanded to government supplier bosses]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/hillsborough-law-should-catch-bosses-at-firms-like-fujitsu-and-capita/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/hillsborough-law-should-catch-bosses-at-firms-like-fujitsu-and-capita/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nvidia Doesn't Sell Chips. It Sells a Flywheel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nvidia's greatest invention maybe building a business that continuously manufactures demand for its own products]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/nvidia-doesnt-sell-chips-it-sells-a-flywheel/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/nvidia-doesnt-sell-chips-it-sells-a-flywheel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pacing the AI Frontier: the risk of artificial unintelligence]]></title><description><![CDATA[The most immediate risks stem not from artificial superintelligence but from artificial unintelligence]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/pacing-the-ai-frontier-the-risk-of-artificial-unintelligence/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/pacing-the-ai-frontier-the-risk-of-artificial-unintelligence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta’s $18bn settlement shows why the UK must act on children’s social media harms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ministers must set out a clear timetable for raising the age of social media access to 16 and move at the pace children need.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/metas-18bn-settlement-shows-why-the-uk-must-act-on-childrens-social-media-harms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/metas-18bn-settlement-shows-why-the-uk-must-act-on-childrens-social-media-harms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GISEC: UAE advances collective cyber resilience in AI and quantum era]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UAE Cyber Security Council is advancing a strategy built on AI, cyber readiness and emerging technologies as organisations prepare for the next generation of threats]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/gisec-uae-advances-collective-cyber-resilience-in-ai-and-quantum-era/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/gisec-uae-advances-collective-cyber-resilience-in-ai-and-quantum-era/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CW@60: Falling in love – why open source reflects my Scottish values]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discovering the values embodied by open source software turned Amanda Brock from a commercial lawyer into a technology lover]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-falling-in-love-why-open-source-reflects-my-scottish-values/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-falling-in-love-why-open-source-reflects-my-scottish-values/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capita boss gets ‘obscene’ pay packet while retired civil servants need emergency loans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adolfo Hernandez is said to have earned &pound;1.6m in his yearly pay packet, as the government pension scheme he oversees fails to pay retirees]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/capita-boss-gets-obscene-pay-packet-while-retired-civil-servants-need-emergency-loans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/capita-boss-gets-obscene-pay-packet-while-retired-civil-servants-need-emergency-loans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CW@60: What sport taught me about technology, and vice versa]]></title><description><![CDATA[The leadership traits required for building successful teams - and successful IT projects - span technology and sport, says Capgemini's CTO]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-what-sport-taught-me-about-technology-and-vice-versa/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-what-sport-taught-me-about-technology-and-vice-versa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CW@60: The language I could speak – and a lesson from a Sony Walkman]]></title><description><![CDATA[A career in technology was inconceivable to a young Sheridan Ash - but the opportunities that career has offered show why diversity of both thought and workforce are essential to the future of tech]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-the-language-i-could-speak-and-a-lesson-from-a-sony-walkman/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-the-language-i-could-speak-and-a-lesson-from-a-sony-walkman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CW@60: The foundation that makes new technology pay off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Context is everything - especially in a world driven by AI]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-the-foundation-that-makes-new-technology-pay-off/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-the-foundation-that-makes-new-technology-pay-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The virtual worlds where robots are trained]]></title><description><![CDATA[Training systems that allow robots to negotiate the real world are getting more sophisticated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-virtual-worlds-where-robots-are-trained/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-virtual-worlds-where-robots-are-trained/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[King Charles warns of 'existential danger' of AI falling into wrong hands]]></title><description><![CDATA[The comments were made at a summit in Ayrshire with participants from AI giants including Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/king-charles-warns-of-existential-danger-of-ai-falling-into-wrong-hands/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/king-charles-warns-of-existential-danger-of-ai-falling-into-wrong-hands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home Office challenged on ‘farcical’ secrecy over Apple ‘backdoor’ order]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK government argues that national security would be damaged if it departs from 'neither confirm nor deny policy' on Apple 'backdoor' notice]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/home-office-challenged-on-farcical-secrecy-over-apple-backdoor-order/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/home-office-challenged-on-farcical-secrecy-over-apple-backdoor-order/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interview: Stephen Wood, chief operating officer, Rathbones Asset Management]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data is so important for the financial services firm that its COO leads the strategy - and it's enabling them to forge ahead with AI and agentic technologies]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/interview-stephen-wood-chief-operating-officer-rathbones-asset-management/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/interview-stephen-wood-chief-operating-officer-rathbones-asset-management/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uncontrolled AI could lead to 'silicon species' rivalling humans, warns Microsoft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mustafa Suleyman says he believes rival AI firm Anthropic is in effect teaching Claude it "may be conscious".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uncontrolled-ai-could-lead-to-silicon-species-rivalling-humans-warns-microsoft/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uncontrolled-ai-could-lead-to-silicon-species-rivalling-humans-warns-microsoft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MSPs reject datacentre moratorium but pause planning decisions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government pledges planning guidance by Christmas and environmental impact assessments for schemes of more than 50MW, with Scotland&rsquo;s committed pipeline at 14 schemes and 2.4GW]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/msps-reject-datacentre-moratorium-but-pause-planning-decisions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/msps-reject-datacentre-moratorium-but-pause-planning-decisions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CW@60: Six stories for sixty years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Human-centric technology empowers us all - and that experience is more important than ever today as the risk from bad actors using AI becomes a global conversation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-six-stories-for-sixty-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-six-stories-for-sixty-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GISEC Global highlights growing influence of women leaders in cyber resilience]]></title><description><![CDATA[Female cyber security leaders from government, finance, research and international organisations share how opportunity, inclusion and confidence are helping shape the next generation of cyber talent across the Middle East and beyond]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/gisec-global-highlights-growing-influence-of-women-leaders-in-cyber-resilience/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/gisec-global-highlights-growing-influence-of-women-leaders-in-cyber-resilience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CW@60: Sixty years of hurt, hope, and high technology]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans of the England men's football team may have suffered 60 years of hurt, but for IT author Mark Hillary it's been a wild ride through a time of transformative change]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-sixty-years-of-hurt-hope-and-high-technology/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-sixty-years-of-hurt-hope-and-high-technology/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saffron Building Society drinks its ‘first drop’ of artificial intelligence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mutual society adopts artificial intelligence platform from FintechOS for end-to-end mortgage origination]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/saffron-building-society-drinks-its-first-drop-of-artificial-intelligence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/saffron-building-society-drinks-its-first-drop-of-artificial-intelligence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CW@60: Sixty years of progress - but still not everyone's invited]]></title><description><![CDATA[Technology can be amazing - but it's not so amazing when you're excluded from its life-changing benefits. We can and must do better, says Karen Blake]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-sixty-years-of-progress-but-still-not-everyones-invited/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-sixty-years-of-progress-but-still-not-everyones-invited/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snapchat open to putting time limits on teens, boss tells BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Evan Spiegel says it would be "an important step forward for the industry" in an interview with the BBC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/snapchat-open-to-putting-time-limits-on-teens-boss-tells-bbc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 01:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/snapchat-open-to-putting-time-limits-on-teens-boss-tells-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Would you buy branded clothing from your favourite tech firm?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic are all now selling their own limited edition fashion lines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/would-you-buy-branded-clothing-from-your-favourite-tech-firm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 01:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/would-you-buy-branded-clothing-from-your-favourite-tech-firm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tech companies under fire as Europe proposes social media ban for under-15s]]></title><description><![CDATA[European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says technology platforms will have to prove they are safe before children can access them]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/tech-companies-under-fire-as-europe-proposes-social-media-ban-for-under-15s/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/tech-companies-under-fire-as-europe-proposes-social-media-ban-for-under-15s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Thomson Reuters developed its own proprietary AI model]]></title><description><![CDATA[The content and technology provider has spurned the offerings of AI providers to instead develop an in-house large language model that it believes will bring significant competitive advantage]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/why-thomson-reuters-developed-its-own-proprietary-ai-model/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/why-thomson-reuters-developed-its-own-proprietary-ai-model/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI boss says world 'right to be afraid' but should trust AI firms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sam Altman and other tech CEOs say there are incentives to limit advancements in AI, as fears grow over the threats it poses to humanity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/openai-boss-says-world-right-to-be-afraid-but-should-trust-ai-firms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/openai-boss-says-world-right-to-be-afraid-but-should-trust-ai-firms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Executive interview: Reckitt has no fear of missing out on the AI frenzy]]></title><description><![CDATA[How Bastien Parizot, senior vice-president of global business services and AI at Reckitt, focuses on business outcomes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/executive-interview-reckitt-has-no-fear-of-missing-out-on-the-ai-frenzy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/executive-interview-reckitt-has-no-fear-of-missing-out-on-the-ai-frenzy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dreamforce 2026: Marc Benioff beats customer data drum for business AI use]]></title><description><![CDATA[Salesforce launches AIforce, an artificial intelligence management layer for its CRM, integrating Anthropic&rsquo;s Claude, focused on unlocking business value from &lsquo;trapped data&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/dreamforce-2026-marc-benioff-beats-customer-data-drum-for-business-ai-use/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/dreamforce-2026-marc-benioff-beats-customer-data-drum-for-business-ai-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advice for CIOs on AI’s existential threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Posts on X by OpenAI chief Sam Altman, following an essay by Anthropic chief Dario Amodei, raise concerns over the safety of frontier models]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/advice-for-cios-on-ais-existential-threat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/advice-for-cios-on-ais-existential-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advice for CIOs on AI&rsquo;s 'existential threat']]></title><description><![CDATA[Statements by OpenAI chief Sam Altman, following an essay by Anthropic chief Dario Amodei, raise concerns over the safety of frontier models]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/advice-for-cios-on-airsquos-existential-threat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/advice-for-cios-on-airsquos-existential-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CW@60: The splice of life – how much has changed, and yet how little]]></title><description><![CDATA[Across a career spent in networking - from research labs to writing about the industry - much has improved, but many things remain familiar, says Computer Weekly's Joe O'Halloran]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-the-splice-of-life-how-much-has-changed-and-yet-how-little/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-the-splice-of-life-how-much-has-changed-and-yet-how-little/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CW@60: What Doom taught me about networking, security and trust]]></title><description><![CDATA[How John Kindervag went from setting up LAN parties for playing Doom at the office, to creating the zero-trust model of cyber security]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-what-doom-taught-me-about-networking-security-and-trust/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-what-doom-taught-me-about-networking-security-and-trust/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CW@60: 'Get in the kitchen' &ndash; how lack of inclusion harms women in tech every day]]></title><description><![CDATA[In her youth, Computer Weekly's Clare McDonald thought a career in IT looked appealing - until she experienced the uncomfortable truth about attitudes towards women in tech]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-get-in-the-kitchen-ndash-how-lack-of-inclusion-harms-women-in-tech-every-day/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-get-in-the-kitchen-ndash-how-lack-of-inclusion-harms-women-in-tech-every-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CW@60: The human imperative - what 30 years in tech taught me about innovation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's tech job titles would seem like science fiction back in the 1960s, butwhat hasn't changed is the human perspective on innovation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-the-human-imperative-what-30-years-in-tech-taught-me-about-innovation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-the-human-imperative-what-30-years-in-tech-taught-me-about-innovation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI app ads promoting 'objectification of women' banned by watchdog]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ad regulator said it had "zero-tolerance" for ads promoting AI tools that could sexualise or objectify women.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-app-ads-promoting-objectification-of-women-banned-by-watchdog/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-app-ads-promoting-objectification-of-women-banned-by-watchdog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zopa Bank launches voice-controlled banking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Digital challenger bank is removing more manual tasks by offering customers the ability to bank through natural speech]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/zopa-bank-launches-voice-controlled-banking/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/zopa-bank-launches-voice-controlled-banking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cisco users urged to patch email gateway flaw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cisco warns defenders to patch a critical vulnerability in its Secure Email Gateway appliance that may be used by attackers to gain root privileges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cisco-users-urged-to-patch-email-gateway-flaw/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cisco-users-urged-to-patch-email-gateway-flaw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capita doesn’t get to ‘walk away from’ civil service pension mess, says minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government Minister tells a packed-out Westminster debate that Capita must sort out pension scheme problems before any decision on scheme's future]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/capita-doesnt-get-to-walk-away-from-civil-service-pension-mess-says-minister/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/capita-doesnt-get-to-walk-away-from-civil-service-pension-mess-says-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Splunk Conf 26: Splunk hopes to build confidence in agentic AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[With trust in AI agents close to rock bottom in the popular imagination, Splunk and Cisco unveiled a series of platform enhancements designed to enhance observability and confidence in agentic AI.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/splunk-conf-26-splunk-hopes-to-build-confidence-in-agentic-ai/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/splunk-conf-26-splunk-hopes-to-build-confidence-in-agentic-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK, US and Netherlands warn over Iranian state spyware campaign   ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cyber attackers linked to Iran&rsquo;s Ministry of Intelligence and Security are targeting opponents and opposition groups with Windows spyware&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uk-us-and-netherlands-warn-over-iranian-state-spyware-campaign-/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uk-us-and-netherlands-warn-over-iranian-state-spyware-campaign-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK, US and Netherlands warn of Iranian state spyware campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cyber attackers linked to Iran&rsquo;s Ministry of Intelligence and Security are targeting opponents and opposition groups with Windows spyware&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uk-us-and-netherlands-warn-of-iranian-state-spyware-campaign/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uk-us-and-netherlands-warn-of-iranian-state-spyware-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK Atomic Energy Authority readies US artificial intelligence collaboration]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UKAEA plans to work with the US Department of Energy to combine supercomputing power for nuclear fusion research]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uk-atomic-energy-authority-readies-us-artificial-intelligence-collaboration/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uk-atomic-energy-authority-readies-us-artificial-intelligence-collaboration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The UK AI Strategy: Reorganisation is not delivery]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK government is making lots of AI commitments, but how many is it actually delivering? A coherent strategy is being lost in a haze of reorganisations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-uk-ai-strategy-reorganisation-is-not-delivery/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-uk-ai-strategy-reorganisation-is-not-delivery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Data dive: The revolving door between Whitehall and big tech]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Computer Weekly data analysis reveals a steady revolving door between Whitehall and major technology suppliers, mapping 63 moves by senior officials to AI and IT suppliers since 2010]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/data-dive-the-revolving-door-between-whitehall-and-big-tech/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/data-dive-the-revolving-door-between-whitehall-and-big-tech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transformers: More than meets the eye in datacentre grid connection]]></title><description><![CDATA[As hyperscale AI data centres scale up to handle intense workloads, advanced super-grid transformers are emerging as the hidden linchpin for resilient, sustainable capacity]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/transformers-more-than-meets-the-eye-in-datacentre-grid-connection/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 06:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/transformers-more-than-meets-the-eye-in-datacentre-grid-connection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CW@60: Don’t forget your toothbrush - guarding sources, exposing the secret state]]></title><description><![CDATA[Computer Weekly's Bill Goodwin has seen both sides of the courtroom during a career spent exposing the surveillance state and protecting those who wish to let the world know its secrets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-dont-forget-your-toothbrush-guarding-sources-exposing-the-secret-state/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-dont-forget-your-toothbrush-guarding-sources-exposing-the-secret-state/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CW@60: Navigating the waves and storms of technological change]]></title><description><![CDATA[Technology has changed dramatically in the last 60 years - but the principles underlying its successful use in enterprises remain constant]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-navigating-the-waves-and-storms-of-technological-change/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-navigating-the-waves-and-storms-of-technological-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pubs in England and Wales to allow digital ID apps to prove age]]></title><description><![CDATA[New rules introduced on Tuesday mean establishments will be able to accept digital ID apps alongside physical documents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/pubs-in-england-and-wales-to-allow-digital-id-apps-to-prove-age/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/pubs-in-england-and-wales-to-allow-digital-id-apps-to-prove-age/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK rolls out digital ID for alcohol sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Changes to the law that will enable the retail and hospitality industry to introduce digital identity checks for alcohol sales are being rolled out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uk-rolls-out-digital-id-for-alcohol-sales/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uk-rolls-out-digital-id-for-alcohol-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Valve's Steam Frame is excellent - but at over &pound;1,000 is VR still too expensive?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC's Tom Gerken is hands-on with the latest virtual reality headset.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/valves-steam-frame-is-excellent-but-at-over-pound1000-is-vr-still-too-expensive/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/valves-steam-frame-is-excellent-but-at-over-pound1000-is-vr-still-too-expensive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is AI, how does it work and why are some people concerned about it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI is transforming modern life, but not without worry for some that it may be abused or have an adverse environmental impact.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/what-is-ai-how-does-it-work-and-why-are-some-people-concerned-about-it/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/what-is-ai-how-does-it-work-and-why-are-some-people-concerned-about-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK lawmakers call for new law to protect human rights from AI systems]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPs and peers call for the UK to create a statutory AI oversight body with powers to test and evaluate high-risk uses of AI and to prevent the deployment of AI that poses risks to human rights]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uk-lawmakers-call-for-new-law-to-protect-human-rights-from-ai-systems/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uk-lawmakers-call-for-new-law-to-protect-human-rights-from-ai-systems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are there concerns AI could threaten humanity, and how real are they?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Existential fears about AI have once again reared their head - here's what you need to know.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/why-are-there-concerns-ai-could-threaten-humanity-and-how-real-are-they/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/why-are-there-concerns-ai-could-threaten-humanity-and-how-real-are-they/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skills, culture and leadership: The foundations of the UAE’s digital economy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fatma Ashkanani, chief people and culture officer at Khazna Data Centers, discusses the changing nature of technology talent, the importance of inclusive leadership and the growing role of Emirati women in shaping the country&rsquo;s digital future]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/skills-culture-and-leadership-the-foundations-of-the-uaes-digital-economy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/skills-culture-and-leadership-the-foundations-of-the-uaes-digital-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finnish government AI plan puts thousands of public sector jobs at risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nordic government estimates huge cost savings and productivity gains through public sector AI plan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/finnish-government-ai-plan-puts-thousands-of-public-sector-jobs-at-risk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/finnish-government-ai-plan-puts-thousands-of-public-sector-jobs-at-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK cyber shortfalls: A skills gap and/or a gender gap?]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is both a skills and gender gap occurring in UK cyber, says Code First Girls &ndash; something it is looking to remedy with an innovative partnership with Lloyds Banking Group]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uk-cyber-shortfalls-a-skills-gap-andor-a-gender-gap/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uk-cyber-shortfalls-a-skills-gap-andor-a-gender-gap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gartner: Why the cloud is holding back agentic AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edge computing has stopped being a niche networking conversation and is showing up in board-level infrastructure discussions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/gartner-why-the-cloud-is-holding-back-agentic-ai/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/gartner-why-the-cloud-is-holding-back-agentic-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CW@60: The moment technology became personal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The excitement of being in Silicon Valley as technology changed the world showed Claire Reid why managing people through change is the key to digital success]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-the-moment-technology-became-personal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-the-moment-technology-became-personal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CW@60: This computer malarkey - one life-changing moment after another]]></title><description><![CDATA[Technology has shaped Avril Chester's life - but it's the people, the conversations and the connections created that define a career in IT]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-this-computer-malarkey-one-life-changing-moment-after-another/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-this-computer-malarkey-one-life-changing-moment-after-another/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump downplays warnings of AI risks, citing rivalry with China]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US president said "negative forces" were airing concerns about "things that won't happen".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/trump-downplays-warnings-of-ai-risks-citing-rivalry-with-china/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/trump-downplays-warnings-of-ai-risks-citing-rivalry-with-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Questions mount over what an AI 'slowdown' would look like]]></title><description><![CDATA[While pacing AI development might sound like a quick fix, it is far from an easy solution.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/questions-mount-over-what-an-ai-slowdown-would-look-like/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/questions-mount-over-what-an-ai-slowdown-would-look-like/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI staff 'genuinely frightened' for humanity's future, ex-Anthropic researcher tells BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes as the AI firm's boss has called for the technology's development to be slowed down, citing "serious" risks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-staff-genuinely-frightened-for-humanitys-future-ex-anthropic-researcher-tells-bbc/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-staff-genuinely-frightened-for-humanitys-future-ex-anthropic-researcher-tells-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic boss Dario Amodei calls for AI development to slow down]]></title><description><![CDATA[The call comes amid growing concerns that AI models may become able to inflict serious damage worldwide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/anthropic-boss-dario-amodei-calls-for-ai-development-to-slow-down/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/anthropic-boss-dario-amodei-calls-for-ai-development-to-slow-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PlayStation gambles with 18-rated Wolverine game - will it pay off?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC's Tom Gerken plays the hotly anticipated superhero game from Spider-Man makers Insomniac.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/playstation-gambles-with-18-rated-wolverine-game-will-it-pay-off/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 02:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/playstation-gambles-with-18-rated-wolverine-game-will-it-pay-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US lawmakers call for UK court to lift secrecy over Apple ‘backdoor’ surveillance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Congress warns that the UK&rsquo;s unprecedented secrecy over a &lsquo;backdoor&rsquo; surveillance order against Apple is straining relations between the two countries]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/us-lawmakers-call-for-uk-court-to-lift-secrecy-over-apple-backdoor-surveillance/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/us-lawmakers-call-for-uk-court-to-lift-secrecy-over-apple-backdoor-surveillance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK government rejects 'kill switch' idea for dangerous AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cabinet Office, which leads on AI safety, says the UK "cannot simply turn AI off".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uk-government-rejects-kill-switch-idea-for-dangerous-ai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uk-government-rejects-kill-switch-idea-for-dangerous-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does this AI comic make you laugh?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comedian Garrett Millerick has created an AI avatar based on his own material. Is it any good?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/does-this-ai-comic-make-you-laugh/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/does-this-ai-comic-make-you-laugh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK government to create team to validate Capita’s data on troubled pension scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cabinet Office is setting up a function to check the civil service pension scheme data provided by Capita]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uk-government-to-create-team-to-validate-capitas-data-on-troubled-pension-scheme/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uk-government-to-create-team-to-validate-capitas-data-on-troubled-pension-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GDPR wasn't designed for AI and that's a security problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Security Think Tank explores the intersection of GDPR and artificial intelligence, considering how data protection standards in the UK and Europe are changing in this new paradigm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/gdpr-wasnt-designed-for-ai-and-thats-a-security-problem/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/gdpr-wasnt-designed-for-ai-and-thats-a-security-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IT event dive: Through the AWS public sector symposium revolving door]]></title><description><![CDATA[What goes on in the gaps between reporting on vendor events, with a morning spent absorbing thousands of words at the AWS Public Sector AI Symposium in London]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/it-event-dive-through-the-aws-public-sector-symposium-revolving-door/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/it-event-dive-through-the-aws-public-sector-symposium-revolving-door/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic blocks possible attempt to use AI to make biological weapons]]></title><description><![CDATA[The revelations in Anthropic's threat intelligence report come after a former top researcher at the company warned of the risks of AI to humanity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/anthropic-blocks-possible-attempt-to-use-ai-to-make-biological-weapons/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/anthropic-blocks-possible-attempt-to-use-ai-to-make-biological-weapons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Civil service union welcomes pension scheme insourcing plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[PCS union chief met Cabinet Office minister to discuss troubled pension scheme run by Capita]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/civil-service-union-welcomes-pension-scheme-insourcing-plan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/civil-service-union-welcomes-pension-scheme-insourcing-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AWS AI Symposium: Public sector must shape AI, use open source]]></title><description><![CDATA[As frontier models outpace cyber defences, two public sector voices set out different answers to the same security question &ndash; transparency and procurement leverage]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/aws-ai-symposium-public-sector-must-shape-ai-use-open-source/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/aws-ai-symposium-public-sector-must-shape-ai-use-open-source/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CW@60: Nobody notices when it works]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sixty years of invisible engineering exists behind the systems we take for granted, explains Amazon's CTO]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-nobody-notices-when-it-works/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-nobody-notices-when-it-works/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Europe recharge its battery industry?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Europe has some promising battery tech, but can it make up ground lost to Chinese battery giants?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/can-europe-recharge-its-battery-industry/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/can-europe-recharge-its-battery-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Google AI worker’s union drive to instil company ethics]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Google is in the military kill chain&rsquo;: Google DeepMind&rsquo;s artificial intelligence workers are attempting to unionise over ethical concerns around the provision of cloud and AI technologies to the US and Israeli militaries, but the company is pushing back]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/inside-google-ai-workers-union-drive-to-instil-company-ethics/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/inside-google-ai-workers-union-drive-to-instil-company-ethics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AWS AI Symposium: TeenTech alumni call for AI literacy in schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maggie Philbin charity urges public sector leaders to mentor and sponsor, as students demand education reform, soft-skill extracurriculars and a &lsquo;mission in AI literacy&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/aws-ai-symposium-teentech-alumni-call-for-ai-literacy-in-schools/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/aws-ai-symposium-teentech-alumni-call-for-ai-literacy-in-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nationwide consolidates 19 data stores to one in the cloud]]></title><description><![CDATA[Building society creates a single company-wide data platform using Microsoft cloud technology]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/nationwide-consolidates-19-data-stores-to-one-in-the-cloud/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/nationwide-consolidates-19-data-stores-to-one-in-the-cloud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AWS AI Symposium: UHCW adds an operation a day with AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[UHCW added daily theatre capacity and got correct utilisation data using Proximie&rsquo;s AI as part of what partners describe as the NHS&rsquo;s largest surgical AI deployment]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/aws-ai-symposium-uhcw-adds-an-operation-a-day-with-ai/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/aws-ai-symposium-uhcw-adds-an-operation-a-day-with-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AWS AI symposium: Public sector must move to full AI transformation]]></title><description><![CDATA[AWS says public sector AI adoption must move to &lsquo;full transformation&rsquo; as it shows advanced workflow redesign yields 68% efficiency gains at its London symposium]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/aws-ai-symposium-public-sector-must-move-to-full-ai-transformation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/aws-ai-symposium-public-sector-must-move-to-full-ai-transformation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capita meeting self-imposed civil service pension targets ‘not sufficient’, says government]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK government views the outsourcer&rsquo;s overall performance as &lsquo;unacceptable&rsquo; after it reports meeting a self-imposed target]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/capita-meeting-self-imposed-civil-service-pension-targets-not-sufficient-says-government/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/capita-meeting-self-imposed-civil-service-pension-targets-not-sufficient-says-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IBM and NASA make Moon AI model available on Hugging Face]]></title><description><![CDATA[The foundation mdel can help scientists analyse petabytes of data collected over decades]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ibm-and-nasa-make-moon-ai-model-available-on-hugging-face/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ibm-and-nasa-make-moon-ai-model-available-on-hugging-face/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic calls for ‘verifiable effort’ to control frontier AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Claude Mythos circumvented guardrails in July, Anthropic now wants an industry effort to control the pace of frontier model development]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/anthropic-calls-for-verifiable-effort-to-control-frontier-ai/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/anthropic-calls-for-verifiable-effort-to-control-frontier-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CW@60: Saying yes - the choices that carried me from a Commodore PET to AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Computer science offered seemingly limitless creative possibility for Garth Gibson 50 years ago - much as AI does now. But not everyone invented RAID storage along the way]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-saying-yes-the-choices-that-carried-me-from-a-commodore-pet-to-ai/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-saying-yes-the-choices-that-carried-me-from-a-commodore-pet-to-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK needs new laws for AI in healthcare, says watchdog]]></title><description><![CDATA[The technology will soon be routinely used within the NHS, MHRA chief Lawrence Tallon tells the BBC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uk-needs-new-laws-for-ai-in-healthcare-says-watchdog/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 02:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uk-needs-new-laws-for-ai-in-healthcare-says-watchdog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healthcare regs should include continuous AI monitoring]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report provides four recommendations for the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/healthcare-regs-should-include-continuous-ai-monitoring/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/healthcare-regs-should-include-continuous-ai-monitoring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google picks Finland for its largest single investment in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US tech giant says the &euro;13bn data centre project will create tens of thousands of jobs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/google-picks-finland-for-its-largest-single-investment-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/google-picks-finland-for-its-largest-single-investment-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic researcher believes more than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans']]></title><description><![CDATA[It is the latest in a series of increasing warnings about the safety threat posed by artificial intelligence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/anthropic-researcher-believes-more-than-10-chance-ai-could-kill-all-humans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/anthropic-researcher-believes-more-than-10-chance-ai-could-kill-all-humans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interview: Workday’s Joel Hellermark on making everyone a Leonardo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joel Hellermark, chief AI officer at Workday, argues that artificial intelligence and large language models will transform enterprise work, building company memory through agents, empowering humans and increasing their value]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/interview-workdays-joel-hellermark-on-making-everyone-a-leonardo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/interview-workdays-joel-hellermark-on-making-everyone-a-leonardo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White House pulls Tetris-style 'Build The Wall' game after copyright concern]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tetris Company says it takes "copyright infringement very seriously" and is not involved with the game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/white-house-pulls-tetris-style-build-the-wall-game-after-copyright-concern/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/white-house-pulls-tetris-style-build-the-wall-game-after-copyright-concern/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why AI agents cannot be trusted to secure agentic AI yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[The idea of using AI agents to secure AI agents seems compelling, but in doing so, we risk unnecessarily expanding our attack surface.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/why-ai-agents-cannot-be-trusted-to-secure-agentic-ai-yet/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/why-ai-agents-cannot-be-trusted-to-secure-agentic-ai-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Wilfully blind’ Post Office thought just a few hundred affected by Horizon errors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government department admits that the Post Office &lsquo;misunderstood the scale of Horizon scandal&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/wilfully-blind-post-office-thought-just-a-few-hundred-affected-by-horizon-errors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/wilfully-blind-post-office-thought-just-a-few-hundred-affected-by-horizon-errors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryanair calls for government action over Nats IT failure]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Air Traffic Control System was not fully operational for over eight hours, causing major disruption to airlines and passengers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ryanair-calls-for-government-action-over-nats-it-failure/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ryanair-calls-for-government-action-over-nats-it-failure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CW@60: All computers are bastards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Technology and power have always gone hand in hand - but there is very much a better way, says Computer Weekly's ethics editor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-all-computers-are-bastards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-all-computers-are-bastards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta continues to run ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India - report]]></title><description><![CDATA[The report follows a BBC Eye investigation that found Instagram running paid ads promoting such material in India.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/meta-continues-to-run-ads-promoting-child-sexual-abuse-material-in-india-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/meta-continues-to-run-ads-promoting-child-sexual-abuse-material-in-india-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should promotion depend on how workers use AI?]]></title><description><![CDATA[More companies are tying career progression to AI use: is that fair?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/should-promotion-depend-on-how-workers-use-ai/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/should-promotion-depend-on-how-workers-use-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI says it cracked 90-year-old maths problem in 88 hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI's claim that it solved parts of Navier-Stokes equations has quickly stirred controversy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/openai-says-it-cracked-90-year-old-maths-problem-in-88-hours/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/openai-says-it-cracked-90-year-old-maths-problem-in-88-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New law to force tech firms to stop children taking or sharing nude images]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government said it will legislate "as soon as they can" but may "reassess" its plans if firms make the desired changes sooner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/new-law-to-force-tech-firms-to-stop-children-taking-or-sharing-nude-images/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/new-law-to-force-tech-firms-to-stop-children-taking-or-sharing-nude-images/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patch Tuesday: Microsoft updates address almost 1,000 flaws]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft has released another record breaking Patch Tuesday update with almost 1,000 flaws in scope.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/patch-tuesday-microsoft-updates-address-almost-1000-flaws/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/patch-tuesday-microsoft-updates-address-almost-1000-flaws/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government to force tech companies to verify age of users to protect children]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phone and tablet users will be required to verify their ages with credit card or official ID under government plans to prevent under-18s viewing nude images.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/government-to-force-tech-companies-to-verify-age-of-users-to-protect-children/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/government-to-force-tech-companies-to-verify-age-of-users-to-protect-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK government proposes AI first responders for cyber attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK government will use money set aside for defensive investments to build an agentic cyber incident response capability, ministers say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uk-government-proposes-ai-first-responders-for-cyber-attacks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uk-government-proposes-ai-first-responders-for-cyber-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK committed datacentre pipeline grows to more than 14GW]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barbour ABI data show UK&rsquo;s datacentre pipeline has grown to 173 projects and more than 14GW of capacity, driven by AI demand and large sites in Scotland and the North East]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uk-committed-datacentre-pipeline-grows-to-more-than-14gw/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uk-committed-datacentre-pipeline-grows-to-more-than-14gw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TSB CIO leaves bank as Santander merger progresses]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK bank TSB has let its IT boss go as part of its integration with Spanish banking giant Santander]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/tsb-cio-leaves-bank-as-santander-merger-progresses/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/tsb-cio-leaves-bank-as-santander-merger-progresses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government rejects Computer Misuse Act amendment to protect cyber professionals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government has rejected an amendment to the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill intended to protect cyber security professionals, but says reforms are a priority]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/government-rejects-computer-misuse-act-amendment-to-protect-cyber-professionals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/government-rejects-computer-misuse-act-amendment-to-protect-cyber-professionals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government has seen enough of Capita failure and Civil Service Pension Scheme to be moved in-house]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of the troubled outsourced scheme are still waiting for pensions nine months after Capita took over its management]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/government-has-seen-enough-of-capita-failure-and-civil-service-pension-scheme-to-be-moved-in-house/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/government-has-seen-enough-of-capita-failure-and-civil-service-pension-scheme-to-be-moved-in-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Power costs curb UK advanced tech defence strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[High energy costs and inability to manufacture hardware and frontier models limit the UK&rsquo;s advanced tech defence and security capabilities]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/power-costs-curb-uk-advanced-tech-defence-strategy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/power-costs-curb-uk-advanced-tech-defence-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live facial recognition: The poster child of biometric surveillance]]></title><description><![CDATA[William Webster, the biometrics and surveillance camera commissioner for England and Wales, reflects on the state of facial recognition in the UK]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/live-facial-recognition-the-poster-child-of-biometric-surveillance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/live-facial-recognition-the-poster-child-of-biometric-surveillance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live Facial Recognition: The Poster Boy of Biometric Surveillance]]></title><description><![CDATA[William Webster, the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner for England and Wales, reflects on the state of facial recognition in the UK]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/live-facial-recognition-the-poster-boy-of-biometric-surveillance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/live-facial-recognition-the-poster-boy-of-biometric-surveillance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scammers demand ransoms from Instagram users over fake copyright claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Users say they are losing money or risk having their accounts suspended because Meta struggles to identify scammers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/scammers-demand-ransoms-from-instagram-users-over-fake-copyright-claims/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/scammers-demand-ransoms-from-instagram-users-over-fake-copyright-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interview: Gill Haus, CIO, Chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even when leading 12,000 IT professionals to support 87 million consumers and 7.5 million small businesses, the tech chief at JPMorgan's consumer banking arm says being a CIO is still fun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/interview-gill-haus-cio-chase/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/interview-gill-haus-cio-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interview: Huawei targets Saudi Arabia’s shift from AI experimentation to enterprise-scale adoption]]></title><description><![CDATA[As enterprises move beyond artificial intelligence pilots, Huawei is positioning its cloud, computing and partner ecosystem to help organisations build scalable AI platforms while maintaining control over data, models and infrastructure]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/interview-huawei-targets-saudi-arabias-shift-from-ai-experimentation-to-enterprise-scale-adoption/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/interview-huawei-targets-saudi-arabias-shift-from-ai-experimentation-to-enterprise-scale-adoption/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nokia opens Riyadh R&amp;D centre to advance AI-powered network automation and support Saudi Vision 2030]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facility will develop AI-driven network automation software, strengthen local digital skills and contribute Made in Saudi innovations for global telecom markets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/nokia-opens-riyadh-rampd-centre-to-advance-ai-powered-network-automation-and-support-saudi-vision-2030/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/nokia-opens-riyadh-rampd-centre-to-advance-ai-powered-network-automation-and-support-saudi-vision-2030/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agentic AI governance: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getting tech infrastructure right is just one piece of a complex puzzle that needs to be solved to deploy AI safely in business]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/agentic-ai-governance-a-computer-weekly-downtime-upload-podcast/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/agentic-ai-governance-a-computer-weekly-downtime-upload-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CW@60: In the flow - how AI brought back the magic of coding]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI is bringing back some of the joy of pure, creative coding - just like when Sage's Aaron Harris was a kid. But it comes with a warning...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-in-the-flow-how-ai-brought-back-the-magic-of-coding/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-in-the-flow-how-ai-brought-back-the-magic-of-coding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assessed by algorithm – can AI read your emotions?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this week&rsquo;s Computer Weekly, we examine the emerging use of AI for emotion sensing and find out how it could be used &ndash; for good and bad &ndash; in the workplace. Everybody buys Microsoft, don&rsquo;t they? Well, our exclusive analysis shows just how much councils buy Microsoft without any competition. And the head of the new PoliceAI organisation talks about automating policing. Read the issue now.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/assessed-by-algorithm-can-ai-read-your-emotions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/assessed-by-algorithm-can-ai-read-your-emotions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grindr to pay &pound;26m to settle claims it allegedly shared users' HIV status]]></title><description><![CDATA[The long-running claim alleges Grindr breached UK privacy laws by sharing data with third parties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/grindr-to-pay-pound26m-to-settle-claims-it-allegedly-shared-users-hiv-status/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/grindr-to-pay-pound26m-to-settle-claims-it-allegedly-shared-users-hiv-status/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Working with your board around risk – why cyber responsibility can’t be shirked]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK's Cyber Resilience Pledge urges companies to invest in cyber security. With threats rising, boards must understand risk financially and automate responses]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/working-with-your-board-around-risk-why-cyber-responsibility-cant-be-shirked/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/working-with-your-board-around-risk-why-cyber-responsibility-cant-be-shirked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Activist takes data protection watchdog to court after Europol ‘unlawfully’ processed personal data]]></title><description><![CDATA[Europe&rsquo;s data protection supervisor (EDPS) faces court action over claims it failed to properly investigate Europol for &lsquo;unlawfully&rsquo; processing the data of a human rights activist]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/activist-takes-data-protection-watchdog-to-court-after-europol-unlawfully-processed-personal-data/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/activist-takes-data-protection-watchdog-to-court-after-europol-unlawfully-processed-personal-data/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI chief scientist warns no-one is prepared for consequences of AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post comes as the firm releases GPT-6 Astra, which it says is its most powerful product yet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/openai-chief-scientist-warns-no-one-is-prepared-for-consequences-of-ai/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/openai-chief-scientist-warns-no-one-is-prepared-for-consequences-of-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dolly Parton's sister pleads for end to 'AI garbage' posts after singer's death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since Parton's death in late August, dozens of AI-generated songs, images and videos have appeared online.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/dolly-partons-sister-pleads-for-end-to-ai-garbage-posts-after-singers-death/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/dolly-partons-sister-pleads-for-end-to-ai-garbage-posts-after-singers-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HP grows Saudi presence through AI, manufacturing and skills investment]]></title><description><![CDATA[With AI research, commercial manufacturing and startup development initiatives, HP is turning its Vision 2030 commitment into tangible outcomes across the Kingdom]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/hp-grows-saudi-presence-through-ai-manufacturing-and-skills-investment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/hp-grows-saudi-presence-through-ai-manufacturing-and-skills-investment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interview: The tech stack helping ‘q-commerce’ scale at Tesco]]></title><description><![CDATA[Computer Weekly gets the lowdown on the tech stack supporting one of Tesco&rsquo;s fastest-growing business areas from the man overseeing digital customer experience for grocery home shopping at the UK&rsquo;s largest retailer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/interview-the-tech-stack-helping-q-commerce-scale-at-tesco/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/interview-the-tech-stack-helping-q-commerce-scale-at-tesco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CW@60: The long gestation of a data nerd and agent overseer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Computer Weekly's acting datacentre and cloud editor &ndash; and data journalist &ndash; Antony Adshead traces his tech evolution from green-screen mainframes and DIY coding to steering agentic AI]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-the-long-gestation-of-a-data-nerd-and-agent-overseer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-the-long-gestation-of-a-data-nerd-and-agent-overseer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI agents hijacked German website before Hugging Face hack, report claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI said it could not "meaningfully respond" to the report's findings because it hadn't been allowed to review it ahead of publication.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/openai-agents-hijacked-german-website-before-hugging-face-hack-report-claims/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/openai-agents-hijacked-german-website-before-hugging-face-hack-report-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Digital twins bill to be debated in Parliament]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Ten-Minute Rule Bill curbing the creation of digital twins of individual people is to be debated in Parliament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/digital-twins-bill-to-be-debated-in-parliament/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/digital-twins-bill-to-be-debated-in-parliament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US senator Bernie Sanders calls for ban on AI superintelligence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two bills aimed at curbing the possibility of superintelligent AI systems, and regulating the use of agentic AI, are being introduced in the US]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/us-senator-bernie-sanders-calls-for-ban-on-ai-superintelligence/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/us-senator-bernie-sanders-calls-for-ban-on-ai-superintelligence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox caps cloud gaming at 15 hours a month for Game Pass subscribers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xbox said the limits were due to the rising cost of cloud gaming, and would allow it to invest more in its performance]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/xbox-caps-cloud-gaming-at-15-hours-a-month-for-game-pass-subscribers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/xbox-caps-cloud-gaming-at-15-hours-a-month-for-game-pass-subscribers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Data dive: Mapping NHS hyperscaler dependence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mapping NHS DNS data reveals a heavy reliance on US hyperscalers, with Microsoft 365 routing email and infrastructure for the vast majority of trusts in a tangled web of connections]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/data-dive-mapping-nhs-hyperscaler-dependence/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/data-dive-mapping-nhs-hyperscaler-dependence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peer demands action on DWP subpostmaster prosecutions in duty of candour debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Post Office scandal featured heavily as the House of Lords debated duty of candour Bill]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/peer-demands-action-on-dwp-subpostmaster-prosecutions-in-duty-of-candour-debate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/peer-demands-action-on-dwp-subpostmaster-prosecutions-in-duty-of-candour-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Billion-dollar AWS financial services investment builds on a decade of work]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US tech giant committed to the financial services sector a decade ago, which has seen its offering develop alongside the industry]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/billion-dollar-aws-financial-services-investment-builds-on-a-decade-of-work/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/billion-dollar-aws-financial-services-investment-builds-on-a-decade-of-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CIO interview: Frédéric Laurent, deputy CIO, Starling Bank]]></title><description><![CDATA[We speak to Starling Bank&rsquo;s deputy CIO, Fr&eacute;d&eacute;ric Laurent, about how he uses artificial intelligence for coding personally and in his day job]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cio-interview-frdric-laurent-deputy-cio-starling-bank/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cio-interview-frdric-laurent-deputy-cio-starling-bank/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Post Office Horizon scandal explained: Everything you need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Computer Weekly has investigated the Post Office Horizon scandal since 2008 and is, in fact, part of the story. This guide contains essential information about the scandal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/post-office-horizon-scandal-explained-everything-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/post-office-horizon-scandal-explained-everything-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snowflake pivots to AI platforming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Snowflake says it is pivoting to being a &lsquo;trusted&rsquo; AI platform, with an agentic control plane. It stresses openness, choice and governance]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/snowflake-pivots-to-ai-platforming/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/snowflake-pivots-to-ai-platforming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The future of AI depends on the quality of the data behind It]]></title><description><![CDATA[More data doesn't mean better insight. As AI grows, foundations matter most. Competitive advantage relies on data quality, not scale. Ensure your data is ready first]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-future-of-ai-depends-on-the-quality-of-the-data-behind-it/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-future-of-ai-depends-on-the-quality-of-the-data-behind-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Demand for avocados is booming in India and local growers hope to grab more of the market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/from-dog-fruit-to-darling-indias-avocado-boom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/from-dog-fruit-to-darling-indias-avocado-boom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nvidia acquires Hugging Face and becomes open platform provider]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI acceleration hardware provider Nvidia announces the acquisition of the open model platform Hugging Face]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/nvidia-acquires-hugging-face-and-becomes-open-platform-provider/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 06:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/nvidia-acquires-hugging-face-and-becomes-open-platform-provider/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CW@60: From cassettes to cellular - how early constraints built a modern CTO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forrester's CTO charts his path from farm hand to tech leader, via his mother's love of 1980s soap operas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-from-cassettes-to-cellular-how-early-constraints-built-a-modern-cto/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-from-cassettes-to-cellular-how-early-constraints-built-a-modern-cto/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could robots be the future of theme parks?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Galaxy Robot Park is a 16,500-square-meter venue in South Korea, with attractions including humanoid robots dancing to K-pop hits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/could-robots-be-the-future-of-theme-parks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/could-robots-be-the-future-of-theme-parks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I lost my savings after a job interview scam']]></title><description><![CDATA[Jobseekers, especially Gen Z, are being targeted with fake, booby-trapped recruitment apps.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-lost-my-savings-after-a-job-interview-scam/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-lost-my-savings-after-a-job-interview-scam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI data centres are booming in Australia - but at what cost?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Advocates say data centres will bring jobs but others worry they will suck up resources while providing little advantage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-data-centres-are-booming-in-australia-but-at-what-cost/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-data-centres-are-booming-in-australia-but-at-what-cost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York City to ban children’s use of GenAI tools in school]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York mayor Zohran Mamdani has moved to restrict children's use of AI tools in the city's public school system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/new-york-city-to-ban-childrens-use-of-genai-tools-in-school/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/new-york-city-to-ban-childrens-use-of-genai-tools-in-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nvidia strikes $12.9bn deal to buy AI platform Hugging Face]]></title><description><![CDATA[The deal gives Nvidia control of a leading open-source AI platform and developer community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/nvidia-strikes-129bn-deal-to-buy-ai-platform-hugging-face/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/nvidia-strikes-129bn-deal-to-buy-ai-platform-hugging-face/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Financial firms face ‘vulnerability bottlenecks’ from frontier AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Financial Conduct Authority warns that frontier AI models are finding security vulnerabilities faster than firms can patch them]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/financial-firms-face-vulnerability-bottlenecks-from-frontier-ai/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/financial-firms-face-vulnerability-bottlenecks-from-frontier-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interview: Oracle accelerates Middle East cloud expansion as demand for sovereign AI rises]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company is expanding its regional cloud footprint, growing sovereign cloud deployments and investing in AI skills development as governments and enterprises seek control over data, compliance and artificial intelligence]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/interview-oracle-accelerates-middle-east-cloud-expansion-as-demand-for-sovereign-ai-rises/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/interview-oracle-accelerates-middle-east-cloud-expansion-as-demand-for-sovereign-ai-rises/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oracle executive chairman Larry Ellison called to testify over US health system overspend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The executive chair of Oracle and its CEO will be asked to justify why a project budgeted at $10bn is costing taxpayers $17bn more]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/oracle-executive-chairman-larry-ellison-called-to-testify-over-us-health-system-overspend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/oracle-executive-chairman-larry-ellison-called-to-testify-over-us-health-system-overspend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Human-AI chemistry: the real differentiator in enterprise AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enterprise AI has evolved from isolated tools to integrated systems, says Capgemini. Success depends on human-AI collaboration, runtime governance, and orchestration]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/human-ai-chemistry-the-real-differentiator-in-enterprise-ai/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/human-ai-chemistry-the-real-differentiator-in-enterprise-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: BBC travels in self-driving Uber around London]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC's Zoe Kleinman takes a ride on Uber's self-driving robotaxi as the service rolls out on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/watch-bbc-travels-in-self-driving-uber-around-london/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/watch-bbc-travels-in-self-driving-uber-around-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CW@60: My life as an alt-tech geek]]></title><description><![CDATA[Computer Weekly's tech-writer-in-chief Cliff Saran explains why he is perfectly suited to the job]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-my-life-as-an-alt-tech-geek/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-my-life-as-an-alt-tech-geek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uber launches UK's first robotaxis with a driver - here's what it's like to ride in one]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ride-hailing app has launched 15 self-driving taxis, but they will have safety drivers inside.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uber-launches-uks-first-robotaxis-with-a-driver-heres-what-its-like-to-ride-in-one/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uber-launches-uks-first-robotaxis-with-a-driver-heres-what-its-like-to-ride-in-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uber to cut over 3,000 jobs in major global restructuring]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company says cutting roles would make its operations "simpler and faster".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uber-to-cut-over-3000-jobs-in-major-global-restructuring/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uber-to-cut-over-3000-jobs-in-major-global-restructuring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lords considers government emergency AI kill switch]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;An amendment to the UK&rsquo;s Cyber Security and Resilience Bill will give the government powers to switch off AI systems or data centres in an emergency]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/lords-considers-government-emergency-ai-kill-switch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/lords-considers-government-emergency-ai-kill-switch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When the intern has admin rights: GDPR in the agentic age]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Security Think Tank explores the intersection of GDPR and artificial intelligence, considering how data protection standards in the UK and Europe are changing in this new paradigm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/when-the-intern-has-admin-rights-gdpr-in-the-agentic-age/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/when-the-intern-has-admin-rights-gdpr-in-the-agentic-age/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK airport hackers leak stolen customer data]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cyber gang that attacked Manchester Airports Group has leaked data on 8.7 million travellers after its victim refused to pay a ransom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uk-airport-hackers-leak-stolen-customer-data/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uk-airport-hackers-leak-stolen-customer-data/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mythos helps bug bounty firm find critical hidden RCE]]></title><description><![CDATA[HackerOne used Anthropic's controversial Claude Mythos 5 model on its codebase and found a critical hidden flaw.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/mythos-helps-bug-bounty-firm-find-critical-hidden-rce/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/mythos-helps-bug-bounty-firm-find-critical-hidden-rce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lords call for AI 'kill switch' powers in UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Its backers say it would provide a "vital safety net" against runaway AI systems such as those from OpenAI and Anthropic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/lords-call-for-ai-kill-switch-powers-in-uk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/lords-call-for-ai-kill-switch-powers-in-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Criminals publish data of 8.7m people after airports hack]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company, which owns Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands airports, was hacked last month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/criminals-publish-data-of-87m-people-after-airports-hack/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/criminals-publish-data-of-87m-people-after-airports-hack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The road to digital tyranny: when AI acts autonomously]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI can operate autonomously but should do so only within human-defined limits. Capability is not equal to authority &mdash; AI may act independently, but humans must set boundaries]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-road-to-digital-tyranny-when-ai-acts-autonomously/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-road-to-digital-tyranny-when-ai-acts-autonomously/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AWS S3 &amp; AI: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[We speak to AWS&rsquo;Mai-Lan Tomsen Bukovec about S3 growth, DuckDBand how AI is helping people understand their data]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/aws-s3-amp-ai-a-computer-weekly-downtime-upload-podcast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/aws-s3-amp-ai-a-computer-weekly-downtime-upload-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon S3 &amp; AI: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[We speak to AWS&rsquo;Mai-Lan Tomsen Bukovec about S3 growth, DuckDBand how AI is helping people understand their data]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/amazon-s3-amp-ai-a-computer-weekly-downtime-upload-podcast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/amazon-s3-amp-ai-a-computer-weekly-downtime-upload-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AWS sets 2026 opening date for Saudi cloud region]]></title><description><![CDATA[New cloud region, AI partnerships and skills programmes underscore AWS&rsquo;s growing role in supporting Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/aws-sets-2026-opening-date-for-saudi-cloud-region/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/aws-sets-2026-opening-date-for-saudi-cloud-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft sets November launch for Saudi cloud region]]></title><description><![CDATA[Announcement at Leap 2026 highlights Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s push to expand local cloud and AI infrastructure in support of Vision 2030]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/microsoft-sets-november-launch-for-saudi-cloud-region/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/microsoft-sets-november-launch-for-saudi-cloud-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CW@60: Action is the antithesis of anxiety]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zahra Bahrololoumi, CEO of Salesforce UK &amp; Ireland, charts a career through three decades of seismic tech shifts to arrive at a philosophy for meeting AI head-on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-action-is-the-antithesis-of-anxiety/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-action-is-the-antithesis-of-anxiety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fake 10 Downing Street listing exposes 'unfit' Booking.com, says consumer group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Booking.com said the "limited test" was "not a true reflection of the experience of millions of listings or reviews".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/fake-10-downing-street-listing-exposes-unfit-bookingcom-says-consumer-group/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 03:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/fake-10-downing-street-listing-exposes-unfit-bookingcom-says-consumer-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will self-flying planes transform the skies?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Autonomous crop-spraying aircraft are leading the way in pilot-free flying.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/will-self-flying-planes-transform-the-skies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/will-self-flying-planes-transform-the-skies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The loop nobody's checking the size of]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every MDR provider leads with the benefits of AI for managed cyber security and covers its bases by stressing that a human oversees what its AI decides. The more useful question is what that person knows.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-loop-nobodys-checking-the-size-of/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-loop-nobodys-checking-the-size-of/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI has exposed the cracks GDPR was already trying to fix]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Security Think Tank explores the intersection of GDPR and artificial intelligence, considering how data protection standards in the UK and Europe are changing in this new paradigm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-has-exposed-the-cracks-gdpr-was-already-trying-to-fix/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-has-exposed-the-cracks-gdpr-was-already-trying-to-fix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Next AI Breakthrough Won't Be a Bigger Model]]></title><description><![CDATA[The next leap in Ai will bot from making one model smarter, but rather from learning how to organise thousands of them]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-next-ai-breakthrough-wont-be-a-bigger-model/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-next-ai-breakthrough-wont-be-a-bigger-model/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI and the economy – Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brian McKenna and Paul Roehrig, chief strategy officer, Ascendion discuss AI and the future of the economy, avoiding the Scylla and Charybdis of catastrophism and boosterism]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-and-the-economy-computer-weekly-downtime-upload-podcast/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-and-the-economy-computer-weekly-downtime-upload-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Datacentre water use: Not so simple a picture as often painted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Datacentres face intense scrutiny over water use. This article examines how cooling technologies, server efficiency and location shape their real footprint]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/datacentre-water-use-not-so-simple-a-picture-as-often-painted/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/datacentre-water-use-not-so-simple-a-picture-as-often-painted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chancellor unveils plans to entice UK tech startups]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK government aims to build out home-grown research and development in artificial intelligence and cyber security]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/chancellor-unveils-plans-to-entice-uk-tech-startups/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/chancellor-unveils-plans-to-entice-uk-tech-startups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interview: Haleon’s tech chief delighted for AI agents to feed SAP ‘clean core’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Haleon, formed from the consumer health units of GSK, Pfizer and Novartis, makes familiar brands like Sensodyne and Advil. Its chief digital and technology officer, Claire Dickson, tells its IT transformation story]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/interview-haleons-tech-chief-delighted-for-ai-agents-to-feed-sap-clean-core/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/interview-haleons-tech-chief-delighted-for-ai-agents-to-feed-sap-clean-core/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Security Interviews: Abby Kearns, ActiveState]]></title><description><![CDATA[ActiveState CEO Abby Kearns discusses open source&rsquo;s &lsquo;existential crisis&rsquo;, how AI is changing the secure software playbook, and why it&rsquo;s time to have a different conversation about open source security]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-security-interviews-abby-kearns-activestate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-security-interviews-abby-kearns-activestate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pay more, check nothing: Councils buy Microsoft but don’t test]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Computer Weekly analysis of FoI responses from 37 English councils found 32 have never run a competitive procurement in which an alternative to Microsoft could have won]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/pay-more-check-nothing-councils-buy-microsoft-but-dont-test/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/pay-more-check-nothing-councils-buy-microsoft-but-dont-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI factories will depend on a reliable data infrastructure]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI factories shift enterprises from isolated AI experiments to scaled operations. Success depends less on raw GPU compute and more on trusted, secure, and governed data infrastructure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-factories-will-depend-on-a-reliable-data-infrastructure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-factories-will-depend-on-a-reliable-data-infrastructure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to get hardware, software and even edge AI working in harmony]]></title><description><![CDATA[Presenting the right subset of data to the right endpoints, especially in real time, means juggling an array of constraints]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/how-to-get-hardware-software-and-even-edge-ai-working-in-harmony/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/how-to-get-hardware-software-and-even-edge-ai-working-in-harmony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CW@60: IT outsourcing 60 years on - how technology, risk and regulation reshaped UK IT services]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lawyer Mark Lewis looks back on the evolution of outsourcing and how recent developments such as AI continue to reshape the contractual and regulatory landscape]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-it-outsourcing-60-years-on-how-technology-risk-and-regulation-reshaped-uk-it-services/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-it-outsourcing-60-years-on-how-technology-risk-and-regulation-reshaped-uk-it-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI and the right to resist]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this week&rsquo;s Computer Weekly, we talk to the campaigners pushing back on industry narratives around the use of AI, seeking to bring a more people-oriented approach. Our latest buyer&rsquo;s guide examines the technologies and best practices around edge computing. And the IT chief at the Aston Martin Formula One team explains the high-speed nature of managing technology in the sport. Read the issue now.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-and-the-right-to-resist/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-and-the-right-to-resist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon rigged billions in ad pricing, lawsuit from states and US watchdog alleges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon responded to the lawsuit, arguing the US Federal Trade Commission "misunderstands" their ad market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/amazon-rigged-billions-in-ad-pricing-lawsuit-from-states-and-us-watchdog-alleges/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/amazon-rigged-billions-in-ad-pricing-lawsuit-from-states-and-us-watchdog-alleges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon rigged $20bn worth of ad prices, US lawsuit alleges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon responded to the lawsuit, arguing the US Federal Trade Commission "misunderstands" their ad market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/amazon-rigged-20bn-worth-of-ad-prices-us-lawsuit-alleges/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/amazon-rigged-20bn-worth-of-ad-prices-us-lawsuit-alleges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 10 most popular products ZDNET readers bought this month (including lots of phone cases)]]></title><description><![CDATA[From phone cases to antivirus software, these are the top tech gadgets and useful items our readers actually purchased in August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-10-most-popular-products-zdnet-readers-bought-this-month-including-lots-of-phone-cases/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-10-most-popular-products-zdnet-readers-bought-this-month-including-lots-of-phone-cases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I wore Coros and Garmin's sub-$300 sports watches - both are excellent, but one lasts longer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not into the chunky sports watches? 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And the Satechi OntheGo Foldable Stand Hub does so much more than hold my tablet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/how-an-80-accessory-turned-my-tablet-from-mouse-pad-to-productivity-powerhouse/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/how-an-80-accessory-turned-my-tablet-from-mouse-pad-to-productivity-powerhouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The best early Labor Day 2026 Garmin watch deals: Gear up for marathon training for less]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fall marathon training season is here: Save up to $310 on early Labor Day 2026 Garmin watch deals, including the tested Forerunner 165, Instinct 3, and Fenix 8.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-best-early-labor-day-2026-garmin-watch-deals-gear-up-for-marathon-training-for-less/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-best-early-labor-day-2026-garmin-watch-deals-gear-up-for-marathon-training-for-less/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We found the best Labor Day 2026 streaming deals (including a $20 Fire Stick)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labor Day deals are already making this a great time to buy a streaming device, and these prices are hard to beat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/we-found-the-best-labor-day-2026-streaming-deals-including-a-20-fire-stick/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/we-found-the-best-labor-day-2026-streaming-deals-including-a-20-fire-stick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gemini Notebook can analyze your Google Play books now: 3 ways I use this feature]]></title><description><![CDATA[Import a supported Google Play book, and Gemini Notebook will use it as a source of information to generate reports, quizzes, podcasts, and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/gemini-notebook-can-analyze-your-google-play-books-now-3-ways-i-use-this-feature/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/gemini-notebook-can-analyze-your-google-play-books-now-3-ways-i-use-this-feature/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Sophisticated' AI swarm attacks are months away, OpenAI warns: What experts say businesses must do]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI sounds a solemn and dire alarm, but we're woefully unprepared for what's coming.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/sophisticated-ai-swarm-attacks-are-months-away-openai-warns-what-experts-say-businesses-must-do/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/sophisticated-ai-swarm-attacks-are-months-away-openai-warns-what-experts-say-businesses-must-do/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft's latest Windows update breaks cursors, wallpaper, and more - what to do if you're affected]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's what to know about the glitch, and the only action you can take for now.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/microsofts-latest-windows-update-breaks-cursors-wallpaper-and-more-what-to-do-if-youre-affected/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/microsofts-latest-windows-update-breaks-cursors-wallpaper-and-more-what-to-do-if-youre-affected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I used Perplexity's AI agent in Windows to tackle 5 complex tasks - here's what impressed me most]]></title><description><![CDATA[No longer limited to the Mac, Perplexity's Personal Computer for Windows AI can complete complex tasks on your PC with little or no input from you.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-used-perplexitys-ai-agent-in-windows-to-tackle-5-complex-tasks-heres-what-impressed-me-most/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-used-perplexitys-ai-agent-in-windows-to-tackle-5-complex-tasks-heres-what-impressed-me-most/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI could cause global economic downturn, Andrew Bailey warns G20]]></title><description><![CDATA[The governor of the Bank of England warned of AI's &ldquo;volatility&rdquo; caused by energy shocks from the US-Iran war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-could-cause-global-economic-downturn-andrew-bailey-warns-g20/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-could-cause-global-economic-downturn-andrew-bailey-warns-g20/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon just dropped the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones down to 50% off - the lowest price yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony's excellent noise-canceling headphones just hit an all-time low price ahead of Labor Day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/amazon-just-dropped-the-sony-wh-1000xm5-headphones-down-to-50-off-the-lowest-price-yet/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/amazon-just-dropped-the-sony-wh-1000xm5-headphones-down-to-50-off-the-lowest-price-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Want a free Apple Watch? Play ZDNET's 'Guessing Game' to win one - only 1 day left]]></title><description><![CDATA[What do you think Apple will announce? It's your last chance to enter the final round of ZDNET's Big Guessing Game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/want-a-free-apple-watch-play-zdnets-guessing-game-to-win-one-only-1-day-left/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/want-a-free-apple-watch-play-zdnets-guessing-game-to-win-one-only-1-day-left/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I compared the cameras on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Pixel 11 Pro Fold - and one pulled ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[I put the two phones' cameras to the test on a recent trip to Germany. It was close, but one phone edged out the other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-compared-the-cameras-on-the-galaxy-z-fold-8-and-pixel-11-pro-fold-and-one-pulled-ahead/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-compared-the-cameras-on-the-galaxy-z-fold-8-and-pixel-11-pro-fold-and-one-pulled-ahead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Android 17 stops network snoops and SMS blasters now - with ECH and a 2G kill switch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest Android 17 update adds broad support for Encrypted Client Hello, among other changes. Here's how they work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/how-android-17-stops-network-snoops-and-sms-blasters-now-with-ech-and-a-2g-kill-switch/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/how-android-17-stops-network-snoops-and-sms-blasters-now-with-ech-and-a-2g-kill-switch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 ways I actually use ChatGPT Work in my small business to save time and money]]></title><description><![CDATA[From scanning Gmail to catching ugly loan terms, ChatGPT Work has become my practical small-business assistant. Here's how agentic AI delivers real productivity gains for me.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/5-ways-i-actually-use-chatgpt-work-in-my-small-business-to-save-time-and-money/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/5-ways-i-actually-use-chatgpt-work-in-my-small-business-to-save-time-and-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CW@60: People matter - lessons from Pascal to the UK’s first broadband service]]></title><description><![CDATA[Society must celebrate authentic, bold and curious people who deliver real-world impact - and recognise the importance of connecting people, mentors and leadership]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-people-matter-lessons-from-pascal-to-the-uks-first-broadband-service/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-people-matter-lessons-from-pascal-to-the-uks-first-broadband-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I've been to Gamescom six times - here's what excited me this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC's Laura Cress gets a first look at the biggest games in Cologne from Witcher 3 to Alien: Isolation 2.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ive-been-to-gamescom-six-times-heres-what-excited-me-this-year/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ive-been-to-gamescom-six-times-heres-what-excited-me-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A week with the Google Pixel 11 changed my mind about Gemini (for the better)]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a year of iterative upgrades, Google is introducing smart features that make the base Pixel the standout in its generation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/a-week-with-the-google-pixel-11-changed-my-mind-about-gemini-for-the-better/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/a-week-with-the-google-pixel-11-changed-my-mind-about-gemini-for-the-better/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This pocket AI voice recorder took me back to the good old days of dictation (and shorthand)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Comulytic Note Pro AI voice recorder packs a lot of power into a credit card-sized device. But its usefulness is up to you.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/this-pocket-ai-voice-recorder-took-me-back-to-the-good-old-days-of-dictation-and-shorthand/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/this-pocket-ai-voice-recorder-took-me-back-to-the-good-old-days-of-dictation-and-shorthand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This $14 retractable USB-C cable is my secret to surviving long car rides with my kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[Talix's USB-C cable is compact and powerful enough to charge a laptop, and it's nearly 40% off.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/this-14-retractable-usb-c-cable-is-my-secret-to-surviving-long-car-rides-with-my-kids/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/this-14-retractable-usb-c-cable-is-my-secret-to-surviving-long-car-rides-with-my-kids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[stillOS offers one of the best Linux onboarding experiences I've ever seen]]></title><description><![CDATA[I've experienced first steps with countless Linux distributions over the years, but this one nails every step of the way for users of all types.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/stillos-offers-one-of-the-best-linux-onboarding-experiences-ive-ever-seen/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/stillos-offers-one-of-the-best-linux-onboarding-experiences-ive-ever-seen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How I sorted 22,000 digital photos without getting overwhelmed: 4 easy tricks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to print your photos but don't know where to start? 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Play ZDNET's 'Guessing Game' to win one - only 4 days left]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's the third and final round of ZDNET's Big Guessing Game. We want to know what you think.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/want-a-free-apple-watch-play-zdnets-guessing-game-to-win-one-only-4-days-left/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/want-a-free-apple-watch-play-zdnets-guessing-game-to-win-one-only-4-days-left/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Even an AI cost-management vendor can lose control of its agent spending]]></title><description><![CDATA[In one instance, an AI agent stayed open for four days and ran 4,819 calls for almost $4,000. No one had budgeted for this cost.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/even-an-ai-cost-management-vendor-can-lose-control-of-its-agent-spending/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/even-an-ai-cost-management-vendor-can-lose-control-of-its-agent-spending/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to get free Google AI Pro for an entire year - and save $240: 3 ways]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google is offering its premium AI subscription plan for free. It usually costs $20 a month - and comes with many benefits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/how-to-get-free-google-ai-pro-for-an-entire-year-and-save-240-3-ways/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/how-to-get-free-google-ai-pro-for-an-entire-year-and-save-240-3-ways/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to free Google AI Pro for an entire year - and save $240: 3 ways]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google is offering its premium AI subscription plan for free. It usually costs $20 a month - and comes with many benefits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/how-to-free-google-ai-pro-for-an-entire-year-and-save-240-3-ways/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/how-to-free-google-ai-pro-for-an-entire-year-and-save-240-3-ways/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These Mammotion robot lawn mowers can climb hills - and they're up to $560 off right now]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 3000H and the LUBA Mini 2 mowers are both heavily discounted - here's which you should get.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/these-mammotion-robot-lawn-mowers-can-climb-hills-and-theyre-up-to-560-off-right-now/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:00:00 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But it has some strict requirements.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/portable-computer-is-perplexitys-new-local-ai-agent-why-its-a-game-changer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/portable-computer-is-perplexitys-new-local-ai-agent-why-its-a-game-changer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Just a hobby, won't be big': Linus Torvalds introduced Linux 35 years ago - and almost called it Freax]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been 35 years since Finnish graduate student Linus Torvalds drafted a brief note saying he was starting a hobby operating system. The world will never be the same.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/just-a-hobby-wont-be-big-linus-torvalds-introduced-linux-35-years-ago-and-almost-called-it-freax/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/just-a-hobby-wont-be-big-linus-torvalds-introduced-linux-35-years-ago-and-almost-called-it-freax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This free tool keeps my bookmarks synced across Chrome, Firefox, and Edge - here's how]]></title><description><![CDATA[I use multiple browsers every day, and this free utility fixed one of my biggest annoyances.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/this-free-tool-keeps-my-bookmarks-synced-across-chrome-firefox-and-edge-heres-how/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/this-free-tool-keeps-my-bookmarks-synced-across-chrome-firefox-and-edge-heres-how/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK fintech investment plummets over past six months]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lowest level of fintech investment since 2016 after &lsquo;challenging&rsquo; 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how our relationship with technology has changed]]></title><description><![CDATA[If landing men on the Moon represented one giant leap for technology, we may just be at the cusp of another huge step forward]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-from-moon-landings-to-ai-how-our-relationship-with-technology-has-changed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-from-moon-landings-to-ai-how-our-relationship-with-technology-has-changed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to turn your TV in a computer monitor in 3 easy steps - and for free]]></title><description><![CDATA[Breathe new life into an old TV by setting it up as a monitor for your Mac, Windows, or Linux laptop with gear you may already have around the house.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/how-to-turn-your-tv-in-a-computer-monitor-in-3-easy-steps-and-for-free/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/how-to-turn-your-tv-in-a-computer-monitor-in-3-easy-steps-and-for-free/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You can change your Messages backgrounds on iPhone - so you never text the wrong person again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Android has had the advantage when it comes to changing your message wallpaper - but there is an easy way to do it in iOS 26, too, as long as you don't mind one thing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/you-can-change-your-messages-backgrounds-on-iphone-so-you-never-text-the-wrong-person-again/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/you-can-change-your-messages-backgrounds-on-iphone-so-you-never-text-the-wrong-person-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You can instantly curate your Discover feed now by telling Google exactly what you want]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're not happy with the algorithm on your Discover page, you'll love this new feature.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/you-can-instantly-curate-your-discover-feed-now-by-telling-google-exactly-what-you-want/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/you-can-instantly-curate-your-discover-feed-now-by-telling-google-exactly-what-you-want/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I can't stop': 80% of developers find AI coding more addictive than helpful]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Coddy Developer Survey revealed that AI coding is leading to a new kind of burnout.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-cant-stop-80-of-developers-find-ai-coding-more-addictive-than-helpful/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-cant-stop-80-of-developers-find-ai-coding-more-addictive-than-helpful/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robot horse and rider steal the spotlight at Chinese conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 300 companies are showcasing the latest advances in robotics at the five-day event in Beijing, China, organisers say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/robot-horse-and-rider-steal-the-spotlight-at-chinese-conference/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/robot-horse-and-rider-steal-the-spotlight-at-chinese-conference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pixel Watch 4 vs. Pixel Watch 5: Is Google's new model worth it? It comes down to this]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google's latest smartwatch costs the same as the previous generation for now, but the upgrade could be worth it for a certain user.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/pixel-watch-4-vs-pixel-watch-5-is-googles-new-model-worth-it-it-comes-down-to-this/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/pixel-watch-4-vs-pixel-watch-5-is-googles-new-model-worth-it-it-comes-down-to-this/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I ditched T-Mobile for Mint after 10 years of service - now I'm saving $120/month]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mint uses the same 5G and LTE networks as T-Mobile, so I had no service interruptions after switching.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-ditched-t-mobile-for-mint-after-10-years-of-service-now-im-saving-120month/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-ditched-t-mobile-for-mint-after-10-years-of-service-now-im-saving-120month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google's new Pixel Tag tracker has a big advantage over AirTags (and they cost the same)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google's new finder tags use an emerging Bluetooth technology to offer more precise tracking - and stand apart from Apple and Samsung in the process.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/googles-new-pixel-tag-tracker-has-a-big-advantage-over-airtags-and-they-cost-the-same/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/googles-new-pixel-tag-tracker-has-a-big-advantage-over-airtags-and-they-cost-the-same/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok to pay $400m to US in one of largest child privacy settlements]]></title><description><![CDATA[The deal stems from a 2024 lawsuit alleging TikTok and its parent company ByteDance collected "vast amounts of data" on millions of users under the age of 13.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/tiktok-to-pay-400m-to-us-in-one-of-largest-child-privacy-settlements/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/tiktok-to-pay-400m-to-us-in-one-of-largest-child-privacy-settlements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The best early Labor Day 2026 TV deals: Samsung, LG, and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labor Day may still be a couple weeks away, but you can already find steep deals on top TVs from Samsung, Sony, and more - just in time for pre-season football.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-best-early-labor-day-2026-tv-deals-samsung-lg-and-more/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-best-early-labor-day-2026-tv-deals-samsung-lg-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[80% of developers find AI coding more addictive than helpful]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Coddy Developer Survey found that four in five developers, 80%, say their use of AI has felt more like a dependence than an advantage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/80-of-developers-find-ai-coding-more-addictive-than-helpful/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/80-of-developers-find-ai-coding-more-addictive-than-helpful/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sonos' improved Voice Control points to an intriguing smart home future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports suggest that Sonos is preparing to compete in the evolving smart speaker market, readying new hardware and an AI-backed overhaul of its voice assistant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/sonos-improved-voice-control-points-to-an-intriguing-smart-home-future/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/sonos-improved-voice-control-points-to-an-intriguing-smart-home-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sonos could make headphones part of your smart home - and I'm intrigued]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports suggest that Sonos is preparing to compete in the evolving smart speaker market, readying new hardware and an AI-backed overhaul of its voice assistant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/sonos-could-make-headphones-part-of-your-smart-home-and-im-intrigued/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/sonos-could-make-headphones-part-of-your-smart-home-and-im-intrigued/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walmart will finally accept Apple Pay and Google Pay. Here's what's changing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Walmart was one of the last big retailers to not accept tap-to-pay. Now what happens to Walmart Pay?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/walmart-will-finally-accept-apple-pay-and-google-pay-heres-whats-changing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/walmart-will-finally-accept-apple-pay-and-google-pay-heres-whats-changing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How AWS Marketplace is using AI agents to meet the rising demand for AI agents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Increasingly, AI agents are handling the nitty-gritty admin and due diligence tasks, but agent-powered marketplaces won't replace live human sales reps or engineers anytime soon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/how-aws-marketplace-is-using-ai-agents-to-meet-the-rising-demand-for-ai-agents/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/how-aws-marketplace-is-using-ai-agents-to-meet-the-rising-demand-for-ai-agents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ChatGPT's new Mac plugin analyzed my iMessages - and I found it surprisingly useful]]></title><description><![CDATA[ChatGPT can now analyze text messages on your Mac to reveal how you interact with others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/chatgpts-new-mac-plugin-analyzed-my-imessages-and-i-found-it-surprisingly-useful/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/chatgpts-new-mac-plugin-analyzed-my-imessages-and-i-found-it-surprisingly-useful/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[There's one big reason I'll choose the Pixel 11 Pro Fold over the Galaxy Z Fold 8]]></title><description><![CDATA[It hit me while on vacation: The Pixel has something the Z Fold 8 doesn't, and it's a game-changer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/theres-one-big-reason-ill-choose-the-pixel-11-pro-fold-over-the-galaxy-z-fold-8/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/theres-one-big-reason-ill-choose-the-pixel-11-pro-fold-over-the-galaxy-z-fold-8/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I tried the free Wispr Flow voice dictation tool everyone's talking about - and I'm hooked]]></title><description><![CDATA[Designed for Windows, MacOS, iOS, and Android, Wispr Flow is a pleasure to use compared with other voice dictation apps. Here's how.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-tried-the-free-wispr-flow-voice-dictation-tool-everyones-talking-about-and-im-hooked/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-tried-the-free-wispr-flow-voice-dictation-tool-everyones-talking-about-and-im-hooked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NCSC tells organisations to have AI kill switches at the ready]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the wake of a series of cyber incidents involving AI agents, the NCSC has published interim guidance for operators of agentic systems, advising organisations retain the ability to pull the plug on AI systems entirely.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ncsc-tells-organisations-to-have-ai-kill-switches-at-the-ready/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ncsc-tells-organisations-to-have-ai-kill-switches-at-the-ready/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A low-tech solution from the past may be your best defense against AI deepfakes]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI-enabled identity theft is getting too sophisticated to have predictable tells anymore, so experts recommend answering with a seemingly old-fashioned approach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/a-low-tech-solution-from-the-past-may-be-your-best-defense-against-ai-deepfakes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/a-low-tech-solution-from-the-past-may-be-your-best-defense-against-ai-deepfakes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China joins Europe in scrapping Windows for Linux]]></title><description><![CDATA[The specialized Chinese version of Windows was already scheduled for retirement in February 2027, but now its end-of-life date has been moved up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/china-joins-europe-in-scrapping-windows-for-linux/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/china-joins-europe-in-scrapping-windows-for-linux/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The best small tablets of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Looking for a small tablet to take with you on your next trip, one that you can throw in your bag before the workday begins, or a kid-friendly option? Check out our tried and tested favorites.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-best-small-tablets-of-2026-expert-tested-and-reviewed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-best-small-tablets-of-2026-expert-tested-and-reviewed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘AI Resist List’ launched to challenge tech industry narratives]]></title><description><![CDATA[A collation of journalists, scholars and researchers have launched a database to document the increasing grassroots pushback against artificial intelligence technologies]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-resist-list-launched-to-challenge-tech-industry-narratives/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-resist-list-launched-to-challenge-tech-industry-narratives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sovereignty’s next chapter: Why AI makes sovereignty a competitive advantage]]></title><description><![CDATA[In part two of a two-part series, Computer Weekly talks to 10 storage suppliers and a lawyer about the next frontier in data sovereignty &ndash; from AI model sovereignty to the sovereign SLAs that could redefine the storage market]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/sovereigntys-next-chapter-why-ai-makes-sovereignty-a-competitive-advantage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/sovereigntys-next-chapter-why-ai-makes-sovereignty-a-competitive-advantage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Datacentre planning must be part of broad digital and industrial system]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK must integrate digital and energy planning, and treat compute as a flexible grid asset through evidence-based modular design rather than building isolated hyperscale hubs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/datacentre-planning-must-be-part-of-broad-digital-and-industrial-system/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/datacentre-planning-must-be-part-of-broad-digital-and-industrial-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI and jobs: people will be at the heart of making AI work]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI may be eliminating some job roles but overall demand for human labour will increase amid signs of an 'AI boomerang'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-and-jobs-people-will-be-at-the-heart-of-making-ai-work/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-and-jobs-people-will-be-at-the-heart-of-making-ai-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CW@60: The networks behind a connected society]]></title><description><![CDATA[Computer Weekly may have chronicled IT in the UK for 60 years, but the country's telecoms infrastructure goes back three times that far]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-the-networks-behind-a-connected-society/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-the-networks-behind-a-connected-society/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How landscape gardening is being electrified]]></title><description><![CDATA[The switch to quieter electric equipment is not going as fast as some would like.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/how-landscape-gardening-is-being-electrified/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 01:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/how-landscape-gardening-is-being-electrified/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Pixel Watch 5 vs. Garmin Fenix 8 Pro: Which has more accurate GPS?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google says its new Pixel Watch 5 outperforms the location tracking on the Garmin Fenix 8 Pro. I put them to the test.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/google-pixel-watch-5-vs-garmin-fenix-8-pro-which-has-more-accurate-gps/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/google-pixel-watch-5-vs-garmin-fenix-8-pro-which-has-more-accurate-gps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After one week wearing the Pixel Watch 5, here's what I want most]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Google Pixel Watch 5 is a faster, intelligent smartwatch with some helpful health and wellness features under the hood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/after-one-week-wearing-the-pixel-watch-5-heres-what-i-want-most/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/after-one-week-wearing-the-pixel-watch-5-heres-what-i-want-most/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple's smart home springs a leak - here's everything we expect to see in September]]></title><description><![CDATA[We're already waiting for the new gen-AI-powered Siri, but a home hub may be on the way as well.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/apples-smart-home-springs-a-leak-heres-everything-we-expect-to-see-in-september/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/apples-smart-home-springs-a-leak-heres-everything-we-expect-to-see-in-september/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why replacing staff with AI backfires - and 5 ways smart leaders generate real value instead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three-quarters of organizations have found AI layoffs cost more than they saved, and as many as nine in 10 companies would rethink them given the chance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/why-replacing-staff-with-ai-backfires-and-5-ways-smart-leaders-generate-real-value-instead/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/why-replacing-staff-with-ai-backfires-and-5-ways-smart-leaders-generate-real-value-instead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wispr Flow is better than your device's built-in voice text tool - how to try it for free]]></title><description><![CDATA[Designed for Windows, MacOS, iOS, and Android, Wispr Flow is a pleasure to use compared with other voice dictation apps. Here's how.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/wispr-flow-is-better-than-your-devices-built-in-voice-text-tool-how-to-try-it-for-free/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/wispr-flow-is-better-than-your-devices-built-in-voice-text-tool-how-to-try-it-for-free/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Vine back? Short-form video-sharing app Divine opens to public]]></title><description><![CDATA[The app lets users create six-second looping videos and hosts more than two million classic videos.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/is-vine-back-short-form-video-sharing-app-divine-opens-to-public/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/is-vine-back-short-form-video-sharing-app-divine-opens-to-public/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The LG C6 OLED TV is one of the most impressive TVs I've tested year - and it's on sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[The LG C6 OLED is one of my favorite TVs of 2026, with excellent color accuracy and picture quality - especially for this deal with free wall mounting and a free $200 gift card.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-lg-c6-oled-tv-is-one-of-the-most-impressive-tvs-ive-tested-year-and-its-on-sale/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-lg-c6-oled-tv-is-one-of-the-most-impressive-tvs-ive-tested-year-and-its-on-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google will let you tailor your Discover feed using natural language now]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're not happy with the algorithm on your Discover page, you can now tell Google what you want in your own words.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/google-will-let-you-tailor-your-discover-feed-using-natural-language-now/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/google-will-let-you-tailor-your-discover-feed-using-natural-language-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roborock Q7 M5+ review: A capable budget robot vacuum that nails the fundamentals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Q7 M5+ is a strong value robot vacuum for households that want reliable mapping and an auto-empty dock without flagship pricing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/roborock-q7-m5-review-a-capable-budget-robot-vacuum-that-nails-the-fundamentals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/roborock-q7-m5-review-a-capable-budget-robot-vacuum-that-nails-the-fundamentals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Pixel Watch 5 could help me lift heavy - and replace my top strength training app]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google built a special exercise experience into the Pixel Watch 5 to make strength training a little less daunting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-pixel-watch-5-could-help-me-lift-heavy-and-replace-my-top-strength-training-app/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-pixel-watch-5-could-help-me-lift-heavy-and-replace-my-top-strength-training-app/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The best and worst AI for your privacy, ranked - and how each handles your data]]></title><description><![CDATA[Incogni researchers analyze 13 AI platforms and the potential risks they each pose to your privacy. The larger the platform, the bigger the risk - with one exception.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-best-and-worst-ai-for-your-privacy-ranked-and-how-each-handles-your-data/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-best-and-worst-ai-for-your-privacy-ranked-and-how-each-handles-your-data/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yes, you can change your Messages backgrounds on iPhone - but there's a catch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Android has had the advantage when it comes to changing your message wallpaper - but there is an easy way to do it in iOS 26, too, as long as you don't mind one thing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/yes-you-can-change-your-messages-backgrounds-on-iphone-but-theres-a-catch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/yes-you-can-change-your-messages-backgrounds-on-iphone-but-theres-a-catch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You can earn your Google Al Professional Certificate for free - and I highly recommend it]]></title><description><![CDATA[From AI fundamentals to data analysis and app building, Google's certificate covers quite a lot. And there's a way to avoid paying anything to earn your credential.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/you-can-earn-your-google-al-professional-certificate-for-free-and-i-highly-recommend-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/you-can-earn-your-google-al-professional-certificate-for-free-and-i-highly-recommend-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The TCL QM8L proves it's worth the upgrade in our lab testing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data Byte: The TCL QM8L is the runner-up in best color accuracy in our lab testing of 7 TVs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-tcl-qm8l-proves-its-worth-the-upgrade-in-our-lab-testing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-tcl-qm8l-proves-its-worth-the-upgrade-in-our-lab-testing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 iPad accessories I swear by (including a cheaper Apple Pencil alternative)]]></title><description><![CDATA[I've been using an iPad Air M2 for over two years, and these are my go-to essentials to get the most out of my tablet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/4-ipad-accessories-i-swear-by-including-a-cheaper-apple-pencil-alternative/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/4-ipad-accessories-i-swear-by-including-a-cheaper-apple-pencil-alternative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These 2 WFH items are a splurge - but I'd highly recommend them]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eureka's Ark SD desk and the FlexiSpot C7 Morpher chair completely elevated my work-from-home experience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/these-2-wfh-items-are-a-splurge-but-id-highly-recommend-them/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/these-2-wfh-items-are-a-splurge-but-id-highly-recommend-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICO police facial recognition audits reveal ‘mixed’ bag]]></title><description><![CDATA[The use of facial recognition technologies by UK police forces requires &lsquo;significant improvements&rsquo; to ensure accountability and public trust, says data regulator]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ico-police-facial-recognition-audits-reveal-mixed-bag/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ico-police-facial-recognition-audits-reveal-mixed-bag/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to use your TV as a PC monitor in 3 simple steps (and without buying anything)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Breathe new life into an old TV by setting it up as a PC monitor with gear you may already have around the house.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/how-to-use-your-tv-as-a-pc-monitor-in-3-simple-steps-and-without-buying-anything/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/how-to-use-your-tv-as-a-pc-monitor-in-3-simple-steps-and-without-buying-anything/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK business hit by 'daylight robbery' 1500% price hike for invoicing software]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richard Haldenby says his average monthly bill for Harvest had risen from $130 (&pound;95.50) to $2,110.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uk-business-hit-by-daylight-robbery-1500-price-hike-for-invoicing-software/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/uk-business-hit-by-daylight-robbery-1500-price-hike-for-invoicing-software/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatbots with skills: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[We speak to Starling Bank&rsquo;s deputing CIO, Fred Laurent, about smart tools for the bank&rsquo;s customer facing AI agent]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/chatbots-with-skills-a-computer-weekly-downtime-upload-podcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/chatbots-with-skills-a-computer-weekly-downtime-upload-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Scottish datacentre ruling nudge spec builds into the open?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland forces councils to flag 50MW-plus datacentre bids to ministers within seven days, as mooted gigawatt campuses prove to be vapour or stall on grid connections]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/will-scottish-datacentre-ruling-nudge-spec-builds-into-the-open/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/will-scottish-datacentre-ruling-nudge-spec-builds-into-the-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starling Bank adds AI-powered skills to customer-facing chatbot]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bank plans to introduce AI skills on a regular basis to build out the capabilities of the Starling Assistant]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/starling-bank-adds-ai-powered-skills-to-customer-facing-chatbot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/starling-bank-adds-ai-powered-skills-to-customer-facing-chatbot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Number of girls choosing GCSE computing drops for second year in a row]]></title><description><![CDATA[For a few years, the number of girls choosing computing at GCSE was on the rise, but it has since seen a two-year drop]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/number-of-girls-choosing-gcse-computing-drops-for-second-year-in-a-row/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/number-of-girls-choosing-gcse-computing-drops-for-second-year-in-a-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PoliceAI outlines plans to test and assure AI for policing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Computer Weekly speaks with PoliceAI &ndash; a national body set up to build, test and assure artificial intelligence models for policing contexts &ndash; about how it plans to approach the development and implementation of automated policing tools]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/policeai-outlines-plans-to-test-and-assure-ai-for-policing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/policeai-outlines-plans-to-test-and-assure-ai-for-policing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turn datacentre impact uncertainty into datacentre clarity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Driven by AI, soaring datacentre demands require a UK national community impact framework. It must balance growth with transparency, grid readiness, and ratepayer protection]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/turn-datacentre-impact-uncertainty-into-datacentre-clarity/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/turn-datacentre-impact-uncertainty-into-datacentre-clarity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is leasing an iPhone right for you? How Apple's Upgrade Program works and who it's for]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple recently partnered with Klarna to revamp its Upgrade Program, which lets you lease some Apple devices for a low monthly fee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/is-leasing-an-iphone-right-for-you-how-apples-upgrade-program-works-and-who-its-for/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 03:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/is-leasing-an-iphone-right-for-you-how-apples-upgrade-program-works-and-who-its-for/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can MainstreamOS finally make Linux a household name? I tried it to find out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finally, there's a Linux distro that makes Arch and Hyprland easy - while adding the polish of MacOS. What's not to love about MainstreamOS?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/can-mainstreamos-finally-make-linux-a-household-name-i-tried-it-to-find-out/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/can-mainstreamos-finally-make-linux-a-household-name-i-tried-it-to-find-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Comcast router doubles as a motion detector now - and a potential police informant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opinion: Comcast's new motion detection technology could benefit your home, but it also raises privacy concerns. The details are in the fine print.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/your-comcast-router-doubles-as-a-motion-detector-now-and-a-potential-police-informant/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/your-comcast-router-doubles-as-a-motion-detector-now-and-a-potential-police-informant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After testing the Pixel 11, I feel fine about skipping the Pro models - here's why]]></title><description><![CDATA[The design is largely unchanged from last year, but the Pixel 11 base model has an improved camera, Tensor G6 chip, and new colors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/after-testing-the-pixel-11-i-feel-fine-about-skipping-the-pro-models-heres-why/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/after-testing-the-pixel-11-i-feel-fine-about-skipping-the-pro-models-heres-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[81,000 warning letters sent to crypto holders in HMRC tax crackdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request the number of letters sent has almost tripled since 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/81000-warning-letters-sent-to-crypto-holders-in-hmrc-tax-crackdown/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/81000-warning-letters-sent-to-crypto-holders-in-hmrc-tax-crackdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monzo says issue with card payments and transfers now resolved]]></title><description><![CDATA[The digital bank said all of its services were now "back up and running"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/monzo-says-issue-with-card-payments-and-transfers-now-resolved/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/monzo-says-issue-with-card-payments-and-transfers-now-resolved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I've tested dozens of rugged smartwatches - this one's battery is on a different level]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Suunto Core 2 provides key outdoor metrics, storm alerts, and up to 15 months of battery life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ive-tested-dozens-of-rugged-smartwatches-this-ones-battery-is-on-a-different-level/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ive-tested-dozens-of-rugged-smartwatches-this-ones-battery-is-on-a-different-level/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I replaced my Samsung with the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold - a week later, I'm going back]]></title><description><![CDATA[The subtle changes are nice, but not enough to justify spending $1,900 on Google's latest foldable phone when better alternatives exist.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-replaced-my-samsung-with-the-google-pixel-11-pro-fold-a-week-later-im-going-back/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-replaced-my-samsung-with-the-google-pixel-11-pro-fold-a-week-later-im-going-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pixel 11 XL Pro: Google's big flagship is more Pro than ever, but the camera is no big thing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pixel 11 Pro XL has some gorgeous hardware and some neat AI tricks, but the cameras need good lighting to shine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/pixel-11-xl-pro-googles-big-flagship-is-more-pro-than-ever-but-the-camera-is-no-big-thing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/pixel-11-xl-pro-googles-big-flagship-is-more-pro-than-ever-but-the-camera-is-no-big-thing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I tried the Fairphone 6+ and - hoo boy! - this repairable phone could be the one]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fairphone is finally selling its latest model in the US. The $649 handset has 12 swappable parts, and a replacement battery is only $40. This is truly the Goldilocks of Android phones.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-tried-the-fairphone-6-and-hoo-boy-this-repairable-phone-could-be-the-one/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-tried-the-fairphone-6-and-hoo-boy-this-repairable-phone-could-be-the-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier League to phase in cyber compliance regime]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Premier League is introducing mandatory cyber compliance rules, but they won&rsquo;t be fully enforced until the end of the decade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/premier-league-to-phase-in-cyber-compliance-regime/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/premier-league-to-phase-in-cyber-compliance-regime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best robot vacuum mops of 2026: Expert tested]]></title><description><![CDATA[We've tested over 50 top robot vacuum-and-mop combos from brands like Roborock, Eufy, Ecovacs, and Dreame to choose the best to keep a home clean.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/best-robot-vacuum-mops-of-2026-expert-tested/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/best-robot-vacuum-mops-of-2026-expert-tested/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I tested Bose's new midrange headphones - now the pricey Ultras feel redundant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bose's second-gen QuietComfort headphones retain their $359 price tag, but flaunt meaningful upgrades from their predecessor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-tested-boses-new-midrange-headphones-now-the-pricey-ultras-feel-redundant/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-tested-boses-new-midrange-headphones-now-the-pricey-ultras-feel-redundant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interview: How a poker strategy scores in business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Computer Weekly speaks to Jo Living of Aces High about the game of poker and how it relates to personal and business life]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/interview-how-a-poker-strategy-scores-in-business/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/interview-how-a-poker-strategy-scores-in-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI slows down training after its AI carried out hack]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ChatGPT-maker said training will be slowed for two weeks while it puts the upgrades in place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/openai-slows-down-training-after-its-ai-carried-out-hack/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/openai-slows-down-training-after-its-ai-carried-out-hack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get better color accuracy on your TV with these simple steps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even if it has impressive out-of-the-box color, your new (or old) TV can always benefit from a few simple tweaks to get the best color accuracy possible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/get-better-color-accuracy-on-your-tv-with-these-simple-steps/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/get-better-color-accuracy-on-your-tv-with-these-simple-steps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We lab-tested 7 TVs for color accuracy - and the winners weren't Sony or Samsung]]></title><description><![CDATA[ZDNET's latest Lab Award crowns two flagship TVs that have the most accurate color reproduction in SDR and HDR formats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/we-lab-tested-7-tvs-for-color-accuracy-and-the-winners-werent-sony-or-samsung/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/we-lab-tested-7-tvs-for-color-accuracy-and-the-winners-werent-sony-or-samsung/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Framework's new Pro modular laptop is everything I wanted (minus the cost of memory)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Framework 13 Pro is a great example of when brands listen to their consumers - even if price and availability are problematic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/frameworks-new-pro-modular-laptop-is-everything-i-wanted-minus-the-cost-of-memory/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/frameworks-new-pro-modular-laptop-is-everything-i-wanted-minus-the-cost-of-memory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[If you use AI, Firefox is the browser to beat right now - here's why]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mozilla has finally released the beta of Firefox Smart Window. I ran it through its paces and found features that might lure me back to my old favorite browser.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/if-you-use-ai-firefox-is-the-browser-to-beat-right-now-heres-why/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/if-you-use-ai-firefox-is-the-browser-to-beat-right-now-heres-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefox is the browser to beat right now if you use AI - here's why]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mozilla has finally released the beta of Firefox Smart Window. I ran it through its paces and found features that might lure me back to my old favorite browser.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/firefox-is-the-browser-to-beat-right-now-if-you-use-ai-heres-why/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/firefox-is-the-browser-to-beat-right-now-if-you-use-ai-heres-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gartner: Agentic AI won’t benefit from economies of scale]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cost of AI inference varies greatly depending on the model and how much thinking and planning agentic AI systems need to do]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/gartner-agentic-ai-wont-benefit-from-economies-of-scale/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/gartner-agentic-ai-wont-benefit-from-economies-of-scale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 6 AI-free Linux distros I recommend most - and why they're likely to stay that way]]></title><description><![CDATA[If AI isn't your jam, and you're looking for an operating system that doesn't (and won't) force it on you, look no further than these Linux distributions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-6-ai-free-linux-distros-i-recommend-most-and-why-theyre-likely-to-stay-that-way/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-6-ai-free-linux-distros-i-recommend-most-and-why-theyre-likely-to-stay-that-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How can the UK plan rationally for its AI datacentre future?]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK digital infrastructure needs a strategic national plan that combines grid discipline, closed-loop cooling, circular hardware, and waste heat recovery to ensure resilience]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/how-can-the-uk-plan-rationally-for-its-ai-datacentre-future/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/how-can-the-uk-plan-rationally-for-its-ai-datacentre-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CW@60: The day I accidentally found my life’s work]]></title><description><![CDATA[How Mark Wilson accidentally found a lifetime&rsquo;s worth of fascinating problems to solve - it wasn&rsquo;t planned and it certainly wasn&rsquo;t where he expected life to take him]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-the-day-i-accidentally-found-my-lifes-work/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-the-day-i-accidentally-found-my-lifes-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The critical tech staying safe by going underground]]></title><description><![CDATA[The war in Ukraine has spurred people to consider putting vital infrastructure underground.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-critical-tech-staying-safe-by-going-underground/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-critical-tech-staying-safe-by-going-underground/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, US court hears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta argued social media addiction does not exist, as a trial stemming from a major lawsuit brought by US states started.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/meta-hooked-children-on-facebook-and-instagram-us-court-hears/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/meta-hooked-children-on-facebook-and-instagram-us-court-hears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I tested GNOME's glassy new look - and it's simply spectacular]]></title><description><![CDATA[GNOME is finally catching up to other desktop environments, thanks to Aura Glass, a fluid, modern desktop inspired by Apple's Liquid Glass.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-tested-gnomes-glassy-new-look-and-its-simply-spectacular/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-tested-gnomes-glassy-new-look-and-its-simply-spectacular/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Add photos to your iMessages with one tap - how to skip that annoying iOS menu]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest iOS updates have added a ton of unnecessary taps to do simple things like add a photo to a text. But there's an easy trick to get around it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/add-photos-to-your-imessages-with-one-tap-how-to-skip-that-annoying-ios-menu/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/add-photos-to-your-imessages-with-one-tap-how-to-skip-that-annoying-ios-menu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One of our favorite Bluetooth tracker cards is under $35 with this exclusive deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[KeySmart's SmartCard (Gen 3) is perfect for Android and Apple users, and it's an extra 20% off with a ZDNET-exclusive code right now.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/one-of-our-favorite-bluetooth-tracker-cards-is-under-35-with-this-exclusive-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/one-of-our-favorite-bluetooth-tracker-cards-is-under-35-with-this-exclusive-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple addresses multiple WebKit vulnerabilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple&rsquo;s latest security updates address a swathe of WebKit vulnerabilities, many of them apparently discovered using OpenAI tools.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/apple-addresses-multiple-webkit-vulnerabilities/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/apple-addresses-multiple-webkit-vulnerabilities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can you guess Apple's next move? 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We want to know what you think.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/can-you-guess-apples-next-move-last-chance-to-win-big-in-zdnets-big-guessing-game/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/can-you-guess-apples-next-move-last-chance-to-win-big-in-zdnets-big-guessing-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I tested Omarchy Quattro, one of the first Linux distros to go all in on AI - and I didn't hate it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Omarchy made me fall in love with Hyprland - can it do the same for AI?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-tested-omarchy-quattro-one-of-the-first-linux-distros-to-go-all-in-on-ai-and-i-didnt-hate-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-tested-omarchy-quattro-one-of-the-first-linux-distros-to-go-all-in-on-ai-and-i-didnt-hate-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ubuntu on Windows outgrowing native installs? Not according to Canonical's Jon Seager]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's some confusion about Ubuntu's popularity on Windows Subsystem for Linux, so I asked Canonical directly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ubuntu-on-windows-outgrowing-native-installs-not-according-to-canonicals-jon-seager/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ubuntu-on-windows-outgrowing-native-installs-not-according-to-canonicals-jon-seager/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T-Mobile will cover your first month of 5G home internet and give you up to $200 back - here's how]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest T-Mobile 5G Home Internet offer will get you a first month on T-Mobile and up to $200 back, with a price that won't change for five years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/t-mobile-will-cover-your-first-month-of-5g-home-internet-and-give-you-up-to-200-back-heres-how/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/t-mobile-will-cover-your-first-month-of-5g-home-internet-and-give-you-up-to-200-back-heres-how/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google's AI can see your business data by default in Workspace - unless you disable it]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Google Workspace, Gemini has access to Gmail, Docs, Calendar, Chat, and more by default. Here's why it matters, and how administrators can disable it today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/googles-ai-can-see-your-business-data-by-default-in-workspace-unless-you-disable-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/googles-ai-can-see-your-business-data-by-default-in-workspace-unless-you-disable-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft reveals customizable context menu for Windows users - how to try it out]]></title><description><![CDATA[You'll be able to tweak the right-click context menus in Windows to remove items you don't want, thereby decreasing the clutter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/microsoft-reveals-customizable-context-menu-for-windows-users-how-to-try-it-out/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/microsoft-reveals-customizable-context-menu-for-windows-users-how-to-try-it-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple's iOS 26.6.1 patches 29 security flaws - here's why you'll want to install it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Along with MacOS and iPadOS, the latest update to iOS fixes a host of security bugs that could otherwise leave your device vulnerable to compromise or crashes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/apples-ios-2661-patches-29-security-flaws-heres-why-youll-want-to-install-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/apples-ios-2661-patches-29-security-flaws-heres-why-youll-want-to-install-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to avoid Claude watermarking your content]]></title><description><![CDATA[The answer is where you least expect it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/how-to-avoid-claude-watermarking-your-content/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/how-to-avoid-claude-watermarking-your-content/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I found an Android magnifier app for my aging eyes that beats camera zoom - and it's free]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is the fine print getting harder to read? 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If so, your best bet is UserLAnd.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/want-to-run-a-full-linux-distro-on-your-android-phone-i-found-the-easiest-way/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/want-to-run-a-full-linux-distro-on-your-android-phone-i-found-the-easiest-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I asked Canonical if Ubuntu on Windows will outgrow native installs as rumored - it's a no]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's some confusion about Ubuntu's popularity on Windows Subsystem for Linux, so I asked Canonical's Jon Seager directly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-asked-canonical-if-ubuntu-on-windows-will-outgrow-native-installs-as-rumored-its-a-no/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-asked-canonical-if-ubuntu-on-windows-will-outgrow-native-installs-as-rumored-its-a-no/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your iPhone's built-in magnifier does way more than help you see the fine print - how to use it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forgot your glasses? You can easily use your iPhone to read small text, or words from far away. Here's how.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/your-iphones-built-in-magnifier-does-way-more-than-help-you-see-the-fine-print-how-to-use-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/your-iphones-built-in-magnifier-does-way-more-than-help-you-see-the-fine-print-how-to-use-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI makes ChatGPT less 'human' for teens in new safety update]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI insisted this was not in response to a particular issue with children believing ChatGPT to be alive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/openai-makes-chatgpt-less-human-for-teens-in-new-safety-update/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/openai-makes-chatgpt-less-human-for-teens-in-new-safety-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google wants you to use its phones less - but I'm skeptical]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google is leveraging our poor relationship to technology to sell its new phones - the same relationship it had a hand in creating.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/google-wants-you-to-use-its-phones-less-but-im-skeptical/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/google-wants-you-to-use-its-phones-less-but-im-skeptical/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Incogni is our favorite service that stops data brokers from selling your info - and it's 58% off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Incogni is taking 58% off annual plans with our code this month only, dropping the Standard plan to $6.79 per month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/incogni-is-our-favorite-service-that-stops-data-brokers-from-selling-your-info-and-its-58-off/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/incogni-is-our-favorite-service-that-stops-data-brokers-from-selling-your-info-and-its-58-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI to help planes avoid climate-warming 'sky graffiti']]></title><description><![CDATA[A new UK trial hopes to reduce the condensation trails from planes, which can trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-to-help-planes-avoid-climate-warming-sky-graffiti/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-to-help-planes-avoid-climate-warming-sky-graffiti/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finally, smart blinds that actually match my home's decor - here's why they're worth it]]></title><description><![CDATA[The SelectBlinds window treatments come in dozens of styles and designs, so you don't have to sacrifice aesthetics for convenience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/finally-smart-blinds-that-actually-match-my-homes-decor-heres-why-theyre-worth-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/finally-smart-blinds-that-actually-match-my-homes-decor-heres-why-theyre-worth-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planning for datacentres needs evidence, not guesswork]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK digital infrastructure growth requires an evidence-led, transparent and dynamic planning framework rather than reliance on speculative forecasts and fragmented local data]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/planning-for-datacentres-needs-evidence-not-guesswork/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/planning-for-datacentres-needs-evidence-not-guesswork/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US states call for big changes to Instagram and Facebook as Meta child privacy trial begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[US states are suing the social media giant to force an overhaul of its platforms for young users.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/us-states-call-for-big-changes-to-instagram-and-facebook-as-meta-child-privacy-trial-begins/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/us-states-call-for-big-changes-to-instagram-and-facebook-as-meta-child-privacy-trial-begins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stop paying for smartphone storage you don't need - here's a better approach]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to stop wasting money on storage: Think in dollars, not gigabytes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/stop-paying-for-smartphone-storage-you-dont-need-heres-a-better-approach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/stop-paying-for-smartphone-storage-you-dont-need-heres-a-better-approach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lanarkshire gets £300m to fund AI growth zone]]></title><description><![CDATA[DataVita set to exand datacentre capacity while Dell Scotland relocates main office to Lanarkshire]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/lanarkshire-gets-300m-to-fund-ai-growth-zone/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/lanarkshire-gets-300m-to-fund-ai-growth-zone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Business adoption of AI agents tripled this year - as measurable ROI emerges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Industries are finding the strategies that work best for their business needs, according to Salesforce's latest Agentic Enterprise Index.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/business-adoption-of-ai-agents-tripled-this-year-as-measurable-roi-emerges/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/business-adoption-of-ai-agents-tripled-this-year-as-measurable-roi-emerges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI-enriched Linux 7.2 delivers cache-aware scheduling - here's everything new]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest stable kernel also brings filesystem and I/O improvements, and substantial new support across AMD, Intel, Apple, Nvidia, USB4, and laptop hardware.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-enriched-linux-72-delivers-cache-aware-scheduling-heres-everything-new/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-enriched-linux-72-delivers-cache-aware-scheduling-heres-everything-new/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You can turn an old Android into a Raspberry Pi alternative - but know this first]]></title><description><![CDATA[With AI-driven RAM shortages pushing Raspberry Pi prices sky high, here's how to repurpose your old handset into a portable powerhouse for your projects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/you-can-turn-an-old-android-into-a-raspberry-pi-alternative-but-know-this-first/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/you-can-turn-an-old-android-into-a-raspberry-pi-alternative-but-know-this-first/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google wants you to use its phones less and its AI more - but who's buying it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google is leveraging our poor relationship to technology to sell its new phones - the same relationship it had a hand in creating.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/google-wants-you-to-use-its-phones-less-and-its-ai-more-but-whos-buying-it/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/google-wants-you-to-use-its-phones-less-and-its-ai-more-but-whos-buying-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google wants you to use its phones less and its AI more - but I'm skeptical]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google is leveraging our poor relationship to technology to sell its new phones - the same relationship it had a hand in creating.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/google-wants-you-to-use-its-phones-less-and-its-ai-more-but-im-skeptical/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/google-wants-you-to-use-its-phones-less-and-its-ai-more-but-im-skeptical/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I turned an old Android phone into a server for my LAN - here's how and why]]></title><description><![CDATA[Got an old Android phone or tablet lying around? Turn it into a test server for experiments and development - it's simpler than you think.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-turned-an-old-android-phone-into-a-server-for-my-lan-heres-how-and-why/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-turned-an-old-android-phone-into-a-server-for-my-lan-heres-how-and-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multiple organisations investigating fresh wave of Cl0p breaches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multinational giants such as Philips and Shell may have been affected after the Cl0p cyber extortion gang hacked a popular piece of PLM software.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/multiple-organisations-investigating-fresh-wave-of-cl0p-breaches/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/multiple-organisations-investigating-fresh-wave-of-cl0p-breaches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Google Play Store trick saved me over $100 on the Pixel 11 Pro XL - here's how]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's how I saved hundreds on a new phone and watch in just a few seconds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/this-google-play-store-trick-saved-me-over-100-on-the-pixel-11-pro-xl-heres-how/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/this-google-play-store-trick-saved-me-over-100-on-the-pixel-11-pro-xl-heres-how/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Workspace lets Gemini access your company data by default - how to shut it down]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Google Workspace, Gemini has access to Gmail, Docs, Calendar, Chat, and more by default. Here's why it matters, and how administrators can disable it today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/google-workspace-lets-gemini-access-your-company-data-by-default-how-to-shut-it-down/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/google-workspace-lets-gemini-access-your-company-data-by-default-how-to-shut-it-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Natural History Museum’s ‘living laboratory’ logs 11 million environmental records in first year]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 50 sensors feed temperature, humidity and acoustic readings into the Museum&rsquo;s AWS Data Ecosystem, which found woodland soils stayed 10&deg;C cooler in June&rsquo;s heatwave]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/natural-history-museums-living-laboratory-logs-11-million-environmental-records-in-first-year-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/natural-history-museums-living-laboratory-logs-11-million-environmental-records-in-first-year-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Natural History Museum’s “living laboratory” logs 11 million environmental records in first year]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 50 sensors feed temperature, humidity and acoustic readings into the Museum&rsquo;s AWS Data Ecosystem, which found woodland soils stayed 10&deg;C cooler in June&rsquo;s heatwave]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/natural-history-museums-living-laboratory-logs-11-million-environmental-records-in-first-year/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/natural-history-museums-living-laboratory-logs-11-million-environmental-records-in-first-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I've tested dozens of tablets - this $300 TCL is a back-to-school powerhouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tab A1 Plus Nxtpaper is a new offering from TCL that has arrived just in time to become a partner for school productivity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ive-tested-dozens-of-tablets-this-300-tcl-is-a-back-to-school-powerhouse/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ive-tested-dozens-of-tablets-this-300-tcl-is-a-back-to-school-powerhouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Privacy vs Grok GenAI: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[In June, MP Jess Asato began a legal case over AI-generated explicit images of herself generated without her permission by the xAI Grok AI engine]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/privacy-vs-grok-genai-a-computer-weekly-downtime-upload-podcast/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/privacy-vs-grok-genai-a-computer-weekly-downtime-upload-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CW@60: Choosing change, building confidence - leading with clarity and resilience]]></title><description><![CDATA[Technology is only as strong as the confidence people have in it. Building truly resilient organisations requires a deliberate blend of cultural adaptability, clear leadership, and systems designed for consistency under pressure]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-choosing-change-building-confidence-leading-with-clarity-and-resilience/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-choosing-change-building-confidence-leading-with-clarity-and-resilience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revealed: Cyber spies used malware from GitHub to hack EncroChat cryptophone network]]></title><description><![CDATA[Computer Weekly reveals for the first time how French cyber spies hacked EncroChat phones used by organised crime groups]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/revealed-cyber-spies-used-malware-from-github-to-hack-encrochat-cryptophone-network/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/revealed-cyber-spies-used-malware-from-github-to-hack-encrochat-cryptophone-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Pixel's new 'HiLight' reminds me of the golden days of Android phones]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google's new LED feature on the Pixel 11 Pro models pays homage to classic notification LEDs, but so far it's subtle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-pixels-new-hilight-reminds-me-of-the-golden-days-of-android-phones/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-pixels-new-hilight-reminds-me-of-the-golden-days-of-android-phones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Pixel 11 Pro vs. Apple iPhone 17 Pro: How the new Pixel competes with its biggest rival]]></title><description><![CDATA[I've tested both phones, and they're neck and neck. Here's where they each succeed (and have room for improvement).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/google-pixel-11-pro-vs-apple-iphone-17-pro-how-the-new-pixel-competes-with-its-biggest-rival/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/google-pixel-11-pro-vs-apple-iphone-17-pro-how-the-new-pixel-competes-with-its-biggest-rival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Pixel 11 vs. Pixel 9: Why I'm considering the upgrade this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you didn't upgrade last year (or the year before), there's a good case to be made for the new Pixel 11.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/google-pixel-11-vs-pixel-9-why-im-considering-the-upgrade-this-year/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/google-pixel-11-vs-pixel-9-why-im-considering-the-upgrade-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I survived two years as prime minister in a hit new game - then my cabinet deserted me]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mobile game No 10: Full Confidence recently ranked above Minecraft on the UK App Store paid games chart]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-survived-two-years-as-prime-minister-in-a-hit-new-game-then-my-cabinet-deserted-me/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 01:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-survived-two-years-as-prime-minister-in-a-hit-new-game-then-my-cabinet-deserted-me/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secondhand book sales are booming. Is it because of AI?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Booksellers are reporting mysterious bulk orders. It's thought the books are being used to train AI - and ending up pulped.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/secondhand-book-sales-are-booming-is-it-because-of-ai/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/secondhand-book-sales-are-booming-is-it-because-of-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No space for bookshelf speakers? The Victrola Soundstage sits neatly under my turntable]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Victrola Soundstage is ideal for those who want to build their vinyl system up rather than out, with plenty of digital and analog connections for every kind of listener.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/no-space-for-bookshelf-speakers-the-victrola-soundstage-sits-neatly-under-my-turntable/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/no-space-for-bookshelf-speakers-the-victrola-soundstage-sits-neatly-under-my-turntable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why tech bosses keep sharing their manifestos about AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg is the latest Big Tech name to pen a letter thousands of words long about AI.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/why-tech-bosses-keep-sharing-their-manifestos-about-ai/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/why-tech-bosses-keep-sharing-their-manifestos-about-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Meet can take notes for your in-person meetings now - here's how it works]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google's Gemini-driven meeting software can now save a transcript, send it to Google Drive, and email you a copy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/google-meet-can-take-notes-for-your-in-person-meetings-now-heres-how-it-works/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/google-meet-can-take-notes-for-your-in-person-meetings-now-heres-how-it-works/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I tested an Android app that lets anyone fight censorship - and shows your impact in real time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most apps make our personal lives easier. This one helps the oppressed communicate by turning your phone into a Tor proxy. No technical knowledge needed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-tested-an-android-app-that-lets-anyone-fight-censorship-and-shows-your-impact-in-real-time/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-tested-an-android-app-that-lets-anyone-fight-censorship-and-shows-your-impact-in-real-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple is warning users of new spyware attacks - what to do if you're a target]]></title><description><![CDATA[New spyware attacks are aimed at journalists, activists, politicians, diplomats, and others. Here's how Apple is notifying them and what they should do - after turning on Lockdown Mode.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/apple-is-warning-users-of-new-spyware-attacks-what-to-do-if-youre-a-target/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/apple-is-warning-users-of-new-spyware-attacks-what-to-do-if-youre-a-target/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dell XPS 13 review: The first budget laptop to rival Neo raises the bar for all PCs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dell XPS 13 flaunts build quality rarely seen at this price point, but not without trade-offs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/dell-xps-13-review-the-first-budget-laptop-to-rival-neo-raises-the-bar-for-all-pcs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/dell-xps-13-review-the-first-budget-laptop-to-rival-neo-raises-the-bar-for-all-pcs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ChatGPT's new Computer History tracks your Mac activity to create a timeline -  but should you let it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rolling out to ChatGPT's Mac app, Computer History creates a timeline from your activities across the apps and websites you use on your Mac. Is that a privacy risk?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/chatgpts-new-computer-history-tracks-your-mac-activity-to-create-a-timeline-but-should-you-let-it/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/chatgpts-new-computer-history-tracks-your-mac-activity-to-create-a-timeline-but-should-you-let-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I used OpenFactory to build my own Linux distro overnight - this AI tool is going to be big]]></title><description><![CDATA[Need a custom Linux distribution, but don't have time to learn how to build one? OpenFactory can help you.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-used-openfactory-to-build-my-own-linux-distro-overnight-this-ai-tool-is-going-to-be-big/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-used-openfactory-to-build-my-own-linux-distro-overnight-this-ai-tool-is-going-to-be-big/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quintas Energy deploys AI through Box to power workflows]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company is using artifical intelligence with Box to help it classify and understand documentation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/quintas-energy-deploys-ai-through-box-to-power-workflows/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/quintas-energy-deploys-ai-through-box-to-power-workflows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most Influential Women in UK Tech: The 2026 longlist]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Computer Weekly&rsquo;s search for this year&rsquo;s top 50 Most Influential Women in UK Tech, hundreds of women have been put forward for consideration. Here, we look at a list of everyone nominated in 2026]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/most-influential-women-in-uk-tech-the-2026-longlist/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/most-influential-women-in-uk-tech-the-2026-longlist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CW@60: Still amazed - three times computers changed my life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite disappointment at the pollution of the internet's utopian ideals, cyber security expert Martin Lee sees hope in future generations experiencing the spark of amazement that launched his career in tech]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-still-amazed-three-times-computers-changed-my-life/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-still-amazed-three-times-computers-changed-my-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This free Android assistant fixes my biggest Gemini frustration - and keeps my data private]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Google set to retire Assistant, and Gemini not exactly the replacement many of us want, Dicio is a solid option. There's one catch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/this-free-android-assistant-fixes-my-biggest-gemini-frustration-and-keeps-my-data-private/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/this-free-android-assistant-fixes-my-biggest-gemini-frustration-and-keeps-my-data-private/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I tried the new ChatGPT Desktop App for Linux - but I'll stick to my browser for now]]></title><description><![CDATA[This preview release of ChatGPT Desktop for Linux supports Ubuntu, Debian, and Fedora is here.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-tried-the-new-chatgpt-desktop-app-for-linux-but-ill-stick-to-my-browser-for-now/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-tried-the-new-chatgpt-desktop-app-for-linux-but-ill-stick-to-my-browser-for-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gemini voice calling on Android Auto keeps failing me - and Google has until September to fix it]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Google Assistant shutting down this fall, Android users will be left with inferior voice calling, thanks to Gemini.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/gemini-voice-calling-on-android-auto-keeps-failing-me-and-google-has-until-september-to-fix-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/gemini-voice-calling-on-android-auto-keeps-failing-me-and-google-has-until-september-to-fix-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Micro RGB TV rivals pricier OLED models - and I'd recommend it, especially on sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Samsung R95H is built with an all-new Micro RGB panel that delivers truly impressive color and contrast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/this-micro-rgb-tv-rivals-pricier-oled-models-and-id-recommend-it-especially-on-sale/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/this-micro-rgb-tv-rivals-pricier-oled-models-and-id-recommend-it-especially-on-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I wore Samsung's and Apple's Ultra smartwatches for 3 weeks - apps made all the difference]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Apple Watch Ultra 3 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 are top-tier rugged smartwatches with similar features, but one stands out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-wore-samsungs-and-apples-ultra-smartwatches-for-3-weeks-apps-made-all-the-difference/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-wore-samsungs-and-apples-ultra-smartwatches-for-3-weeks-apps-made-all-the-difference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You're using DND all wrong: 5 powerful Do Not Disturb settings to try on your iPhone today]]></title><description><![CDATA[DND is so much more than a way to silence your phone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/youre-using-dnd-all-wrong-5-powerful-do-not-disturb-settings-to-try-on-your-iphone-today/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/youre-using-dnd-all-wrong-5-powerful-do-not-disturb-settings-to-try-on-your-iphone-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bumble divides users by ditching its signature 'women-first' chat rule]]></title><description><![CDATA[The dating app's boss says the move is in response to a successful trial and a change in what users want.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/bumble-divides-users-by-ditching-its-signature-women-first-chat-rule/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/bumble-divides-users-by-ditching-its-signature-women-first-chat-rule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft is merging Copilot and Copilot 365 into one unified app - and retiring 3 features]]></title><description><![CDATA[The move should cut down on the confusion between the two apps, especially for anyone who bounces back and forth between the two of them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/microsoft-is-merging-copilot-and-copilot-365-into-one-unified-app-and-retiring-3-features/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/microsoft-is-merging-copilot-and-copilot-365-into-one-unified-app-and-retiring-3-features/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flock boss admits surveillance firm took too long to act over police abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[US police officers have quit after using licence plate-reading cameras to track romantic partners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/flock-boss-admits-surveillance-firm-took-too-long-to-act-over-police-abuse/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/flock-boss-admits-surveillance-firm-took-too-long-to-act-over-police-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[75% of developers I surveyed prefer Claude Code - here's why they choose it over Codex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three out of four of the 138 developers I surveyed use Claude Code. Here's what they say matters in daily AI coding workflows.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/75-of-developers-i-surveyed-prefer-claude-code-heres-why-they-choose-it-over-codex/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/75-of-developers-i-surveyed-prefer-claude-code-heres-why-they-choose-it-over-codex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Android can now tap to share for contact info, photos, and more - which phones get it first]]></title><description><![CDATA[The process of sending someone a file or sharing your information on Android just got a lot simpler.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/android-can-now-tap-to-share-for-contact-info-photos-and-more-which-phones-get-it-first/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/android-can-now-tap-to-share-for-contact-info-photos-and-more-which-phones-get-it-first/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitch users outraged as Amazon uses their content to train AI in opt-out feature]]></title><description><![CDATA[Users of the popular streaming platform criticised allowing Amazon to use their data by dafault.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/twitch-users-outraged-as-amazon-uses-their-content-to-train-ai-in-opt-out-feature/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/twitch-users-outraged-as-amazon-uses-their-content-to-train-ai-in-opt-out-feature/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon is using Twitch to train generative AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[The streaming platform's users criticised the move to allow the use of channel content for AI training.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/amazon-is-using-twitch-to-train-generative-ai/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/amazon-is-using-twitch-to-train-generative-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A-level computing on the rise as more girls choose to code]]></title><description><![CDATA[The number of students choosing to study computing at A-level has increased slightly this year, and the number of girls taking the subject has grown for the seventh year running]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/a-level-computing-on-the-rise-as-more-girls-choose-to-code/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/a-level-computing-on-the-rise-as-more-girls-choose-to-code/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rimini Street bids to broaden CIO appeal with agentic AI 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Here's how they compare.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/google-pixel-11-vs-samsung-galaxy-z-fold-8-i-compared-the-latest-flagships-heres-my-take/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/google-pixel-11-vs-samsung-galaxy-z-fold-8-i-compared-the-latest-flagships-heres-my-take/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: I compared both - this one pulls ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Both models are large and boast the best from each manufacturer, but which one makes the most sense for your needs?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/google-pixel-11-pro-xl-vs-samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra-i-compared-both-this-one-pulls-ahead/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/google-pixel-11-pro-xl-vs-samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra-i-compared-both-this-one-pulls-ahead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Pixel 11 Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy S26: I compared the two Android flagships, here's my pick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google's new Pixel 11 Pro has a lot going for it, but how does it stack against Samsung's Galaxy S26?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/google-pixel-11-pro-vs-samsung-galaxy-s26-i-compared-the-two-android-flagships-heres-my-pick/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/google-pixel-11-pro-vs-samsung-galaxy-s26-i-compared-the-two-android-flagships-heres-my-pick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Every Pixel device announced at Made by Google 2026: 11 Pro Fold, Pixel Watch 5, and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google's latest Pixel lineup is a little pricier, has a new LED lighting feature, and debuts alongside a new finder tag.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/every-pixel-device-announced-at-made-by-google-2026-11-pro-fold-pixel-watch-5-and-more/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/every-pixel-device-announced-at-made-by-google-2026-11-pro-fold-pixel-watch-5-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Claude Code vs. Codex: Why I use both and how to choose one (if you must)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Both are astonishingly capable, but subscription choices, coding environments, and hidden ecosystem advantages could make one better for you personally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/claude-code-vs-codex-why-i-use-both-and-how-to-choose-one-if-you-must/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/claude-code-vs-codex-why-i-use-both-and-how-to-choose-one-if-you-must/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Aptoide safe? 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So why pay a lot more for basically the same service?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-ditched-t-mobile-for-mint-after-10-years-and-saved-120month-without-any-service-issues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-ditched-t-mobile-for-mint-after-10-years-and-saved-120month-without-any-service-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How I use Google Magnifier to see very small print (when I can't find my glasses)]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you regularly find yourself in a situation where you've left your glasses behind and you need to read fine print or something far away, Google has an app right up your alley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/how-i-use-google-magnifier-to-see-very-small-print-when-i-cant-find-my-glasses/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/how-i-use-google-magnifier-to-see-very-small-print-when-i-cant-find-my-glasses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Magnifier helps me see very small print (when I can't find my glasses)]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you regularly find yourself in a situation where you've left your glasses behind and you need to read fine print or something far away, Google has an app right up your alley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/google-magnifier-helps-me-see-very-small-print-when-i-cant-find-my-glasses/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/google-magnifier-helps-me-see-very-small-print-when-i-cant-find-my-glasses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dubai ranks second globally in AI adoption as investment in digital infrastructure accelerates]]></title><description><![CDATA[BCG&rsquo;s Intelligent Cities Index highlights how the emirate is translating artificial intelligence ambitions into large-scale deployment, supported by investments in datacentres, sovereign AI initiatives and digital infrastructure]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/dubai-ranks-second-globally-in-ai-adoption-as-investment-in-digital-infrastructure-accelerates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/dubai-ranks-second-globally-in-ai-adoption-as-investment-in-digital-infrastructure-accelerates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBN Co passes fibre tipping point as speed uplift carries FY26 growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia&rsquo;s wholesale broadband operator met or beat its full-year guidance as copper-to-fibre migration hit record levels]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/nbn-co-passes-fibre-tipping-point-as-speed-uplift-carries-fy26-growth/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/nbn-co-passes-fibre-tipping-point-as-speed-uplift-carries-fy26-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CW@60: Information management in a world of ‘too much to know’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Information management goes back several centuries &ndash; long before what we now call information technology. For Computer Weekly journalist Brian McKenna, it&rsquo;s a perfect parallel for contextualising modern techniques]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-information-management-in-a-world-of-too-much-to-know/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-information-management-in-a-world-of-too-much-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CW@60: A ringside seat as computers transformed banking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Few industries have been transformed by technology as much as financial services - and banking veteran James Martin has been there to see it happen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-a-ringside-seat-as-computers-transformed-banking/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/cw60-a-ringside-seat-as-computers-transformed-banking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where next for digital government?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this week&rsquo;s Computer Weekly, after new UK prime minister Andy Burnham scrapped the Whitehall department responsible for technology, we examine the future for digital government. As pressure grows on cyber security leaders, we find out how security chiefs can avoid burnout. And the CTO of Thomson Reuters discusses how to keep up with the pace of AI developments. Read the issue now.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/where-next-for-digital-government/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/where-next-for-digital-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sovereignty beyond residency: Why Gulf governments must rethink AI control]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vast Data&rsquo;s Haider Aziz argues that auditability, portability and governance will determine the success of sovereign artificial intelligence initiatives across the Middle East]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/sovereignty-beyond-residency-why-gulf-governments-must-rethink-ai-control/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 04:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/sovereignty-beyond-residency-why-gulf-governments-must-rethink-ai-control/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why sexualisation of women by Grok’s GenAI is a data privacy issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[MP Jess Asato discusses her landmark legal case against xAI, explaining why she believes AI companies must be held accountable for privacy violations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/why-sexualisation-of-women-by-groks-genai-is-a-data-privacy-issue/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 04:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/why-sexualisation-of-women-by-groks-genai-is-a-data-privacy-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why software factories are back - and how they work in the age of AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Imagine submitting your vibe-coded app to a service that validates, tests, and then mass-produces it in a repeatable, automated fashion for delivery to a wide audience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/why-software-factories-are-back-and-how-they-work-in-the-age-of-ai/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/why-software-factories-are-back-and-how-they-work-in-the-age-of-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to create flyers with AI that people won't hate: 8 tips (and prompts) that really work]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most AI flyers are still a mess, but the right prompts can make all the difference.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/how-to-create-flyers-with-ai-that-people-wont-hate-8-tips-and-prompts-that-really-work/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/how-to-create-flyers-with-ai-that-people-wont-hate-8-tips-and-prompts-that-really-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A developer got Word 1.1a from 1990 to run on Windows 11 - try it yourself]]></title><description><![CDATA[Longing for a plain, old-fashioned version of Microsoft Word without all the bells, whistles, and AI slop? One developer managed to coax Word 1.1a to run on today's Windows.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/a-developer-got-word-11a-from-1990-to-run-on-windows-11-try-it-yourself/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/a-developer-got-word-11a-from-1990-to-run-on-windows-11-try-it-yourself/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Linux desktop use surged to 22% on one workday, Cloudflare data shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Linux desktop's popularity is growing fast, and there are a few reasons why.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/linux-desktop-use-surged-to-22-on-one-workday-cloudflare-data-shows/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/linux-desktop-use-surged-to-22-on-one-workday-cloudflare-data-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I tried Opera's new vertical tabs - and it might be the best implementation yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[If the lack of vertical tabs has kept you from adopting the Opera browser, you might want to take another look.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-tried-operas-new-vertical-tabs-and-it-might-be-the-best-implementation-yet/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-tried-operas-new-vertical-tabs-and-it-might-be-the-best-implementation-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nvidia's open Nemotron 3.5 Lightning model is all about specialized, local agentic AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our AI Model Release Tracker keeps new models in context with their peers, so you know which are worth your time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/nvidias-open-nemotron-35-lightning-model-is-all-about-specialized-local-agentic-ai/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/nvidias-open-nemotron-35-lightning-model-is-all-about-specialized-local-agentic-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This $50 power bank is safer than my lithium-ion battery - and it's coming on my next flight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lithium-ion power banks keep catching fire. Is semi-solid-state the safer solution?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/this-50-power-bank-is-safer-than-my-lithium-ion-battery-and-its-coming-on-my-next-flight/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/this-50-power-bank-is-safer-than-my-lithium-ion-battery-and-its-coming-on-my-next-flight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI agent hacks gym to get its user a spot in pilates class]]></title><description><![CDATA[The incident is being seen as the latest example of the AI tools going to any lengths to complete their tasks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-agent-hacks-gym-to-get-its-user-a-spot-in-pilates-class/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-agent-hacks-gym-to-get-its-user-a-spot-in-pilates-class/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best robot mowers of 2026: Expert tested]]></title><description><![CDATA[I went hands-on with the best robot mowers that can cut your lawn regularly, so you can kick back and relax this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/best-robot-mowers-of-2026-expert-tested/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/best-robot-mowers-of-2026-expert-tested/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 simple gadgets that can make your home smarter for under $100]]></title><description><![CDATA[You don't have to spend lots of money to make your home smarter. Here are the best affordable gadgets to upgrade your space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/7-simple-gadgets-that-can-make-your-home-smarter-for-under-100/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/7-simple-gadgets-that-can-make-your-home-smarter-for-under-100/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wall Street giants hand Nvidia $500bn to fund boom in AI projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[The money will be used to develop new data centres to house, operate, and cool miles of stacked computer chips that process AI data and actions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/wall-street-giants-hand-nvidia-500bn-to-fund-boom-in-ai-projects/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/wall-street-giants-hand-nvidia-500bn-to-fund-boom-in-ai-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 60% of people regretted taking social media financial advice]]></title><description><![CDATA[TSB survey of 2,000 people found that one in four have used artificial intelligence for financial advice]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/nearly-60-of-people-regretted-taking-social-media-financial-advice/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 06:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/nearly-60-of-people-regretted-taking-social-media-financial-advice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why the next AI race will be won at the inference layer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Growing adoption of agentic AI is exposing the limitations of single-stack infrastructure, prompting enterprises to rethink how models, hardware and sovereignty are managed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/why-the-next-ai-race-will-be-won-at-the-inference-layer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/why-the-next-ai-race-will-be-won-at-the-inference-layer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gartner: Why cyber security must shift to outcomes against AI-led attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthropic&rsquo;s revelation that a model broke out of its test environment three times and accessed external systems shows the power of these models]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/gartner-why-cyber-security-must-shift-to-outcomes-against-ai-led-attacks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/gartner-why-cyber-security-must-shift-to-outcomes-against-ai-led-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I tried Google Wallet's new allowance feature, and my kid already ditched their debit card]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new feature lets you send money to your children without them needing a card or separate account.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-tried-google-wallets-new-allowance-feature-and-my-kid-already-ditched-their-debit-card/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-tried-google-wallets-new-allowance-feature-and-my-kid-already-ditched-their-debit-card/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This pocket-sized gadget helped cut down our editor's screen time - and it's on sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brick can curb your screen time, and it's on sale for a limited time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/this-pocket-sized-gadget-helped-cut-down-our-editors-screen-time-and-its-on-sale/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/this-pocket-sized-gadget-helped-cut-down-our-editors-screen-time-and-its-on-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why recovery readiness has become the new standard for cyber resilience]]></title><description><![CDATA[As outages become more expensive and frequent, recovery readiness is emerging as the true measure of resilience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/why-recovery-readiness-has-become-the-new-standard-for-cyber-resilience/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/why-recovery-readiness-has-become-the-new-standard-for-cyber-resilience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I tried Google Wallet's new allowance feature, and my kid's already ditched their debit card]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new feature lets you send money to your children without them needing a card or separate account.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-tried-google-wallets-new-allowance-feature-and-my-kids-already-ditched-their-debit-card/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-tried-google-wallets-new-allowance-feature-and-my-kids-already-ditched-their-debit-card/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why managers are ransomware's top targets now - and 6 ways to stay safe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Almost two-thirds of the victims targeted in a single ransomware campaign held managerial positions or higher.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/why-managers-are-ransomwares-top-targets-now-and-6-ways-to-stay-safe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/why-managers-are-ransomwares-top-targets-now-and-6-ways-to-stay-safe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This blazing-fast, super-private browser delivers a brand new beta - try it for free]]></title><description><![CDATA[The zero-telemetry Orion browser finally makes its way to Linux as a beta release. It's also available for MacOS, iOS, and iPadOS, with a Windows version coming soon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/this-blazing-fast-super-private-browser-delivers-a-brand-new-beta-try-it-for-free/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/this-blazing-fast-super-private-browser-delivers-a-brand-new-beta-try-it-for-free/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I tried a solar-powered AirTag alternative that lasts 2 years - and looks like my Apple Watch]]></title><description><![CDATA[This finder tag has excellent range, and it's built for the outdoors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-tried-a-solar-powered-airtag-alternative-that-lasts-2-years-and-looks-like-my-apple-watch/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-tried-a-solar-powered-airtag-alternative-that-lasts-2-years-and-looks-like-my-apple-watch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Mac dock gives me lag-free dual displays with no sketchy drivers - for $150]]></title><description><![CDATA[I finally get full support for two displays - without paying Thunderbolt prices. But there is a catch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/this-mac-dock-gives-me-lag-free-dual-displays-with-no-sketchy-drivers-for-150/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/this-mac-dock-gives-me-lag-free-dual-displays-with-no-sketchy-drivers-for-150/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We lab-tested Ecovac's next-gen robot mop - here's where it shines (and struggles)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ecovacs Deebot X12 OmniCyclone is not just a mouthful; it's a market leader in features and intelligence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/we-lab-tested-ecovacs-next-gen-robot-mop-heres-where-it-shines-and-struggles/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/we-lab-tested-ecovacs-next-gen-robot-mop-heres-where-it-shines-and-struggles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Claude's Record-a-Skill cut my research from hours to 30 minutes - but the magic has limits]]></title><description><![CDATA[I used Claude Cowork to automate a workflow, and the result was remarkably effective, but it exposed four drawbacks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/claudes-record-a-skill-cut-my-research-from-hours-to-30-minutes-but-the-magic-has-limits/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/claudes-record-a-skill-cut-my-research-from-hours-to-30-minutes-but-the-magic-has-limits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tech leaders say AI means less work - their staff say they work up to 90 hours a week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tech companies are not modelling their own claims of the technology giving people more free time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/tech-leaders-say-ai-means-less-work-their-staff-say-they-work-up-to-90-hours-a-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/tech-leaders-say-ai-means-less-work-their-staff-say-they-work-up-to-90-hours-a-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CW@60: From the absurd to the obvious - 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and loads it with debt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/saudi-led-group-completes-55bn-purchase-of-gaming-giant-ea/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 01:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/saudi-led-group-completes-55bn-purchase-of-gaming-giant-ea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX's first-ever earnings show higher revenues and huge spending]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elon Musk said during a call with financial analysts that people were "underestimating" his company.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/spacexs-first-ever-earnings-show-higher-revenues-and-huge-spending/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/spacexs-first-ever-earnings-show-higher-revenues-and-huge-spending/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marshall Stanmore IV vs. Sonos Era 300: I tested both to find the ultimate home speaker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Both Marshall and Sonos speakers play to their strengths, but the right one for you depends on more than their price tags.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/marshall-stanmore-iv-vs-sonos-era-300-i-tested-both-to-find-the-ultimate-home-speaker/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/marshall-stanmore-iv-vs-sonos-era-300-i-tested-both-to-find-the-ultimate-home-speaker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15+ gadgets that can upgrade your dorm room from basic to better]]></title><description><![CDATA[We rounded up all the best tech essentials for a college dorm you may need this back-to-school season, from smart speakers to wireless chargers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/15-gadgets-that-can-upgrade-your-dorm-room-from-basic-to-better/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/15-gadgets-that-can-upgrade-your-dorm-room-from-basic-to-better/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Ninja Slushi makes vacation-worthy frozen drinks, and I highly recommend it (especially on sale)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The popular Ninja Slushi is on sale for under $300 once again. Here's where to find the deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-ninja-slushi-makes-vacation-worthy-frozen-drinks-and-i-highly-recommend-it-especially-on-sale/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-ninja-slushi-makes-vacation-worthy-frozen-drinks-and-i-highly-recommend-it-especially-on-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sennheiser Momentum 5 vs. Bowers &amp; Wilkins Px7 S3: I tested both, and one wins nearly every metric]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Momentum 5 and the Px7 S3 have similar spec sheets, but their real-life use cases set them apart.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/sennheiser-momentum-5-vs-bowers-amp-wilkins-px7-s3-i-tested-both-and-one-wins-nearly-every-metric/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/sennheiser-momentum-5-vs-bowers-amp-wilkins-px7-s3-i-tested-both-and-one-wins-nearly-every-metric/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Android launcher made my home screen fun again - and I'm using the free version]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're in the mood for some whimsy, Mango Launcher is what you want.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/this-android-launcher-made-my-home-screen-fun-again-and-im-using-the-free-version/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/this-android-launcher-made-my-home-screen-fun-again-and-im-using-the-free-version/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I bought cheap smoke detectors and soon regretted it - here's what I recommend now]]></title><description><![CDATA[The X-Sense smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are easy to install and offer good value for money.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-bought-cheap-smoke-detectors-and-soon-regretted-it-heres-what-i-recommend-now/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-bought-cheap-smoke-detectors-and-soon-regretted-it-heres-what-i-recommend-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I switched to this SSD enclosure - and immediately saw faster rendering speeds]]></title><description><![CDATA[TerraMaster's D1 SSD Pro keeps your drives cool enough to perform at their peak.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-switched-to-this-ssd-enclosure-and-immediately-saw-faster-rendering-speeds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-switched-to-this-ssd-enclosure-and-immediately-saw-faster-rendering-speeds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 overlooked CarPlay features you'll wish you tried sooner - and why]]></title><description><![CDATA[You can get more from CarPlay - beyond Maps and Music - with these free features.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/3-overlooked-carplay-features-youll-wish-you-tried-sooner-and-why/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/3-overlooked-carplay-features-youll-wish-you-tried-sooner-and-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home batteries cost thousands. So why would 91% of owners buy one again?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Up-front cost is a big barrier for those considering battery systems, but homeowner experience shows why the value overshadows the sticker shock almost every time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/home-batteries-cost-thousands-so-why-would-91-of-owners-buy-one-again/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/home-batteries-cost-thousands-so-why-would-91-of-owners-buy-one-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Got an Intel Mac? 6 ways you can repurpose it after support ends]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tahoe is the last update for your Intel Mac, but you can still find creative uses for it when support ends.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/got-an-intel-mac-6-ways-you-can-repurpose-it-after-support-ends/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/got-an-intel-mac-6-ways-you-can-repurpose-it-after-support-ends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hatch's new clock skips the sleep score and tracks you at night instead - here's how]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hatch's latest clock doubles as a sleep tracker that provides you with actual ways to get a better night's sleep, not just more data.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/hatchs-new-clock-skips-the-sleep-score-and-tracks-you-at-night-instead-heres-how/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/hatchs-new-clock-skips-the-sleep-score-and-tracks-you-at-night-instead-heres-how/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft finally realized Windows 11 is too annoying. Can it be fixed?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft's latest progress report details much-needed Windows 11 improvements in reliability, performance, stability, and usability. But pressure to monetize key features remains.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/microsoft-finally-realized-windows-11-is-too-annoying-can-it-be-fixed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/microsoft-finally-realized-windows-11-is-too-annoying-can-it-be-fixed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The best anti-AI smartphones in 2026: Expert tested and recommended]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sick to death of unwanted AI features getting stuffed into your smartphone? We tested the best models from Apple, Samsung, and more that forego AI in favor of features you actually need.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-best-anti-ai-smartphones-in-2026-expert-tested-and-recommended/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-best-anti-ai-smartphones-in-2026-expert-tested-and-recommended/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple issues new challenge against UK order for access to private user data]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is the latest development in the ongoing dispute between Apple and the Home Office over data privacy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/apple-issues-new-challenge-against-uk-order-for-access-to-private-user-data/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:22:00 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theaters with new technology like RGB Mini LED panels and AI integration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-best-hisense-tvs-of-2026-expert-tested-for-streaming-gaming-and-more/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-best-hisense-tvs-of-2026-expert-tested-for-streaming-gaming-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI is finding bugs faster than humans can fix them: How enterprise security teams must adapt]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's far easier to find security holes than to fix them, and leaving it to AI can introduce 9 times as many new vulnerabilities as developers do.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-is-finding-bugs-faster-than-humans-can-fix-them-how-enterprise-security-teams-must-adapt/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:00:00 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experimentation to operational scale]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/adnoc-shifts-ai-strategy-from-isolated-pilots-to-enterprise-wide-operations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/adnoc-shifts-ai-strategy-from-isolated-pilots-to-enterprise-wide-operations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Time to rethink US frontier AI model dominance]]></title><description><![CDATA[DeepSeek has done it again, usurping US AI power when it comes to cost by demonstrating that artificial intelligence can be done on the cheap]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/time-to-rethink-us-frontier-ai-model-dominance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/time-to-rethink-us-frontier-ai-model-dominance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nvidia-backed Open Secure AI Alliance puts AI security and sovereignty in focus for Middle East]]></title><description><![CDATA[Industry coalition aims to develop open tools for securing artificial intelligence systems, a model that could resonate strongly in the UAE and Saudi Arabia as governments and enterprises seek greater control over AI infrastructure, data and cyber risk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/nvidia-backed-open-secure-ai-alliance-puts-ai-security-and-sovereignty-in-focus-for-middle-east/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/nvidia-backed-open-secure-ai-alliance-puts-ai-security-and-sovereignty-in-focus-for-middle-east/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Payment fraud a ‘fully fledged’ transnational security threat, says think tank]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorised payment fraud has moved way beyond being a consumer protection issue, says the Royal United Services Institute]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/payment-fraud-a-fully-fledged-transnational-security-threat-says-think-tank/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/payment-fraud-a-fully-fledged-transnational-security-threat-says-think-tank/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The King spoke not a word on AI - then the end of term turned]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK government went through a whole parliamentary term without consideration of AI legislation - will a new prime minister take a different approach?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-king-spoke-not-a-word-on-ai-then-the-end-of-term-turned/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-king-spoke-not-a-word-on-ai-then-the-end-of-term-turned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How AI kicked in for the 2026 FIFA World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this week&rsquo;s Computer Weekly, we go behind the scenes at the technology operations centre for the FIFA World Cup to find out how AI helped make the football even better for fans. Our latest buyer&rsquo;s guide looks at the impact that AI is having on cyber security. And Virgin Atlantic explains the safety-first approach it&rsquo;s taking for its customer service AI chatbot. Read the issue now.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/how-ai-kicked-in-for-the-2026-fifa-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/how-ai-kicked-in-for-the-2026-fifa-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tokenomics: Why making AI pay is tricky]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buyers of AI services are struggling to control costs and sellers are not sure how much to charge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/tokenomics-why-making-ai-pay-is-tricky/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 01:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/tokenomics-why-making-ai-pay-is-tricky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Ember Smart Mug 2 will keep your coffee warm for hours - and it's on sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keep your coffee, tea, or hot chocolate at the perfect temperature with the Ember self-heating mug.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-ember-smart-mug-2-will-keep-your-coffee-warm-for-hours-and-its-on-sale/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-ember-smart-mug-2-will-keep-your-coffee-warm-for-hours-and-its-on-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T-Mobile will give you the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip for practically nothing if you preorder now]]></title><description><![CDATA[New and existing T-Mobile customers can save up to $1,100 on Samsung's latest flip phone now (including the pink color). Here's how.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/t-mobile-will-give-you-the-new-samsung-galaxy-z-flip-for-practically-nothing-if-you-preorder-now/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/t-mobile-will-give-you-the-new-samsung-galaxy-z-flip-for-practically-nothing-if-you-preorder-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I tried buying a MacBook Air from Apple today - shipping was delayed by over a month]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple is starting to feel the global memory shortage, with MacBook Air shipments delayed by a month or more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-tried-buying-a-macbook-air-from-apple-today-shipping-was-delayed-by-over-a-month/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-tried-buying-a-macbook-air-from-apple-today-shipping-was-delayed-by-over-a-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI is both a cyber weapon and a massive target, CrowdStrike warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The same AI tools triggering suspicious alerts are being attacked by cybercriminals in droves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-is-both-a-cyber-weapon-and-a-massive-target-crowdstrike-warns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-is-both-a-cyber-weapon-and-a-massive-target-crowdstrike-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple files fresh claim against Home Office move to access encrypted cloud data]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple has filed another legal complaint over a secret Home Office order requiring the supplier to provide access to encrypted iCloud data stored by UK customers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/apple-files-fresh-claim-against-home-office-move-to-access-encrypted-cloud-data/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/apple-files-fresh-claim-against-home-office-move-to-access-encrypted-cloud-data/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI shopping searches surged 200% in one year - and it's a top priority for commerce leaders now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eighty-six percent of commerce leaders believe AI is raising the bar for customer expectations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-shopping-searches-surged-200-in-one-year-and-its-a-top-priority-for-commerce-leaders-now/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/ai-shopping-searches-surged-200-in-one-year-and-its-a-top-priority-for-commerce-leaders-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This free Linux tool makes it easy to check your PC battery and disk usage - here's how]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Mission Center system monitor for Linux adds some new features that will appeal to a broader user base, especially those with laptops.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/this-free-linux-tool-makes-it-easy-to-check-your-pc-battery-and-disk-usage-heres-how/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/this-free-linux-tool-makes-it-easy-to-check-your-pc-battery-and-disk-usage-heres-how/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to keep your conversations with ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot or Claude as private as possible]]></title><description><![CDATA[Worried about your personal AI chats being exposed? 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Lucky us.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/openais-rogue-agent-didnt-stop-at-hugging-face-heres-what-we-know/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/openais-rogue-agent-didnt-stop-at-hugging-face-heres-what-we-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Field service is 95% on board with AI but these legacy issues need attention]]></title><description><![CDATA[Almost all field service organizations use AI, and revenue gains in key areas offer insights for professionals in other business functions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/field-service-is-95-on-board-with-ai-but-these-legacy-issues-need-attention/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/field-service-is-95-on-board-with-ai-but-these-legacy-issues-need-attention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox tech boss says 'unacceptable' outage should not have affected disc games]]></title><description><![CDATA[The outage meant Xbox users had trouble signing into their accounts, seeing their game library and launching games]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/xbox-tech-boss-says-unacceptable-outage-should-not-have-affected-disc-games/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/xbox-tech-boss-says-unacceptable-outage-should-not-have-affected-disc-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is so good, I don't see the point of flip phones any more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Samsung is betting on an unorthodox form factor to take its foldables forward - and its own Z Flip could be the first casualty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-galaxy-z-fold-8-is-so-good-i-dont-see-the-point-of-flip-phones-any-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-galaxy-z-fold-8-is-so-good-i-dont-see-the-point-of-flip-phones-any-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Earth added Nano Banana, and I immediately reimagined Philly with zombies and evil clowns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can Google Earth's new AI accurately redesign homes, recreate history, and imagine the future? I tested Nano Banana across several locations, and the results ranged from useful to gloriously absurd.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/google-earth-added-nano-banana-and-i-immediately-reimagined-philly-with-zombies-and-evil-clowns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/google-earth-added-nano-banana-and-i-immediately-reimagined-philly-with-zombies-and-evil-clowns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How I free up Windows disk space and shred sensitive data for free with open-source BleachBit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Running low on hard disk space or just want to get rid of junk files? The free BleachBit utility can easily handle that assignment. Here's why it beats Storage Sense.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/how-i-free-up-windows-disk-space-and-shred-sensitive-data-for-free-with-open-source-bleachbit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/how-i-free-up-windows-disk-space-and-shred-sensitive-data-for-free-with-open-source-bleachbit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon is selling this Samsung 2TB SATA SSD for over 60% off right now]]></title><description><![CDATA[While not as speedy as its NVMe cousins, the Samsung 870 Evo 2TB SSD is still a great choice for both work and play - especially at this price.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/amazon-is-selling-this-samsung-2tb-sata-ssd-for-over-60-off-right-now/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/amazon-is-selling-this-samsung-2tb-sata-ssd-for-over-60-off-right-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This docking station's 'hidden compartment' disrupted my desktop - for the better]]></title><description><![CDATA[Satechi's CubeDock combines a high-speed docking station with a built-in SSD enclosure - and it works so well.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/this-docking-stations-hidden-compartment-disrupted-my-desktop-for-the-better/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/this-docking-stations-hidden-compartment-disrupted-my-desktop-for-the-better/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump considering AI controls after OpenAI hacking incidents]]></title><description><![CDATA[It marks a change of tone for his administration, which has taken a more hands-off approach to the technology.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/trump-considering-ai-controls-after-openai-hacking-incidents/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/trump-considering-ai-controls-after-openai-hacking-incidents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta shares fall as frustration grows over AI spending plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the firm intends to sell its AI tools to other companies for the first time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/meta-shares-fall-as-frustration-grows-over-ai-spending-plans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/meta-shares-fall-as-frustration-grows-over-ai-spending-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What 'mAh' means for your phone's battery, and why I focus on another metric instead]]></title><description><![CDATA[New smartphones boast batteries with higher-than-ever mAh numbers, but it's actually a small factor in how long the battery lasts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/what-mah-means-for-your-phones-battery-and-why-i-focus-on-another-metric-instead/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/what-mah-means-for-your-phones-battery-and-why-i-focus-on-another-metric-instead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I replaced my paid streaming apps with free ones - here's what surprised me]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are free streaming services that bad? I swapped my paid subscriptions for free ones to see.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-replaced-my-paid-streaming-apps-with-free-ones-heres-what-surprised-me/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-replaced-my-paid-streaming-apps-with-free-ones-heres-what-surprised-me/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ZDNET readers are skeptical of a foldable iPhone in 2026. Here's what they think instead]]></title><description><![CDATA[We asked ZDNET readers to predict the iPhone 18 specs for a chance to win a new Apple Watch. Hot takes welcome.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/zdnet-readers-are-skeptical-of-a-foldable-iphone-in-2026-heres-what-they-think-instead/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/zdnet-readers-are-skeptical-of-a-foldable-iphone-in-2026-heres-what-they-think-instead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Home vs. Sonos Era 100: I used both smart speakers, here's what I recommend]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the new Google Home Speaker hitting store shelves, you may wonder if the Sonos Era 100 is still the best choice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/google-home-vs-sonos-era-100-i-used-both-smart-speakers-heres-what-i-recommend/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/google-home-vs-sonos-era-100-i-used-both-smart-speakers-heres-what-i-recommend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The best smartwatches of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed]]></title><description><![CDATA[I've tested the best smartwatches, including the newest Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2. Here's how to choose the right one.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-best-smartwatches-of-2026-expert-tested-and-reviewed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/the-best-smartwatches-of-2026-expert-tested-and-reviewed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open weights vs. closed: An AI civil war's afoot, and the stakes are existential]]></title><description><![CDATA[It started as China vs. the US, but it's become a face-off between two fundamentally different ways of building LLMs. And the safety of everything is on the line.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/open-weights-vs-closed-an-ai-civil-wars-afoot-and-the-stakes-are-existential/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/open-weights-vs-closed-an-ai-civil-wars-afoot-and-the-stakes-are-existential/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I tested a premium Linux laptop that's as light as it is powerful - here's why I love it]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ar Gen 1 is an impressive device, suitable for anyone from students to developers to business owners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-tested-a-premium-linux-laptop-thats-as-light-as-it-is-powerful-heres-why-i-love-it/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-tested-a-premium-linux-laptop-thats-as-light-as-it-is-powerful-heres-why-i-love-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to remap the Windows 11 Copilot key and restore your missing Right Ctrl button]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pressing the Copilot key on your laptop keyboard launches Copilot. But whether or not you use Microsoft's AI, you can remap the key to trigger a different feature.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/how-to-remap-the-windows-11-copilot-key-and-restore-your-missing-right-ctrl-button/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/how-to-remap-the-windows-11-copilot-key-and-restore-your-missing-right-ctrl-button/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I tried ArchEZ to see if it really makes Arch Linux easy for beginners - and it delivered]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arch Linux doesn't have to be challenging, and ArchEZ proves that point with point-and-click ease.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-tried-archez-to-see-if-it-really-makes-arch-linux-easy-for-beginners-and-it-delivered/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-tried-archez-to-see-if-it-really-makes-arch-linux-easy-for-beginners-and-it-delivered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[75% of workers ask AI questions instead of colleagues - with potentially serious consequences]]></title><description><![CDATA[A series of studies revealed that employees are spending less time asking their coworkers for help. Here's how that tactic could backfire and how organizations need to adapt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/75-of-workers-ask-ai-questions-instead-of-colleagues-with-potentially-serious-consequences/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/75-of-workers-ask-ai-questions-instead-of-colleagues-with-potentially-serious-consequences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[74% of workers ask AI questions instead of colleagues - with potentially serious consequences]]></title><description><![CDATA[A series of studies revealed that employees are spending less time asking their coworkers for help. Here's how that tactic could backfire and how organizations need to adapt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/74-of-workers-ask-ai-questions-instead-of-colleagues-with-potentially-serious-consequences/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/74-of-workers-ask-ai-questions-instead-of-colleagues-with-potentially-serious-consequences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Data centres could pay hundreds of millions in deposits for power demands]]></title><description><![CDATA[The regulator said a fee of between &pound;237,500 to &pound;712,500 per megawatt should be charged for upcoming projects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/data-centres-could-pay-hundreds-of-millions-in-deposits-for-power-demands/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/data-centres-could-pay-hundreds-of-millions-in-deposits-for-power-demands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get Apple Music's student discount plus Apple TV for just $6 a month - here's how]]></title><description><![CDATA[Students can save big on an Apple Music subscription. Here's how to get it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/get-apple-musics-student-discount-plus-apple-tv-for-just-6-a-month-heres-how/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/get-apple-musics-student-discount-plus-apple-tv-for-just-6-a-month-heres-how/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I tested the Ultrahuman Ring Pro: Rich in features, but still a hard sell]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest ring from Ultrahuman is packed with features, but it's both larger and more expensive than its predecessor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-tested-the-ultrahuman-ring-pro-rich-in-features-but-still-a-hard-sell/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/i-tested-the-ultrahuman-ring-pro-rich-in-features-but-still-a-hard-sell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI says its rogue AI tried to hack other companies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The out-of-control AI found four logins which allowed it to access multiple unnamed online services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/openai-says-its-rogue-ai-tried-to-hack-other-companies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/openai-says-its-rogue-ai-tried-to-hack-other-companies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 ways I speed up my Android phone beyond clearing system cache - all for free]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's how I improve the performance of my Google Pixel, Samsung, and even Motorola. Or at least make it seem that way.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/5-ways-i-speed-up-my-android-phone-beyond-clearing-system-cache-all-for-free/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/5-ways-i-speed-up-my-android-phone-beyond-clearing-system-cache-all-for-free/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brits urged to avoid dangerous plug adaptors this summer - what to watch out for]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign group Electrical Safety First has urged those "heading abroad this summer to think before they buy".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/brits-urged-to-avoid-dangerous-plug-adaptors-this-summer-what-to-watch-out-for/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/brits-urged-to-avoid-dangerous-plug-adaptors-this-summer-what-to-watch-out-for/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[12 keychain gadgets worth carrying every day (and why they're worth it)]]></title><description><![CDATA[We test dozens of gadgets each year - these are some of our favorite keychain accessories we're still using.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/12-keychain-gadgets-worth-carrying-every-day-and-why-theyre-worth-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/12-keychain-gadgets-worth-carrying-every-day-and-why-theyre-worth-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You can lease an iPhone through Klarna now - but should you? I did the math]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple Upgrade allows customers to lease their devices ahead of a future upgrade -- but does it make sense for you?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/you-can-lease-an-iphone-through-klarna-now-but-should-you-i-did-the-math/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/you-can-lease-an-iphone-through-klarna-now-but-should-you-i-did-the-math/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How much storage does your phone really need in 2026? Probably less than you think]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phones today are coming with massive amounts of storage, but is it overkill? Let's break it down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/how-much-storage-does-your-phone-really-need-in-2026-probably-less-than-you-think/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/how-much-storage-does-your-phone-really-need-in-2026-probably-less-than-you-think/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft's new AI model beats Mythos on security benchmark]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our AI Model Release Tracker keeps new models in context with their peers, so you know which are worth your time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/microsofts-new-ai-model-beats-mythos-on-security-benchmark/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/microsofts-new-ai-model-beats-mythos-on-security-benchmark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to remap the Copilot key on your keyboard to something more helpful]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pressing the Copilot key on your laptop keyboard launches Copilot. But whether or not you use Microsoft's AI, you can remap the key to trigger a different feature.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/how-to-remap-the-copilot-key-on-your-keyboard-to-something-more-helpful/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/ict/how-to-remap-the-copilot-key-on-your-keyboard-to-something-more-helpful/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is your smart TV a secret proxy? LG to suspend rogue apps, Samsung sets impacted too]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of your smart TV's apps could be relaying someone else's internet traffic. 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