Microsoft has pushed fixes for 112 common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs) on the first Patch Tuesday of 2026, among them a number of zero-day flaws that were either publicly disclosed or actively exploited prior to patching, and no fewer than eight critical bugs. Although this is a sharp increase in comparison to recent Patch Tuesdays…

Lucas dos Santos Violante/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you read our article about the FiiO Snowsky DAC/Amp, you know that a little money can go a long way toward making your phone’s audio sound great. We decided to double down on this idea to bring you a full roundup…

Jonathan Weiss/Shutterstock Some Verizon customers using iPhones or Android phones may not appreciate the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) decision on Monday, which granted the carrier’s request to lock handsets to its network for longer than the previous 60-day minimum. The waiver is already in effect as of Tuesday, which means Verizon only has to comply…

Busy professionals have a particular need for portability and functionality in their work computers. The obvious answer to this need is a laptop, but even a laptop can be somewhat unwieldy, especially if it’s loaded up with hefty hardware, like a gaming laptop from one of the big brands. For those who want to trim…

Matthieu Tuffet/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. After launching it in 2001, Apple officially discontinued the iPod in 2022, although the last model was released in 2019. The discontinuation of the iPod lineup meant an end to dedicated music players from the company. Part of the reason why Apple discontinued…

The digital identity sector has welcomed the UK government’s decision to backtrack on plans to make its national digital ID scheme mandatory for right-to-work checks – in effect, removing any compulsory aspect of the proposed scheme. Less than a week after the Cabinet Office promoted MP Josh Simons to become minister for digital government, in…

Your washing machine and dryer are easily two of the most useful home appliances. Two-in-one washer/dryer combos are often said to be even better, as they can dry your clothes as soon as the washing cycle is over. But while these devices may be the unsung heroes of home chores, humans still have to fold…

Microsoft is calling on more technology companies to “pay their own way” when covering the electricity costs associated with running artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and datacentres, rather than expect consumers to foot the bill. The software giant’s vice-president and chair, Brad Smith, said Microsoft has vowed to “pay our way” to ensure its datacentres do…

One of the places in the UK capital where mobile connectivity is strongest is up to 30m underground, as more stations and tunnelled sections of the Tube network across London now have 4G and 5G mobile coverage as part of the ongoing development project between Transport for London (TfL) and Boldyn Networks. TfL carries up…