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Though the New Year has barely begun, it is worth considering what we know from a government legislative, regulatory and policy perspective, what’s coming and, indeed, what it appears is not. Let’s take artificial intelligence (AI) first. The UK government still seems implacably opposed to bringing forward any cross-sector, comprehensive AI legislation. Its one-liner in…

The privacy of electronic communications will face new risks in 2026, as the UK and other governments push for greater capabilities to harvest and analyse more data on private citizens, and to make it harder to protect communications with end-to-end encryption. Over the next 12 months, we can expect more pressure from the UK and…

Accenture has acquired UK artificial intelligence (AI) firm Faculty, bolstering its AI pool with 400 experts as it expands its services to help businesses deliver value from AI initiatives. Through the acquisition, Faculty’s enterprise decision intelligence product, Frontier, will join Accenture’s suite of products that help organisations make better, faster decisions by connecting data, AI…

Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are several smart thermostats available for you to choose from multiple companies. Many companies make the same promise that having a smart thermostat makes it easier to monitor your home’s internal temperature, allowing you to make quick, immediate adjustments. By making…

Smith Collection/gado/Getty Images You’re settling in for Netflix movie night when suddenly your screen goes black, starts flickering, or weird sparkles start dancing across the screen. Before you panic about your expensive TV, your HDMI cable could be the problem. Yes, HDMI cables can and do go bad over time, and recognizing the signs early…

Qualcomm has unveiled a slew of products and partnerships for the connected automotive market that are seeing real-life application. Specifically, at the CES 2026 trade show, the firm announced it has teamed with Chinese startup Leapmotor for what it calls the world’s first cross-domain integrated service powered by its Snapdragon Cockpit Elite and Snapdragon Ride…

Sony Honda Mobility (SHM) presented a pre-production model of its Afeela 1 vehicle (pictured above) and debuted a new prototype, the Afeela Prototype 2026, at the CES 2026 technology show. Established by Sony Group Corporation and Honda Motor Co in 2022, joint venture mobility tech company SHM combines Sony’s technological consumer electronics legacy and Honda’s…

DiPres/Shutterstock It seems Apple CarPlay may not be the only feature Tesla is working to bring to iPhone users in the near future. According to Not a Tesla App’s report, Tesla app v.4.52.0 references a potential upcoming feature called Harmony Wallet Key Cards. With that, it seems, Tesla is readying a Car Key-like feature to…

Nortonrsx/Getty Images Cell phones have come a long way since they first made their public debut. From calling functionality to SMS to smartphone apps, your phone can now do almost everything a larger PC might. You can use it to unlock your garage, order your groceries, hail a taxi, and even watch over your pets…

The Home Office’s refusal to issue alternative proof of immigration status outside of its electronic visa (eVisa) system could be deemed unlawful in 2026 if a judicial review against the policy is successful. On 31 December 2024, the immigration documents of millions of people living in the UK expired after being replaced by the Home…