Just over two months since it began operations following the merger of two of the UK’s leading telcos, VodafoneThree has announced that, as part of its £11bn investment programme, it has switched on over 600 sites that allow legacy Vodafone and Three customers to use both networks at no extra cost. Vodafone and Three first…

The technology sector lost a great on 11 August 2025, with the passing of Dame Stephanie Shirley at the age of 91. More affectionately known as Steve, Shirley was a serial founder, entrepreneur and philanthropist who was part of the technology sector for over half a century. Originally from Germany, aged five, Shirley – who…

Cheng Xin/Getty Images Privacy should be a priority when browsing the web, especially in this era that brought generative AI experiences to all sorts of applications, starting with chatbots like Gemini. If you’re using chatbots for personal projects and work chores, you should ensure that the privacy of your data is protected and that Google…

There’s nothing the technology and communications industry likes more than the arrival of a next generation. For example, look at the comms industry and the clamour that centres around the launch of the next generation of mobile around a decade after the launch of the previous iteration. The clamour for 6G, set for commercial launch…

In the first part of our look at Industry 5.0, we explored the evolution of manufacturing processes, with a focus on the way in which Industry 4.0 technologies and processes have developed to make industry more efficient. Yet for many firms, a blunt reality exists whereby industry leaders are tackling a pressing issue stemming from…

Om.Nom.Nom/Shutterstock Building a PC is one of the great joys of PC gaming, and once you build one, you’ll never go back. But it can get expensive quickly. Even a budget PC build will cost you around $500 to $800, and that’s before you add in a monitor and peripherals. Buying used PC parts is a…

Despite boasting one of the country’s largest populations, the south-east Mexico region has long lacked high-quality network infrastructure, but aiming to close this digital divide, Mexican comms provider MX Fiber has announced that it is creating a digital backbone in the region spanning 1,800km. MX Fiber specialises in communication infrastructure assets, with a focus on…

Over the years, I’ve seen how dramatically the chief information security officer (CISO) role has evolved and how, in many boardrooms, that evolution is still catching up. Cyber security has moved to the top of the agenda, and rightly so. Yet, despite the growing urgency, I still see boards unsure of what they should really…

Photo Agency/Shutterstock YouTube is definitely one of the must-have apps to install on the iPhone, as it provides quick access to entertainment and plenty of helpful videos that can help you when you’re in a bind and need a quick tutorial or review. But watching YouTube isn’t always easy on the eyes, especially if you’re…

Photo Agency/Shutterstock ChatGPT is one of the most popular AI chatbots in the world, and it didn’t take long for OpenAI to get the platform on all our phones, tablets, and computers. There’s a lot you can get out of using ChatGPT, from answering questions to comparing products, building itineraries, and so much more, but it…