Labour will use AI to grow the economy by 0.5%, says shadow tech secretary Peter Kyle

The Labour Party aims to grow the economy by 0.5% by enabling businesses and the public sector to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The shadow secretary of state for science, innovation and technology, Peter Kyle MP, said yesterday that AI could increase the government’s fiscal headroom by £72bn within five years. “If there is 0.5% … Leer más

A new security partnership to build a silicon valley in South Wales

Sometimes it’s easy to forget in our obsession with developments such as AI that our complex software ecosystems are reliant on little bits of metamorphic rock. Microscopic pieces of silicon, refined from quartzite, are manufactured in increasingly convoluted supply chains into semiconductors that power every technology. We’re surrounded by thousands of these chips from the … Leer más

How To Get A YouTube Premium Student Discount

Using a YouTube Premium subscription to watch videos ad-free is very appealing, as is the ability to download videos to watch offline. However, these perks will set you back $13.99/£12.99 each month, which has always seemed a bit steep to us. However, if you’re in full-time higher education, you should qualify for the YouTube Premium … Leer más

Openreach, Focus Group boost broadband focus in South West England

The South West of England has traditionally been one of the country’s region’s most underserved by high-speed internet, but announcements from both the UK’s leading broadband provider Openreach and from leading independent business technology provider Focus Group has highlighted the growth of gigabit connectivity in the region. As it looks to keep on track with … Leer más

When do Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga tickets go on sale?

This spring, get ready for a cloud of high-octane gasoline fumes and endless stretches of sand. Furiosa, another story set in the post-apocalyptic world of Mad Max, will hit theatres in May. This time, the film’s plot will take viewers several decades into the past. The story will focus on the origins of a young … Leer más

Nationwide IT infrastructure poised to absorb Virgin Money

Nationwide’s proposed takeover of Virgin Money could see a company that has gone through multiple technology integrations in recent years integrated into a well-established digital strategy. Nationwide plotted its future technology in 2008, when it announced an initial £1b investment in IT to create a foundation for the future. Over the same period, Virgin Money … Leer más

Samsung Galaxy Ring: Release Date, Price & Specs

Wearables have been an expanding market for some years now, but so far the marketplace has consisted mainly of smartwatches and fitness trackers. Samsung could be about to change that though with a new electronic companion that will live not on our wrists, but rather our fingers. Here’s all we know so far about the … Leer más

Industry partnerships and data key to better public services

Digital secretary Michelle Donelan has said the success of government plans to digitally transform public services and become a “science and technology superpower” will rest on industry partnerships and the ability of public bodies to better utilise data. Speaking at TechUK’s third annual tech policy leadership conference in Westminster, Donelan outlined how the government’s ambitions … Leer más

Samsung Galaxy A15 5G vs A14 5G: Which is the Better Buy?

Samsung has always been one of the best players in the market of budget phones, offering a plethora of options to suit various budgets and preferences. Among its lineup, the Galaxy A series has garnered significant attention for delivering impressive features at competitive prices. With the recent introduction of the Galaxy A15 5G, which came … Leer más