Latest stories for ZDNet related to UKenhttps://www.zdnet.com/ 2020 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved Sat, 04 Jan 2020 04:13:49 +0000 Sat, 04 Jan 2020 04:13:49 +0000 ZDNet http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 2 https://zdnet3.cbsistatic.com/fly/bundles/zdnetcore/images/logos/zdnet-144x144.png https://www.zdnet.com/ 144 144 Technology 0 20 28217 a4ea878a-461d-4615-bfb5-4881fd845fcc https://www.zdnet.com/article/dont-be-evil-has-google-forgotten-its-original-motto/#ftag=RSSbaffb68 Ex-Google exec Ross LaJeunesse says he's seen huge cultural changes at the company – and not for the best. Fri, 03 Jan 2020 14:21:33 +0000 Daphne Leprince-RinguetText 4c95922c-d971-41d4-9b7c-744d335cbe0d https://www.zdnet.com/article/apples-change-of-plan-iphones-and-ipads-will-use-imagination-chip-designs-after-all/#ftag=RSSbaffb68 The Cupertino giant rebuffed Imagination's GPU tech two years ago but now the two firms have signed a new deal. Thu, 02 Jan 2020 14:39:00 +0000 Daphne Leprince-RinguetText 14f9f478-7182-4dde-b95c-7669cea787c1 https://www.zdnet.com/article/lgs-new-tv-panel-you-can-roll-it-down-from-the-ceiling/#ftag=RSSbaffb68 Ahead of this year's CES, the South Korean manufacturer unveils a fresh take on its range of rollable displays. Thu, 02 Jan 2020 13:31:00 +0000 Daphne Leprince-RinguetText a3758944-acdc-4ac2-9c4f-16e1e406729f https://www.zdnet.com/article/ransomware-the-number-of-victims-paying-up-is-on-the-rise-and-thats-bad-news/#ftag=RSSbaffb68 Ransomware attacks have continued to rise - and more and more organisations are opting to pay cyber criminals in order to restore their networks. Fri, 20 Dec 2019 12:08:12 +0000 Danny PalmerText 418bf650-b4f5-40f2-9966-933fa51d04ba https://www.zdnet.com/article/california-consumer-privacy-act-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-ccpa/#ftag=RSSbaffb68 California's new privacy bill is one strict piece of legislation. Whether you are a consumer curious about your new rights or a business worried about compliance, here is a guide to the new rules. Fri, 20 Dec 2019 10:43:12 +0000 Daphne Leprince-RinguetText 4389668a-9b52-4413-960f-83639ccc451f https://www.zdnet.com/article/this-grab-bag-hacking-attack-drops-six-different-types-of-malware-in-one-go/#ftag=RSSbaffb68 'Hornet's Nest' campaign delivers a variety of malware that could create a nightmare for organisations that fall victim to attacks, warn researchers. Thu, 19 Dec 2019 12:52:04 +0000 Danny PalmerText 7f041b31-7a7b-4f0c-8c73-0acd71e058dc https://www.zdnet.com/article/30-years-of-ransomware-how-one-bizarre-attack-laid-the-foundations-for-the-malware-taking-over-the-world/#ftag=RSSbaffb68 In December 1989 the world was introduced to the first ever ransomware - and 30 years later ransomware attacks are now at crisis levels. Thu, 19 Dec 2019 11:21:00 +0000 Danny PalmerText b8868871-d723-4e39-810b-473d8e031d30 https://www.zdnet.com/article/tech-jobs-fastest-growing-javascript-web-development-skills/#ftag=RSSbaffb68 Tech jobs: Which JavaScript programming language skills are hottest right now? Wed, 18 Dec 2019 13:42:00 +0000 Steve RangerText 290a3d86-d05b-412b-b096-182d7b38a9d3 https://www.zdnet.com/article/kubernetes-is-booming-but-consolidation-is-coming/#ftag=RSSbaffb68 The crowded halls of the official Kubernetes conference Kubecon reflect a nascent but important technology whose best future might be to disappear into the background. Wed, 18 Dec 2019 12:03:15 +0000 Mary BranscombeText 8bce0b3a-41af-46fd-bd5c-a7380710272a https://www.zdnet.com/article/the-weird-future-of-brain-computer-interfaces-replacing-passwords-with-thoughts-and-mind-reading-bosses-who-can-tell-when-you-are-bored/#ftag=RSSbaffb68 Brain computer interfaces (BCIs) are starting to make their way into the consumer sphere, from brain-training systems to 'passthoughts'. Wed, 18 Dec 2019 11:15:08 +0000 Jo BestText 54284752-0f07-450b-a2ed-ab5460756bd6 https://www.zdnet.com/article/demand-for-smartwatches-and-fitness-trackers-is-exploding-so-why-isnt-fitbit-doing-so-well/#ftag=RSSbaffb68 A new report shows that 2019 has seen phenomenal growth for "wearable bands" – that is, smartwatches and fitness trackers. Apple and Xiaomi are leading the race, leaving little space for Fitbit to compete. Tue, 17 Dec 2019 14:51:00 +0000 Daphne Leprince-RinguetText 9ffe69ab-6457-4962-b48a-f60b64f8de34 https://www.zdnet.com/article/this-whatsapp-bug-could-allow-hackers-to-crash-the-app-and-delete-group-chats-forever/#ftag=RSSbaffb68 Researchers detail security flaw that allowed hackers to crash WhatsApp and permanently delete contents of group chats - and urge users to update the app to protect against attacks. Tue, 17 Dec 2019 11:21:00 +0000 Danny PalmerText 4be516af-3f53-4efe-90f4-bddc00935a42 https://www.zdnet.com/article/big-data-and-medical-records-is-it-time-to-trust-big-tech/#ftag=RSSbaffb68 Partnerships between public health services and big tech will bring new treatments to patients faster. But sharing data is still the big stumbling block. Tue, 17 Dec 2019 11:16:53 +0000 Daphne Leprince-RinguetText 83315c3a-971a-42a8-922e-1ac97cdc2924 https://www.zdnet.com/article/we-are-ready-says-facebook-as-california-prepares-for-new-privacy-law/#ftag=RSSbaffb68 The California Consumer Privacy Act will come into effect on 1 January 2020. Facebook says it is ready. Mon, 16 Dec 2019 15:04:00 +0000 Daphne Leprince-RinguetText c5b35a27-5712-4625-a484-c585245fbcf9 https://www.zdnet.com/article/big-tech-is-thinking-about-digital-ethics-and-small-businesses-need-to-keep-up/#ftag=RSSbaffb68 Microsoft, Apple or Intel have the time and money to draw guidelines and charters about the ethical use of their technology. But for small and medium businesses, digital ethics is still an obscure subject. Mon, 16 Dec 2019 12:09:00 +0000 Daphne Leprince-RinguetText 098fe942-c96a-4cf5-ad27-5637126acf40 https://www.zdnet.com/article/cybersecurity-this-password-stealing-hacking-campaign-is-targeting-governments-around-the-world/#ftag=RSSbaffb68 Researchers uncover a phishing campaign attempting to steal login credentials from government departments across North America, Europe and Asia - and nobody knows who is behind it. Thu, 12 Dec 2019 16:02:00 +0000 Danny PalmerText 96a06f46-6681-4b5d-940a-b3985d6e6e5b https://www.zdnet.com/article/data-privacy-germans-dish-out-one-of-biggest-gdpr-fines-yet-over-lax-call-centers/#ftag=RSSbaffb68 Telecom company 1&1 is fined €9.55m for failing to protect customers' personal information in call centers. Thu, 12 Dec 2019 14:49:00 +0000 Daphne Leprince-RinguetText 5e4aee23-5b71-445f-ac15-7fc81a763c49 https://www.zdnet.com/article/hacking-and-cyber-espionage-the-countries-that-are-going-to-emerge-as-major-threats-in-the-2020s/#ftag=RSSbaffb68 Nation-state backed cyber groups have been responsible for major incidents over the last decade. And now more countries want the same power. Thu, 12 Dec 2019 13:51:00 +0000 Danny PalmerText 6cfdfd97-6804-4e91-8790-ca7f6e78d9d5 https://www.zdnet.com/article/gps-inventor-we-need-to-fix-gpss-jamming-problem/#ftag=RSSbaffb68 As we become ever-more reliant on GPS, the prospect of it going down seems increasingly worrying. Thu, 12 Dec 2019 10:30:00 +0000 Daphne Leprince-RinguetText bdd5ab06-63c1-4a5e-bccf-357806a88ec3 https://www.zdnet.com/article/the-rise-of-a-digital-underclass-may-be-techs-next-big-challenge/#ftag=RSSbaffb68 Society's most vulnerable are suffering the worst consequences of privacy infringement in the digital age. Wed, 11 Dec 2019 17:10:00 +0000 Daphne Leprince-RinguetText