JHVEPhoto/Shutterstock Apple is arguably the most recognizable tech company in the world today. Known for its cutting-edge innovation, minimalist design that appeals across generations, and a reputation for high-quality products, Apple has grown far beyond its role as a hardware maker. In recent years, it has become a cultural icon with a devoted global fan…

The effectiveness of the European data protection framework depends on two essential pillars:  robust individual rights and the institutional independence of the authority enforcing them. This principle is laid down in Article 8 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU, which requires that compliance with data protection rules must be subject to control…

More girls chose to take A-level computing this year, despite fewer students taking the subject overall. The number of girls who took A-level computing increased by 3.5% this year, compared with 2024, meaning girls accounted for 18.6% of computing entrants in 2025. But the overall number of students choosing to take computing A-levels declined by…

Ahyan Stock Studios/Shutterstock Scammers continue to come up with new ways to pull one over on unsuspecting victims. One of the latest Gmail scams that is now making the rounds starts like many other scams do — by getting a call from a suspicious number. According to reports from news sites like Local 12, Gmail…

Intel’s woes have continued this week, after its CEO met with US president Donald Trump. Trump previously called for the resignation of its CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, following on from a letter sent by Arkansas senator Tom Cotton to Intel’s board of directors chairman, Frank Yeary. In the letter, Cotton expressed concern over Tan’s investments and…

José Adorno for BGR iOS 26 public beta has been out for a few days now, but I’ve been testing iOS 26 since the first developer beta. Apple has improved a great deal over the past two months, but it’s still far from being perfect, especially if you want to use the software on your…

Maneesh Upadhyay/Shutterstock That little plastic cylinder at the end of a cable isn’t there just to get in your way, it actually serves a purpose. Though we live in an age when cybercriminals can install microcomputers in iPhone cables, there’s nothing inherently nefarious about a ferrite bead. In fact, they’re actually super useful. You can call…

Zen Internet and Sky Business Wholesale have announced a strategic partnership that will see the former’s partners and direct business customers gain access to Sky’s Ethernet-enabled exchange footprint. Headquartered in Rochdale and employing 650 people, Zen offers a range of broadband, data, voice, hosting and infrastructure services to homes and businesses across the UK. It…

After noting an increase in private 5G network deployments by household names in the telecoms industry and industrial giants across vertical industries, research shows investments in such networks are set to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 41% between 2025 and 2028, with annual spending projected to reach $5bn by 2028.…