Apple warns 'extremely sophisticated attack' may be targeting iThings Cupertino mostly uses bland language when talking security, so this sounds nasty Security11 Feb 2025 | 4
Meta's plan to erase 5% of workforce starts today 'Intense year' ahead, warned Zuck. Got to spend billions on AI and work to stay out of Trump's bad books AI + ML10 Feb 2025 | 14
T-Mobile goes live with beta of satellite phone service for the US Free text messages for users of its own and rival networks during test period Personal Tech10 Feb 2025 | 11
The biggest microcode attack in our history is underway Opinion When your state machines are vulnerable, all bets are off Software10 Feb 2025 | 93
Does this thing run on a 220 V power supply? Oh. That puff of smoke suggests not Who, Me? That's not even the worst part of this story, which features a flood, broken promises, and plenty of panic Personal Tech10 Feb 2025 | 101
Amazon, Google asked to explain why they were serving ads on sites hosting CSAM Updated And US government adverts at that, say senators Personal Tech08 Feb 2025 | 41
Google's 7-year slog to improve Chrome extensions still hasn't satisfied developers Makers of content blockers, privacy add-ons say promises weren't kept Personal Tech07 Feb 2025 | 37
Apple missed screenshot-snooping malware in code that made it into the App Store, Kaspersky claims OCR plugin great for extracting crypto-wallet secrets from galleries Cyber-crime07 Feb 2025 | 7
Coordinates of millions of smartphones feared stolen, sparking yet another lawsuit against data broker Fourth time’s the harm? Personal Tech06 Feb 2025 | 5
Uber CEO warns robotaxis can't find a fast route to commercial viability Fleets built to handle peak demand will lose money, leaving humans driving to the rescue Personal Tech06 Feb 2025 | 43
Copilot+ PCs? Customers just aren't buying it – yet 57% higher price point and app compatibility issues aren't helping Personal Tech06 Feb 2025 | 88
Tesla sales crash in Europe, UK. We can only wonder why Somewhat stale range of Muskmobiles, competition from China, Elon being Elon, or all of the above? Personal Tech06 Feb 2025 | 214
Call of Duty studio co-founder pleads guilty to crashing drone into firefighting aircraft Peter Tripp Akemann avoids jail, will pay 'Super Scooper' repair costs and is ordered to help with LA's wildfire recovery Personal Tech03 Feb 2025 | 66
FuriPhone FLX1: A Debian-powered brick that puts GNOME in your back pocket Fun with a FOSS-focused Phosh fondleslab Personal Tech03 Feb 2025 | 82
Microsoft vet laments a world where even toothbrushes need reboots Comment Raymond Chen reflects on the never-ending cycle of updates and restarts Personal Tech02 Feb 2025 | 121
Windows 11 stages a comeback – still miles behind older sibling Microsoft's latest OS claws back market share from Windows 10, but the finish line is a long way off OSes01 Feb 2025 | 63
Want Intel in your Surface? That’ll be $400 extra, says Microsoft Makes you wonder, how bad could Windows-on-Arm really be? Personal Tech30 Jan 2025 | 47
A good kind of disorder: Boffins boost capacitor tech by disturbing dipoles Breakthrough could – eventually – impact smartphone and mobile computing Science30 Jan 2025 | 30
Amazon sued for allegedly slurping sensitive data via advertising SDK Harvesting of location data and other personal info without user consent, lawsuit claims Personal Tech30 Jan 2025 | 24
Wacom says crooks probably swiped customer credit cards from its online checkout Digital canvas slinger indicates dot-com was skimmed for over a month Cyber-crime30 Jan 2025 | 3
The biggest microcode attack in our history is underway Opinion When your state machines are vulnerable, all bets are off
Does this thing run on a 220 V power supply? Oh. That puff of smoke suggests not Who, Me? That's not even the worst part of this story, which features a flood, broken promises, and plenty of panic
DeepSeek's iOS app is a security nightmare, and that's before you consider its TikTok links Infosec In Brief PLUS: Spanish cops think they've bagged NATO hacker; HPE warns staff of data breach; Lazy Facebook phishing, and more!
Judge says US Treasury ‘more vulnerable to hacking’ since Trump let the DOGE out Order requires destruction of departmental data accessed by Musky men
Huawei revenue growing fast, suggesting China's scoffing at sanctions Asia In Brief PLUS: Japan shifts to pre-emptive cyber-defense; Thailand cuts cords connecting scam camps; China to launch 'moon hopper' in 2026; and more!
UK armed forces fast-tracking cyber warriors to defend digital front lines High starting salaries promised after public sector infosec pay criticized
London has 400 GW of grid requests holding up datacenter builds And up to 70% of stalled energy generation projects are unlikely to be approved, claims regulator Ofgem
Sri Lanka goes bananas after monkey unplugs nation Simian saboteur or a grid screaming for modernization?
US news org still struggling to print papers a week after 'cybersecurity event' Publications across 25 states either producing smaller issues or very delayed ones
India's banking on the bank.in domain cleaning up its financial services sector With over 2,000 banks in operation, a domain only they can use has potential to make life harder for fraudsters
White House attempts to 'explain' mystery drone sightings: The FAA authorized 'em 'Research and various other reasons' behind hullabaloo ... but why didn't someone say that a month ago? Offbeat29 Jan 2025 | 64
Garmin pulls a CrowdStrike, turns smartwatches into fancy bracelets Blue Screen of Death becomes the Blue Triangle of Doom for your wrist Personal Tech29 Jan 2025 | 15
Ubuntu upgrade had our old Nvidia GPU begging for a downgrade If you need legacy drivers, you might want to keep your older OS version – possibly indefinitely Personal Tech29 Jan 2025 | 41
Microsoft signs eviction notice on Dev Home Development dashboard destined for ditching Personal Tech29 Jan 2025 | 7
Meta blocked Distrowatch links on Facebook while running Linux servers Popular community site became unmentionable – the irony is thick enough to compile Personal Tech28 Jan 2025 | 54
Google takes action after coder reports 'most sophisticated attack I've ever seen' Latest trope is tricky enough to fool even the technical crowd… almost Cyber-crime27 Jan 2025 | 32
Microsoft's London 'Experience Center' packs up and goes home Oxford Circus space closed after six years Personal Tech27 Jan 2025 | 27
Tired techie botched preventative maintenance he soon learned wasn't needed Who, Me? Epic late-night road trip would have been awesome if not for a secret change of plans Personal Tech27 Jan 2025 | 70
Fitbit pays Uncle Sam $12M to sprint away from claims of burning-hot smartwatches Your workout warm-up instructions didn't say anything about setting wrists on fire – allegedly! Personal Tech24 Jan 2025 | 11
The state of Right to Repair: Progress made, but key barriers remain Schematics, repair manuals, part numbers still out of reach for many industries Personal Tech24 Jan 2025 | 17
Europe, UK weigh up how to respond to Trump's proposed tariffs. One WTF or two? Could a post-Brexit romance be on the cards? Personal Tech24 Jan 2025 | 185
User said he did nothing that explained his dead PC – does a new motherboard count? On Call Then suggested a bloke down the pub might be able to help fix it Personal Tech24 Jan 2025 | 134
Intel pitches modular PC designs to make repairs less painful x86 behemoth calls the approach 'innovative' - DIY builders may disagree Personal Tech23 Jan 2025 | 117
Meta's pay-or-consent model under fire from EU consumer group Company 'strongly disagrees' with law infringement allegations Personal Tech23 Jan 2025 | 31
Brit competition watchdog takes aim at Google, Apple's mobile ecosystems CMA flexes its new Strategic Market Status muscles Personal Tech23 Jan 2025 | 14
Beijing picking up some of the bill for iPhones sold in China What? Why? Xi wants people spending, so has extended a subsidy scheme to phones, tabs, and smartwatches Personal Tech23 Jan 2025 | 7
Apple sued for using dangerous 'forever chemicals' in Watch bands Markets smartwatches as health helpers even as they expose some owners to PFAS Personal Tech22 Jan 2025 | 21
Samsung Galaxy S25 is so smart it wears Crocs, allegedly resists quantum decryption First fondle This year's model adds lots of AI, improved management, and support for biz buyers Personal Tech22 Jan 2025 | 32
App stores unconvinced by Trump's TikTok ban pause, which may itself be on shaky legal ground Analysis El Reg asked a lawyer to explain WTH is going on Personal Tech21 Jan 2025 | 42
Meta, X sign up to Euro Commish code of conduct on hate speech Under Digital Services Act, monitors will be allowed to report abusive language and platforms should respond in 1 day Personal Tech21 Jan 2025 | 116
Tariff uncertainty looms large over budget conscious CIOs Updated It’s a feature not a bug, and what the US electorate voted for, says analyst Personal Tech21 Jan 2025 | 33
Trump's freshly minted meme coin passes $10B market cap Crypto critics unhappy as BTC hits all-time high and Melania launches her own currency Personal Tech20 Jan 2025 | 122
BT unplugs plans to turn old cabinets into EV chargepoints Your battery might be flat, but the Wi-Fi signal is going to be great Personal Tech20 Jan 2025 | 98
Where does Microsoft's NPU obsession leave Nvidia's AI PC ambitions? Comment While Microsoft pushes AI PC experiences, Nvidia is busy wooing developers AI + ML20 Jan 2025 | 26
Capital One two-day outage leaves customers in free-fall Third-party supplier blamed as folks left unable to access funds Personal Tech17 Jan 2025 | 40
EU demands a peek under the hood of X's recommendation algorithms Commission insists the timing has nothing to do with Musk meddling in German politics ahead of election Personal Tech17 Jan 2025 | 93
IBM swoops in to rescue UK Emergency Services Network after Motorola shown the door With a near half-billion-pound price hike bringing contract value to £1.4B Networks17 Jan 2025 | 62
GM parks claims that driver location data was given to insurers, pushing up premiums We'll defo ask for permission next time, automaker tells FTC Personal Tech17 Jan 2025 | 40
Raspberry Pi hands out prizes to all in the RP2350 Hacking Challenge Power-induced glitches, lasers, and electromagnetic fields are all tools of the trade Security16 Jan 2025 | 18
Brits must prove their age on adult sites by July, says watchdog Regulator asks people to link their credit cards, mobile accounts, or face scans for smut use to protect kids Personal Tech16 Jan 2025 | 258
UK government tech procurement lacks understanding, says watchdog NAO report highlights £3B cost overruns and 29 years of cumulative delays in IT projects Personal Tech16 Jan 2025 | 69
DJI loosens flight restrictions, decides to trust operators to follow FAA rules Right after one of its drones crashed into an aircraft fighting California wildfires? Great timing Security15 Jan 2025 | 17
Oh, Deere! FTC sues tractor maker, alleging decades of monopolized repairs Updated Incoming Trump-picked watchdog boss dissents, calls suit 'hasty' and 'deeply imprudent,' so will it stick? Public Sector15 Jan 2025 | 35
The bell tolls for TikTok as lifelines to avoid January 19 US ban vanish Comment SCOTUS unlikely to save it, no time to find a buyer. So, hi, Xiaohongshu! Personal Tech14 Jan 2025 | 78
Allstate accused of quietly paying app makers for driver data Insurance giant sued by Texas for using surveillance without consent to jack up premiums, deny coverage Personal Tech14 Jan 2025 | 24
Microsoft, PC makers cut prices of Copilot+ gear in Europe, analyst stats confirm Double-digit reduction only served to 'stimulate some interest' AI + ML14 Jan 2025 | 48
Brit watchdog probes Google's search, ads empire Third front opened amid continued scrutiny from US, Euro regulators Personal Tech14 Jan 2025 | 4
Tim cooking up the dough as his Apple pay rises 18% to $74.6M He could buy 49,766 and a half MacBook Pros with that Personal Tech14 Jan 2025 | 48
It's not just Big Tech: The UK's Online Safety Act applies across the board Analysis That niche forum running for 20 years – get ready, there's work to do Security14 Jan 2025 | 150
Hulk smash Musk and Zuck! Actor Mark Ruffalo and non-billionaire pals back network tech underpinning Bluesky Updated Free Our Feeds solicits funds to foster AT Protocol that powers decentralized social media Bootnotes14 Jan 2025 | 60
Sonos CEO steps down after smart speaker app upgrade hit bum note Board appoints interim leader to stay in tune with its turnaround song, both execs hear sweet sound of cash landing in the bank Personal Tech14 Jan 2025 | 37
Tesla recalls 239,382 vehicles over rearview camera problems Software snafu can fry computer components for owners of Musk's electric buggies Personal Tech13 Jan 2025 | 78
Linus Torvalds offers to build guitar effects pedal for kernel developer ‘I'm a software person with a soldering iron’, he warns alongside release of Linux 6.13-rc7 Personal Tech13 Jan 2025 | 62
That subdued CES has us wondering what 2025 will look like, tech-wise Kettle El Reg vultures circle the Consumer Electronics Show Personal Tech12 Jan 2025 | 16
Tongue-zapping spoons, tea-cooling catbots, lazy vacuums and more from CES CES All the consumer electronics weirdness you didn't want to see in person anyway Personal Tech10 Jan 2025 | 40
Rollable laptop displays to roll off the production line from April, says Samsung CES Lenovo’s already showing them off in a bonkers laptop Personal Tech10 Jan 2025 | 42
Look for the label: White House rolls out 'Cyber Trust Mark' for smart devices Beware the IoT that doesn’t get a security tag Security09 Jan 2025 | 38
Short-lived bling, dumb smart things, and more: The worst in show from CES 2025 ces The honors are dubious, but boy, so is the tech Offbeat09 Jan 2025 | 78
Tesla, Musk double down on $56B payday appeal What could be the motivation for continuing to fight the case? CxO09 Jan 2025 | 75
Microsoft trims jobs as new year begins Updated Redmond claims tiny cuts are performance based Personal Tech09 Jan 2025 | 24
Trump China tariffs to 'overshadow' the 'progress' of AI PCs Already inflated costs of NPU-based boxes set to jump on import tax AI + ML09 Jan 2025 | 25
The ultimate Pi 5 arrives carrying 16GB ... and a price to match How much RAM does an enthusiast really need? Personal Tech09 Jan 2025 | 127
We did warn you – 2025 may be the year AI bots take over Meta's 'verse Opinion Can't grow any more? Let's just invent engagement! Personal Tech08 Jan 2025 | 51
Garmin Connect outage leaves folks unable to share their fitness virtue signaling RUN/STOP Personal Tech08 Jan 2025 | 20
US watchdog sticks probe into 2.6M Teslas over so-called Smart Summon crash reports If it's spelled like an A.S.S, acts like an ass, maybe it's just... Software08 Jan 2025 | 34
Uncle Sam now targets six landlord giants in war on alleged algorithmic rent fixing One of ya is gonna sing like a canary, prosecutors say AI + ML08 Jan 2025 | 25
Now Trump's import tariffs could raise the cost of a laptop for Americans by 68% CES Make America irate again Personal Tech07 Jan 2025 | 188
Zuck takes a page from Musk: Meta dumps fact-checkers, loosens speech restrictions Updated 'We're going to catch less bad stuff,' Facebook tycoon admits, but it's worth it to get Trump off his back Personal Tech07 Jan 2025 | 125
John Deere boasts driverless fleet - who needs operators, anyway? CES Lots of new ways to cut labor costs, no mention of repairability AI + ML07 Jan 2025 | 42
Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon X chip targets $600 Copilot+ PCs CES Hopes to elbow out competition on Arm-based hardware Systems07 Jan 2025 | 4
Dude, you got a Dell, period! RIP XPS, Inspiron, Latitude, Precision CES It'll all end in tiers Personal Tech07 Jan 2025 | 55
New Orleans attacker used Meta smart glasses to plan New Year's Day massacre But Jabbar did not live stream his actions on Jan 1, FBI confirmed Personal Tech06 Jan 2025 | 13
Tired of begging, Microsoft now trying to trick users into thinking Bing is Google If you can't beat 'em, just imitate their branding, hide yours and hope they don't notice Personal Tech06 Jan 2025 | 79
FireScam infostealer poses as Telegram Premium app to surveil Android devices updated Once installed, it helps itself to your data like it's a free buffet Research06 Jan 2025 | 5
Google's 10-year Chromebook lifeline leaves old laptops headed for silicon cemetery Longer support for newer models won't save prior versions from scrapheap Personal Tech06 Jan 2025 | 71
Pornhub pulls out of Florida, VPN demand 'surges 1150%' State masks up finally – its IP addresses, that is Personal Tech05 Jan 2025 | 113
Honey co-founder's Pie Adblock called out for copying GPL'd uBlock Origin files And, magically, a repo appears on GitHub with attribution Personal Tech04 Jan 2025 | 32
We’re paying for what we don’t get: East D.C. neighbors frustrated with Amazon’s Prime delivery exclusions Feature Locals demand transparency - and a refund wouldn't hurt Personal Tech03 Jan 2025 | 42
Tech titans hide in shadows awaiting Trump tariff threats Being more diplomatic than the politicians makes sense amid fear of upsetting the next US President Personal Tech03 Jan 2025 | 58
Nick Clegg steps down as Meta's top flack in favor of more Trump-friendly candidate Runny Clegg scrambles for door Personal Tech03 Jan 2025 | 39
HMD Fusion: A budget repairable smartphone with modular flair Review Expansion port on the back lets you add Outfits with added functions Personal Tech03 Jan 2025 | 34
Apple auto-opts everyone into having their photos analyzed by AI for landmarks Homomorphic-based Enhanced Visual Search is so privacy-preserving, iPhone giant activated it without asking Personal Tech03 Jan 2025 | 73
Apple offers to settle 'snooping Siri' lawsuit for an utterly incredible $95M Even the sound of a zip could be enough to start the recordings, according to claims Security02 Jan 2025 | 40
With 10 months of support remaining, Windows 10 still dominates Statcounter figures show Windows 11 losing user love OSes02 Jan 2025 | 69
Trump's tariff threats could bump PC prices by almost half Warning of planned hikes limit forecasts to just 2% shipment growth for US market in 2025 Personal Tech02 Jan 2025 | 79
Can 4G feature phones rise again on the back of QVGA, thin clients, and remote browsers? The developer of the Puffin Browser thinks so – and has a million users to show for it Personal Tech02 Jan 2025 | 32
Starlink direct-to-cell is coming to Ukraine Cell towers not required when messaging on Musk's finest Networks01 Jan 2025 | 19
Christmas 1984: The last hurrah for 8-bit home computers Feature Saturation point, and Nintendo and Sega, were just around the corner Personal Tech28 Dec 2024 | 169
After a long lunch, user thought a cursor meant their computer was cactus On Call Reg-reading heroes snacked on their woes and solved problems with extreme speed On-Prem27 Dec 2024 | 94
OneOdio Focus A5: Big battery, budget sound, and a bargain bin price Review Inexpensive over-ear gear, but active noise cancelling won't block out the carol singers Personal Tech23 Dec 2024 | 15