Toshiba Limits 24TB Hard Drive Distribution, Excludes European Market
Toshiba announces its new 24TB N300 and N300 Pro hard drives will not be available in mainland Europe due to low demand projections. The high-capacity drives will only be sold in the US, Asia, and UK markets, marking a departure from typical industry distribution patterns.
BBC Radio's Historic Electric Meter Control System Set to Power Down in 2025
The UK's longstanding Radio Teleswitch Service, which used BBC Radio 4 signals to manage electricity rates for 600,000 homes, will shut down in 2025 due to equipment limitations. The transition to smart meters brings new challenges as millions face connectivity and billing issues.
Google Pays AI Researchers Not to Work for Competitors After Leaving
DeepMind's London office enforces year-long non-compete agreements while continuing to pay departing AI researchers their full salaries. The controversial practice highlights the fierce battle for AI talent among tech giants, even as some researchers express frustration about being sidelined from industry developments.
Apple Wins Legal Battle to Reveal UK Government's Encryption Backdoor Requests
Apple achieves a significant legal victory allowing transparency about UK government demands for encryption backdoors. The Investigatory Powers Tribunal ruling enables public discussion of surveillance requests while highlighting ongoing tensions between national security and digital privacy.
AirPods Pro 2 Gains Hearing Aid Functionality in UK Healthcare Milestone
Apple's AirPods Pro 2 now offers clinical-grade hearing aid capabilities in the UK through a free software update. The feature provides personalized hearing profiles after a simple 5-minute test, potentially helping millions with mild to moderate hearing loss access more discreet hearing assistance.
Paragraf Launches Revolutionary Customizable Graphene Sensor Platform
UK-based Paragraf is developing a groundbreaking 'blank canvas' graphene foundry that allows customers to customize sensors for diverse applications. The innovative approach enables up to 100-channel sensing capabilities while targeting competitive $1 per sensor pricing at scale.
UK Government Demands Global Backdoor Access to Apple's Encrypted iCloud Data
British authorities have issued a secret order requiring Apple to create a backdoor for accessing encrypted iCloud backups of users worldwide. The unprecedented move could force Apple to choose between compromising user privacy globally or discontinuing encryption features in the UK.
UK Launches Antitrust Probes into Apple and Google's Mobile Dominance
The UK's competition watchdog has initiated investigations into Apple and Google's mobile ecosystems under new digital competition rules. The probes will examine whether the tech giants wield excessive market power through their operating systems, app stores, and browsers, potentially affecting millions of UK smartphone users.
UK Competition Watchdog Launches Major Probe into Apple and Google Mobile Dominance
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has initiated parallel investigations into Apple and Google's control over mobile ecosystems, examining their market power in operating systems, app stores, and browsers. The probe, targeting platforms used by 94% of UK adults, could reshape how mobile services operate by 2025.
Google's Bold Privacy Shift: Cross-Device Tracking Set to Launch in February
Google announces controversial plans to enable broader digital fingerprinting across devices starting February 2024, sparking privacy concerns from regulators. The move will allow advertisers to track users across smart TVs, gaming consoles, browsers and mobile apps, despite previous stance against such practices.