United Kingdom is 9th most breached country, cybersecurity study finds
The latest study by cybersecurity company Surfshark ranks the United Kingdom as the 9th most breached country in second quarter (Q2) of 2023. Globally, a total of 110.8M accounts were breached during this period, with the United States ranking first and amounting to almost half of all breaches from April through June. Russia takes second…
Tech Digest daily roundup: AI in breast cancer screening as good as two radiologists, study finds
Artificial intelligence (AI) can "safely" read breast cancer screening images, a preliminary study suggests. Researchers found computer-aided detection could spot cancer in mammograms - X-ray pictures of the breast - at a "similar rate" to two radiologists. The NHS is already looking at how it can implement such technology in its breast screening programme. However, the…
North East to benefit from new funding for hydrogen transport
Hydrogen-powered sweeper from ULEMco New Government-backed transport projects to fuel supermarket delivery trucks and airport vehicles with hydrogen The North East will be at the forefront of developing hydrogen tech, with over an £8 million investment into the Tees Valley Hydrogen Transport Hub Second round of funding set to grow the…
EV charging network Evyve goes live on Zap-Pay
En-route electric vehicle (EV) charging network evyve is the tenth network to go live on Zap-Pay, the simple way to pay for EV charging across networks from Zapmap. As of last week, evyve, with its network of predominantly rapid chargers, is now fully up and running on Zap-Pay. The completed integration means that ten charge…
Signs of recovery in London’s tech market as job vacancies increase by 26%
New tech job roles in London increased by 10% in June and 26% in May 28% of all tech roles advertised in London are for Software Development & Engineering Tech hires in public sector & not-for-profit increased by 72% this year 29% of all tech roles advertised in London come from the Banking & Financial…
Government explores plan to boost broadband with £160m LEO satellites fund
The government is working to establish a potential £160m scheme to fund next generation of satellite communications development and boost UK’s leadership in growing global satellite market Satellites will be key to offering connectivity in remote and rural parts of UK, aiming to bridge the digital divide Low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites more resilient and…
Tech Digest daily roundup: Royal Mail launches UK’s first drone delivery service
The UK's first drone delivery service has launched in Orkney. The joint operation, by Royal Mail and Skyports Drone Services, will initially operate on the islands for three months. It will see letters and parcels transported from a delivery office in Kirkwall to Stromness, from where drones will take them to staff on Graemsay and Hoy…
UK in 34th place in broadband league table
Analysis of around 1.3 billion broadband speed tests worldwide has revealed that the UK sits in 34th place, with an average speed of 93.63Mbps. The research was designed and compiled by Cable.co.uk, and the data gathered by M-Lab. Measurement Lab is led by teams based at Code for Science & Society, Google Inc and supported by partners around…
The Role of Blockchain in Fintech: Transforming Transactions and Beyond
Blockchain technology has emerged as a revolutionary force in the world of finance, powering the growth of fintech (financial technology) and fintech development services. Originally introduced as the underlying technology for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, blockchain's decentralized and immutable nature offers far-reaching applications beyond digital currencies. In this article, we delve into the transformative role of…
Searching for safety: UK’s most searched for home security products revealed.
As more and more homes around the country become ‘smart homes’, it’s not just lighting, sound and entertainment systems that are being integrated. Home security has also seen a transformation, with the traditional burglar alarm now becoming part of a much wider system for many, combining security cameras, locks and even doorbells to protect homeowners…
