Tech Digest daily roundup: Elon Musk suggests all users will have to pay for X
Elon Musk has suggested that all users of X, formerly called Twitter, may have to pay for access to the platform. In a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the billionaire said a payment system was the only way to counter bots. "We're moving to having a small monthly payment for use of the…
7 in 10 mobile phone insurance claims are for iPhones, as new iPhone 15 launches
Claims data by Admiral Home Insurance reveals autumn is the most popular season for mobile phone claims and September saw the most monthly claims in 2022 Seven in ten claims in 2022 were for iPhones, compared with two in ten for Samsung devices The Northeast of England sees the most mobile phone claims annually, followed…
Tech Digest daily roundup: Apple iOS17 software update launches today
Ahead of the release of the iPhone 15, a major software update will land on Apple's existing handsets today. iOS 17 brings new features including a standby mode that turns your device into a bedside smart display, interactive widgets for the home screen, and the ability to clone your voice with AI. Sky News has…
Tech Digest daily roundup: Cyber attacks on autonomous cars risk ‘mass casualties’
Cyber attacks on self-driving cars risk causing “mass casualties”, MPs have warned, as the Government considers whether to allow autonomous vehicles on Britain’s roads. MPs on the transport committee said there was a “delicate balance to be struck” between embracing innovation and keeping the public safe as driverless cars take to UK’s streets. In a report…
Tech Digest daily roundup: Elon Musk says there is consensus for AI regulation
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says there was "overwhelming consensus" for regulation on artificial intelligence after tech heavyweights gathered in Washington to discuss AI. Tech bosses attending the meeting included Meta's Mark Zuckerberg and Google boss Sundar Pichai. Microsoft's former CEO Bill Gates and Microsoft's current CEO Satya Nadella were also in attendance. The Wednesday meeting…
Latest home broadband speed increases to 69 Mb/s, claims Ofcom report
Telecoms regulator Ofcom has published its latest research into the performance of home broadband services in the UK. Its findings are obtained by measuring the performance delivered to customers’ routers, and data provided by the UK’s four largest broadband providers. Its research shows that average download speeds for home broadband have continued to increase. The…
9 in 10 Generative AI users have concerns over bias, report warns
Despite concerns Applause global survey reveals that 79% of respondents actively use generative AI services 59% of workplaces also sanction the use of generative AI ChatGPT is the most popular service among users surveyed Nine in 10 Generative AI users have bias concerns and 67% believe it infringes on data privacy, according to a report…
Bristol set to host UK’s most powerful supercomputer
UK AI Research Resource dubbed Isambard-AI will be one of Europe’s most powerful supercomputers New facility will serve as national resource for researchers and industry experts spearheading AI innovation and scientific discovery Plans for the supercomputer backed by £900 million investment announced in March to transform UK’s computing capacity A new supercomputer set to be…
Tech Digest daily roundup: Apple ditches lightning port, will stop using leather
Apple has confirmed its new iPhone will not feature its proprietary lightning charging port, after the EU forced the change. The tech giant said that the iPhone 15, unveiled at its annual event on Tuesday, would use a USB-C cable as the "universally accepted standard". A new Apple Watch series was also unveiled with a…
Apple iPhone 15 unveiled – 5 new colours including pink
Apple has revealed the latest addition to its iPhone line-up - the iPhone 15 - at the company’s “Wonderlust” event in California. The new iPhone features a significant redesign to its screen, replacing the “notch” at the top of the phone with the “dynamic island” used on its current Pro models. The phone will come in five…