BT and Tosh build quantum-secured metro fibre optic network
Beware the potentially dead or alive quantum kitty
UK ISP BT and partner Toshiba have today announced that they intend to build the “world’s first” quantum-secured metro fibre optic network between commercial sites in London.
Windows 11 out today
Free upgrade if you have the hardware
Windows 11, the latest version of Microsoft's computer operating system, launches worldwide on as a free upgrade for Windows 10 users who have the latest hardware.
Jedi shall not return
Oracle feels the force of the Supremes
The US Supreme Court gone all death star on Oracle's petition against the Pentagon's vendor selection for the Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure (JEDI) contract and sent Oracle's mighty briefs packing.
Google rolls out Android 12 but no Pixel
Sort of
In a break from the past, Google rolled out Android 12 to AOSP but did not launch any devices, including any Pixel phones to showcase the new OS.
Facebook goes darker than Zuckerburg’s soul
Bad day for the Social Notworking King
Mark Zuckerburg was having a bad day yesterday after a whistleblower revealed dark deeds and his glorious social notworking empire crashed to its knees due to a bizarre DNS flaw.
Apple rumoured to be getting into adverts
So much for not copying Google
Changes in iPhone privacy rules could herald a move by Apple into advertising on its iOS software.
New Zealand considers a shift to digital currency
Looking at Stablecoins in Middle Earth
New Zealand's central bank is exploring the possibility of issuing a digital currency, saying the benefits it would bring include its potential use as a monetary policy tool.
Nintendo denies the existence of a Nintendo Switch Pro
Rumours are untrue
Nintendo has denied a rumour that it is about to put out a Switch Pro.
Big Tech’s fake climate shame
Apple, Amazon, Microsoft and Disney back groups opposed to climate change
While their customers believe that they are as green as Greta Thunberg, Apple, Amazon, Microsoft and Disney, are backing business groups that are fighting climate legislation.
White House wants a 30 country ransomware conference
Address the threat of ransomware
The White House will convene a 30 country meeting this month to try to ramp up global efforts to address the threat of ransomware to economic and national security.