On 22 September 2026, Computer Weekly turns 60. To mark the milestone, we asked some of our friends – experts, parliamentarians, IT leaders and suppliers – for their perspectives on how tech has changed their lives over six decades. What’s changed the most for you since then? Back in 1966 when Computer Weekly was launched,…
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Eko Sasmito/Shutterstock Overcharging your smartphone used to be a widespread fear among users. Many believed that charging your smartphone overnight was detrimental. But that’s simply not true anymore, as smartphones have become more resilient with built-in protection. Smartphones depend on built-in mechanisms to protect themselves so they don’t keep charging past the cap, which is usually…
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Nenad Cavoski/Shutterstock For many fans, sports is as much an audio experience as it is a visual one. When watching your favorite athletes on your home TV, you want to hear the commentators discuss the latest plays with the same clarity you expect when watching your favorite movie. However, even if you’ve invested in an…
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Apple’s MacBook Air is facing supply constraints, as delivery estimates last up to a monthThe delivery delays are a direct result of the ongoing RAM crisisConsumers may have to look at Windows alternatives, as the RAM crisis gets worsePC hardware manufacturers can’t catch a break from the ongoing RAM crisis, and unfortunately, Apple arguably knows…
NBN Co has reported revenue of A$5.92bn for the year to 30 June 2026, up 3% as more of its customers now connect over fibre than over copper for the first time. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) rose by 5% to A$4.46bn, above the top of its guidance range. Operating expenses fell…
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Dubai has been ranked second globally in the inaugural Intelligent Cities Index published by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), securing the top position worldwide for the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and smart city solutions. According to the Dubai Media Office, the index evaluated 61 cities worldwide and recognised Dubai’s leadership in implementing AI-powered services…
Isreal’s laser-based defense system — known as Iron Beam — has been in operation since 2024 as a ground-based solution to protect the country against attacks from aerial drones, missiles, and mortars. Developed by Israeli defense companies Elbit Systems and Rafael, the 100-kilowatt high-energy laser (HEL) system achieved its first operational interceptions during the ongoing Israel-Hamas…
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Computex live Q&AHave a question about the world’s biggest computing event? Let us know by commenting in our Computex 2026 live Q&A and we’ll put them to the team covering the show.I’ve been stalking the halls of Computex 2026, the huge computing-focused tech event that’s currently running in Taipei, Taiwan, in search of the best…
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The Good Law Project and Open Rights Group have threatened the UK data regulator with legal action after accusing it of “brushing aside” thousands of data protection complaints from the public, a situation they claim will be made worse by its new approach to complaint handling. Under the UK’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the…
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Computex live Q&AHave a question about the world’s biggest computing event? Let us know by commenting in our Computex 2026 live Q&A and we’ll put them to the team covering the show.Computex can always be relied on to deliver some truly inventive custom PC builds, and this year has been no exception.One of the things…
