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Technology accelerating crime, boosts case for national police service, says NCA chief

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Technology is accelerating crime, and making it more global and more harmful, the head of the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) said today. Graeme Biggar, the NCA’s director general, said criminals are now able to operate in loose networks and buy in to crime and money laundering services. “Technology has given scale and reach to…

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AI tools offer ‘near-real-time’ analysis of data from seized mobile phones and computers

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Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools developed by Israeli digital intelligence company Cellebrite will give police investigators the capability to interrogate call records, text messages, images and videos stored on mobile phones and other electronic devices at ultra-high speed. The company has developed AI tools that allow police investigators to interrogate data retrieved from multiple electronic devices,…

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UK MoD awards more than two dozen contracts for AI targeting systems

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The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded contracts to more than two dozen companies to develop autonomous targeting systems for the UK’s armed forces, but critics warn that speeding up targeting decisions with artificial intelligence (AI) will inevitably lead to greater civilian casualties. In mid-January 2026, the MoD named a group of 26 companies that…

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US lawmakers quiz Meta over ‘dangerous’ facial-recognition plans for smart glasses

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US lawmakers have written to the social media company Meta demanding answers over proposals to introduce facial-recognition technology to its smart glasses, which the lawmakers say puts the privacy and civil liberties of citizens at risk. Democratic senators have written to Meta’s chairman and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, warning that the “uniquely dangerous” plans could accelerate…

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5 Of The Best CES Gadgets You Don’t Have To Wait To Buy

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José Adorno/BGR We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Another CES wraps up with exciting tech. BGR was there and saw a ton of new products that will make their way to store shelves in 2026. However, if you can’t keep up with the excitement to get your hands on some of the…

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MPs could be unintentionally going easy on tech ‘parasite’ in Post Office scandal bill

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The figure being bandied about for the cost of the Post Office scandal is lowering expectations on Fujitsu, because it doesn’t include hundreds of millions of pounds in costs beyond the £1.8bn bill for compensating subpostmasters. Described as a “parasite” on the UK government by Business and Trade Select Committee chair Liam Byrne MP, Fujitsu,…

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Every Post Office victim deserves an OBE, says Betty Brown

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Thank you for joining! Access your Pro+ Content below. 13 January 2026 Every Post Office victim deserves an OBE, says Betty Brown Share this item with your network: In the first edition of the Computer Weekly ezine for 2026, we reveal who in the world of tech has received gongs in the New Year Honours…

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Post Office scandal’s oldest victim calls for total ban on Fujitsu

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Fujitsu should be banned from all UK government contracts, according to the Post Office scandal’s oldest victim. Former subpostmaster Betty Brown, who turned 93 today (13 January), made the call after watching Fujitsu’s European boss, Paul Patterson, appear at a recent Business and Trade Select Committee hearing. During the meeting, Fujitsu was described by an…

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Interview: How ING reaps benefits of centralising AI

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At ING, artificial intelligence (AI) is not a new phenomenon. The wholesale and retail European bank has been using AI for a decade and has centralised its AI development efforts to scale product development across multiple countries while maintaining strong connections with business divisions. As Computer Weekly has previously reported, ING is focused on the…

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You Can Use Your Old Phone As A Router – Here’s How

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Eza_Nanda/Shutterstock Over the last couple of years, it has become pretty much standard for phone brands to do an annual launch of new devices. Naturally, these come complete with the latest hardware and software improvements, encouraging users to make the switch. But then, what happens to your old phone after you upgrade? More often than…

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