A major Hyperoptic outage in London exposed serious flaws in the broadband provider’s backup systems. Customers went without service for nearly 24 hours after both primary and secondary connections failed. The company says no compensation will be offered despite the extended downtime.
The 2026 State of IT report reveals strong growth in technology careers and budgets. Cybersecurity skills are overwhelmingly valued, while AI implementation faces ROI scrutiny from cautious companies.
3i Group shares plunged after revealing slowing sales growth at Action, the discount retailer that makes up nearly 80% of its private equity portfolio. The FTSE 100 firm warned full-year growth could miss targets, particularly after weak October performance in France. Investors are questioning wheth
Cash App is rolling out an AI chatbot that answers financial questions and provides personalized money insights. The update also includes expanded Bitcoin payment options and a new benefits program called Cash App Green.
Google is walking back some of its controversial Android developer verification requirements after facing significant pushback from the developer community. The company promises new sideloading options for experienced users and easier registration for students and hobbyists, though both changes are
Global demand for low-voltage circuit breakers is surging as industries modernize power infrastructure. Smart digital breakers with IoT capabilities are leading the transformation, with Asia-Pacific driving the strongest growth.
Apple continues its rapid software update cycle with the second developer beta builds for iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, and macOS Tahoe 26.2. The updates bring gaming features, CarPlay improvements, and changes to sleep tracking categories. Beta testers can now explore these features ahead of public releas
As AI agents move into critical business functions, the legal stakes are rising dramatically. Recent lawsuits highlight why both developers and deployers face liability for automated decision-making systems.
Major beauty companies are deploying AI across their operations with impressive results. Estée Lauder cut production timelines nearly in half while Ulta achieved a 95% repurchase rate through machine learning personalization. Even smaller brands are using AI tools to compete with industry giants.
Apple is expanding its Liquid Glass design language to another native app. The Level tool in the Measure app now features dynamic visual effects when leveling objects. It’s part of a broader visual refresh across iOS.
