Britons have started questioning their online privacy rights and the “staggering lack of transparency” regarding the secret online surveillance by the Home Office, which is tracking users’ web browsing history. People lack information about the Internet trial, like what data is collected, how it is used, and what the retention …
Read More »Hotdrop appoints Perry Smith as COO
Perry Smith, former Esports Business Director at Right Formula has joined Hotdrop as Chief Operating Officer. With a decade of esports experience held in senior management roles, Perry has led successful programmes across the world of esports, covering strategic consultancy, media rights, content distribution and event production. Bringing this wealth …
Read More »Acer’s new updates to Chromebook 311
Acer has revealed new features for its new Chromebook 311. Based on an ARM Octa Core processor, it has enough power for up to 15 hours of use throughout the day. Weighing in at only 1kg, this Chromebook combines extreme portability with the ARM Octa-Core processor, giving enough processing power …
Read More »XPG Announces the XTREMER Partnership Program
XPG, has launched the XTREMER partnership program. The XTREMER partnership program will aim to support talented content creators of all types including streamers, Esports competitors, cosplayers, and tech enthusiasts, among others. Membership in the XTREMER partnership program gives access to a supportive community of like-minded creators and the support of …
Read More »Microsoft named ‘Principal Partner’ in 1-2-1 device initiative
Microsoft has been confirmed as the Principal Partner in a new education devices programme, aimed at closing the gap on the UK’s digital divide. The initiative, Devices for Education, has been created by IT specialist, Consenna. Simon Yates, Chief Operating Officer at Consenna, said: “Increased attention on the vital role …
Read More »Egnyte and Microsoft integrations improve insight and security across Microsoft 365
Egnyte has announced new integrations with Microsoft to help against data loss, address a growing number of regional privacy regulations, and simplify the overall management of content, with minimal administrative overhead. “Our employees love using Microsoft 365 but with the multiple applications, including Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and desktop applications, we …
Read More »Telcos gear up to secure new wave of 5G networks
Telcos will implement a wide array of measures in 2021 to secure the next wave of 5G connectivity, according to a global survey of service provider employees by Heavy Reading. As operators begin to rollout standalone 5G networks, they are moving swiftly to secure core network configuration services, such as …
Read More »Residential IP providers help fast-track information on vaccine availability
Tech-savvy residents of the U.S., Germany, and a few other countries have started using web-scraping bots to accelerate the COVID-19 vaccination process. Some organisations have started utilising bots to help immunise communities quicker, leaving residential proxy providers like IPRoyal to ensure their technology is used lawfully. In countries where vaccination against …
Read More »PCR April sector guide: Printers and Monitors
From high spec monitors to network printers here is some latest tech to get your hands on HANNspree HS322PPB Monitor “The 32” HS322PPB features a 2560 x 1440 QHD resolution which offers superior picture quality for graphic intensive professional applications, gaming and much more. Users can enjoy over 77% more …
Read More »UK privacy-first messaging and social network app launch
UK tech company inLinx has announced the launch of its new mobile messaging platform LinxApp. Founded by Zabi Zamir who launched LinxApp in direct response to tackle the industry giants, the company, which has offices in London, Manchester, and Stoke-on-Trent, is aiming to take a huge chunk of the mobile …
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