Credas Unveils UK’s First Reusable Compliance Wallet
Welsh digital ID firm Credas is set to streamline the homebuying process and other regulated transactions with the launch of the UK’s first ‘compliance wallet’. Reports Technology News This new solution offers a reusable compliance tool designed for use across all regulated sectors, with an initial focus on the property market. The digital wallet contains the user’s verified identity alongside a full...
Marks & Spencer chair declines to confirm if ransom was paid after cyberattack
The chairman of U.K. retail giant Marks & Spencer declined to disclose to a panel of lawmakers whether the company paid a ransom to a hacking group following a cyberattack earlier this year. Reports Technology News “We’ve said that we are not discussing any of the details of our interaction with the threat actor,” said chairman Archie Norman, referring to the...
Microsoft Shuts Down Local Operations in Pakistan
Microsoft is winding down its operations in Pakistan, concluding a 25-year presence in the country. The Redmond-based tech giant confirmed to TechCrunch on Friday that it is adjusting its operational strategy in Pakistan and will now support customers through resellers and “other closely located Microsoft offices.” “This change will not affect our customer agreements or the level of service provided,” a...
Google Launches Veo 3, Its Latest AI Video Generation Model, Worldwide
Google has officially introduced Veo 3, its most powerful and advanced AI video generation model to date, now available globally. Released in public preview on Vertex AI, Veo 3 represents a major breakthrough in generative video technology—enabling users to create cinematic, high-definition video clips with synchronized audio, all from a simple text prompt. Reports Technology News As Google’s state-of-the-art text-to-video model,...
Baidu Unveils AI Video Generator and Revamps Search Capabilities
China’s Baidu on Wednesday unveiled an AI-powered video generation tool for businesses, alongside a major revamp of its search engine platform. Reports Technology News The new image-to-video model, named MuseSteamer, can create videos up to 10 seconds long and is available in three versions: Turbo, Pro, and Lite. This launch marks Baidu’s latest step into the fast-growing field of generative AI,...
Over a Quarter of UK Businesses Suffered Cyber-Attacks in the Past Year, Report Reveals
More than one in four UK businesses have fallen victim to a cyber-attack over the past year, with many others at risk of “sleepwalking” into similar disruption unless urgent preventative action is taken, according to a new report. Reports Technology News A survey conducted by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics), in partnership with facilities managers, service providers, and consultancies,...
Spotify Overhauls Discover Weekly Playlist for the First Time in 10 Years
Spotify’s Discover Weekly playlist — the beloved Monday tradition that serves up fresh music recommendations — is getting a major refresh. Reports Technology News A full decade after its launch (yes, it’s really been that long), Spotify is giving Premium users a new level of control over their weekly music picks. At the top of the playlist, users will now find...
Meta Admits Error in Facebook Group Suspensions, Dismisses Claims of Widespread Issue
Meta says it is working to resolve an issue that caused some Facebook Groups to be mistakenly suspended — but insists there is no broader problem across its platforms. Reports Technology News Group administrators have taken to online forums to report receiving automated messages wrongly claiming their Groups had breached Meta’s policies, leading to their deletion. Some Instagram users have also reported...
YouTube Tests AI-Powered Search Carousel Inspired by Google’s Overviews
YouTube is introducing new AI-driven features aimed at making it easier for users to discover content and information, the company announced on Thursday. Among the updates is an AI-powered search results carousel, reminiscent of Google’s AI Overviews, along with expanded testing of conversational AI. Reports Technology News The AI-generated search results carousel, currently available to YouTube Premium users in the U.S.,...
Three Network Suffers Phone Call Outage, Data Unaffected
Mobile network operator Three has confirmed that some users are currently unable to make phone calls due to a fault affecting voice services. Reports Technology News In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), the company acknowledged the issue but did not disclose how many of its 11 million customers are impacted. The outage was first flagged by website DownDetector, which reported...
