15 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for IT Jobs in the UK
Introduction Making an application to IT jobs can be a daunting task particularly in the current extremely competitive job market. Employers don’t only want technical skills; they are looking for people who are flexible, creative, and proactive applicants. But, many candidates make mistakes that can cost them huge opportunities. We’ll look at the most frequently made mistakes and ways to stay clear...
YouTube unveils new AI-powered tools for Shorts creators
At its Made on YouTube live event on Tuesday, YouTube introduced a suite of new generative AI tools designed to enhance Shorts creation. Among the highlights is a custom version of Google’s text-to-video model, Veo 3, alongside fresh remixing options and an “Edit with AI” feature. The new version, called Veo 3 Fast, delivers outputs at 480p with reduced latency,...
BlackRock commits £500m to UK data centre investment
US investment giant BlackRock is set to inject £500m into enterprise data centres across the UK as part of a significant expansion of its British operations. Reports Technology News The move is aimed at strengthening the country’s digital infrastructure at a time when demand for computing power and data storage is surging, driven by the adoption of emerging technologies such as...
Gmail Simplifies Tracking for Upcoming Package Deliveries
Google is introducing a new “Purchases” tab in Gmail, giving users a streamlined way to view their upcoming package deliveries. Announced on Thursday, the new tab will collect all purchase-related emails in one place, including past orders and shipments, making it easier to keep track of shopping activity. Reports Technology News While Gmail will continue to highlight packages scheduled to arrive...
Seagate Unveils £115m Investment, Adding 30 Roles
US technology giant Seagate has unveiled plans for a £115m investment at its Londonderry factory, a move set to create around 30 new jobs. Reports Technology News The funding will support research and development at the Springtown plant on Buncrana Road. First Minister Michelle O’Neill, Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly, and Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald visited the site on Thursday morning...
RSS co-creator launches new protocol for AI data licensing
After Anthropic’s $1.5 billion copyright settlement, the AI industry is confronting a reckoning over its use of training data. With more than 40 lawsuits still pending — including one targeting Midjourney for generating images of Superman — the risks of unlicensed data collection are mounting. Without a scalable licensing framework, experts warn, AI companies could soon be buried under...
Microsoft cloud hit by disruptions after Red Sea cable cuts
Microsoft has confirmed that its Azure cloud services have been disrupted following damage to undersea cables in the Red Sea. The tech giant warned that customers using Azure – one of the world’s largest cloud computing platforms – could face delays due to issues with internet traffic transiting through the Middle East. Reports Technology News While Microsoft did not specify what caused...
EU fines Google €2.95bn for abusing advertising dominance
Google has been hit with a €2.95bn (£2.5bn) fine by the European Union for allegedly abusing its dominance in the online advertising technology market – the system that decides which ads appear on websites and where they are displayed. Reports Technology News The European Commission announced on Friday that the tech giant had breached competition rules by prioritising its own tools...
UK and Saudi Arabia Launch £360m Joint Investment Deal
The UK and Saudi Arabia have signed a £360m joint investment package that will create 180 new jobs across both nations. The deal, announced by Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds at the Great Futures Summit in London this week, focuses on clean energy as well as professional and financial services, delivering mutual economic benefits. Reports Technology News It supports the Labour Government’s modern...
M&S Hackers Take Credit for Jaguar Land Rover Cyber Attack
A group of English-speaking hackers linked to the recent Marks & Spencer breach has claimed responsibility for a cyber-attack on Jaguar Land Rover. Reports Technology News A Telegram channel posted a screenshot that appeared to show the carmaker’s internal IT systems, alongside a news report covering the hack. The channel’s name combines three well-known Western hacking groups — Scattered Spider, Lapsus$, and...
