Stressed at the moment? No-one could blame you. But we know that a lot of stress isn’t good for us, so we need to keep it in check. The new

If you’re worried your mask isn’t doing enough to stop the spread of Covid, how about this weird space age looking helmet instead? Would you wear one? #covid19 #techinventions #facecoverings

Could computer games like Animal Crossing be the key to happiness? This team of researchers at Oxford University seem to think so #technews #happiness #computergaming https://www.thegamer.com/animal-crossing-good-for-mental-health/

After that village in Wales lost its broadband every time a resident switched on an old TV, here are the things in your home that could be slowing down your

Would you wear a luxury Swiss watch that’s also a smart watch? Watch brand Tissot’s made a £30m bet that you will #WatchBling #SmartWatches https://www.esquire.com/uk/style/a34684993/tissot-t-touch-connect-solar/

If your team are using a company device at home, please, please check that it’s secure. Almost a fifth of company-provided devices lack the proper security #WFH #UpdateSecurity #BiggestThreatToHomeSecurity https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/technology/your-work-pc-could-be-the-biggest-security-threat-in-your-home/ar-BB18OwhU

Zoom’s really been working hard on its security features. Now it’ll tell you if your call is at risk of attack. #zoom #CallSecurity #NoMoreZoombombing https://www.techradar.com/news/zoom-can-now-tell-you-if-your-meeting-is-at-risk-of-attack

We’re not going to call this a list of gadgets – they’re productivity tools and we want them all! #ProductivityTools #ActuallyTheyMightBeGadgets #NeedThese https://thegadgetflow.com/blog/best-multitasking-gadgets/

Do you rely on Google Photos to keep your pics safe? Did you know they’re introducing a storage cap? Here’s why #GooglePhotos #HitMyLimit #WeHaveOtherStorageOptions https://www.gizchina.com/2020/11/17/google-photos-will-charge-fee-why-is-google-doing-this/

There’s a shortage of cyber security skills in the UK. And with Covid-19 here to stay for a while, it’s a ticking time-bomb #SkillsShortage #ProtectYourBusiness #WFH https://uktechnews.co.uk/2020/09/07/uks-acute-cybersecurity-talent-shortage-a-ticking-timebomb-during-covid-19/

FINALLY. Chrome will soon let you search through all the open tabs in your browser. How much difference will this make to your working day? #chrome #TooManyTabs #SearchFixesEverything https://thenextweb.com/plugged/2020/11/18/google-chrome-introduces-tab-search-heres-how-to-use-it/

Have you tried video calls on Microsoft Teams yet? It’s got a load of new features. And we’ve done a video showing you some of the best #MicrosoftTeams #NewFeatures #MoreProductiveMeetings

Rumours are the 2022 iPhone will be foldable. Would you like a 1990s-style iPhone? #iPhone #FoldingPhone #CoolOrWeird https://www.techradar.com/news/apple-reportedly-testing-foldable-iphone-prototype-for-september-2022-release

Looking for something to do during another boring lockdown weekend? How about giving your laptop a thorough clean? Here’s how #laptop #CleaningTips #GermFree https://www.theverge.com/21557240/laptop-keyboard-how-to-clean-key-windows-mac

The NHS has a huge data challenge – how to give us control of our medical data, but still share it with doctors. Does the creator of the web have

It’s not your fault you just bought that big bar of chocolate. Artificial intelligence made you do it #technews #aiMadeMeDoIt https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-54522442

Covid gadget alert: Think your trusty mask needs an upgrade? What about this ‘wearable air purifier’ from LG? There’s no release date yet, but it claims to capture 99.97% of

Do you have an Android phone? There’s a 1 in 3 chance millions of websites won’t work on it next year… here’s a workaround #android #ItsNotWorking #firefox https://thenextweb.com/plugged/2020/11/09/millions-of-websites-wont-load-on-over-30-of-android-devices-starting-next-year-but-theres-a-fix/

Remember the old days, when your mobile phone that was nearly indestructible, and the battery seemed to last for ages? The classic Nokia 3310 turned 20 this year. How old

The hackers are still out in force. And the poor old NHS is still a prime target #technews #cybercrime #hacking #nhs https://www.digitalhealth.net/2020/11/nhs-withstands-hundreds-of-cyber-crime-incidents-relating-to-covid-19/

Do you have an old laptop with a rubbish webcam? Here’s how you can use your phone instead #RubbishWebcam #AnotherZoomMeeting #UpgradeCameraQuality https://www.wired.co.uk/article/laptop-webcam-phone-camera

Here are the top 20 ways you’re likely to damage your phone #smashed #phone #DontDropItDownTheToilet https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/study-reveals-top-20-ways-22737788

You know we love a gadget. So here are some new Covid-ready gadgets just for you… #CovidGadgets #GadgetPost #TheyKnowWhatWeWant https://www.techradar.com/news/7-new-gadgets-perfect-for-a-pandemic-from-ifa-2020

This is kinda creepy… have a look at the inside of a Disney robot, with lifelike eyes. It gazes at you as real people do. Do you think we’ll have

With the new lockdown cancelling more travel plans, people are thinking about different ways to view the world’s most beautiful tourism spots. Will your next holiday be a virtual one?

This is brilliant… a man lost his phone in a jungle, and when he found it, there were some monkey selfies and a video on it #monkey #selfies https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-54157459

Artificial Intelligence: should we fear it, or embrace it? According to this article from the World Economic Forum, the news is all good for business and the economy #AI #artificialintelligence

QR codes have gone mainstream, thanks to the need to check-in everywhere you go. Here’s everything you need to know about them #qrcodes #covid-19 https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/0/what-are-qr-codes-how-use-them/

Could this be the most expensive hack ever? People buying from a gold merchant’s website had their payment details compromised… FOR FIVE MONTHS #cybercrime #hacking #cybersecurity #gold https://www.techradar.com/uk/news/this-could-be-the-most-expensive-data-breach-ever

You use WhatsApp, right? If you open a ‘crash code’ message your phone will freeze immediately. Here’s how to avoid this #WhatsAppCrash #CrashCode #AvoidThisMessage https://metro.co.uk/2020/09/08/whatsapp-crash-code-messages-circulating-how-to-protect-yourself-13237702/

A whole load of new Apple MacBooks are expected to be announced today. There’s a cool augmented reality teaser of the launch event #apple #NewToys https://www.theverge.com/2020/11/2/21546136/apple-event-date-time-november-10th-one-more-thing-arm-mac-silicon

We’ve been telling you this for a while, but cyber-crime is on the rise, thanks to a certain pandemic… be vigilant #RiseInCyberCrime #TheySenseWeakness #BeOnYourGuard https://uktechnews.co.uk/2020/09/08/uk-cybercrime-on-the-rise-amid-global-disruption/

Working from home impossible because of a bad internet connection? Some people are claiming compensation for the loss of working hours. It’s not easy, though #wifi #badinternet #remoteworking #compensation https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/experts/article-8889551/I-intermittent-internet-signal-past-weeks-compensation.html

A few weeks ago The Guardian published an opinion article written entirely by an AI. Some tech experts think it was misleading #RoboJourno #WillTheyTakeOver #AI https://bdtechtalks.com/2020/09/14/guardian-gpt-3-article-ai-fake-news/

Fancy building your own game, but can’t be bothered to learn how to code? Now you can build a game just like building a Lego set. Would you try this?

Some new updates from WhatsApp. You can mute people forever (hooray) and even buy stuff. How much do you rely on WhatsApp? #whatsapp #BuyMoreGadgets #CantHearYouThanksToMute https://www.tomsguide.com/news/whatsapp-is-getting-two-killer-upgrades-how-you-can-try-them-out

Apple couldn’t stop themselves from designing and manufacturing a better mask for their staff. Here’s a video #apple #mask #LooksCool https://www.macrumors.com/2020/09/25/video-offers-closer-look-at-apple-face-mask/

Watching the wolverines with a Wii – how the same tech we use to play games is helping ecologists study animals in the wild #technews #nintendo #animalwatching https://www.livescience.com/wolverines-accelerometer-tech-tracking.html

Would you know if your device or network was already infected with malware? We’ve created a guide to help you know the signs of a hidden intruder. Download your copy

Building bigger online communities through gaming – Facebook’s latest bid to take over the world. Android and web only for now. Do you fancy playing this? #technews #onlinegaming #facebook https://www.techradar.com/in/news/facebook-launches-cloud-gaming-on-android-and-web

If you’ve ever rated an app, you might be interested in this. Apparently, some developers are manipulating our good moods, in order to get a coveted 5 star review from

Finally. Zoom has end to end call encryption. Does this privacy make a difference to you? #zoom #SaferVideoCalls https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/27/21535818/zoom-end-to-end-encryption-e2ee-security-privacy-video-conferencing

Microsoft Teams will soon allow you to schedule a “virtual commute”, to help you improve your work/life balance while WFH #teams #worklifebalance #TakeItEasyForABit https://www.techradar.com/news/microsoft-teams-will-soon-let-you-schedule-a-virtual-commute

Looks like Apple might be launching new smaller AirPods next year. And some AirPods Pro that’ll have no stem at all #apple #SmallerAirPods #LooksLikeYoureTalkingToYourself https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/apple-airpods-pro-release-date-earphones-headphones-iphone-12-homepod-mini-b1345762.html

Apple’s been working really hard on its Maps to make it better than Google Maps. Now it’s releasing new features that Google really needs to add #AppleMaps #GoogleMaps #fight https://www.autoevolution.com/news/apple-has-developed-the-feature-that-google-maps-really-needs-149203.html

We rely more on our home internet connections than ever before. So how do you cope when the connection fails? Here’s some quick troubleshooting advice to avoid downtime #tech #internetdown

You must have heard of the game Among Us by now. It seems like everyone is playing it. This shows just how big it is #AmongUs #AreYouTheImposter https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/16/21519507/among-us-twitch-sensor-tower-app-store-google-play-mobile-gaming

Who really pays for the internet? One in four Brits don’t realise how our online activities are funded #technews #technology #internet #funding #internetadvertising https://www.thedrum.com/news/2020/10/19/one-four-brits-don-t-realise-the-internet-funded-advertising

Apparently, Boeing 747s still use floppy disks. That’s… extraordinary. Crazy as it may seem, Boeing has clearly been investing money on more important upgrades over the years #IfItAintBroke #FloppyDisks #Boeing

Now it’s easier than ever to make yourself look younger in Photoshop – with the new version, you literally move a slider #photoshop #MakeMeBeautiful https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/20/21517616/adobe-photoshop-ai-neural-filters-beta-launch-machine-learning

Did you hear about The Ritz hotel discovered a breach to its reservation system? Yikes. Time to check the security set up in your business? Give us a call and

What’s the “Internet of Behaviours”? It’s one of the buzz phrases you’ll be hearing next year, according to this report #technews #technology #techtrends #2021 https://www.zdnet.com/article/gartner-sees-internet-of-behaviors-automation-ai-experiences-key-2021-technologies/

Do you use cloud computing? Most businesses do. Here’s how you can maximise your investment #CloudComputing #MaximiseInvestment #TechStrategy https://www.information-age.com/how-maximise-your-cloud-computing-investment-123490890/

The next new gadget from Apple will be Air Tags – small trackers to attach to things, so you can find them with your iPhone. First look here #apple #tracker

Could the US be following in China’s footsteps and ‘cleaning’ its internet? #Spliternet #InternetRestrictions #LandOfTheFree https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53686390

Messaging on the moon? Here’s the $14.1m contract that’s putting 4G on the moon by 2024 #moon #nokia #4g https://www.theguardian.com/science/2020/oct/20/talking-on-the-moon-nasa-and-nokia-to-install-4g-on-lunar-surface

Got old Amazon devices hanging around? Maybe you’re ready for an upgrade? Now Amazon will give you Amazon Credit for sending your old devices to them – and a discount

Uh-oh. A Windows 10 update that was only released 2 weeks ago is breaking some PCs. If you’re having problems, we can help. Call us sooner rather than later #microsoft

That junk in your garage might be another man’s treasure. Here’s why more people are restoring vintage computers and giving them a new lease of life. Do you fancy doing

Itsy bitsy, teeny weeny, little pocket sized machiney: The Micro Bit has helped 25 million children learn all over the world. And it’s getting an update #technology #computers #education #microbit

One of the best things about the old MacBook Air was its MagSafe charger – it connected to your laptop with magnets. Now the technology’s back in the new iPhone

The pandemic has helped to create a whole array of Covid-related scams. We’ve created a video to tell you what to look out for #Covid19Scams #Top10Scams #DontFallForIt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6okhN03keM

This is freaky… now Google can phone your hairdresser and book an appointment for you. If it launches in the UK, would you use it? #technology #google #robot https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/13/21514427/google-duplex-haircut-booking-feature-rolling-out-robot-natural-voice

Like the idea of a folding smart phone? Microsoft released the Surface Duo in the US recently. The pricey new gadget is dividing opinion too #MicrosoftSmartPhone #FoldingPhone #SurfaceDuo https://metro.co.uk/2020/08/13/gadget-fans-arent-sure-about-microsofts-1000-folding-phone-13124119/

It’s tough for museums right now. Bletchley Park, where the computer was invented, got £1m from Facebook last week #technews #bletchleypark #funding #facebook https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/12/21512883/facebook-donates-1-million-uk-bletchley-park-museum-revenue

Love this family first approach… a major game release was delayed by 2 hours, so the developer could finalise his daughter’s adoption #technology #gaming #familyfirst https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2020/10/13/apex-legends-came-out-two-hours-late-so-a-developer-could-finalise-his-daughters-adoption/

Do you have a Google Assistant? Here are 5 features you should turn off today to help protect your privacy #GoogleAssistant #TurnOffTheseFeatures #PrivacyControl https://www.cnet.com/how-to/5-google-assistant-features-you-should-turn-off-today/

If the recent lockdown has made you nostalgic for the good old days, you’re not alone. The Museum of London has been taking a look at its archives of the

We’re sure many jobs will be replaced by robots in the years ahead. But we could watch this robot flipping burgers all day long #robots #burgerflipping https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/6/21503892/miso-robotics-flippy-roar-robotic-fry-chef-on-sale-price

Got a song lyric stuck in your head, but can’t remember the song it’s from? Now you can search Spotify for lyrics #songlyrics #spotify https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/5/21502455/spotify-lyrics-search-feature-ios-android

Cyber criminals stole over £4 million from older people last year. Here’s what you need to know to keep your family safe #cybercrime #hacking #phishing #scams https://www.charitytoday.co.uk/cyber-criminals-stole-over-4m-from-older-people-in-the-uk-last-year-age-uk-reveals/

Do you use Chrome? You’ve probably noticed it eats a lot of power. Good news! Google is looking into new settings to make your battery last a little longer #Chrome

With some companies starting to use AI to interview job applicants, can robots ever replace the human touch? #technews #technology #AI #interviews https://slate.com/technology/2020/10/artificial-intelligence-job-interviews.html

Your social media accounts could be giving away more about you than you’d bargained for… which could lead to you becoming a victim of cyber-crime. Here’s how you can clean

If you like to be ahead of the curve for new stuff, YouTube will now let YOU pay THEM to test their new features! #YouTubeLabs #NewFeatures #WaitWeAreDoingTheWorkForThem https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/6/21504817/youtube-premium-beta-test-labs-new-features

Could your team tell the difference between a genuine email from Dave in accounts, and a very convincing fake? This is a great time for cyber security training. We’ve written

The latest version of Chrome allows you to reset compromised passwords much more easily #chrome #passwords #StaySafeOnline https://chromeunboxed.com/whats-new-chrome-desktop-86

Does your business use Magento for its website? You may be at risk from hackers… #Magento #SecurityRisk #ReadThis https://uktechnews.co.uk/2020/08/18/firms-using-popular-e-commerce-platform-at-critical-risk/

Not a load of old rubbish: why this Canadian company got sued for selling Apple’s scrapped devices, instead of recycling them #iPhones #recycling #Apple https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-54419309

We’ve been telling you this for a while, but cyber-crime is on the rise, thanks to a certain pandemic… be vigilant #RiseInCyberCrime #TheySenseWeakness #BeOnYourGuard https://uktechnews.co.uk/2020/09/08/uk-cybercrime-on-the-rise-amid-global-disruption/

We’ve talked a lot about ransomware recently. But did you know you can be targeted via your social media account too? Read this scary story of a UK business that

Remember collecting stickers as a kid? We’ll we’ve got news: it’s cool again thanks to WhatsApp. Its latest update means that we can add and upload sticker packs to our

There’s a new iOS update. And it’s going to let you control your phone without touching the screen. Huh? #Apple #iOS14 #NoTouchingPlease https://www.businessinsider.com/apple-ios-14-iphone-update-best-features-back-tap-2020-8?r=US&IR=T

We’ve heard a lot about various algorithms lately. So here’s a list of the ones that are making decisions about YOUR life #AlgorithmDecisions #NotJustSocialMedia #WeirdScience https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53806038

This looks fun. A new phone with a swivel screen #technews #coolgadget https://www.techradar.com/news/72-hours-with-the-lg-wing-5g-what-its-like-to-use-a-swivel-screen-smartphone

Have you seen The Social Dilemma on Netflix yet? Watch it tonight, especially if you have kids. It’s about how dramatically tech is changing us #netflix #socialmedia https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/sep/08/the-social-dilemma-netflix-internet-tech-film

Smart speakers are great. But what happens if your whole smart home set up gets hacked? It’s happened… maybe you now need security software on your smart home #AlexaSecureTheNetwork #SmartHomeFail

Could this be the future of computers? Alibaba in China has introduced a palm sized computer that offers high end computing #technews #computers #innovation https://www.techradar.com/news/this-palm-sized-pc-from-china-could-represent-the-future-of-computing

You won’t believe your eyes! In an experiment, a computer can predict your thoughts, and create images based on them #technews #computers #science #allisnotasitseems https://eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-09/uoh-acp092120.php

Technology. We can’t be without it, but sometimes it feels like we’d rather be. Loads of us feel the same. Here are 105 hilariously accurate tweets about it #FunnyTechnology #FunnyBecauseItsTrue

Microsoft has some cool new features coming to Teams. With a big focus on making meetings more fun and productive #technews #microsoft #teams https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-outlines-more-new-teams-features-coming-to-remote-and-onsite-workers/

Up for a challenge? This is one where you probably won’t beat us though – the 60 minute security challenge. See how it works in this short video. Ready to

The UK’s first tech trade union has been launched. It’ll include staff from Microsoft and Google #technews #unions #techgiants #workersrights https://www.wired.co.uk/article/united-tech-and-allied-workers-union

If you use Facebook Messenger, you may have some private chats on there. But if someone else opens your phone, they can access those conversations pretty easily. Now you can

This brewery is the oldest in Britain, but it’s leading the way with modern, green technology #technology #business #innovation #brewing https://www.cnbc.com/2020/09/22/britains-oldest-brewer-installs-automated-tech-to-cut-electricity-use.html

The last thing you wanted from your IT support company was to be let down during lockdown. So many urgent calls to adapt rapidly. How did they do? Have you