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By Matthew Broersma Mozilla is looking to formally phase out Websites that don’t rely on the secure SSL or TLS protocols, in a move that has ignited controversy amongst Web developers. “Today we are announcing our intent to phase out non-secure HTTP,” said Firefox security lead Richard Barnes in a blog post. “There’s pretty broad […]

By Steve McCaskill Multi-national corporations (MNCs) are demanding better customer service and network performance from their global telecoms service providers, according to new research from Ovum. The analyst firm surveyed 500 MNCs and asked them to rate their main supplier on a number of criteria. The survey found, perhaps unsurprisingly, businesses value a reliable and […]

By Michael Moore Motorola Mobility has been ordered to pay a $10.2 million (£6.75m) fine for using digital camera technology without permission. A jury in San Francisco ordered the amount to be paid in damages to Japanese firm Fujifilm in a lawsuit that dates back in 2012. Overall, Motorola Mobility was accused of using four […]

By Steve McCaskill Mobile operators in the United Kingdom might consider switching off their 3G networks before they dismantle their 2G infrastructure, according to a new report, which says the increased appeal and affordability of LTE in developed markets will cause many operators to redirect resources towards 4G. Researchers at Ovum say that although some […]

By Matthew Broersma London’s Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) is still running more than 35,000 systems on Windows XP, a year after Microsoft stopped offering support for the operating system to the general public, according to a Freedom of Information request. While the Met said it has a custom support agreement with Microsoft, security experts consider […]

By Matthew Broersma BT said it has launched a security service dedicated to testing “connected vehicles”—including everything from automobiles to bulldozers—using methods that imitate those of malicious hackers. The service, aimed at industry players, such as manufacturers and insurance companies, highlights the growing anxiety over the security of “Internet of things” devices, as systems ranging […]

By Matthew Broersma The Metropolitan Police has confirmed it plans to commence procurement of an integrated system to replace its core IT facilities later this year. The plan arrives as the Met is engaging in an effort to reduce the complexity and redundancy of its IT systems, while also trying out new technologies, such as […]

By Steve McCaskill The Green Party has vowed to use technology to achieve its environmental policies and to oppose the use of mass surveillance if it is elected to power at the 2015 General Election on May 7. A digital bill of rights could be introduced, guaranteeing the right to privacy and control over personal […]

By Michael Moore The U.K. high street is set to experience a major surge in the amount of money spent using mobile and tablet devices over the next few years, according to Barclays. New figures from the bank estimates that consumers will spend £53.6 billion a year using their smartphones and tablets by 2024, compared […]

By Michael Moore British consumers are using less cash than ever before as they increasingly turn to more technologically-advanced payment methods, new figures have shown. A study by Halifax bank found that just £18 out of every £100 spent in current accounts transactions uses cash, as customers switch to the likes of contactless payments and […]

By Steve McCaskill Vodafone is to offer 4G as standard to all new contract customers, following in the footsteps of Three, which already charges no additional fee for LTE. The 4G offer applies to new customers taking out a 12- or 24-month plan, while existing users in the middle of a 3G contract can upgrade […]

By Steve McCaskill EE has started rolling out voice over WiFi (VoWiFi) to its pay monthly and SMB customers and claims five million subscribers will be able to take advantage by this summer. The operator says the ability to be able to make and receive calls and texts using an existing WiFi connection will help […]