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UK warns companies against using Russian anti-virus software

Published

4 years ago

March 30, 2022

There are fresh fears about the risk of using Russian technology as Putin’s country is further isolated from the West

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre has pushed for organisations to consider alternatives for Russian tech including anti-virus software.

Germany is amongst the countries considering replacing Kaspersky anti-virus a popular software although experts have said it is mostly safe to use.

The firm has responded to these warnings from Germany, insisting that they were “made on political grounds”.

This isn’t the first time that Kaspersky has been under fire, with the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre warning government departments against using their products in 2017.

Although there is no evidence that the Russian state intends to exploit Russian commercial products and services to cause damage to UK interests, the Security Centre is warning that “the absence of evidence is not evidence of absence.”

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Memory shortages and rising prices could persist through 2027

Memory chip supply tight, prices high; Lenovo warns rising costs impact budget devices amid strong PC demand from Windows 11.

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15 hours ago

January 27, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Memory chip supply tight, prices high; Lenovo warns rising costs impact budget devices amid strong PC demand from Windows 11.

Memory chips critical to consumer electronics and AI data centres remain in tight supply, keeping prices elevated despite production expansion by major players including Samsung and Micron.

Lenovo warns higher memory costs will hit budget devices first, even as PC demand stays strong from Windows 11 upgrades.

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Xiaomi reveals fully automated smartphone factory in China

Xiaomi’s factory operates 24/7, producing one phone per second without any human workers.

Published

22 hours ago

January 27, 2026

Ahron Young

Xiaomi’s factory operates 24/7, producing one phone per second without any human workers.

Xiaomi says the facility runs nonstop without human workers.

The factory operates in the dark producing one phone per second around the clock.

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Apple’s AI wearable push: Cameras, speakers and a 2027 vision

Apple is developing an AI-powered wearable device, aiming for a launch of 20 million units in the growing AI market.

Published

6 days ago

January 22, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Apple is developing an AI-powered wearable device, aiming for a launch of 20 million units in the growing AI market.

Apple is reportedly developing an AI-powered wearable device equipped with cameras and speakers, signalling its next major move into artificial intelligence-driven hardware.

While still in early development, the company is said to be planning a launch scale of up to 20 million units.

This move places Apple squarely into the fast-growing AI wearable market, where tech giants are racing to define what hands-free, AI-first devices will look like. Rather than rushing to market, Apple appears to be taking a measured approach by embedding AI capabilities into its existing ecosystem.

Reports suggest Apple is also experimenting with camera-equipped AirPods and smart glasses, with a potential launch timeline around 2027. If successful, these devices could reshape how users interact with AI in everyday life.

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