UK data breach rate skyrockets: two accounts compromised every second
The UK ranks 9th globally with 57.3M breached accounts (previously 6th with 4.2M). The breach rate is 14 times higher than it was in 2023. 2 user accounts were breached in the UK every second throughout 2024. A new report from Surfshark reveals a dramatic surge in online account breaches in the UK during 2024.…
UK government ‘demands access to Apple users’ encrypted data’, Google Pixel 9a details leak
British security officials have demanded “backdoor” access to Apple users’ encrypted data as part of their efforts to combat child abuse, terrorism and other illegal activities online, it has been reported in the US. Yvette Cooper, the Home Secretary, issued an order last month requiring the capability to retrieve the fully encrypted content of any user, according to the Washington…
BMW enhances EV charging experience in Ukraine with Parkopedia partnership
BMW drivers in Ukraine now have access to improved EV charging information thanks to a new partnership between Parkopedia, AWT Bavaria Ukraine and BMW AG. The collaboration integrates 4,272 Ukrainian charging points into select BMW models and the MyBMW app, simplifying the charging process for EV owners in the country. This partnership addresses the growing…
Brits struggle with procrastination as to-do lists mount
Over half (52%) of Brits end the week with more things to do than they started with Two-thirds (60%) put off commitments with family and friends, due to overwhelming to-do lists A new survey by Samsung reveals a nation struggling with procrastination, with over half of Britons admitting to ending the week with more tasks…
Coventry University researcher shows how time crystals could make quantum batteries
Coventry University researcher Federico Carollo and his team have made a breakthrough in understanding the thermodynamic properties of time crystals which could revolutionize quantum battery technology. Uunlike conventional crystals, time crystals exhibit repeating patterns in time, oscillating indefinitely without reaching a stationary state. While still largely theoretical, time crystals hold immense potential for applications in…
Google scraps DEI targets, Tesla sales crash in Europe
Image: Google Google has become the latest big US firm to scrap its goals to recruit more workers from underrepresented groups, BBC News understands. The decision to abandon the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) recruitment targets comes after the company carried out an annual review of its corporate policies. The technology…
Why Did Dodge Discontinue the Journey?
If you’ve been on the hunt for a family SUV over the past decade, chances are you’ve come across the Dodge Journey. It was everywhere — carpool lines, road trips, and even that weekend mountain getaway. The Journey had a reputation for being a budget-friendly, practical SUV that got the job done without much fuss.…
EV share of new car market rises as overall sales fall – again
The UK new car market fell by -2.5% to 139,345 units in January, according to data released today by the Society of Motor manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), as weak consumer confidence and tough economic conditions combined to deliver the fourth consecutive month of decline. Registrations by both fleet and private buyers were down in the month,…
Over 1 in 5 Brits think they could win reality TV show, survey shows
A new survey by Virgin Media O2 reveals that more than one in five Brits (21%) believe they have what it takes to win a reality TV show. The poll of over 1,000 UK adults explored which reality formats Brits think they'd excel in, with "The Traitors" topping the list (31%), followed closely by "The…
BYD leads global EV sales race, leaving Tesla and BMW in the dust
Electric vehicle adoption is accelerating globally, with a record 1.7 million sales in September alone. New analysis reveals that an EV was sold every 2.83 seconds worldwide between January and September 2024. However, one company stands out from the crowd: Chinese automotive giant BYD. Based on data from EV-Volumes, Confused.com's analysis of the top 20…
