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August 2025

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August 22
- Are Philips Hue Essential bulbs the cheap smart lights we don't need?
- AI in the workplace: the legal risks businesses can’t afford to ignore
- I am the CEO of an endpoint management firm, and it's baffling how often governments overlook unsecured devices
- How GenAI complacency is becoming cybersecurity’s silent crisis
- The invisible battlefield: Good AI vs Bad AI in the evolving cybersecurity landscape
- Quantum computing explained: what it means for cybersecurity — and why it's coming faster than you think
- Microsoft’s Windows 10 support extension - lifeline or stay of execution?
- AI and the future of work: evolution, not extinction
- I am the co-founder of a managed hosting company, and here’s how you can reduce the risk of your company from being hacked
- Google's Real Time Voice Translation blew me away – now I think I want it for my wearable
- I tested the first next-gen RGB mini-LED, and while it's a stunning TV, OLED doesn't need to be worried just yet
August 21
- 'Why should I give Google money?' – former Nest fans decry new leaked model, and I really can't blame them
- I thought the Galaxy Z Fold 6 was fantastic, but Samsung’s Z Fold 7 makes me forget it ever existed
- How AI agents, synthetic data, and executive literacy build resilient organizations
- Beyond romance fraud: The rising threat of social media scams
- From inevitability to impact: Realizing the full value of AI in business
- Is a new privacy protocol helping malicious actors more than Internet users?
- I am the CTO of Ordnance Survey and this is how this 230 year old organization is embracing AI
- Organizational resilience: We need to think beyond cyber attacks
- Beyond copilots: the agentic AI revolution on the frontline
- The government's spending review: Citizen data and digital identity projects need high security by default
- Made by Google delivers AI pizazz and Jimmy Fallon but these two absentees had me wanting more
August 20
- As a smartwatch expert, I'm hoping the Pixel Watch 4's best feature is the start of a bold new era in wearable tech
- Sorry Black Ops 7, my new most anticipated first-person shooter is full of anime girls with guns
- Untangling complex cybersecurity stacks in a supercharged risk environment
- What is Model Context Protocol and why does it matter to software engineers?
- Affiliate Marketing in 2025: practical insights into the rise of alternative channels and the video-first revolution
- Why Baidu’s Ernie matters more than DeepSeek
- The hidden pitfalls of AI in the cloud: here's what businesses need to know
- The AI speed trap: why software quality Is falling behind in the race to release
- Can AI help enterprises transition to a 4-day week?
- The rise of sovereign clouds: no data portability, no party
- The rumored M5 Pro Mac mini could be the perfect little gaming box, and I can’t wait to try it
August 19
- The Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 gameplay reveal trailer has convinced me that it's never been more over
- I compared Panasonic and Sony's 2025 OLED TVs to see which has the better sound – and there’s an obvious winner
- BYOD in the hybrid era: rethinking “bring your own device” policies for a secure, flexible workplace
- Agentic AI’s security risks are challenging, but the solutions are surprisingly simple
- The roadmap to sustainable IT
- Why Britain's £187M skills investment needs to work for everyone, not just students
- The path to European data sovereignty
- The AI Triple Threat: mitigating the dangers of AI adoption with identity security
- AI’s invisible labor is tech’s biggest blind spot
- DORA: six months into a resilience revolution
August 18
- I was about to upgrade to Windows 11, but I've decided to stick with Windows 10 – here's why
- I love the look of Samsung’s One UI 8 camera update, but one detail may have ruined it already
- This ChatGPT prompt is an AI use case I can’t get behind
- I am an AI expert and this is why synthetic data is so popular for LLMs
- I am a cybersecurity expert, these are the online mistakes I made when raising my children that you should avoid
- When the insider Is the adversary: North Korea’s remote work espionage campaign
- Ensuring resilience in the IoT revolution
- Security’s blind spot: the problem with taking CVE scores at face value
- Practices make perfect - Improving your security management approach
- I am an AI expert and this is the single most important question businesses need to ask themselves before adopting AI
August 17
- If Google wants the Pixel 10 to beat the iPhone 17, I think it should bring back its best-ever feature
August 16
- I’m going to ruin The Bear for you – but without spoilers
- I tested $5 earbuds and they didn’t even last a week – here’s what I learned
August 15
- The EU’s first ESPR Working Plan is out: Tech companies need to consider DPP compliance now
- Why emerging tech needs a new breed of distributor
- Is the UK energy grid ready for AI's power demands?
- AI-powered cyberattacks have devastating potential – but governments can fight fire with fire
- Weapons and Together are good, but 3 other horror movies of 2025 top my charts – here's where to stream them
- How AI-powered cyberattacks are challenging national defense infrastructure
- Observability reimagined: from reactive chaos to strategic clarity
- How AI-powered drones are reshaping industries and public safety
- What are super apps and how do they differ?
- Beyond being busy: redefining productivity in the Age of AI
- The Google Pixel 9 is the best AI phone, but the Pixel 10 has to bring more to the table
August 14
- I'm a smartwatch expert, and I can tell you the "useless smartwatch" headlines doing the rounds are pretty much baseless
- I tested Panasonic and LG flagship OLED TVs side-by-side, and even though they use the same panel, the results were surprising
- Chatbots need 'maternal instincts,' says Godfather of AI – better they understand humanity
- When cloud growth outpaces control, waste follows
- Harnessing AI's potential on the mainframe
- Native capture: why it’s non-negotiable for modern compliance teams
- Turning creators into curators: AI implementation in DevOps
- Navigating the modern security stack
- Fragmented security: the hidden threat undermining your cyber defenses
- The GenAI 'crutch': why teams must learn before they lean
- From crawlers to AI agents: why untangling the new AI-powered web takes an intent-based approach
- The Google Pixel 10 could have the iPhone 17 beat even before Apple’s phone arrives – here’s how
August 13
- I tested these $5 wired earbuds and they sounded better than expected – but I still wouldn’t recommend them
- What is DMARC and why it could prevent your organization from being hacked by cybercriminals
- The intranet dilemma: bridging IT and communications for a better employee experience
- The three Ps – why partners, procurement and pivot are the key focuses for cyber policy
- Tackling Shadow AI: how UK businesses can mitigate the risks
- The enterprise AI paradox: why smarter models alone aren’t the answer
- I am a chief security officer and here's why I think AI Cybersecurity has only itself to blame for the huge problem that's coming
- More than coders: developers as business enablers
- I’ve fallen in love with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7’s cover screen – and it might just become my main way to use a phone
August 12
- Microsoft is being sued for killing Windows 10 - here are 5 reasons why the lawsuit could actually force its hand to extend support further
- Don't worry about Pixel 10 benchmark leaks – they haven't mattered before, and they don't matter now
- Do I really need a webcam? Yes, yes I do – here are 3 reasons why
- Attack yourself first: the logic behind offensive security
- I am a cybersecurity strategist, and here's why businesses need a new cyber defense playbook
- Why the best lawyers are learning to talk to AI
- The Google Pixel 9 Pro was our Phone of the Year in 2024, but I can't see the Pixel 10 Pro repeating the feat in 2025 – here’s why
- Unpopular opinion: the best stereo system I own is actually built into my motorbike
- Welcome to the era of empathic Artificial Intelligence
- I am an AI expert and here's why synthetic threats demand synthetic resilience
- The evolution of smart data capture
August 11
- Roblox is sharing its AI tool to fight toxic game chats – here’s why that matters for kids
- I love my M1 MacBook Pro and have never considered upgrading it, but these new M6 rumors might just change my mind
- I tested Samsung and LG's cheapest OLED TVs side-by-side to see which TV comes out on top – here's what happened
- I bought the $37 AirPods Max dupes to see how they compare with the real thing – and I'm actually angry
- The hidden economics of AI: balancing innovation with reality
- Smarter than the scam: how optimized AI is reshaping fraud detection
- The Marshall Kilburn III is my favorite Bluetooth speaker of 2025 – here are 3 reasons why I’d buy it today
- Out with the old code: ways to future-proof your apps
- Here's how the Google Pixel 10 Pro's new look might test my loyalty to Apple
- Spider-Man: Brand New Day behind-the-scenes footage is a breath of fresh air for a Marvel movie, but I don't think it'll last
- The hidden mathematics of AI: why your GPU bills don't add up
- Don't stop at basic protections; make ongoing training a priority
- Open-source AI is central to safe development and deployment
August 8
- How enterprises can transition their knowledge and systems for Agentic AI
- Embracing the AI future
- I am a robotic expert and here are 5 things you should do about autonomous mobile robots
- The Age of Agency: why Agentic AI will redefine the future of work
- Why enterprises can’t afford to ignore cloud optimization in 2025
- Unified data, smarter AI: how to unlock business value responsibly
August 7
- What is cloud repatriation and why it may become the hottest term in 2026
- What the UK’s new cyber budget means for industrial organizations in Critical National Infrastructure (CNI)
- Is your data ready? This is the biggest mistake businesses make when building AI systems
- Revenue redefined: why Agentic AI succeeds where traditional AI stalls
- The UK is falling behind in the global race for digital sovereignty
- Cybersecurity must be a top priority for businesses from beginning to end
August 6
- Why did Meta invest in Scale AI – and how will it change the AI models you use?
- Smarter networks in the Agentic AI revolution
- Behind the Meta Scale AI deal: why more data Isn’t always better for physical AI
- Tackling AI sprawl in the modern enterprise
- AI is already working for your people - now it’s time to make it work for the business
August 5
- Dreame, please fix these issues with your hair styler gadget – I'd love to be able to recommend it as an Airwrap alternative
- Data center infrastructure is the “unsung foundation” of the Government’s ambitious AI agenda
- Unlocking everyday efficiency: the role of Agentic AI in the public sector
- Stronger together: the secret to enduring cyber resilience lies in IT-security collaboration
- Enabling the rise of responsible robots
- What is The European Accessibility Act and why does it matter for business websites of all sizes?
- Redefining SecOps: the intelligent future of SIEM
August 4
- I showed the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 to a Z Fold 4 owner, and he was blown away
- Why continuous security improvement for developers is the key to renewed resilience
- Why AI and RAG need document management
- Is your cloud hosting ready for AI GPU accelerators? Here are 5 things you need to know!
- Apple’s rumored ChatGPT rival could fix the thing I hate most about Siri – and it can’t come soon enough
- AI for President? Here's why, as an AI expert, I think it could happen by 2032
- The next big thing in AI is agents, but is your data ready?
- Strengthening the UK's data center infrastructure
August 2
- The Galaxy Z Fold 7 costs too much – but this could actually be a good thing for folding phones
August 1
- If Amazon wants to kill Alexa+ stone dead, its CEO’s latest advertisement idea is probably the way to do it
- I am a retailing expert, and this little device is costing retailers worldwide billions in lost sales
- Everyone wants to reach artificial general intelligence but why?
- Chrome stretches its lead over the floundering Edge - and I'm not convinced Microsoft's big Copilot AI promises will save the browser
- From Risk to Resilience: A SaaS Provider's Blueprint for Financial Services Security
- The entries for the 2025 Reply AI Film Festival prove that using AI doesn’t have to mean the end of creativity
- Burnout, budgets and breaches – how can CISOs keep up?
- Why CIOs should think like HR leaders to onboard agentic AI
- Universities risk falling behind without a clear AI strategy