Ben Woods
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8 mobile apps that can earn you real money
You aren't going to get rich using these, but it's basically free money. And everyone likes free money. → Read More
5 back to school tech essentials every student needs
Technology. It can helps ya learn good, don't ya know. → Read More
How side-projects make you a better journalist
Not having a full-time job meant I could start my own side projects that in turn gives me the opportunity to become a better tech journalist and editor. → Read More
Trent Reznor throws predictable shade at YouTube
Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor has attacked YouTube's business model, claiming that it's "built on the back of free, stolen content." The comments are the latest ... → Read More
Your hospital receptionist is going to be replaced by a robot
Sooner or later, the robot uprising and the ultimate downfall of man will be upon us. Or, at least, that's how robot doomsayers tell it. As the technology stands right now, that's ... → Read More
Facebook Philippines flag faux-pas leads company to declare country at war
Facebook put its proverbial foot in its proverbial mouth yesterday when it displayed a message to users in the Philippines wishing them a 'Happy Independence Day'. However, rather ... → Read More
WWDC approaches and Apple’s still king of the app stores
With Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) just around the corner, measurement company App Annie is taking the opportunity to shine a light on how well the two big competing ... → Read More
Uber’s launched that feature you really want, but you’re not allowed to use it
Uber has today given its users something they've been wanting since the service first launched, but it's not letting regular ol' Joes and Janes use it just yet. Starting today in ... → Read More
Canadian university buckles and pays $20k in bitcoin to hackers
The University of Calgary in Canada has paid just over $15,000 (CAD $20,000) to restore access to its computer systems following a ransomware attack. Ransomware typically, as its ... → Read More
Samsung smartphone update fixes a flaw that allowed thieves to bypass security
Samsung has given details of an update that it's going to begin rolling out imminently which, along with rectifying a number of security issues detailed in an Android Security Bulletin yesterday, ... → Read More
Mitsubishi’s hybrid Outlander is reportedly vulnerable to hackers
Security researchers say that the unusual way in which Mitsubishi's Outlander hybrid electric vehicle connects to its app leaves the vehicles susceptible to hacking. Reported by ... → Read More
50 people arrested over banking malware that stole over $25m
Hacks, data leaks and your personal information being offered for sale on the internet are hardly a rare thing, but for each major hack that takes place, there usually follows an arrest ... → Read More
Facebook, Twitter and other Silicon Valley giants agree to new hate speech rules
Some of the world's largest technology companies have agreed to new EU regulations that mean they will have to take down hate speech within 24 hours of it → Read More
Samsung's 80-meter Galaxy S7 Edge billboard is impressive
It's a huge ad. But it's a good one. → Read More
Leaked Facebook manual gives insights into trending topics
A leaked trending news manual purportedly issued to editors at Facebook is sure to re-ignite claims of bias among the network's news curation. → Read More
Google's just launched the ultimate iPhone keyboard
GIFs, search, emoji. What more could you want at your fingertips? → Read More
Amazon and UPS are squaring up over drone delivery
There's a race to drone deliveries brewing, but there's more than one way of a company achieving its goals. → Read More
Amazon and UPS are squaring up over delivery drones but the approaches are very different
There's a race to drone deliveries brewing, but there's more than one way of a company achieving its goals. → Read More
19 of the best tech stories you missed this weekend
It’s Monday and you’re keen to jump feet-first into a new week, but before you get properly started, there’s a whole load of news you need to check out from over the weekend. → Read More
Tim Cook is heading to China as pressure on Apple increases
China is a huge market for Apple, and has notoriously tight controls to navigate. Best done in person, no doubt. → Read More