The drive to improve the UK economy is reliant on the success of STEM industries. Telecommunications, IT services, advanced manufacturing, even the generation of food and water, all rely on highly skilled STEM professionals. Yet women represent just 21% of the core...
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EU Commission agrees rollout of 5G mobile broadband
Telecommunications services will gain access to a European mobile spectrum band allowing companies to provide ultrafast 5G wireless internet, following a deal between the EU and lawmakers this week.
Snapchat ‘is planning a $25 billion IPO’
Popular messaging service Snapchat's parent company, Snap, is working on an IPO that could bring its value up to $25 billion, sources told the Wall Street Journal.
Applications for technology visas ‘rise after Brexit’
Applications for visas to allow non-EU immigrant tech workers to work in the UK has increased in popularity post-Brexit.
Merkel concerned over fake news ahead of German poll
German chancellor Angela Merkel expressed her concern that fake news could somehow influence German elections.
Hackers steal 130,000 sailors’ details in US Navy breach
A US Navy cyber attack resulted in hackers getting details on 134,386 current and former sailors yesterday.
HTC Vive price, release date, features and specs: HTC chooses 26 new startups for its Vive X accelerator
Steam VR is Valve's answer to virtual reality devices like PlayStation VRand the Oculus Rift. Long rumoured to be in the pipeline, Valve's first virtual reality headset was initially unveiled at Game Developer's Conference 2015.
Is ransomware targeting Facebook Messenger users?
A phishing campaign could be distributing ransomware through Facebook Messenger and LinkedIn, according to security firm Check Point, but Facebook has denied this is the case.
Apple fixes its spammy calendar with Report Junk feature
Apple has introduced a 'Report Junk' feature that addresses the spam issue users have encountered in their iCloud calendars, according to 9to5Mac.
BT/EE banned from bidding for half of frequency at next spectrum auctions
Ofcom has set out rules for next year's spectrum auctions, which appear to prevent BT from bidding for half of the available frequencies on offer.