There's a new Raspberry Pi out today; The Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+, and you can buy it for just £23 ($25). The Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ came out in March 2018 and currently retails for £32 ($35). In comparison, the Model A+ is a cheaper, smaller, lower-powered version of the third-generation single-board computer. Compared with the Model B+, the Model A+ shares the same CPU and GPU, but has a...

Anyone with a cat or dog is probably familiar with the concept of microchipping; a small chip placed under the skin which stores information. It is common practice to microchip pets so that their owner can be traced in the event they are lost or injured. What is not common, however, is the concept of microchipping humans, but that is exactly what is being proposed in the UK. The chips, which...

Researchers from Radboud University in the Netherlands have published a paper revealing weaknesses in the encryption of solid state drives (SSDs). According to their findings, they were able to fully retrieve data from encrypted SSDs without passwords or keys - effectively they were able to totally bypass the protection entirely. Even more concerning is the fact that this weakness is a...

Introduction Sony brought out the first version of the PlayStation Gold Wireless Headset in 2014, but earlier this year saw the release of a revamped model. There are a number of improvements between the original version and the 2018 version, which we will cover in this review. The headset is currently available in black, but a white version will be released on 13th December 2018. PlayStation...

It's well known among consumers that some smartphones can turn into a brick after just a couple of years, and it always seems to coincide with when a new handset comes out. Funny that. In response to the allegations of planned obsolescence, the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has completed two investigations. They have recently published their findings, which state that both Apple and...

With just eight days until launch, Rockstar Games have released a new trailer for Red Dead Redemption 2. Check it out here: [MEDIA] The trailer, which is expected to be the last one released before launch, is relatively short but gives us a glimpse of the story. The long-anticipated follow up to Red Dead Redemption (2010) is currently available for pre-order, and will be released for...

The Wall Street Journal has revealed that Google+ inadvertently exposed personal data to app developers, and did not disclose the oversight to their users. The security flaw was discovered by Google in March 2018, but it was not reported at the time due to concerns about regulatory oversight. "Google exposed the private data of hundreds of thousands of users of the Google+ social network and...

Super Micro Computer Inc, also known as 'Supermicro', is one of the largest manufacturers of high-end server motherboards. Their products are top of the range and highly sought after by large technology companies such as Amazon and Apple. However, in a worrying turn of events, it has been revealed that malicious chips, no bigger than the tip of a sharpened pencil, have been found on these...

Personal data has become a valuable commodity. It is gathered by large corporations, traded, and used to generate as much profit as possible. After all, we do live in a capitalist world, and everything has a price. But why should it be this way? In general people have been slow to realise the value of their personal data - that is, if they ever realise it at all - and Tim Berners-Lee,...

Cross-platform play, also known as cross-play, allows gamers to play online games together even if they are using different hardware. Game developers tend to view this as a positive move because it allows them to increase their user-base. However, some hardware manufacturers, such as PlayStation, have been hesitant to allow cross-play due to the complexities involved, the potential security...

Introduction Bone conduction is a relatively new development in headphone technology that allows you to free up your ears whilst listening to whatever you like on your device. This can be a great benefit for outdoor sports or other activities; you can both hear what’s going on around you and whatever you’re listening to on your headphones. Vidonn is a Chinese company which makes wearable...

The very first PlayStation console was released on 3rd December 1994 in Japan, and today Sony Interactive Entertainment announced that they will be releasing a new mini console exactly 24 years later. The PlayStation Classic is a 45% scale replica of the original PlayStation. It comes pre-loaded with 20 games, which is reported to include popular titles such as Final Fantasy VII, Tekken 3,...