All articles by Jimmy Nicholls

Jimmy Nicholls

London tech scene faces talent shortage, says trade group

Survey conducted by Tech London Advocates highlights concerns about stringent migration laws.

US Supreme Court ruling on Aereo may affect cloud services

American Justices criticised Aereo for exploiting loopholes, but remain concerned about consumer rights.

Google refunds buyers of fake security app Virus Shield

Those who bought the app will be automatically reimbursed and presented with $5 Play store credit.

Pirate Bay hits 10 million uploads with “Intimate Lesbians” porno

Coders had to scramble to accommodate extra digit, according to TorrentFreak.

Netflix opposes Comcast and Time Warner Cable merger

Streaming service also announces subscription increases after reaching 48 million users in first quarter of this year.

Hackers now targeting payment card systems in large scale attacks, says Verizon

Security firm highlights transition last year from geopolitical attacks to retail breaches.

5 tools that will make you the master of social media

Easy posting, in-depth analytics and a plethora of feed options

Chromebleed warns you if websites are vulnerable to Heartbleed

Browser extension can be installed in a few clicks, and also analyses search engine results.

Google builds algorithm that solves its own CAPTCHAs

Technology that can transcribe addresses in Google Maps’ Street View can also be used against security protocols.

Why an EU report snubs London’s tech scene in favour of Munich

But British capital significantly outstrips competitors on business opportunities.