Technology

Multiple websites and apps have been impacted by a Google Cloud outage

Google outage hits multiple websites and apps - what sites are affected?

Alison Hume MP At Boulby Underground Laboratory.

Alison Hume MP At Boulby Underground Laboratory.

North Yorkshire Council

Government says Boulby dark matter experiment would require additional funding

Thirsk and Malton MP Kevin Hollinrake recently visited WHS Plastics in Pickering, creating car parts destined for Jaguar Land Rover vehicles

Thirsk and Malton MP Kevin Hollinrake recently visited WHS Plastics in Pickering, creating car parts destined for Jaguar Land Rover vehicles

MP visits Pickering's biggest employer producing parts for Jaguar Land Rover

Vismo now uses AI to track down staff wherever they are in the world.

Vismo now uses AI to track down staff wherever they are in the world.

York firm launches AI tool to help track at-risk staff and respond to emergencies

PXLD can create a variety of backgrounds

PXLD can create a variety of backgrounds

York spinout brings Hollywood-quality virtual worlds to independent filmmakers

The maximum bet on a slot machine depends on where it is located.

The maximum bet on a slot machine depends on where it is located.

What you can stake in York: £2 on a machine, £5 on your phone

Former Conservative MP Steve Baker has joined civic AI startup Suffrago as a strategic adviser

Former Conservative MP Steve Baker has joined civic AI startup Suffrago as a strategic adviser

Ex-Conservative minister takes on new role at Harrogate AI firm

Youngsters in York are being invited to explore filmmaking, coding, and animation at this year’s Aesthetica Film Festival

Youngsters in York are being invited to explore filmmaking, coding, and animation at this year’s Aesthetica Film Festival

York film festival invites youngsters to try filmmaking, coding and animation

20 million UK consumers could share in £1bn Google claim over 'hidden charges'

BT has agreed a rescue deal to save TalkTalk from administration, protecting telecoms services for 2.5 million customers and 900 employees.

BT has agreed a rescue deal to save TalkTalk from administration, protecting telecoms services for 2.5 million customers and 900 employees.

TalkTalk saved from administration by BT in major deal affecting 2.5m customers

Speakers from the Fight Back Against Retail Crime Event

Speakers from the Fight Back Against Retail Crime Event

Harrogate to pilot new app scheme to help businesses report retail crime

Croda has published a white paper in collaboration with industry leaders and academic partners to explore the impact of AI on agricultural innovation

Croda has published a white paper in collaboration with industry leaders and academic partners to explore the impact of AI on agricultural innovation

Artificial intelligence already transforming agriculture, says Snaith firm

Monica Green, co-owner and director of Partners PR

Monica Green, co-owner and director of Partners PR

York PR agency secures three new clients in engineering, technology and rail

AI is set to deliver a £38billion boost to the region, according to the University of York.

AI is set to deliver a £38billion boost to the region, according to the University of York.

AI could create 379,000 jobs and add £38bn to Yorkshire economy by 2030

York pupil crowned Pokémon world champion in first British win in 11 years

Microsoft 365 companion apps - Calendar, People, and Files will be retired and become non-functional on December 16.

Microsoft 365 companion apps - Calendar, People, and Files will be retired and become non-functional on December 16.

Microsoft to retire 3 apps later this year leaving them 'non-functional' - see when

Tom Gordon MP has joined fellow MPs in urging the Prime Minister to take action to slow down and regulate the pace of advanced AI technology

Tom Gordon MP has joined fellow MPs in urging the Prime Minister to take action to slow down and regulate the pace of advanced AI technology

National government

'Stark' warnings prompt North Yorkshire MP to urge emergency AI summit

Mo Kosar with members of the ConsoneAI team

Mo Kosar with members of the ConsoneAI team

Yorkshire AI platform aiming to transform drug development named finalist

A delivery is staged for the media during trials of the Amazon drone delivery service for the UK, which are taking place at its Darlington fulfilment centre.

A delivery is staged for the media during trials of the Amazon drone delivery service for the UK, which are taking place at its Darlington fulfilment centre.

Your next Amazon delivery could look very different as drone trials expand

Multiple schools in East Riding have installed solar panels through a Department for Education grant

Multiple schools in East Riding have installed solar panels through a Department for Education grant

Three East Riding schools turn to solar power to slash energy bills

New research from the Design Council shows the design sector in Yorkshire and the Humber contributed £7.7 billion in gross value

New research from the Design Council shows the design sector in Yorkshire and the Humber contributed £7.7 billion in gross value

Yorkshire design economy grows by more than half to reach £7.7bn

York-based Phoenix Software was recently named the winner at Rubrik’s 2026 EMEA Partner Summit Awards

York-based Phoenix Software was recently named the winner at Rubrik’s 2026 EMEA Partner Summit Awards

York technology firm recognised for work on public sector cyber security

HECK's Jamie Keeble on the production line

HECK's Jamie Keeble on the production line

Famous North Yorkshire sausage maker cuts energy use by 14%

A powerful drilling rig is en route to the University of York as part of a major project to tap into deep geothermal energy

A powerful drilling rig is en route to the University of York as part of a major project to tap into deep geothermal energy

Powerful drilling rig heads to York for four-kilometre geothermal well

James Dacombe, 25, is Europe's youngest self-made billionaire.

James Dacombe, 25, is Europe's youngest self-made billionaire.

'But is he happy?' - readers speak out on North Yorkshire billionaire aged just 25

Joe Joyce of the Harrogate Brewing Company

Joe Joyce of the Harrogate Brewing Company

Embracing digital tech helps North Yorkshire firm more than double in size

Recorder of York Judge Sean Morris told York Crown Court his only option was to give Patricia Marsh, 78, of Harrogate Road, Knaresborough, an absolute discharge for posting antisemitic tweets as she had dementia.

Recorder of York Judge Sean Morris told York Crown Court his only option was to give Patricia Marsh, 78, of Harrogate Road, Knaresborough, an absolute discharge for posting antisemitic tweets as she had dementia.

'Why did this go to trial?' - sympathy for Patricia Marsh after dementia diagnosis

Here are your rights if you have been affected by a data breach where your personal information was taken.

Here are your rights if you have been affected by a data breach where your personal information was taken.

Personal Finance

Your rights if you have been affected by a data breach and how to claim compensation

York College has become the first in the UK to offer fully funded heart screening to its student athletes

York College has become the first in the UK to offer fully funded heart screening to its student athletes

York College becomes first in UK to offer free heart screening to athletes

So-called ‘dodgy’ Fire Sticks and other modified streaming devices can offer unauthorised access to premium content from Sky, Netflix, and TNT Sports for free.

So-called ‘dodgy’ Fire Sticks and other modified streaming devices can offer unauthorised access to premium content from Sky, Netflix, and TNT Sports for free.

English Premier League

Sky issues new warning on illegal streaming devices as Premier League season begins

Many UK cinemas are banning or restricting the use of Meta glasses due to privacy and piracy concerns

Many UK cinemas are banning or restricting the use of Meta glasses due to privacy and piracy concerns

New ban being introduced at cinemas across the UK amid concerns over privacy

A major energy project in the Netherlands is being supported by the rapid work of Goole-based engineering firm Salko UK

A major energy project in the Netherlands is being supported by the rapid work of Goole-based engineering firm Salko UK

Goole firm supports major energy project with rapid turbine repairs

Martyn Kendrick, regional director for Yorkshire at Lloyds

Martyn Kendrick, regional director for Yorkshire at Lloyds

Yorkshire firms say artificial intelligence is helping create new jobs

Here is the exact spot you should put your Wi-Fi router to get the best connection.

Here is the exact spot you should put your Wi-Fi router to get the best connection.

Best place to put your Wi-Fi router for stronger internet connection

Luke Charters, MP for York Outer

Luke Charters, MP for York Outer

Local government

'This is great news' - York village among latest to get broadband upgrade

The UK’s AI Security Institute found that Anthropic’s Mythos 5 tried to manipulate a person into inserting malicious code

The UK’s AI Security Institute found that Anthropic’s Mythos 5 tried to manipulate a person into inserting malicious code

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

Alarm bells sounded as AI caught trying to manipulate human with malicious code

Richard Worth and Robert Dent, who work at Phoenix Software, have been recognised with Broadcom VCF Knights – Storage certification

Richard Worth and Robert Dent, who work at Phoenix Software, have been recognised with Broadcom VCF Knights – Storage certification

Pocklington IT experts earn prestigious Broadcom Knight recognition

Headteacher Helen Thompson

Headteacher Helen Thompson

North Yorkshire schools introduce lockable phone pouches for pupils

North Yorkshire farmer Derek Cornforth now uses Encera across his farm after trialling it in 2025

North Yorkshire farmer Derek Cornforth now uses Encera across his farm after trialling it in 2025

York company backs natural bacteria to improve crop performance

The new system might be difficult for older people to use.

The new system might be difficult for older people to use.

Royal Mail under fire for changes to its delivery system that 'excludes' people

Three in four UK businesses say marketing is getting harder in the AI age

Mobile experts reveal four simple phone settings that can make your battery last longer

Mobile experts reveal four simple phone settings that can make your battery last longer

The four phone settings you should change now to make your battery last longer

Supercity Aparthotels, located in Micklegate, officially opened its doors with a new collection of artwork

Supercity Aparthotels, located in Micklegate, officially opened its doors with a new collection of artwork

York hotel lobby transformed into public art gallery in Micklegate

Is Vodafone down?

Is Vodafone down?

Is Vodafone down? Users report issues with broadband and mobile internet

Selected Nintendo products in the UK will begin to be replaced on a rolling basis by revisions that contain a user-replaceable battery.

Selected Nintendo products in the UK will begin to be replaced on a rolling basis by revisions that contain a user-replaceable battery.

Nintendo Switch consoles to be discontinued in UK from 2027 - the products affected

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Major supermarket chain rolls out York software in its shops

Freeview has said that high-pressure weather conditions in the UK this weekend could disrupt the TV signals which Freeview uses

Freeview has said that high-pressure weather conditions in the UK this weekend could disrupt the TV signals which Freeview uses

Millions of UK homes warned of TV signal disruption this weekend - are you affected?

Quickline engineers at Selby

Quickline engineers at Selby

North Yorkshire broadband roll-out reaches milestone ahead of schedule

Joinery workshop Shaw & Riley in Hessay has donated £2,000 to Rufforth Primary School to promote design technology in the classroom

Joinery workshop Shaw & Riley in Hessay has donated £2,000 to Rufforth Primary School to promote design technology in the classroom

York joinery firm donates £2,000 of educational tools to primary school

Clare Metcalfe, managing director at Phoenix Software

Clare Metcalfe, managing director at Phoenix Software

Technology firm near York reveals major shift to focus on public sector clients

The Agri-Innovation Village, running at The Great Yorkshire Show, will showcase cutting-edge technology to help future-proof agriculture

The Agri-Innovation Village, running at The Great Yorkshire Show, will showcase cutting-edge technology to help future-proof agriculture

New farming technology to take centre stage at Great Yorkshire Show

Sophia Lo, India Thomas and Smilla Meister (not pictured), won the Best Research Award (Years 12-13) at the recent TeenTech Finals in London

Sophia Lo, India Thomas and Smilla Meister (not pictured), won the Best Research Award (Years 12-13) at the recent TeenTech Finals in London

Harrogate students win national award for smart dog bandage design

Newhay Feeds has teamed up with the Yorkshire & Humber Institute of Technology (YHIoT) to create career pathways for young people

Newhay Feeds has teamed up with the Yorkshire & Humber Institute of Technology (YHIoT) to create career pathways for young people

Selby agricultural firm hopes to open doors for next generation of farmers

Movies to be deleted by PlayStation include Hot Fuzz, Legend, and Terminator 2: Judgment Day.

Movies to be deleted by PlayStation include Hot Fuzz, Legend, and Terminator 2: Judgment Day.

PlayStation to delete 550 movies and TV shows from UK accounts - find out when