Technology

The repair work was carried out overnight next to a field of alpacas.

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

AI monitoring detects hidden sewage burst before it reached the surface

Indicative view from Test Lane of the Microsoft plans for Quest 271 with the 35-metre tower

Indicative view from Test Lane of the Microsoft plans for Quest 271 with the 35-metre tower

Local government

Microsoft plans 'world leading' tech centre in Southampton

The icons of social media app icons, including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and WhatsApp, displayed on a mobile phone screen in London.

The icons of social media app icons, including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and WhatsApp, displayed on a mobile phone screen in London.

'AI thinks I'm a child but I’m actually 50 years old' - Letter

Freely is adding 12 new channels to millions of TVs across the country

Freely is adding 12 new channels to millions of TVs across the country

Millions of UK TVs to get 12 new free channels not available on Freeview

Rotarian Ray Lewis with Mark Fraser

Rotarian Ray Lewis with Mark Fraser

Hythe Rotary club hosts talk on artificial intelligence

Apple opened a new store on February 7, 2007, in Westquay.

Apple opened a new store on February 7, 2007, in Westquay.

When Apple came to Southampton and changed the way people shopped

In the UK, there are more bookmaker and online casino brands than there are gambling companies themselves

In the UK, there are more bookmaker and online casino brands than there are gambling companies themselves

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Why new online casinos launch every month and what actually changes

Ulrich Mefenya Tanetsing and his mosquito repel device

Ulrich Mefenya Tanetsing and his mosquito repel device

University of Southampton

Student invents AI mosquito-repelling gadget which could help cure malaria

Fresh tarmac on the main road from Paradise Lane.

Fresh tarmac on the main road from Paradise Lane.

Major energy upgrade scheme in Hampshire town likely to cause disruption

ASOS customers received a notification from the organisation sharing that it had been hacked

ASOS customers received a notification from the organisation sharing that it had been hacked

ASOS app 'hacked' as customers receive 'weird' notification

Aer Lingus passengers can now stream films and TV, browse the internet and stay connected at 35,000 feet

Aer Lingus passengers can now stream films and TV, browse the internet and stay connected at 35,000 feet

Southampton Airport flyers given new boost on US flights

Two people with luggage walking towards an airport terminal

Two people with luggage walking towards an airport terminal

Southampton Airport

More flight disruption at Southampton Airport due to air traffic control issue

The findings come as scams become more sophisticated and widespread

The findings come as scams become more sophisticated and widespread

Brits ditching online purchases over increasing scam fears, study finds

Roaming is expensive for a reason — it's the way the arrangement itself is designed

Roaming is expensive for a reason — it's the way the arrangement itself is designed

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The real cost of roaming: why travel eSIM comes out cheaper

Southampton professor and AI expert dismisses extinction concerns

The campaign is raising awareness of the harm caused by buying, selling, or handling stolen items.

The campaign is raising awareness of the harm caused by buying, selling, or handling stolen items.

Campaign urges people to reject trade in stolen goods in Hampshire

Alec Parkin's work focused on self-tuning control systems using inverted pendulum robots.

Alec Parkin's work focused on self-tuning control systems using inverted pendulum robots.

Solent University

Student turns passion for space into award-winning university project

Southampton FC new signings. George Burley (centre) with from left, Mario Licka and John Viafara.

Southampton FC new signings. George Burley (centre) with from left, Mario Licka and John Viafara.

George Burley's signings turned Saints into Championship promotion contenders

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Science festival gets creative with over 80 'weird and wonderful' events

More than one in three Brits admit to spending more time on their phones than they intend to.

More than one in three Brits admit to spending more time on their phones than they intend to.

Survey finds more than a third of Brits spend longer on phones than intended

Vigil Gold Safe Spaces app set to launch across the South

Vigil Gold Safe Spaces app set to launch across the South

Vigil app that guides users to safe spaces launching across venues in South

New live webcam gives boaters panoramic view of the western Solent

Royal Navy patrol ship conducts first in class flight of Malloy drone

Royal Navy patrol ship conducts first in class flight of Malloy drone

Royal Navy ship completes first heavy-lift drone flight

Michelle Barry, schools coordinator for Hampshire

Michelle Barry, schools coordinator for Hampshire

'Concerns about posting photos of children online' - Column

Lucy Gatward, her partner Dave Channell, and their ten-year-old son Tomi

Lucy Gatward, her partner Dave Channell, and their ten-year-old son Tomi

Woman whose paramedic hopes were wrecked by Covid issues plea for help

A new full fibre broadband network is coming to Rownhams

A new full fibre broadband network is coming to Rownhams

New full fibre broadband network coming to Rownhams

Ableworld founder Mike Williams and some of the 300 staff which the company now employes

Ableworld founder Mike Williams and some of the 300 staff which the company now employes

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Helping people stay independent

Labl.it co-founders Kyle Wilks, Rhys Wilks and Sean Larsen outside the company's new headquarters at Southampton Science Park.

Labl.it co-founders Kyle Wilks, Rhys Wilks and Sean Larsen outside the company's new headquarters at Southampton Science Park.

Fast-growing Southampton tech firm expands into larger headquarters

Scientists at the University of Southampton have developed a new fabrication process for producing 2D heterostructures just a few atoms thick

Scientists at the University of Southampton have developed a new fabrication process for producing 2D heterostructures just a few atoms thick

University of Southampton

Southampton scientists develop breakthrough ultra-clean materials

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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

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?

WhatsApp is rolling out its new username feature soon - and you can choose yours now

WhatsApp is rolling out its new username feature soon - and you can choose yours now

How to secure Whatsapp username as new update rolling out to over 3 billion users

In this guide, we’ll explore the top casino sites currently available to UK players

In this guide, we’ll explore the top casino sites currently available to UK players

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Best Casino Sites UK – Top UKGC Sites to Join in 2026

New technology is helping people access police support faster

New technology is helping people access police support faster

New technology helping people get police support faster

Lord Montagu pictured at Beaulieu's National Motor Museum in 1995

Lord Montagu pictured at Beaulieu's National Motor Museum in 1995

Son's love for his father created a world famous car museum

Below you will find our 5 picks for buying car tyres in the UK

Below you will find our 5 picks for buying car tyres in the UK

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Buy tyres in the UK: Compare prices, fit near you

'In many ways, the internet mirrors the human mind itself: brilliant, inventive, and capable of great harm'

'In many ways, the internet mirrors the human mind itself: brilliant, inventive, and capable of great harm'

Letters to the Editor

Ban on social media 'feels draconian' - Letters to the Editor

Alice Hendy MBE.

Alice Hendy MBE.

Suicide prevention leader urges ban on social media for under-16s

An artist's impression of the Institute for Medical Innovation.

An artist's impression of the Institute for Medical Innovation.

£1m donation helps drive forward Institute for Medical Innovation project

Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed a social media ban will be in place from next year for under 16s

Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed a social media ban will be in place from next year for under 16s

Sir Keir Starmer confirms when the social media ban for under 16s comes into effect

Sir Keir Starmer has announced a ban on social media for those under 16.

Sir Keir Starmer has announced a ban on social media for those under 16.

National government

What apps will be banned? Starmer announces social media ban for under-16s

National government

Starmer confirms social media ban for under-16s in 'big moment' for the UK

University of Southampton

University of Southampton

Southampton to play vital role in expanding computer chip design

Meta-owned platforms including Facebook and Instagram appear to be experiencing technical problems, with users reporting login and feed issues.

Meta-owned platforms including Facebook and Instagram appear to be experiencing technical problems, with users reporting login and feed issues.

Facebook and Instagram down as users report being logged out of accounts

Barratt David Wilson Homes has revealed a quarter of UK adults have used AI tools for mortgage advice.

Barratt David Wilson Homes has revealed a quarter of UK adults have used AI tools for mortgage advice.

Hampshire housebuilder reveals people using AI for mortgage advice

Poppy Nestor. Image: LDRs

Poppy Nestor. Image: LDRs

'I am 15 years old, and I do not have a smartphone.' - Letter

Whether you’re searching for bigger promotions, innovative features or fresh gaming content, our guide highlights the top new online casinos.

Whether you’re searching for bigger promotions, innovative features or fresh gaming content, our guide highlights the top new online casinos.

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Before and during the 2022 drought of Ornamental Lake, Southampton Common

Before and during the 2022 drought of Ornamental Lake, Southampton Common

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Water scarcity is real and it’s happening on our doorstep

Ms Holmes says enhanced compliance activity by HMRC may lead to more time-consuming and possibly costly reviews looking into how organisations are run

Ms Holmes says enhanced compliance activity by HMRC may lead to more time-consuming and possibly costly reviews looking into how organisations are run

HMRC targets charities across Hampshire with new data-driven checks

Southampton-built thermal imaging technology took central stage at David Attenborough's 100 Years on Planet Earth.

Southampton-built thermal imaging technology took central stage at David Attenborough's 100 Years on Planet Earth.

Southampton-built thermal imaging tech takes centre stage at Royal Albert Hall

Samsung smart TVs have had a few extra channels added to them in recent times

Samsung smart TVs have had a few extra channels added to them in recent times

Millions of TVs upgraded with free extra channels including bonus sports content

Darren Cooper recently visited the Beijing Auto Show.

Darren Cooper recently visited the Beijing Auto Show.

Hampshire businessman visits Beijing Auto Show

Whiteley-based communications technology firm Onecom has launched a new AI platform, Halo.

Whiteley-based communications technology firm Onecom has launched a new AI platform, Halo.

Whiteley-based technology firm launches AI platform