Unchecked AI agents raise new security risks for connected businesses

Businesses are increasingly deploying AI tools and agents without the oversight of IT teams, raising the risk of data exposure and unsafe behaviour as autonomous systems gain access to corporate networks and information. Research from AI and SaaS specialist Reco…

From the Knowledge to machine learning: Wayve takes AI driving to London

Autonomous driving startup Wayve says its new robotaxi service which launched last week in the UK capital will be a key test of its machine learning system which attempts to teach cars how to drive rather than programming them to…

IMechE calls for smarter UK infrastructure to tackle climate risks

The UK needs to make greater use of data, monitoring and connected systems to protect critical infrastructure from increasingly extreme weather, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) has warned. The engineering body said infrastructure operators need to prepare for a…

Why IoT connectivity management is moving beyond the portal

For over a decade, the narrative around IoT has been straightforward: data is valuable. Connectivity was the plumbing—important, but secondary. The real action happened when that data reached the analytics dashboard, the operations centre, or the business intelligence system. That…

Cybersecurity tops UK EV charging firmware priorities

As the global electric mobility sector prepares to mark World EV Day on 9 September, smart EV charging consultancy Versinetic has released new findings showing that cybersecurity and firmware reliability are becoming critical priorities across the UK EV charging sector.…

Link11’s European Cyber Report finds new DDoS record

The new Link11 European Cyber Report for the first half of 2026 provides a nuanced view: Although the decline in DDoS attacks on the Link11 network for European companies may sound like a reprieve at first, it’s clear that the…

The hidden IoT risk behind the UK’s power plant cyber attack

A cyber attack that reportedly forced a UK power generator offline for four days has highlighted the growing security challenge posed by increasingly connected energy infrastructure. The UK Government confirmed that a small-scale generator was affected by a cyber incident…

Innovate UK backs Digital Catapult for private 5G assurance

Digital Catapult has been selected by Innovate UK to deliver the Assured 5G Technical Authority (A5G-TA), supporting the development and adoption of secure, private 5G networks across critical areas of the UK economy. It will also deliver the UK’s first…

Homey adds updates for Matter, Z-Wave, and Zigbee devices

Athom announced over-the-air firmware updates for Matter, Z-Wave, and Zigbee devices in Homey. Users can initiate updates from the Homey Mobile App or Homey Web App. Homey handles the rest, including delivery, progress tracking, and user notification. Manufacturers regularly release…

SECO introduces end-to-end AI solutions at embedded world North America 2026

SECO, an in edge AI solutions for industrial applications, will showcase its integrated approach to Edge AI at embedded world North America 2026, taking place 22–24 September in Anaheim, California, at the Anaheim Convention Centre. At Booth 6300 in Hall…