How contactless payments actually work
A contactless tap runs a full EMV cryptographic exchange over NFC in under half a second, and the £100 limit exists because of liability…
Amelia Hart
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Technology
AI, software, hardware and the digital shifts redefining how we live and work.
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Eight facts about air conditioning amid an overheated global debate
Eight facts about air conditioning amid an overheated global debate. A technology report from Daily Junction.
Amelia Hart
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Trump Pushes Out Remaining Members of Bipartisan Election Commission Ahead of Midterms
Trump Pushes Out Remaining Members of Bipartisan Election Commission Ahead of Midterms. A technology report from Daily Junction.
Amelia Hart
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EU Meta addictive-design finding puts Facebook and Instagram under pressure
The European Commission's preliminary Digital Services Act finding targets design features such as infinite scroll, autoplay, push alerts…
Amelia Hart
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UK cloud oversight starts with four critical technology providers
Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, Microsoft and Oracle are the first technology providers to be brought into the UK's critical-third-party…
Amelia Hart
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New York Hasn't Raised Housing Allowances for Needy Residents in Decades. That's Unconstitutional, a Lawsuit Says.
New York Hasn't Raised Housing Allowances for Needy Residents in Decades. That's Unconstitutional, a Lawsuit Says.. A technology report…
Amelia Hart
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AI has taken over the stock market. The bond market is next
AI has taken over the stock market. The bond market is next. A technology report from Daily Junction.
Amelia Hart
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EV vs Petrol Running Costs: The Real UK Numbers for 2026
Electric cars cost 2–3p per mile to fuel at home vs 15–18p for petrol. But purchase prices are still higher. We run the total cost of…
Amelia Hart
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AI and the UK Jobs Market in 2026: What's Really Happening
The AI revolution is reshaping the UK labour market faster than most predicted. Some jobs are disappearing; new ones are emerging. Here's…
Amelia Hart
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