James Laird is a technology journalist with 10+ years experience working on some of the world's biggest websites. These include TechRadar, Trusted Reviews, Lifehacker, Gizmodo and The Sun, as well as industry-specific titles such as ITProPortal. His particular areas of interest and expertise are cyber security, VPNs and general hardware.
Apple iPhone Battery Lawsuit Set for $2 Billion Court Showdown
Seven older devices are listed in the latest iPhone battery lawsuit that's now going to court with billions on the line.
James Laird -
Instagram Teases New Custom Sticker Feature You Can’t Try (Yet)
Instagram is testing a custom sticker creation tool that would be perfect for your Halloween posts, if it arrives in time.
James Laird -
4-Day Workweek Jobs You Can Apply for in October
From vacancies at tech heavyweights to roles at startups, here are the best four-day workweek jobs open this month.
James Laird -
How to Use Surfshark: 6 Simple Steps to Set Up a Top VPN
A step-by-step VPN guide to help you get started with Surfshark, learn all about how it works, and explain its free trial.
James Laird -
How to Set Up WhatsApp Passkeys and Go Passwordless Today
WhatsApp has added support for passkeys to its Android app. Here's how to set up and use the new security feature right away.
James Laird -
4 Reasons Why the iPhone 15 Is Apple’s Worst Upgrade Ever
Thinking of upgrading to the iPhone 15? You might want to reconsider, based on all the problems and issues with it.
James Laird -
Caesars Data Breach Saw Hackers Steal Over 41,000 People’s Data
Think the house always wins? Casino giant Caesars would beg to differ, after admitting the scale of its recent data breach.
James Laird -
Most CEOs Plotting a Full 5-Day Return to Office – Here’s Proof
New data from KPMG shows the vast majority of CEOs want to return to an all-office world and even link it to pay rises.
James Laird -
The Group Worst Hit by Social Media Scams Isn’t Who You Think
Social media scams are costing Americans billions, according to a new FTC report — and it's not just the fault of boomers.
James Laird -
Temu Is Cheaper than Amazon on Prime Day – With a Huge Catch
Even on Amazon Prime Day, Chinese store Temu can still offer better prices, but with some serious caveats.
James Laird -
What To Expect From the National Emergency Phone Test (and How To Block It)
If your phone alarms later today, here's why it's happening - and how to stop it.
James Laird -
How To Watch Today’s Meta Connect 2023: Time, Live Stream, Preview
Here's when Meta Connect 2023 is going down and how you can easily watch all the action from Menlo Park, California today.
James Laird -
Has Sony Been Hacked in 2023? Everything We Now Know
A ransomware group called Ransomed.vc says it hacked Sony — as does a hacker called MajorNelson. Here's the latest news.
James Laird -
How to Use ChatGPT’s New Voice Command and Image Features
OpenAI has just announced a major ChatGPT update that introduces voice command and image input to the wildly popular chatbot.
James Laird -
What Is Temu and Is It Safe? I Ordered To Find Out
Not sure what Temu is or if it's safe to shop on? I ordered to see for myself and can tell you what it's really all about.
James Laird -
Is Google Calendar Down? Normal Service Resumes After Outage
Google Calendar went down and thousands of users were affected. Here's the latest updates and everything that happened.
James Laird -
Remote Jobs Are the Most at Risk From AI, Experts Claim
A new report by leading Oxford University academics suggests that remote working jobs will the first to be replaced by AI.
James Laird -
Bernie Sanders Says AI Should Mean a 4-Day Work Week for All
Feel the Bern, four-day work week supporters - the progressive Vermont senator has your back and that of the striking UAW.
James Laird -
An Inside Guide to 4-Day Work Week Benefits and Challenges
These are the pros and cons of a four-day work week, according to an HR manager at a company that successfully operates one.
James Laird -
The Best New iOS 17 Features for Work and Business Users
You can now download Apple's latest mobile OS and these are the best new iOS 17 features to help you get stuff done at work.
James Laird -
Elon Musk Finally Ready To End Twitter Layoffs Lawsuit Fiasco
New report claims Elon Musk and X are ready to negotiate with the 2,000 ex-Twitter employees suing over last year's layoffs.