Day Headlines in Computers News: 2026-06-02
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Data dive: Mapping the UK public sector’s hyperscale dependence (ComputerWeekly.com 2026-06-02 10:40:00)
UK government and local authorities have built critical infrastructure amid a web of US hyperscaler cloud and other providers, which brings risks of exposure to a narrow set of non-UK suppliers
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Tech bros beware - Erin Brockovich is coming for you (ComputerWeekly.com 2026-06-02 07:28:00)
The campaigning heroine of the eponymous movie has AI datacentres in her sights - just as Big Tech spending on memory chips sends PC and mobile prices spiralling up
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The great datacentre backlash: The campaigners (ComputerWeekly.com 2026-06-02 06:30:00)
In part one of a series looking at attitudes to datacentres, we look at the organisations that oppose new builds, concerns and motivations, what the industry thinks and what solutions might resolve the various impasses
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Vision 26: Motive gears up to drive improved fleet safety and productivity (ComputerWeekly.com 2026-06-02 06:10:00)
AI is changing behaviours and reducing accidents within fleet operations, helping teams deliver personalised feedback across safety, fuel and compliance, while engaging drivers
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Direct-to-cell growth hits headwinds while 6G set for rapid uptake (ComputerWeekly.com 2026-06-02 05:15:00)
Research predicts monthly active satcom users to reach over 130 million by 2031, but usage forecast to be lower than anticipated, while 6G services set to grow from 4.6 million in 2029 to 2.9 billion in 2035
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Virgin Media O2 to switch on O2 Satellite for iPhone (ComputerWeekly.com 2026-06-02 05:15:00)
Leading UK operator offers satellite comms links direct to leading Apple devices, initially supporting messaging and data across a range of apps
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EE accelerates UK 5G+ roll-out and teams with Meta to boost mobile video (ComputerWeekly.com 2026-06-02 04:59:00)
UK mobile provider activates advanced 5G connectivity at more than 25 major events and in more than 30 tourist destinations, and teams with social media giant to bring about smoother video
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Age verification tech could put children at greater risk, says think tank (ComputerWeekly.com 2026-06-02 04:30:00)
UK proposals for mandatory age verification will not mitigate children’s exposure to harmful content and ‘addictive’ app design, and risks excluding vulnerable groups from online services, says Foundation for Information Policy Research