Explainers
New technology launches and standards explained in plain words.
The EU Cyber Resilience Act explained
A new EU law makes manufacturers responsible for the security of connected products, from smart plugs to apps. What it requires, the key dates and what changes for buyers.
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UK age checks online: the Online Safety Act explained
Since July 2025, many UK websites and apps must check users' ages before showing adult or harmful content. How the checks work, what they mean for privacy and what parents should know.
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Windows 10 end of support explained: your options now
Windows 10 support ended in October 2025, but home users can still get security updates until October 2027 through the Extended Security Updates programme. Here is how it works and what to do next.
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Matter: the smart home standard explained
Matter is a shared language that lets smart plugs, lights and sensors from different brands work with Apple, Google, Amazon and Samsung systems. What it is, why it matters and what to check before buying.
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The EU AI Act explained: what applies and when
The world's first broad AI law is coming into force in stages. What the EU AI Act bans, how it treats "high-risk" AI, the new transparency rules for AI-made content and the key dates.
6 min read · Beginner
What is a zero-day? Security flaws explained
News reports often mention "zero-day" attacks. What the term means, why these flaws are so valuable to attackers, who uses them and what ordinary users can do.
5 min read · Beginner
CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list explained
Security news often says a flaw was "added to CISA's KEV catalog". What that list is, why organisations around the world use it to decide what to patch first, and how you can use it too.
5 min read · Beginner
The EU Digital Identity Wallet, explained
By the end of 2026 every EU country must offer a free digital identity wallet app. What it is, what it can do, how it protects privacy and what is still unclear.
7 min read · Beginner
Post-quantum encryption is arriving in your apps: what it means
Your phone and browser are quietly switching to new "quantum-safe" encryption. What that means, why it is happening now, and whether you need to do anything.
7 min read · Beginner
AI image labels and Content Credentials, explained
Phones, browsers and search engines are starting to tell you whether a picture was made or edited with AI. How these labels work, and why they cannot tell you everything.
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