In 1843, Ada Lovelace published an algorithm for Charles Babbage’s Analytical Engine – her work is now considered the first software written for a computer, subsequently making Lovelace the first computer programmer in history. The term “computer” didn’t even refer to machines originally. Dating back to the late nineteenth century, computers (or “human computers”) described people who performed long, complex calculations on paper – and this job often fell to women who were less expensive to employ....

Editor in Chief of MacStories Federico Viticci tweeted about Back Tap working on an iPhone 11 Pro – it’s uncertain which other models if any the feature is compatible with. There is a list of actions you can assign including bring up the app switcher, control centre, home, lock screen and Siri. Although it is an accessibility setting designed to help those with more limited motor functions it could prove a useful addition for any iPhone owner....

Jays a-Six Wireless: Price & availability For around £30/US$30 more, you can get the RHA MA650 Wireless. Jays a-Six Wireless: Design and build When headphones are called wireless, you tend to imagine that there will be no wires at all, but unless you buy Apple AirPods, you’re going to find a wire between the left and right ears. The a-Six has a ‘neckband’ design which means the battery and remote are on a wire that runs between the earbuds....

Three simple reasons that the average consumer will perhaps not understand. The first JioPhone was married with a highly subsidised network plan that was always going to be unsustainable in the long run. It also was the catalyst for zooming India into the age of 4G. And lastly fundamentally, it was still a feature phone based on a baisc phone OS with important services. The JioPhone Next gets none of these advantages and it further gets hobbled by the global semiconductor shortage which has not only delayed its launch but probably has made it more expensive than either Jio or Google had envisioned it as chips for cheap phones are now hard to get which makes them pricier than their usual cost....

But it is a decision, and there are alternatives, from companies such as Kobo. In this article we review the Kobo Aura One, a large-screen eReader with exceptional water-resistance and good night-time reading features. Design & build quality The Aura One is a plain, somewhat generic-looking, slightly larger-than-average eReader. The front, admirably, is the sort of design that tries not to be noticed, presumably to place all attention on the book you’re reading; there are no visible buttons, and even the Kobo logo, dark grey on black, is barely noticeable (except in some of the company’s brightly lit press photos)....

From 7-22 October 2017 it’s EU Coding Week (the astute among you will note this is in fact two weeks) and this makes it is an ideal time to learn to code. You can find out more on the codeweek.eu website and you can check Apple’s website as there will be free coding sessions at Apple stores for the same period (with thousands to follow over the next six months)....

Also see: Best Black Friday Laptop Deals The ThinkPad Edge E500 is a budget business machine, bottom of the range for buyers looking to minimise investment. “Business” is of course a slightly meaningless classification these days – this laptop is no different from some entry-level gaming laptop in terms of specifications. There’s but one size for the whole range, a relatively solid-feeling 15-incher with a fifth-generation Intel Core processor and traditional hard disk for storage....

First unveiled at CES in January last month, LG has now confirmed some models from the latest range – featuring QNED Mini-LED models – will start to arrive by the end of March. OLED models will be joined by LCD but which retailers will stock which is yet to be seen. Although LG hasn’t provided UK or US prices yet, FlatpanelsHD reports that the G1 will start at €2,400 (55in) and will arrive in April in Germany....

The M560 is small but comfortable with an understated matt black finish (also available in white). Textured rubber sides make the device grippy. The symmetrical design means it not only looks nice but can be used right or left handed. It takes a single AA battery and comes with a ‘unifying’ USB receiver. This means you can add other compatible wireless devices, such as a keyboard, without using up another USB port....

Apple Macs are usually pretty efficient, but a Mac can slow down over time just like any PC. Here are 14 tips to help you speed up a Mac and make it run faster. How to speed up a Mac: Restart the machine This sounds like an obvious suggestion, but many people will leave their office machine switched on for days or even weeks on end – it isn’t them paying the electricity bill....

UK release date and platforms Mafia 3 came out in the UK on 7 October 2016 on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. Price and deals You can even still pick up the game’s Deluxe Edition (which includes a DLC season pass) for £29.99, and the Collector’s Edition (with a host of physical goodies) for £49.99. Gameplay and features Set in 1968 New Orleans, you take on the role of Lincoln Clay, a Vietnam veteran whose family have always been involved with organised crime....

Among its other products is the Moon electric toothbrush, which we’re reviewing here. Although some Moon items, including the whitening pen, toothpastes and manual brushes, have made their way to the UK and are sold by Boots, as yet the electric toothbrush is only available in the US. Moon electric toothbrush design Dental care products tend to be marketed in the same way. Lots of zingy blue and clinical white: everything clean, healthy, bland....

This year there are no less than four G7 models to choose from so as well as the regular G7 and budget G7 Play, you can opt for the G7 Power. Read our comparison of the G7 vs Power vs Plus vs Play. Price & Availability Although it’s the most expensive model, the G7 Plus is only £30 more than the regular Moto G7. At £269, it should be affordable to most people on a tighter budget....

You might be searching for the Motorola Moto Z Play but now owned by Lenovo, the firm is just using the Moto name for the latest phones. Moto Z Play review: Price It’s £160 cheaper than the flagship Moto Z and the same price as the recently launched Honor 8 and £40 more than the OnePlus 3. Throughout this review we’ll point out how the Moto Z Play differs from the regular model so you can decide whether to spend that extra £160....

New Moto Razr 2016 UK release date rumours: When is the new Moto Razr coming out? New Moto Razr UK release date: 9 June 2016. Lenovo is tipped to unveil a new Project Tango phone at the Lenovo Tech World conference on 9 June. Project Tango is concerned with a phone using computer vision (motion tracking, depth perception and area learning) to detect its position relative to the world around them without using GPS or other external signals....

Compared to what was released in 2016, the game is almost unrecognisable – especially following the No Man’s Sky NEXT update in July 2018, the biggest overhaul of the game yet. The NEXT update introduces true multiplayer, new items, new upgrade systems and more. This is great news for players, as it means that No Man’s Sky is finally the game many had hoped it’d be – and the 100,000+ concurrent users on Steam over the launch weekend proves it....

In common with last year’s release of the Nokia 8 Sirocco it presents both highs and lows – an incredible set of five 12Mp lenses at the rear, a 2K screen and an attractive low price, but with it an ageing processor and a controversial design. ( See how Nokia’s two best phones compare.) Best in Show – See our MWC 2019 Award Winners! Nokia 9 PureView Price & Availability At this price it undercuts today’s top flagships, such as the Galaxy S10, but still has some tough competition from the likes of the Mi 9 and OnePlus 6T....

We’ve already seen live product announcements from Samsung and Sony at this year’s IFA, and now it’s Nokia’s turn. You can relive the action on this page. Also see: Best Windows Phones and Best smartphones. What did Nokia launch at IFA 2014? We’ve already seen most of Nokia’s X30 and X35 line-up, from the new Nokia Lumia 530 to the Nokia Lumia 630 and 635, and Nokia Lumia 930. As expected, at IFA 2014 Nokia unveiled the Nokia Lumia 730 and 830, plus a Nokia Lumia 735....

However, both are separate companies using their own infrastructure, even if the servers they use are mostly rented rather than owned and operated. Now, a deal has been finalised which will see Nord Security – which runs NordVPN – merge with Surfshark. It’s a “strategic partnership” that both companies say will allow them to share technical knowledge and “enable more focused market diversification”. Importantly, this doesn’t mean that Surfshark’s VPN service is being merged with NordVPN....

In fact, not only can Norton 360 protect all your Windows, macOS, iOS and Android devices, it’ll also protect you by monitoring the dark web for your personal details such as passwords, driving licence, credit card numbers and more. If any is found, you’ll be alerted so you can take action to try and mitigate any losses or problems should someone attempt to steal your identity. And over the past year or so, Norton has been adding and improving features....