The compulsory digital ID scheme, proving a worker’s right to work in the UK, has been dropped by the government amid widespread backlash.

The UK is planning to introduce digital ID cards in a bid to cut down on illegal working and make it easier for people to use government services.

US tech entrepreneur Sam Altman’s biometric device The Orb – which distinguishes between real people and AI bots, helping to verify who is human online – is to be launched in the UK.

As the perpetrator in The Usual Suspects explains, it was convincing the world he did not exist. This neat trick has been dashed by technology, as your unique behavioural traits can instantly be pinpointed to identify you.

A security lockdown is coming for microprocessors – and not a moment too soon. It looks like an old approach is coming of age, which could prove to be the ‘Cheri’ on top!

The IET aims to ‘engineer a better world’, inspiring, informing and influencing the global engineering and technology community. But what does it mean in practice? We asked five experts what engineering a better world means in their sector

Taiwan has said that China ramped up its cyber attacks on its critical infrastructure in 2025 with an average of 2.63 million intrusion attempts per day.

What will shape the tech landscape in 2026? We highlight 10 predictions from industry insiders, with artificial intelligence an

A wood-based material that can store and release heat could help keep building temperatures comfortable without using electricit

Cleantech start-up TheStorage has installed a sand-based thermal storage pilot at a brewery in Finland to provide fossil-free industrial heat.

A next-generation wearable translates everyday gestures into commands for machines and robots, even when users are moving.

Passive cooling and atmospheric water capture have been integrated into a paint-like coating by researchers in Australia.

Researchers from the Universities of Bristol and Cambridgen have successfully conducted the UK’s first long-distance, ultra-secure data transfer using a quantum communications network.

What will the cyber-security and data security landscape look like in 2025?

With cyber attacks increasingly targeting large-scale sporting events, Rob Otto, EMEA field CTO at Ping Identity – a global software company specialising in identity management solutions – explores why identity verification is critical to the physical and digital security of such events.

The $1bn Nato Innovation Fund has directly invested in four European tech companies to help strengthen the defence, security and resilience of Allied governments.

A polymer-based battery chemistry enables electric vehicles to keep working in freezing conditions, according to a study by Texas A&M University.

Improvements to battery chemistry inspired by designs developed over 120 years ago could find use in energy storage today.

Carbon spheres infused with iron oxide or rust could boost lithium-ion battery energy storage and sustainability, according to a study.

A wood-based material that can store and release heat could help keep building temperatures comfortable without using electricit

Want to know how to keep your New Year resolutions? Treat them like an engineering project.

In order for the lukewarm consumer demand to heat up for smart glasses, perhaps it should be possible to change Meta’s offering’s components – or even replace the battery after constant use.

Carol Vorderman MBE MA (Cantab), online safety advocate and IET honorary fellow, discusses the blurred lines between the real world and virtual reality and how to counter harmful content

The gaming sector has always resided at the cutting-edge of computer technology as advancements in graphics and compute power bring new creative possibilities to ever-more complex worlds.

Volvo’s hydrogen-powered trucks are currently undergoing on-road trials in northern Sweden’s harsh cold climate, ahead of a planned commercial launch by 2030.

The reinstatement of a direct ferry route between Scotland and France is closer to reality after a £3m commitment from the government.

The Civil Aviation Authority has rejected efforts from Heathrow to significantly raise its landing fees to fund a series of upgrades to the airport.

Driverless cars could be fitted with external displays to help them communicate with vulnerable road users such as runners and cyclists.

Volvo’s hydrogen-powered trucks are currently undergoing on-road trials in northern Sweden’s harsh cold climate, ahead of a planned commercial launch by 2030.

Interest in electric cars has jumped amid rising fuel prices since the Middle East conflict began, according to Autotrader.

UK domestic oil and gas production in the North Sea should continue alongside the expansion of offshore wind capacity to secure energy supply, according to an Offshore Energies UK report.

Battery electric HGVs could become a viable alternative for long-distance and heavy-duty applications by the mid-2030s, according to a new study.