Team collaboration app from Microsoft, part of 365, blending chat, video, file storage and apps.
Consumer Voice has launched legal challenges against the FCA over its motor finance compensation scheme, arguing the plan short-changes consumers. The claims centre on the 3% minimum interest paid on redress and the decision not to add an 8% uplift. The Upper Tribunal will hear disputes in December or February, with rulings expected in the following months.
Sennheiser’s Momentum 5 headphones deliver 57 hours of battery life with active noise cancellation and a premium build. Competing models from Bose and Sony offer strong ANC and features; buyers should weigh codec support, battery life, and comfort.
Xbox reports an outage lasting about 20 hours, affecting sign-ins and game launches. CTO Scott Van Vliet apologises and says a licensing service failure caused entitlement checks to fail. Microsoft will harden dependencies and roll out a fix to prevent future disruptions, amid renewed worries about a digital-only future in gaming.
A wave of hiring practices is shifting as AI-enabled tools face increased verification through in-person steps. Surveys and industry reports show employers are embedding hands-on tests and interviews to counter AI-driven fraud, while some firms still allow AI-assisted elements.