Amazon has announced the launch of a U.S. beta of its new Haul Store, an online shopping experience designed to rival low-cost e-commerce giants Temu and Shein. Products at $20 or Less The Haul platform is to be integrated into the Amazon Shopping app and......
In this insight, in reviewing how a malvertising campaign is hijacking Facebook accounts to spread the SYS01stealer malware, we examine the tactics used, plus we look at the impact on businesses and steps organisations can take to protect themselves. Exposed By Bitdefender Bucharest-based cybersecurity company Bitdefender......
Cryptocurrency Bitcoin’s value has surged past $80,000 for the first time, driven by market optimism following Donald Trump’s election victory and his promises to transform the United States into a global hub for cryptocurrency innovation. Control of Congress Trump’s election as the next US president......
A recent report from Virgin Media O2 Business and the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr) has revealed that if all UK businesses had embraced digital technology more extensively in 2021, the economy could have reaped a £111 billion boost in turnover. The Untapped......
Apple is facing a £3 billion legal claim in the UK, accused of anti-competitive practices and overcharging iCloud customers. Consumer group Which? has launched the class action on behalf of around 40 million UK iCloud users, alleging that Apple has effectively locked them into its......
Researchers at cybersecurity firm Barracuda have revealed that cybercriminals are now supercharging sextortion scams by using victims’ personal information, such as home addresses and Google Maps images, to make their threats more convincing and increase pressure to pay ransoms. These scams, designed to extort money......
Researchers at the University of Limerick (UL) and the University of Valencia have developed a method to convert waste heat into electricity using lignin, a byproduct of the paper industry, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional energy recovery methods. What Is Energy Recovery? Energy recovery......
Given the magnitude of this function (and the likely impact it is having) this video goes into much more of a comparison between ChatGPT search and Google Search. [Note – To Watch This Video without glitches/interruptions, It’s best to download it first] https://d36id32b62qono.cloudfront.net/2024-November-ChatGPT-Search-vs-Google-In-Depth.mp4...
Following Trump’s dramatic election for a second term, we look at what this means for the tech industry, examining the potential impacts on major companies, regulation, cryptocurrency, autonomous vehicles, AI, social media, markets, and the influence of key players like Elon Musk. An Era of......
With the UK’s new Employment Rights Bill expected to become law by 2026, we look at what this could mean for tech employers, the key changes, and practical impacts. Protections for Workers from Day One The UK’s new Employment Rights Bill is set to bring......
With alarming figures showing an 89 per cent increase in grooming cases in the last six years, the NSPCC has reported that data shows Snapchat tops the list of common platforms that perpetrators have been using to target children online. Record Levels of Grooming Since......
In a move poised to transform cancer diagnostics, the NHS has announced it is piloting an innovative iPhone-based device to help detect or rule out throat cancer more swiftly. What Device? Developed by Endoscope-i Ltd, a West Midlands-based medical technology company, the device, called the......
Apple has announced its acquisition of Pixelmator, the Lithuanian image-editing app company, to bring its design expertise into Apple’s ecosystem. Founded in 2007 in Vilnius, Lithuania, Pixelmator quickly gained popularity for its sophisticated yet user-friendly tools, including the Pixelmator Pro and Photomator image-editing tools. With......
Google has announced a phased rollout of mandatory multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all Google Cloud accounts to strengthen security against cyber threats. Starting in November 2024, Google Cloud will encourage MFA adoption, progressing to full compliance by the end of 2025. Google says the move......
Microsoft has announced that it is building its first data-centres made with superstrong ultra-lightweight wood in a bid to slash the use of steel and concrete, which are among the most significant sources of carbon emissions. The Need for Sustainable Data Centres The global rise......
The long-awaited search facility from OpenAI is finally here powered by ChatGPT – we take a look and see it it’s any good. [Note – To Watch This Video without glitches/interruptions, It’s best to download it first] https://videovault.vip/videos/social/2024-November-ChatGPT-Search-Is-Here-But-Is-It-Any-Good.mp4...
Following a recent University of Melbourne report revealing that companies offering strong flexible work options (such as remote working) experience enhanced market value, this article explores the factors driving these gains, examines supporting studies, and considers opposing views from firms that favour in-office mandates. Why......
In this insight, we look at how OpenAI’s new ChatGPT Search aims to redefine online search by challenging Google’s dominance, with both tech giants racing to enhance user experiences through innovative AI features. ChatGPT Search Launched The search landscape has long been dominated by Google.......
A Russian court has fined Google over two undecillion rubles (a 36-digit figure, i.e. a sum that’s greater than the world’s total GDP) for removing Russia’s state media channels from YouTube. Two Undecillion Rubles… And Growing! As if being initially fined more money than there......
Openvibe, the cross-posting app that unites various social networks in one feed, has announced support for Threads, Meta’s decentralised Twitter alternative, allowing users to post and interact seamlessly across multiple platforms, including Mastodon, Bluesky, and Nostr, all from a single app. What is Openvibe? Openvibe......
Apple has unveiled its latest Mac mini as its first carbon-neutral computer, a compact desktop powered by M4 and M4 Pro chips, and a significant step towards sustainability. The new Mac mini, with a 5×5-inch footprint, combines high performance with a small design. Powered by......
The BBC has reported that its own investigation has uncovered a number of X users profiting substantially by sharing US election misinformation, AI-generated images, and conspiracy theories. The investigation reportedly revealed networks of accounts amplifying each other’s content, boosting both reach and earnings potential. The......
In this article, we look at how ‘green software’ can be used to enable devices, such as phones, to run longer and can make them more carbon-efficient when in operation. The Carbon Cost of the Upgrading Cycle A significant environmental impact of mobile phones comes......
As well as the standard Cut & Paste (including formatting etc) functions, CoPilot enables you to dynamically enhance your clipboard text on the fly … it’s pretty neat! [Note – To Watch This Video without glitches/interruptions, It’s best to download it first] https://videovault.vip/videos/social/2024-November-How-To-Use-Paste-With-Copilot.mp4...
Here, we look at how the Data Use and Access Bill is poised to reshape how our personal data is handled in the UK and we also review the significant changes it will bring, with implications for the NHS and beyond. What Is the Data......
With many tech giants now using ‘open’ as in ‘open source’ as a marketing term, we look at what the issues around this are, why it needs to be discouraged, and how this can be achieved. What is Open Source? To understand the question about......
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has revealed a new plan to combat the growing number of fake investment scheme celebrity scam ads by using facial recognition technology to weed them out. What’s the Problem? Fake ads featuring celebrities, known as “celeb-bait” scams by Meta,......
Anthropic has unveiled an upgraded AI assistant, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, that can understand and interact with any desktop application in a human-like way, perhaps marking a new era of cross-platform automation and efficiency for businesses. Anthropic? Anthropic is an AI safety and research company founded......
Former US President Donald Trump has claimed that Apple CEO Tim Cook recently called him to voice frustrations over financial penalties imposed by the European Union (EU) on the tech giant. According to Mr Trump, Cook is alarmed by the EU’s regulatory approach, including a......
Researchers have unveiled a new jailbreaking technique, ‘Deceptive Delight,’ which successfully manipulates AI models to produce unsafe responses in only three interactions. Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 researchers developed the method by embedding restricted topics within benign prompts, effectively bypassing safety filters. By carefully layering......
In this insight, we explore how UK startup RBW Electric Cars merges classic craftsmanship with electric technology to advance sustainability, alongside its EV-as-a-Service offshoot, Spirit EV, and their combined potential for eco-friendly motoring. Redefining Luxury Vehicles in Lichfield UK-based startup RBW Electric Cars, headquartered in......
With the new ‘Canvas’ feature, you can make some really cool edits in real-time when you’re creating your text masterpieces in ChatGPT 4o, all handily kept in a separate window. [Note – To Watch This Video without glitches/interruptions, It’s best to download it first] https://videovault.vip/videos/social/2024-October-How-To-Use-ChatGPT-With-Canvas.mp4...
Following OpenAI’s Sam Altman recently renaming his Worldcoin project simply ‘World,’ we take a look at World’s iris-scanning technology, what it’s for, its potential benefits, and its possible drawbacks. World – Providing ‘Proof of Personhood’ In an age where AI now appears to be blurring......
In this tech insight, we look at how WhatsApp currently makes money, explore potential reasons why it might introduce charges in the future, compare its revenue model with competing messaging apps, and analyse the possible impact the introduction of any changes could have. Currently A......
OpenAI has announced that it is launching a test version of a dedicated Windows app for its popular chatbot ChatGPT. Announcement On October 17, OpenAI announced on X that: “Today, ChatGPT Plus, Enterprise, Team, and Edu users can start testing an early version of the Windows......
With recent research showing that Smartphones harbour 10 times more bacteria than a toilet seat and that 74 per cent of us admit to bringing it to bed, scientists are warning that bringing a phone to bed can be hazardous to your health. Harmful Bacteria......
Apple is set to release a new wave of AI-powered features in its upcoming iOS 18.2 update, with a focus on enhancing Siri and other key apps through advanced intelligence tools. The new “Apple Intelligence” features will be available on supported devices later this year,......
Microsoft has revealed it tracks over 600 million identity attacks per day, as cybercriminals refine their tactics and work together more closely. In its ‘Digital Defense Report 2024’, Microsoft highlighted that identity-based attacks have surged due to the widespread shift to cloud services. The report......
Swedish startup, CorPower, which has secured €32 million in funding, claims to have developed technology that’s five times more efficient than previous state-of-the-art wave power technology. CorPower Ocean CorPower Ocean is a Swedish-based renewable energy company with pioneering wave energy technology. Established in 2012, the company was co-founded......
With some really cool and handy new features coming to OneDrive, this video shows how CoPilot can put your files on steroids! [Note – To Watch This Video without glitches/interruptions, It’s best to download it first]. https://videovault.vip/videos/social/2024-October-How-To-Use-Copilot-In-OneDrive.mp4...
Two Harvard students have developed a program which (when used with Meta’s smart glasses) can identify people without their knowledge, thereby highlighting a potentially serious privacy risk. Why? In their report about their research, the two Harvard students, AnhPhu Nguyen and Caine Ardayfio, said their......
Following Tesla’s “We, Robot” event on October 10 at the Warner Bros. Studios in Los Angeles, we look at the big reveals, the reactions to them, plus some of the key comments made and opinions given. A Showcase of Futuristic Visions Tesla’s long-anticipated “We, Robot”......
Following a recent US ruling that Google acted illegally to maintain a monopoly on its online search and the associated advertising, the US government has now proposed forcing Google to sell off parts of its business, potentially leading to the breakup of one of the......
What happens to data gathered as part of Ryanair’s extra ID verification requirement (from customers who don’t book directly through its website), has led to an inquiry being launched by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC). Why ID Verification? For travellers booking flights through third-party websites......
The U.S. National Labour Relations Board (NLRB) has accused Apple of restricting employees’ rights to advocate for better conditions by limiting their use of social media and Slack and retaliating against those who raised concerns. The NLRB’s allegations, filed this month, focus on Apple’s work......
China-backed hackers have breached the wiretap systems of several major U.S. telecom and internet providers, exposing critical vulnerabilities and likely collecting vast amounts of internet traffic to gather intelligence on Americans. These wiretap systems, required by the 1994 Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA),......
Paris-based biotech startup BaCta, which has just secured €3.3 million in funding, produces natural rubber using genetically engineered bacteria, thereby offering a sustainable alternative to traditional rubber sources and synthetic, petroleum-based versions. What’s The Problem With How We Get Rubber Now? The current methods of rubber......
This video tutorial suggest five ideas to give better prompts to generative AI, resulting in better and more accurate results. [Note – To Watch This Video without glitches/interruptions, It’s best to download it first]. https://videovault.vip/videos/social/2024-October-5-Tips-for-better-AI-prompts.mp4...
Following California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoing a landmark AI safety bill aimed at regulating the development and deployment of advanced AI systems, we look at the reasons why it was blocked and the implications of doing so. What Bill? US Senate ‘Bill 1047’ relates to......
Search technology has transformed significantly from text-based queries back in the nineties to now, where there’s a wide range of interactive methods like voice, visual, and AI-driven tools. Here, we look at how these advancements are reshaping the way we search, with a focus on......
Online marketplace eBay has announced that starting Tuesday 1 October 2024, private sellers will not pay transaction fees when they sell items on eBay.co.uk. Like Germany In its online announcement of the change, eBay highlighted how it recently launched a similar free-to-sell programme in Germany,......
ChatGPT’s creator and Microsoft-backed start-up OpenAI has announced the introduction of its new (beta) Realtime API tool which enables developers to create AI voice applications using a single set of instructions. Multiple Steps Now Reduced To One Step The ‘Realtime API’ tool simplifies the process......
Microsoft is now offering a no-subscription, standalone version of Microsoft Office 2024, available as a “one-time purchase for 1 PC or Mac.” As a one-time purchase version of Microsoft Office, this provides permanent access to Microsoft’s classic productivity suite, representing a longer-term cost-saving alternative to the......
This video tutorial explains in depth how to analyse your LinkedIn connections to harvest likely leads, via ChatGPT. [Note – To Watch This Video without glitches/interruptions, It’s best to download it first] https://videovault.vip/videos/social/2024-October-Identifying-Leads-From-LinkedIn-Connections.mp4...
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and its US counterparts have issued a high-alert warning over a surge in spear-phishing attacks backed by Iran. These attacks, linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), are reportedly targeting politicians, journalists, activists, and others involved in......
Amsterdam-based startup Brineworks is using innovative seawater electrolysis technology to tackle the issue of carbon emissions and reshape the landscape of carbon capture and sustainable fuel production. In A Nutshell – Leveraging The Potential of Seawater Brineworks has developed a seawater electrolysis technology that extracts......
Following a (very public) recent spat between WordPress founder and Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg, and WP Engine, we look at what’s happened and why, and what the effects have been WordPress users. WordPress and WP Engine To better understand the story, it may be a......
Following Mark Zuckerberg’s recent announcement of new AI features for the company’s (Ray-Ban) Meta glasses, we look at where we’re at and where things are heading with Meta’s VR/AR glasses. What VR/AR Glasses? Meta’s VR/AR glasses are part of the company’s push into the immersive......
In response to changes in the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (which came into force in March), WhatsApp users will soon be able to send messages from WhatsApp to people using other messaging apps, e.g. Messenger, Telegram, and Signal. What Change In The Digital Marketing......
Following Microsoft having to postpone the release of its ‘Recall’ screenshot feature in May over privacy concerns, it now plans to re-launch an updated version in November on its new CoPilot+ computers. Recall – What Happened? At its Microsoft Build 2024 developer conference back in May, Microsoft......
Apple is set to extend its satellite messaging service, introducing a Roadside Assistance feature in the UK through a partnership with Green Flag. This new service, launching with the iPhone 16, will enable drivers to get help in areas with poor or no cellular coverage,......
An HP Wolf Security report has highlighted how hackers are leveraging a ChromeLoader exploit and using code-signing certificates and malvertising techniques to distribute malware via fake companies and websites. As part of what appears to be a large-scale cyberattack, cybercriminals are reportedly exploiting the ChromeLoader......
Cambridge-based startup ‘Pact’ has raised £9 million in (seed round) funding to expand its factory space and scale-up production of its “world-first” biomaterial – a skin made from collagen that’s a convincing alternative to leather. Oval Oval, developed by Pact, is a pioneering biomaterial made from natural......
Following a recent report in the Metro that BT is carrying out research into continuous authentication software, we look at some of the pros and cons and the issues around employees potentially being filmed all day at their desks … under the guise of cyber-security.......
