Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced a public preview of its new AI-powered AWS App Studio which it says uses natural language to create enterprise-grade applications in minutes, without requiring software development skills. What Is It? AWS App Studio is a newly launched platform by......
A Next DLP survey (conducted at RSA Conference 2024 and Infosecurity Europe 2024) has revealed how the rise of ‘Shadow SaaS’ and ‘Shadow AI’ may be putting businesses at risk of data loss, lack of visibility, and data breaches. What Are Shadow SaaS and Shadow......
South Korea’s Samsung Electronics has reported that it expects its profits for the three months to June 2024 to have increased by a massive 15-fold on last year. AI Driving Chip Prices Samsung is the world’s largest memory chip, smartphone and TV maker and the......
It’s been reported that WhatsApp may soon be introducing voice-note transcriptions, which should save time, make it easier for users in noisy environments, and improve the efficiency of communications. Voice Notes WhatsApp’s’ Voice notes (introduced in 2013) is a feature whereby users can record audio......
Apple has warned iPhone users to be on their guard against a new ‘smishing’ (SMS phishing) scam where the perpetrators are posing as Apple. The scam involves the scammers contacting iPhone users with the excuse of needing to sort out a login issue. The targeted......
Start-up Oxford Ionics (founded 2019) recently reported that its new quantum chip breaks global quantum performance records, providing over twice the performance of previous world records, and without using error correction. What’s more, the company reports that the new quantum chip can be built at......
Amazon recently boasted reaching its 100 per cent renewable energy goal seven years earlier than the 2030 goal. However, with Microsoft and Google disclosing an increase in greenhouse gasses due to infrastructure expansion, we look at whether the prospects of hyperscalers actually hitting their renewable......
Want to send HD videos? Well, now you can with WhatsApp … https://videovault.vip/videos/social/2024-July-Send-Photos-In-HD-Using-WhatsApp.mp4...
Following an investigation into whether the big tech companies are complying with the new Digital Markets Act (DMA) rules, the European Commission’s preliminary findings say that Meta’s ‘Pay or Consent’ model for data-sharing is in breach of its new rules. Investigation The European Commission (EC)......
In this insight, we look at how recent reports have revealed how the UK’s public sector is facing the dual challenges of potentially losing £300 million through restrictive cloud licensing and the limitations of an open-source software skills gap. Restrictive Cloud Licensing Costs A report......
A team of Researchers at Tokyo University have found a way to bind engineered living skin tissue to robots with the hope of benefitting the cosmetics industry and helping to train plastic surgeons. New Method Of Adhesion The team (led by Professor Shoji Takeuchi) has......
NASA has given Elon Musk’s SpaceX the contract to ‘deorbit’ (and destroy) the International Space Station at the end of its operation as NASA transitions to commercially owned space destinations closer to home. SpaceX To Develop The Deorbit Vehicle US space agency NASA has chosen......
It’s been reported that following the recent announcement that ChatGPT is to be integrated into Apple’s devices and its new “Apple Intelligence” technology is to be across its suite of apps, Apple is to take up an observer role on OpenAI’s board. Bloomberg reported that......
A grieving family from Berkshire have reported how online fraudsters used a photo of their recently deceased son on social media to make mourners click on bogus link for a streamed funeral service with the goal of exploiting their grief to get data and cash.......
A new fast-charging battery technology from Nyobolt that can charge an EV battery from 10 to 80 per cent in just under five minutes has just successfully completed its first demo road test. Live Demo Founded in 2019, Cambridge-based EV battery company Nyobolt has just......
If you ever find yourself locked-out of LinkedIn, this video is for you … https://videovault.vip/videos/social/2024-July-How-To-Recover-Your-LinkedIn-Account.mp4...
Two new studies show that Google’s Gemini AI models may not live up to the hype in terms of answering questions about large datasets correctly. Google Gemini Google Gemini is an advanced AI language model developed by Google to enhance various applications with sophisticated natural......
In this insight, we look at the kinds of industries and jobs that research has identified as being most exposed to the disruptive threat of generative AI, but we also look at how AI has created some new job roles. Research Research from Felten, Manav......
Researchers, led by scientists at UCL and University Medical Center Goettingen, Germany, have developed an AI-enhanced blood test that can predict Parkinson’s in at-risk patients up to seven years before the onset of symptoms. What Is Parkinson’s? Parkinson’s disease is a condition caused by the......
The US Justice Department, together with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), are suing Adobe Inc. (and two Adobe executives) over an alleged hidden “Early Termination Fee” and an alleged overly complex subscription-cancellation process. Hiding Important Information In the complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the......
Apple has announced that because of regulatory uncertainties due to the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), it will be delaying the EU region rollout of three new AI features – Phone Mirroring, SharePlay Screen Sharing enhancements, and Apple Intelligence – until later this year. Phone......
Marnie Wilking, chief information security officer at Booking.com, has warned that the arrival of generative AI and its use by scammers to create more sophisticated phishing emails is behind an increase in travel scams of up to 900 per cent in the last 18 months.......
Massachusetts-based Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute (WHOI) research scientists, in partnership with bioplastic manufacturing company Eastman, have reported developing a new a prototype bioplastic straw that degrades even faster than paper. The Problem With Drinking Straws The problem with plastic drinking straws is that they are......
This video-update outlines when a chatbot gives you more relevant help than just a Google Search. https://videovault.vip/videos/social/2024-July-ChatBot-Better-Than-Google-For-Search.mp4...
In this article, we look at why, as reliance on cloud services like Microsoft 365 grows, ensuring robust data backup has become a critical component of business security and continuity, then we look at some best practices for your 365 backups. The Misconception – Microsoft......
In this next summer security article, and with the summer holiday season upon us, we take a look at the various aspects of protecting your business when your staff are on holiday, offering practical advice and solutions to help you stay secure and efficient while......
Following Apple’s 5-day Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC24) last week at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, we take a look at the many new products announced and their key features. Showcasing New Products At Apple’s WWDC24 from June 10 to June 14, Apple showcased a variety of......
Following Apple’s recent announcement that it is partnering with OpenAI for its new AI system (which will see ChatGPT on Apple’s new phones), Elon Musk has threatened to ban Apple devices from his businesses. Apple And OpenAI Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, announced at the company’s......
A recent ransomware cyber-attack on a provider of lab services to the NHS led to so much disruption in several major hospitals that an urgent appeal for donations of O-type blood was issued. What Happened? On Monday 3 June, Synnovis, a provider of lab services,......
Consumer association Which? has warned that scammers are posing as airline customer service representatives on social media to steal sensitive data. Which? says that scammers are crawling social media (often using bots) to find customers contacting airlines, and then contacting them or infiltrating their existing......
With the world facing challenges like tackling overfishing while trying to support those in local communities who rely on fishing for a living, a South Africa-based company has developed apps to address both issues and more. What Are The Issues? Today’s ocean and coastal communities......
This video-update explains how to change your Facebook (Meta) name and user name, which is less obvious than it sounds … https://videovault.vip/videos/social/2024-June-How-to-change-your-FB-name-and-user-name.mp4...
Following a recent AWS survey showing that data-driven SMBs who also adopt AI more quickly and make better use of it are financially outperforming their peers, we look at ways your business could do the same. The Key Findings Of The Report A recent study......
In this insight, we look at what’s good about Google Maps, what may be less ideal about it, plus we provide 10 examples of alternative mapping and navigation apps. What’s Good About Google Maps? Before we look at potential reasons for trying alternatives, it’s worth......
A recent Sky News report said that when ChatGPT was recently asked by a journalist “who won the UK general election 2024?”, the chatbot replied that Labour had won a “significant victory”, even though the general election hasn’t happened yet. Context Too The Sky News report highlights how, despite......
Following the success of their partnership last year, Google has announced that it has acquired Cameyo, thereby enabling virtualised Windows apps to be integrated into ChromeOS. Why? Google says that its research (such as a new Forrester study) has highlighted a “fundamental shift in how businesses......
At Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC24), the company announced the launch of its new, standalone, homegrown, password manager app for iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro, Mac and Windows. The free app, simply called ‘Passwords’, an extension of Apple’s iCloud Keychain feature, is set to debut......
Google has announced that Google Maps Timeline (formerly known as Location History) data will be stored locally on users’ devices instead of their Google account (in the Cloud) from December 1, 2024. Timeline helps users track routes, trips, and places they have been to over......
New research from the International Energy Agency (IEA) has revealed that even though Europe may outspend the US on clean energy this year, China’s clean energy spending plans will massively surpass that of Europe and the US combined. China In First Place The ‘World Energy......
This video-update explains how to customise your LinkedIn URL to something more relevant for you … https://videovault.vip/videos/social/2024-June-How-to-change-your-LinkedIn-URL.mp4...
Here we look at why organisations need to have an effective employee offboarding procedure in place and suggest a checklist for you that could form the basis of this procedure. Why? Members of organisations inevitably change over time for various reasons, perhaps to relocate to......
Here we take a look at cyber security, why you may decide you need it, how much it costs, and where to get it. What Is Cyber Insurance? Cyber insurance is a type of insurance policy designed to protect businesses and individuals from internet-based risks,......
The new AI-powered Windows ‘Recall’ feature that takes 5-second screenshots to generate a searchable timeline of everything a user has interacted with has prompted security and privacy concerns. What Is Recall? The Recall feature for Windows (currently in preview status) is a new feature that’s......
In this insight, we look at the implications of Microsoft’s announcement that the Windows 11 24H2 update is being tested in a pre-release stage and the deprecation of VBScript is being initiated by making it an optional feature. What Did Microsoft Say? Microsoft has announced......
After an Ofcom investigation that found BT didn’t give clear and simple information to customers who signed up to deal with its subsidiaries EE and Plusnet, BT has been told it must refund early exit fees and let existing affected customers walk away penalty-free. What......
A new partnership means that Truecaller’s AI Assistant can use Microsoft Azure AI Speech technology to enable Truecaller to answer your phone (via the Truecaller app) using an authentic AI version of your voice. Truecaller Truecaller is a mobile app, available on iOS and Android,......
The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (DMCC) which becomes law later this year (autumn) and is aimed at promoting fair competition, regulating digital markets, and protecting consumer rights in the UK, may mean that Apple will need to open up its business practices. Similar......
A political consultant who paid a local street magician $150 to make a deepfake anti-Biden robocall, asking people not to vote in the New Hampshire Democratic primary, is now facing $6 million fine. It’s been alleged that Steven Kramer, 54, of New Orleans, commissioned and......
Finish company Enifer is bringing back a protein made from fungus (a microprotein) that was first developed and used in the 1970s for animal feed but could now work as a sustainable protein source for the human diet. Pekilo ® Enifer’s Pekilo ® microprotein was......
This video-update looks at how you can invite ChatGPT to a Zoom meeting. In this case, it talks about LinkedIn … https://videovault.vip/videos/social/2024-May-ChatGPT-joined-me-on-a-Zoom-call.mp4 ...
It’s been reported in Chinese state media that Microsoft has asked at least 100 employees to consider relocating to other countries. Why? It’s been reported that Microsoft has asked hundreds of its China-based employees, particularly those involved in cloud computing and AI, to consider relocating......
With Raspberry Pi Ltd considering an Initial Public Offering, we look at what this kind of computer is, its value in promoting computer literacy, and what similar alternatives there are. Raspberry Pi Raspberry Pi, the most well-known Pi, is a series of small, affordable, single-board computers......
It’s been reported that an employee at London-based design and engineering multinational, Arup, was duped by a deepfake video call into paying a staggering $25.6 million to fraudsters. What Happened? According to reports published on CNN, back in January, a finance employee in Arup’s Hong......
Online travel marketplace, Booking.com, has been designated a ‘gatekeeper’ company by the EU under its new Digital Markets Act (DMA) competition law, meaning that Booking.com now has six months to comply. Gatekeepers? Under the EU’s new Digital Markets Act (DMA), ‘gatekeepers’ are large digital platforms......
Apple says it has worked with Google to create an industry specification that can alert users across both iOS and Android if a Bluetooth tracking device is being used to track them (also known as Bluetooth Stalking). The new capability, which is being implemented in......
Three major UK insurance associations have united in a coalition with GCHQ’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to help reduce ransom payments made by victims of cybercrime. The Unprecedented cross-sector coalition is comprised of the NCSC and the Association of British Insurers (ABI), British Insurance......
A study by cybersecurity and robotics researchers at the University of Florida and the University of Electro-Communications has revealed how powerful sound waves could disrupt the operation of underwater data-centres. Why Underwater Data-Centres? With demand for data-centres growing due to increasing demand for cloud computing......
This video-update explains a new function about how you can add featured posts to your LinkedIn Page … https://videovault.vip/videos/social/2024-May-New-Featured-Posts-section-for-LinkedIn-Pages.mp4...
International omnichannel retailer of technology products and services, Currys, has selected Accenture and Microsoft to deliver the core cloud technology infrastructure that will enable it to leverage the latest generative AI technologies. Accenture? Accenture is a US multinational professional services company (IT services, cloud, data,......
Following warnings by ethicists at Cambridge University that AI chatbots made to simulate the personalities of deceased loved ones could be used to spam family and friends, we take a look at the subject of so-called “deadbots”. Griefbots, Deadbots, Postmortem Avatars The Cambridge study, entitled “Griefbots,......
A partnership deal between OpenAI and Stack Overflow (the question-and-answer website for programmers and developers) will see the Stack overflow Q&A data used to train and improve AI model performance, potentially benefitting developers who use OpenAI’s products. Stack Overflow Stack Overflow is the world’s largest......
The UK’s first national security operations centre (SOC) known as CymruSOC, has launched in Wales to protect the country’s local authorities and fire and rescue services from cyber-attacks. SOC The Welsh government has announced that the new SOC service will be managed by Cardiff-based firm Socura, with......
iPhone users can now use a version of Google’s “Circle to Search” thanks to Google Lens and iOS Shortcuts. The “Circle to Search” gesture, launched in January (which Google Pixel phone users may already be familiar with) is where users can circle, highlight, scribble or......
Warnings have been issued about a new audio call scam on WhatsApp targeting family and friends. The scam involves a fraudster, most likely using a fake profile picture and display name, making an unexpected call, impersonating a member of a WhatsApp group chat. The fraudster......
