Following Elon Musk’s X (Twitter) platform having failed to meet the deadline imposed by a Supreme Court Judge to suspend dozens of X accounts for allegedly spreading disinformation, the judge has now ruled that the X platform will be suspended in Brazil. What Happened To......
CEO and founder of messaging app Telegram, Pavel Durov, was recently arrested in France over allegations that Telegram facilitates illegal activities, including money laundering, drug trafficking, and the distribution of child sexual abuse material. Pavel Durov Pavel Durov is a 39-year-old Russian-born billionaire tech entrepreneur,......
South Dublin County Council has refused Google Ireland planning permission for a new data-centre at Grange Castle Business Park in South Dublin. Why? The reason given for the refusal was “the existing insufficient capacity in the electricity network (grid) and the lack of significant on-site renewable......
Mobile network provider EE has launched a smartphone age guidance initiative in which it advises that children under 11 should only use non-smart devices with limited capabilities. Children With Smartphones EE says its new initiative is in response to concerns about children’s online safety and......
In the latest macOS Sequoia developer beta, Apple has introduced a new feature that allows users to install Mac App Store apps directly onto external drives, thereby saving storage space and costs. This change, though appearing minor, has significant implications for storage management and offers......
The FBI, MS-ISAC, and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in the US have issued a released a joint advisory to businesses about the ransomware-as-a-service collective ‘RansomHub’. The joint advisory highlights how RansomHub (formerly known as Cyclops and Knight) has as established itself......
Engineering researchers at the US University of Minnesota Twin Cities claim to have demonstrated a state-of-the-art hardware device that could reduce energy consumption for artificial intelligent (AI) computing applications by a factor of at least 1,000! AI’s Massive Energy Consumption The issue the researchers were......
This video tutorial explains how you can make a report about your website which tells you how well you’re covered for security and compliance. [Note – To Watch This Video without glitches/interruptions, It’s best to download it first] https://videovault.vip/videos/social/2024-September-Create-a-Security-and-Compliance-Report-Using-ChatGPT.mp4...
In this second of our ‘Essentials Explained’ series, we explore how e-waste is currently disposed of, what happens to it afterwards, plus various initiatives and strategies aimed at reducing the ever-increasing pile of discarded electronics. What Is E-Waste? Electronic waste (e-waste) refers to any electronic......
Following in from the last 2 weeks, here are 10 more (final) top iPhone tips / tricks you may not know about that could make your life easier and help you to be more productive: 1. Shift Your Keyboard Left or Right for One-Handed Typing ......
Summer is the perfect time to refresh your Android skills and boost your productivity, whether you’re in the office or on the go. In this second of our two articles on the subject, we’ve gathered together 10 more top tips to help you make the......
A team of researchers at Stanford University are aiming to improve options for renewable energy storage by working on new technology to enable the conversion and long-term storage of electrical energy in a ‘liquid battery’. The Issue People in California as a state (plus Stanford......
This video tutorial explains how you can get more ‘oomph’ from training slides by repurposing them as SEO-friendly blog-posts. [ Note – To Watch This Video without interruptions, It’s best to download it first ] Alternatively, you can watch it here (but it may buffer......
Microsoft 365 is packed with numerous apps designed to save time, boost productivity and help you work smarter. Here’s a closer look at some essential (yet often under-utilised) applications that can make a significant difference in your daily workflow. Planner This app is a task......
Following in from last week, here are 10 more top iPhone tips / tricks you may not know about that could make your life easier and help you to be more productive: 1. Use QuickPath for Faster Typing When you’re in a hurry and need......
Summer is the perfect time to refresh your Android skills and boost your productivity, whether you’re in the office or on the go. In this article, we’ve gathered together 10 top tips to help you make the most of your Android device during the sunny......
A team of 20 team global scientists have published research findings showing that “twisted single-walled carbon nanotube ropes” can store three times more energy per unit mass than advanced lithium-ion batteries. The Search For New Energy Sources The research team, which includes members from the University of......
This video tutorial explains how you can use ChatGPT to improve your sales outreach, specifically on LinkedIn. https://pollingersocial-my.sharepoint.com/personal/jonathan_pollingersocial_co_uk/_layouts/15/stream.aspx?id=%2Fpersonal%2Fjonathan%5Fpollingersocial%5Fco%5Fuk%2FDocuments%2FVideos%2FMike%20Final%2FImprove%20sales%20outreach%20with%20ChatGPT%20and%20LinkedIn%2Emp4&ga=1&referrer=StreamWebApp%2EWeb&referrerScenario=AddressBarCopied%2Eview%2Ec0c4ad9d%2Dfaa4%2D46c8%2Dae1e%2D490bb0b3ddd4 [Note – To Watch This Video without interruptions, It’s best to download it first]...
Four years on from Google being sued by the US Department of Justice over its control of about 90 per cent of the online search market, a US judge has ruled that Google acted illegally to maintain a monopoly on its online search and the associated......
In this insight, we compare and contrast the Windows 10 and 11 operating systems, focusing on how they perform in key areas like user interface, performance, security, compatibility, and cost. Rolled Out 2021 Since Microsoft’s rolled out Windows 11 in October 2021, many businesses have......
AI-driven automated dental technology company Perceptive has announced the completion of the world’s first fully automated dental procedure on a human using its robotic dentistry system. Perceptive Boston-based Perceptive is an innovative dental technology company that has developed an AI powered dental robotics system to......
A provisional £6m fine has been imposed on an NHS software provider Advanced Computer Software Group following a 2022 data breach that affected more than 80,000 people. Advanced Software Group Founded in 2008, Advanced Computer Software Group, often referred to as “Advanced,” is a UK-based......
Here are 10 top iPhone tips / tricks you may not know about that could make your life easier and help you to be more productive: 1. Digitally Sign Documents Gone are the days when you needed a printer or scanner to sign important documents.......
It’s been reported that US Security Awareness Training Company ‘KnowBe4’ unknowingly hired a North Korean hacker as a (remote) software engineer. The hacker used stolen identity and AI-generated imagery to circumvent KnowBe4’s due diligence and was even able to make it through four rounds of......
New research has concluded that floating solar panels could have the potential to meet the entire electricity needs of certain countries. Helping To Decarbonise National Economies The findings of the research (from Bangor and Lancaster Universities and the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology) suggest......
This video tutorial shows two different ways to summarise a web page using ChatGPT. https://videovault.vip/videos/social/2024-August-2-Ways-of-Summarising-a-Webpage-Using-ChatGPT.mp4 [Note – To Watch This Video without interruptions, It’s best to download it first]....
In light of two recent reports of motorcyclists being killed in collisions with Tesla vehicles in Autopilot mode, we look closely at the issue of whether automated driving is really safe. Death of Two Motorcyclists If automated driving is a factor in death on the......
In this insight, we look at how a recently developed ‘World Cybercrime Index’ appears to show the globe’s key cybercrime hotspots by ranking the most significant sources of cybercrime at a national level. Three Years To Develop The world-first World Cybercrime Index (WCI) was developed by following......
As part of the NGI TrustChain initiative, 15 startups have been awarded €1.8 million in funding to use blockchain to tackle online misinformation, fraud and fake identities. What Is Blockchain? Blockchain technology (first released in 2009 and the technology behind Bitcoin) is the decentralised digital......
The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) has shut down a global call-spoofing operation called ‘Russian Coms’ which is believed to have been used to swindle more than 170,000 victims. Russian Coms Russian Coms is the name of the major caller ID spoofing platform used by......
Following concerns about AI companies scraping data from the web to train their AI models, Apple has sought to present itself as being a better and more ethical AI provider by highlighting how the training and development of its AI models have been done responsibly.......
The latest ‘Barclays Scams Bulletin’ highlights how more romance scams took place in July last year than any other month, as Barclays warns those looking for love to remain vigilant to potential scams. It also highlights how men appear more likely to fall victim to......
Newcastle University researchers have reported developing a new ambient-energy-driven membrane that can pump carbon dioxide out of the air. A First – Like A ‘Water Wheel On A Flour Mill’ As Dr Greg A. Mutch (Royal Academy of Engineering Fellow in the School of Engineering,......
See how much your website needs an SEO boost with a quick and easy SEO report generated by ChatGPT … https://videovault.vip/videos/social/2024-August-How-To-Run-an-SEO-Report-Using-ChatGPT.mp4...
New research by the Children’s Commissioner for Wales, Rocio Cifuentes, has revealed that only 1 in 4 children in Wales tell their families about their online life. Survey The survey about online safety was conducted in June 2024 to inform Cifuentes’s response to Ofcom’s consultation......
The new ‘SearchGPT’ (prototype) AI search feature which OpenAI plans to eventually integrate directly into ChatGPT is being seen by some as the future of search and a potential challenger to Google Search. What Is SearchGPT? At present, OpenAI (the makers of ChatGPT) describes the......
Following a previous announcement four years ago that it would be blocking third-party cookies from its Chrome browser, Google appears to have ‘updated’ that firm commitment in favour of a new approach. What Has Google Said? An “Updated Approach” … Google’s most recent comment is......
In a reply to a user question on the X platform, Open AI’s CEO, Sam Altman, said that the alpha rollout of ChatGPT’s long-awaited ‘Voice Mode’ starts for Plus subscribers next week. What Is Voice Mode? As the name of the feature suggests, ChatGPT’s ‘Voice......
Apple has released the iOS 18.1 developer beta for iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 which initially gives users a taste of a limited number of Apple Intelligence features. Apple Intelligence is the company’s suite of machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies (as......
A Threat Landscape report from cyber security company Imperva has revealed that the number of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks more than doubled globally last year, with the upward trend continuing in the first half of this year. DDoS attacks overwhelm a target system......
UK startup ‘The Tyre Collective’ has developed a tyre-dust magnet to attach to electric vehicles (EVs) to tackle the often-overlooked problem of tyre-dust microplastic pollution. The Problem – The Dangers Of Tyre-Wear As explained by The Tyre Collective, “Tyre-wear is the second-largest source of microplastics......
Here’s a quick explainer that shows you how to update (and help optimise) your LinkedIn Profile Headline … https://videovault.vip/videos/social/2024-July-How-To-Update-Your%20LinkedIn-Profile-Headline.mp4...
Following 8.5 million Microsoft devices being hit by a faulty software update from CrowdStrike causing global chaos, we look at what happened, how, and why. The Worst Cyber Event In History The scale of effects of the disruption caused make this event, which began on......
Following the massive after-effects of the faulty CrowdStrike update, we take a look at the lessons learned so far in this ongoing situation. What Happened? On July 19, a faulty software update from cybersecurity technology company CrowdStrike affected approximately 8.5 million Microsoft devices globally causing chaos......
Following the State Opening of Parliament, the King’s Speech on 17 July included news of significant new legislative proposals to address cybersecurity concerns, focusing on supply chain risks, particularly in the public sector, and improving incident reporting. What Concerns and Risks? The kinds of concerns......
Swiss app company Proton has introduced ‘Proton Scribe,’ an AI-powered private writing assistant that writes and proofreads emails for you. Why? Proton says that with most of us sending emails daily, finding the right words and tone can be time-consuming. Also, other popular email programs......
Following CrowdStrike’s faulty update only affecting Microsoft Windows systems (because the update was specific to the Windows operating system), it’s been reported that Microsoft claims that an agreement with the EU means it’s not allowed to protect its operating system (OS) in the same way as......
A British Medical Journal report has warned people to beware of AI deepfake videos purporting to feature popular TV doctors selling scam products. Doctors featured in the deepfake videos being used to sell scam medical cures on social media include Hilary Jones, the late Michael......
German startup CargoKite has developed what it calls the “sailing ship of the 21st century” which uses a large kite to pull the vessel along, thereby providing sustainable, clean power. Why? The new wind-powered micro-ships, developed by CargoKite and Lomar’s corporate venture lab have been designed to......
How to get AI to write Instagram Captions for you by reviewing photos … https://videovault.vip/videos/social/2024-July-Create-an-Insta-caption-from-a-photo-using-AI.mp4...
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.......
