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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 “Sexual Communication with a Child” was established as an offence … Continue reading Tech News : Snapchat No.1 Grooming Platform, Says NSPCC
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 endoscope-i adapter, connects over the iPhone’s rear camera lens, securely … Continue reading Tech News : NHS iPhone Device Checks For Throat-Cancer
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 a focus on intuitive design that aligns well with Apple’s … Continue reading An Apple Byte : Apple Boosts Creative Tools With Acquisition
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 will occur in three stages: first, promoting MFA awareness; next, … Continue reading Security Stop Press : Google Cloud to Enforce Mandatory MFA for All Users by 2025
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 in data consumption has intensified the need for data-centres, which … Continue reading Sustainability-in-Tech : Microsoft Data Centres Made Of … Wood!
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
Need to work with multiple folders side by side? You can open additional instances of File Explorer by using a quick shortcut, rather than navigating from a single window. Here’s how to use it: Open New File Explorer Windows: – Press Win + E each time you need a new File Explorer window. – This … Continue reading Tech Tip – Use “Windows Key + E” to Open Multiple Instances of File Explorer Quickly
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 The Shift To Flexible? The shift to flexible work options … Continue reading Featured Article : Flexible Working Drives Financial Gains
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. However, with the October 2024 launch of ChatGPT Search, OpenAI … Continue reading Tech Insight : ChatGPT Search Launched, Challenging 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 is in the world isn’t enough, Russian state-owned news agency … Continue reading Tech News : Google Fined All The Money In The World!