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$100 billion/£82.7bn is reported to have been wiped off the value shares in Google’s parent company Alphabet following a rather public error made by Bard, Google’s new answer to ChatGPT. Bard  Originally called ‘Apprentice Bard,’ Bard is Google’s conversational AI service which uses Language Model for Dialogue Applications (LaMDA), Google’s family of conversational neural language models. … Continue reading Tech News : Google Bard’s $100 Billion Bungle →

Researchers from the University of Sussex and Universal Quantum have announced that they have made a major breakthrough in quantum computing that could help solve the most complex real-world problems. What Are Quantum Computers?  Quantum computers can carry out complex calculations at high speed. Whereas traditional computers store data in binary ‘bits’ (ones and zeros) … Continue reading Tech News : Quantum Computing Breakthrough →

Hull-based company iHelios has developed a system of using temperature controlled, energy-efficient electric infrared ‘wallpaper’ to heat homes and businesses which may have the potential to replace traditional central heating systems. Heating Film  The ‘smart’ heating system from iHelios uses a wafer-thin heating film that is placed within the ceiling, under floors, or in panels, … Continue reading Sustainability-in-Tech : Will Warm Wallpaper Really Replace Radiators? →

Social news and discussion website Reddit has reported being hit by a “sophisticated phishing campaign that targeted Reddit employees” whereby a single employee’s credentials were obtained, and an attacker gained access to internal documents and code, as well as some internal dashboards and business systems. Following several days of investigation, Reddit has announced “we have … Continue reading Security Stop-Press : Reddit Hacked After Phishing Attack →

If you don’t want to drain your Windows 11 laptop’s battery while out and about, Firefox can show you how much power specific websites use up. Here’s how it works: – In Firefox, go to the website you want to measure and click the three dots top right. – Select ‘Tools’, then ‘Web Developer Tools’, … Continue reading Tech Tip – How To Check A Website’s Power Usage →

The inevitable monthly subscription for ChatGPT is a step closer following the introduction of a trial ‘ChatGPT Plus’ service in the US priced at $20 (circa £16) per month. Just The US For Now OpenAI say that the new ChatGPT Plus service is just available to customers in the United States but will be made … Continue reading Tech News : ChatGPT £16 Monthly Subscription Trial Begins →

Google’s CEO, Sundar Pichia, has announced that Google will be launching its rival to OpenAI’s ChatGPT called ‘Bard’ “in the coming weeks” following its final testing stage. What Is Bard?  Referred to as ‘Apprentice Bard’ during its development stages, Bard is Google’s conversational AI service which uses Language Model for Dialogue Applications (LaMDA), Google’s family of conversational … Continue reading Tech News : Google Launching ChatGTP Rival ‘Bard’ →

Following news that hackers have stolen encrypted backups from the parent company of popular password manager LastPass, we look at what password managers are, plus the implications of the attack for businesses. Password Challenges  We are all used to using passwords but without extra measures (e.g. 2FA) they are now recognised as having security limitations … Continue reading Featured Article : What’s All the Fuss About LastPass? →

In this insight, we look at what a virtual machine is, where to get one, what it can be used for, plus a few of the main pros and cons. What Is A Virtual Computer?  A virtual machine/virtual computer is a software-based simulation of a computer system, generally created and run on cloud-based infrastructure, and … Continue reading Tech Insight : Some Thoughts About Virtual Machines In The Cloud →

Engineers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) say they have modified a conventional diesel engine to run on mostly on hydrogen which could lead to CO2 emissions being cut by up to 85 per cent. Engine Converted  The UNSW Sydney engineers have reported taking an automotive-size inline single-cylinder diesel engine, and modifying it … Continue reading Sustainability : Hydrogen Hybrids →