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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 →

Royal Mail has reported that following their hit by 10 major LockBit ransomware attacks in January, some services have still not recovered, plus it is still using alternative solutions and systems. Despite making progress, Royal Mail reports being unable to process new Royal Mail parcels purchased through Post Office branches, that the delivery of international … Continue reading Security Stop-Press : Ransomware Damage To Royal Mail →

If you’d like a fast method of highlighting paragraphs of text (e.g. for copying and pasting) without having to click and drag your mouse to a specific point, here’s how to do it. To quickly highlight a paragraph/several paragraphs of text you’re viewing in a browser: – Click in front of the words you want … Continue reading Tech Tip – Fast Highlighting →

Facebook, Instagram, and other social media sites may soon face lawsuits alleging that the way their algorithms work may be a factor in causing mental illness in some users. A Defective Product?  In the US, a reported consolidation of lawsuits across multiple districts that are rumoured to be filed next month in the Northern District of California … Continue reading Tech News : Social Media Giants Sued For Mental Health Damage →

With OpenAI’s ChatGPT making the headlines and quickly becoming a useful tool for many businesses, here we look at some of the more novel ways to use this innovative technology. 20 Ways Here are 20 ways to use ChatGPT that you may not have heard about: Writing in the style of a known person or … Continue reading Tech Insight : Novel Ways To Use ChatGPT →

OpenAI and Microsoft have announced that they are extending their partnership to work on more AI research and development. What Is Open AI?  OpenAI is a San Franciso based research organisation/capped-profit company that develops and promotes ‘friendly’ AI. Their research focuses on creating and promoting advanced AI technologies (including machine learning, robotics and natural language … Continue reading Tech News : OpenAI And Microsoft →

In this article, we look at how significant job cuts and other factors are evidence of a tech recession, what the causes are, plus what tech businesses can do to survive and move forward. Tech Recession Evidence – Job Cuts  Much of the evidence of a tech recession has come in the form of tech … Continue reading Featured Article : Tech Recession? →