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Noise-cancelling headphones are becoming increasingly popular, yet experts are raising concerns that prolonged use may be contributing to a rise in auditory processing issues, particularly among young people. Do They Re-Train Your Brain? The soothing silence offered by noise-cancelling headphones has made them indispensable for many, particularly younger users navigating busy cities or working in … Continue reading Tech Insight : Do Noise-Cancelling Headphones Damage Hearing?
Google’s recent decision to allow device fingerprinting for advertising purposes has triggered alarm among privacy advocates, regulators, and businesses alike. What Is Device Fingerprinting? Device fingerprinting is a sophisticated tracking method that collects various data points from a user’s device (e.g. screen size, browser type, language settings, battery level, and time zone) to create a … Continue reading Tech News : Google’s Fingerprinting Policy Shift Sparks Privacy Concerns
A complex scientific problem that took microbiologists a decade to unravel has been cracked in just 48 hours by an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) system developed by Google. A Decade of Research Solved in 48 Hours In what many are calling a revolutionary moment for science, researchers at Imperial College London were somewhat stunned when … Continue reading Tech News : AI Solves a Decade-Old Superbug Mystery in Just Two Days
Microsoft has unveiled Majorana 1, the world’s first quantum chip powered by a ‘Topological Core architecture’, which it claims could enable quantum computers to solve complex, industrial-scale problems within years rather than decades. The Issue The Majorana 1 chip could signify a pivotal shift in quantum computing development. Unlike conventional processors, which rely on classical … Continue reading Company Check : New Chip Means Quantum Computing In Years, Not Decades
Microsoft has reported uncovering a cyberattack campaign by Storm-2372, a group linked to Russian interests, using a technique called device code phishing to bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA) and steal access tokens. Active since August 2024, the group targets governments, NGOs, and industries including defence, telecoms, energy, and healthcare across Europe, North America, Africa, and the … Continue reading Security Stop Press : Cybercriminals Bypassing MFA With Device Code Phishing
Scientists from a Swiss university have discovered a way to break down Plexiglass into its original building blocks using violet light and a common solvent, thereby making recycling plastics far more efficient and potentially helping to tackle global plastic waste. Cracking the Plastic Code: The Science Behind the Discovery The process, developed by lead researcher … Continue reading Sustainability-in-Tech : Recyclable Plastics Using Light and Solvent
This video explains how to use data that’s publicly available to enable your AI of choice to suggest those topics for social media that your audience is most likely to engage with. [Note – To Watch This Video without glitches/interruptions, It may be best to download it first] https://mklink-videos.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/2025-Feb-Obtain-Social-media-Post-Ideas-Using-AI.mp4
You don’t need to stop your ChatGPT conversations just because you switch apps or lock your phone – there’s a handy feature to keep the chat flowing in the background. Here’s how it works: How to: – Open the ChatGPT app and tap the two-line menu button in the top-left corner. – Press your account … Continue reading Tech Tip – Keep ChatGPT Conversations Going While Using Other Apps
In a striking rebuke to Elon Musk, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently rejected a $97.4 billion acquisition bid led by Musk and his AI startup, xAI. Long-Running Tech Feud Altman’s decision has intensified the long-running feud between the two tech giants, bringing into focus their starkly different visions for the future of artificial intelligence (AI). … Continue reading Featured Article : Altman Rejects Musk’s $97 Billion Offer
At the recent Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit in Paris, the UK and the United States refused to sign an international declaration advocating for “inclusive and sustainable” AI development. 60 Other Nations Signed It With 60 other nations (including China, France, India, and Canada) endorsing the agreement, the absence of two major AI powerhouses has ignited some … Continue reading Tech Insight : UK and US Refuse To Sign Paris Summit AI Declaration