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Tech News : Council Says AI Could Save Them £60m

In a new internal report, Cheshire East Council says it could save as much as £60 million over the next five years by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI). Smart Technology Shift The report highlights how AI could transform everything from customer service to social care, while tackling the authority’s ongoing financial struggles. The plan is part … Continue reading Tech News : Council Says AI Could Save Them £60m


Tech News : Cable-Cutting : Cat And Mouse

New fibre optic sensing technology is being deployed under the Baltic Sea to detect and deter sabotage attempts on Europe’s critical subsea data cables. Subsea Cables Carry the World’s Internet Many people may not know that nearly all global internet traffic depends on cables running across the seabed. Although these are slender fibre optic lines, … Continue reading Tech News : Cable-Cutting : Cat And Mouse


Company Check : HP’s Toner-Blocking Settlement

HP has (quietly) settled a class action lawsuit over claims it deliberately blocked customers from using third-party toner cartridges in its printers, without paying a penny in damages. Locking Out Third-Party Toner The lawsuit centred on HP’s controversial Dynamic Security feature, i.e. software designed to detect and reject toner cartridges not produced by HP itself. … Continue reading Company Check : HP’s Toner-Blocking Settlement


Security Stop Press : Fake CAPTCHAs Used To Trick Users Into Installing Malware

Cybercriminals are exploiting users’ trust in familiar verification tools like CAPTCHAs to trick them into infecting their own systems, according to HP Wolf Security’s latest Threat Insights Report. The report highlights a rise in social engineering campaigns built around a fake CAPTCHA page where users are lured into completing bogus verification steps, exploiting what HP … Continue reading Security Stop Press : Fake CAPTCHAs Used To Trick Users Into Installing Malware


Sustainability-in-Tech : Electric Vehicles ‘Charged in 5 Mins’

Chinese automaker BYD says its new megawatt charging platform could eliminate range anxiety and double Tesla’s speed, but how does it work, and what could this mean for UK drivers? Charges As Quickly As Filling A Petrol Tank According to Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD, EV charging is about to get a serious upgrade. BYD … Continue reading Sustainability-in-Tech : Electric Vehicles ‘Charged in 5 Mins’


Video Update : How To Create an AI Podcast

This short video is really fascinating and could well be a game-changer when it comes to content production and personalised learning. Learn how to use AI to create an authentic-sounding yet completely AI generated podcast on any topic you care to mention! [Note – To Watch This Video without glitches/interruptions, It may be best to … Continue reading Video Update : How To Create an AI Podcast


Tech Tip – Create Your Own Custom GPT Assistant

Want ChatGPT to think like you, sound like you, or specialise in your business niche? With Custom GPTs, you can build your own AI assistant in minutes (no coding needed). Here’s how: Why this works: Custom GPTs let you tailor ChatGPT to your specific needs. Whether it’s drafting copy in your brand tone, answering customer … Continue reading Tech Tip – Create Your Own Custom GPT Assistant


Featured Article : Public Hearing Demanded For Apple’s UK Encryption

Privacy advocates are calling for Apple’s legal challenge against a secret UK government order to be heard in public, arguing that millions of users’ privacy rights are at stake. Could Set Precedent The case, currently set to be conducted behind closed doors, could set a major precedent for the future of encryption and government surveillance. … Continue reading Featured Article : Public Hearing Demanded For Apple’s UK Encryption


Tech Insight : Is Manus Redefining AI Agents and SEO?

In this Tech Insight, we look at how Manus, China’s latest AI agent, is redefining autonomous AI applications, its connection to Browser Use, and whether this signals a new shift in search engine optimisation (SEO) and business strategy. Agentic Applications It seems that AI is no longer just about answering questions or generating text, but … Continue reading Tech Insight : Is Manus Redefining AI Agents and SEO?


Tech News : Securing IPv4 Addresses For Loans

IPv4.Global, the world’s largest marketplace for IPv4 addresses, has launched a loan programme that allows businesses to use their IPv4 addresses as collateral. A New Way To Get Funding This new initiative gives companies access to funding while still retaining full use of their IP assets, responding to the strong ongoing demand for IPv4 despite … Continue reading Tech News : Securing IPv4 Addresses For Loans