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Security Stop-Press : Staff Increasingly Relaxed About Workplace Fraud

New research from Cifas suggests some UK employees are becoming increasingly comfortable with workplace fraud and insider threats. The survey found that 24 per cent believed it was acceptable to secretly work for a competitor, while 13 per cent admitted selling, or knowing someone who had sold, company login details. Cifas warned the findings point … Continue reading Security Stop-Press : Staff Increasingly Relaxed About Workplace Fraud


Sustainability-in-Tech : Floating AI Data Centres Powered By Ocean Waves

A US startup has raised $140 million to build autonomous floating AI data centres powered by ocean waves, as the technology industry searches for new ways to meet the rapidly growing energy demands of artificial intelligence. Why AI Is Driving A New Search For Energy The rapid growth of AI has created a major infrastructure … Continue reading Sustainability-in-Tech : Floating AI Data Centres Powered By Ocean Waves


Video Update : New Computer Use Feature In Copilot’s Researcher

Microsoft’s helpful new Computer Use feature in Copilot Researcher allows the AI to interact directly with websites and software on a user’s behalf, helping automate complex online tasks, speed up research workflows, and reduce the time spent manually navigating between apps and services. [Note – To Watch This Video without glitches/interruptions, It may be best … Continue reading Video Update : New Computer Use Feature In Copilot’s Researcher


Tech Tip : Use Chrome Reading Mode To Remove Clutter And Listen Aloud

Google Chrome’s built-in Reading Mode can turn busy web pages into a clean, distraction-free reading view, making it easier to focus on important information without adverts, pop-ups, videos, or visual clutter getting in the way. On desktop, Reading Mode opens in a side panel that can be widened for a more immersive layout, while Android … Continue reading Tech Tip : Use Chrome Reading Mode To Remove Clutter And Listen Aloud


Meta Smart Glasses Security Controversy

Meta has terminated its contract with outsourcing firm Sama, leading to more than 1,000 Kenyan workers losing their jobs after they revealed they had been reviewing highly sensitive footage captured by users of its AI-powered smart glasses, raising fresh concerns about privacy, labour practices, and the hidden human layer behind AI. What The Workers Reported … Continue reading Meta Smart Glasses Security Controversy


OneDrive Removes Local Recycle Bin Fallback For Cloud Deletions

Microsoft is changing how OneDrive handles deleted files, removing a long-standing fallback that many users rely on without realising it and increasing the risk of accidental data loss across synced devices. What Has Changed In OneDrive? Although the change is straightforward, it is also significant, because when a file is deleted from the OneDrive website, … Continue reading OneDrive Removes Local Recycle Bin Fallback For Cloud Deletions


UK Plans New Social Media Restrictions For Under-16s

Social media restrictions for under-16s are moving closer to reality in the UK as ministers commit to action following a major consultation, signalling a significant change in how young people access digital platforms. Why The UK Is Moving Towards Social Media Restrictions The UK government has made it clear that some form of restriction on … Continue reading UK Plans New Social Media Restrictions For Under-16s


Lidl Expands Into Mobile Plans With App-Only Strategy

Lidl is expanding into mobile phone plans through a new global partnership, using its scale and loyalty app to offer low-cost, flexible connectivity without traditional contracts. Why Lidl Is Moving Into Mobile Lidl’s move into telecommunications is built on a strategic partnership with 1GLOBAL, which gives the retailer the technical platform and regulatory framework needed … Continue reading Lidl Expands Into Mobile Plans With App-Only Strategy


Company Check : 1X California Factory To Produce 10,000 Home Robots

OpenAI-backed 1X Technologies has opened a California factory to build its NEO humanoid robot at scale, marking one of the clearest attempts yet to move home robots from futuristic demos into real consumer use. Why 1X Is Scaling Home Robots Now 1X Technologies, a Norway-founded robotics company now based in California, has opened a 58,000 … Continue reading Company Check : 1X California Factory To Produce 10,000 Home Robots


Security Stop-Press : cPanel Bug Puts Hosted Websites At Risk

Hackers are exploiting a critical flaw in cPanel and WebHost Manager that can allow full server access without logging in. Tracked as CVE-2026-41940, the issue lets attackers bypass authentication and reach admin panels. Canada’s Cyber Centre has warned that exploitation is “highly probable” and requires immediate action. Because cPanel is widely used by hosting providers, … Continue reading Security Stop-Press : cPanel Bug Puts Hosted Websites At Risk