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UK startup ‘The Tyre Collective’ has developed a tyre-dust magnet to attach to electric vehicles (EVs) to tackle the often-overlooked problem of tyre-dust microplastic pollution. The Problem – The Dangers Of Tyre-Wear  As explained by The Tyre Collective, “Tyre-wear is the second-largest source of microplastics in our oceans, toxic to marine life, and air particulate … Continue reading Sustainability-in-Tech : Marvellous Microplastics Magnets →

Here’s a quick explainer that shows you how to update (and help optimise) your LinkedIn Profile Headline … https://videovault.vip/videos/social/2024-July-How-To-Update-Your%20LinkedIn-Profile-Headline.mp4

Rather than manually highlighting and deleting blocks of text, Microsoft Word lets you quickly select words and entire paragraphs using simple mouse clicks. This can really help to save time and increase your efficiency when editing documents. Here’s how it works: Double click to highlight individual words Simply double-click on any word to highlight it. … Continue reading Tech Tip – Save Time With Double and Triple Clicks →

Following 8.5 million Microsoft devices being hit by a faulty software update from CrowdStrike causing global chaos, we look at what happened, how, and why. The Worst Cyber Event In History  The scale of effects of the disruption caused make this event, which began on 18 July (Microsoft) or 19 July (according to CrowdStrike), makes … Continue reading Featured Article : CrowdStrike : What Happened? →

Following the massive after-effects of the faulty CrowdStrike update, we take a look at the lessons learned so far in this ongoing situation. What Happened?  On July 19, a faulty software update from cybersecurity technology company CrowdStrike affected approximately 8.5 million Microsoft devices globally causing chaos across multiple industries globally as key systems were disabled. The … Continue reading Tech Insight : Lessons Learned →

Following the State Opening of Parliament, the King’s Speech on 17 July included news of significant new legislative proposals to address cybersecurity concerns, focusing on supply chain risks, particularly in the public sector, and improving incident reporting. What Concerns and Risks?  The kinds of concerns and risks the new legislation has been drafted to tackle … Continue reading Tech News : King’s Speech Highlights Security Laws →

Swiss app company Proton has introduced ‘Proton Scribe,’ an AI-powered private writing assistant that writes and proofreads emails for you. Why?  Proton says that with most of us sending emails daily, finding the right words and tone can be time-consuming. Also, other popular email programs process data on remote servers, thereby posing a risk that … Continue reading Tech News : New “Privacy-First” Email Writing Assistant →

Following CrowdStrike’s faulty update only affecting Microsoft Windows systems (because the update was specific to the Windows operating system), it’s been reported that Microsoft claims that an agreement with the EU means it’s not allowed to protect its operating system (OS) in the same way as Apple. The agreement with the EU relates to Microsoft not being … Continue reading An Apple Byte : Microsoft Suggest EC Laws Make Apple Less Vulnerable To CrowdStrike →

A British Medical Journal report has warned people to beware of AI deepfake videos purporting to feature popular TV doctors selling scam products. Doctors featured in the deepfake videos being used to sell scam medical cures on social media include Hilary Jones, the late Michael Mosley and Rangan Chatterjee. Hilary Jones, one of the UK’s … Continue reading Security Stop Press : Beware Deepfake Doctor Health Scam Ads →

German startup CargoKite has developed what it calls the “sailing ship of the 21st century” which uses a large kite to pull the vessel along, thereby providing sustainable, clean power. Why?  The new wind-powered micro-ships, developed by CargoKite and Lomar’s corporate venture lab have been designed to tackle a variety of challenges for today’s shipping, including: – … Continue reading Sustainability-in-Tech : Kite Powered Shipping Cuts Carbon →