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The EU’s new Digital Services Act allows social media users to opt out of AI personalised content feeds based on relevance. What Is The DSA?  The Digital Services Act is a new EU Law designed to protect users. It applies to any digital company operating and serving the EU with “very large online platforms” (those with over … Continue reading Tech News : Opting Out Of AI-Targeting →

China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited (CATL) has announced the launch of world’s first 4C superfast charging LFP battery. The ‘Shenxing’ EV Battery  CATL says the ‘Shenxing’ battery can deliver 400 km of driving range from a 10-minute charge as well as a range of over 700 km on a single full charge, which is around … Continue reading Sustainability-in-Tech : World’s First “Superfast Charging” EV Battery →

Ancient Data-Disasters So far in 2023, Canada’s had wildfires devouring over 30 million acres, an expanse comparable to Kentucky. This has already surpassed Canada’s earlier record set in 1989, where flames ravaged more than 18 million acres. As the wildfire-season isn’t over yet, using the 1989 figures (much less than 2023) 18 million acres could … Continue reading Tech-Trivia : Did You Know? This Week in Tech-History … →

It’s been reported (Emsisoft) that the hack of MOVEit software by the Russian Cl0p ransomware gang may have impacted nearly 1,000 organisations and 60 million individuals. The supply chain attack ‘payroll hack,’ which exploited a vulnerability in Progress’s popular MOVEit software (used to move sensitive files like employee addresses or bank account details), is reported … Continue reading Security Stop Press : 60 Million Individuals & 1000 Businesses Hit By MOVEit Hack →

If you’d like to see, or remind yourself of what Google’s search engine was like back in 1998 when it started, here’s a fun, instant way to do just that: Type ‘Google in 1998’ into Google’s search bar. Google will immediately adopt the old look, complete with the logo + exclamation mark. To change it … Continue reading Tech Tip – Time Travel In Google →

Following the news that US Federal regulators have sued Amazon, alleging that people have been “tricked” into buying hard-to-cancel Prime memberships, we take a closer look at ‘inertia selling’. What Happened With Amazon Prime Subscriptions?  Back at the end of June, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it was taking action against Amazon.com … Continue reading Featured Article : Subscription Sales Scrutiny →

A free-standing AI road safety camera system deployed in Cornwall caught 300 drivers in the first three days. How It Works  The camera system, on the A30 near Launceston, implemented by road safety tech firm Acusensus in partnership with Vision Zero South West, records clear images of passing vehicles (and of the driver) thanks to … Continue reading Tech News : AI-Camera Captures More Motorists →

Apple has issued a warning to iPhone users about the dangers of practices like charging a phone under a blanket or pillow at night, risking overheating and posing a fire risk. Danger From Prolonged Heat Exposure  In a wide ranging post on the iPhone user-guide section of Apple’s website, the company warns about the dangers … Continue reading Tech News : iPhone Battery Risk Warning →

A new VentureBeat survey has revealed that 70 per cent of companies are experimenting with generative AI. Most Experimenting and Some Implementing  The (ongoing) survey which was started ahead of the tech news and events company’s recently concluded VB Transform 2023 Conference in San Francisco, gathered the opinions of global executives in data, IT, AI, security, and … Continue reading Tech Insight : 70% Of Companies Using Generative AI →

A new partnership between Octopus energy and sustainable housebuilder Verto aims to develop new homes across two south-west sites that will have no energy bills because all their energy and heating will come from with solar, battery and heat pumps. Ground-Breaking ‘Zero Bills’ Proposition Octopus says the 70 new homes built across two sites in … Continue reading Sustainability-in-Tech : ‘Zero-Bills’ New-Build Properties →