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Two new studies show that Google’s Gemini AI models may not live up to the hype in terms of answering questions about large datasets correctly. Google Gemini  Google Gemini is an advanced AI language model developed by Google to enhance various applications with sophisticated natural language understanding and generation capabilities. It features multimodal capabilities, enabling … Continue reading Featured Article : Gemini … Overblown Hype? →

In this insight, we look at the kinds of industries and jobs that research has identified as being most exposed to the disruptive threat of generative AI, but we also look at how AI has created some new job roles. Research  Research from Felten, Manav Raj, and Seamans –“How will Language Modelers like ChatGPT Affect … Continue reading Tech Insight : Jobs Threatened By ChatGPT →

Researchers, led by scientists at UCL and University Medical Center Goettingen, Germany, have developed an AI-enhanced blood test that can predict Parkinson’s in at-risk patients up to seven years before the onset of symptoms. What Is Parkinson’s?  Parkinson’s disease is a condition caused by the progressive breakdown of certain nerve cells in the brain, resulting … Continue reading Tech News : AI Test For Parkinson’s →

The US Justice Department, together with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), are suing Adobe Inc. (and two Adobe executives) over an alleged hidden “Early Termination Fee” and an alleged overly complex subscription-cancellation process. Hiding Important Information  In the complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, it’s alleged that Adobe Inc systematically … Continue reading Tech News : Adobe Lawsuit : Customer Cancellation Concerns →

Apple has announced that because of regulatory uncertainties due to the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), it will be delaying the EU region rollout of three new AI features – Phone Mirroring, SharePlay Screen Sharing enhancements, and Apple Intelligence – until later this year. Phone Mirroring allows users to display their iPhone screen on other … Continue reading An Apple Byte : EU Rules and Regulations Hit Apple →

Marnie Wilking, chief information security officer at Booking.com, has warned that the arrival of generative AI and its use by scammers to create more sophisticated phishing emails is behind an increase in travel scams of up to 900 per cent in the last 18 months. Speaking at the Collision technology conference in Toronto, Ms Wilking … Continue reading Security Stop Press : 900 % Increase In Travel Scams →

Massachusetts-based Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute (WHOI) research scientists, in partnership with bioplastic manufacturing company Eastman, have reported developing a new a prototype bioplastic straw that degrades even faster than paper. The Problem With Drinking Straws  The problem with plastic drinking straws is that they are now one of the most commonly found sources of marine … Continue reading Sustainability-in-Tech : New Bioplastic Straw Degrades Faster Than Paper →

This video-update outlines when a chatbot gives you more relevant help than just a Google Search. https://videovault.vip/videos/social/2024-July-ChatBot-Better-Than-Google-For-Search.mp4

Snapping windows allows you to quickly arrange open windows on your screen, making multitasking more efficient by giving you a better overview of multiple applications simultaneously. Here’s how to do it: To snap a Window to the Side – Click on the window you want to snap. – Press Win + Left Arrow or Win … Continue reading Tech Tip – Use Windows Key Shortcuts to Snap Windows →

Managing privacy settings in your Microsoft 365 account can help protect your personal and business information. Properly configured privacy settings help ensure that your data is only accessible to those who are authorised and that your activities remain private. Here’s how to access and manage your privacy settings to enhance security and privacy: Access Your … Continue reading Tech Tip – Update Your Software and Drivers →