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UK Consumer champion Which? has reported that a scam mobile advert linked to a site mimicking the legitimate Lyca Mobile site was able to bypass the Google Ads verification check to reach the top of Google’s search listing. Which? reported that scammers got around Google’s ad verification check by claiming to be “Vodafone Finance Management”, … Continue reading Security Stop Press : Scam Ad Linked To Phishing Site Tops Google →

Stanford researchers have discovered a simple way to boost the range of lithium metal batteries to twice the range of conventional lithium-ion batteries which could provide a massive boost to the EV market. Lithium-Ion Batteries  Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are currently used in a wide array of electronic devices, including smartphones, laptops, tablets, power tools, … Continue reading Sustainability-in-Tech : Promising Lithium Breakthrough For EV Market →

If you use Microsoft Word on the desktop, it’s worth knowing that Word automatically saves versions of documents as you work even if you don’t, allowing you to save yourself time and trouble by recovering any unsaved documents. Here’s how this last-ditch lifesaver feature works: In Word, go to ‘File’ > ‘Info’ > ‘Manage Document(s).’ … Continue reading Tech Tip – Recover Unsaved Word Documents →

In a recent experiment where AI was taught to behave maliciously and then taught to stop, the bad behaviour continued despite efforts to stop it, giving a chilling reminder of the potential threats of AI. The Experiment  The Cornell University experiment was documented in an online paper entitled “Sleeper Agents: Training Deceptive LLMS That Persist Through … Continue reading Featured Article : AI Can Learn To Be Bad. And Stay Bad. →

With more companies using AI to screen CVs and candidates’ body language during interviews, we look at what this could mean for today’s job applicants. Widely Used  IBM research from November last year shows that 4 out of 10 companies now use AI to improve recruiting and human resources. Also, in June last year, IBM … Continue reading Tech Insight : How Fair And Effective Are AI Recruitment Platforms? →

Google has announced that it is trying out generative AI within Google Maps as a way for users to discover new places based on their questions. How?  What Google means is that if users, for example, are visiting a town or city, they can simply tell Google Maps what they’re looking for and AI will … Continue reading Tech News : Google Maps Gets AI Boost →

The new Swedish-made Polestar 4 will be the first car on UK roads to replace a rear window (and traditional rear-view mirror) with a high-definition screen showing a real-time roof-mounted camera feed. Two Digital Cameras With Feed Displayed In ‘Mirror’  In fact, instead of a traditional rearview mirror, the Polestar 4 has a high-resolution rear-view … Continue reading Tech News : UK Cars Now Using Rear HD-Screens Instead of Windows →

Apple has launched its $3,500 (starting price) Pro Vision Virtual Reality (VR) headset in the US with Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, appearing at its Fifth Avenue New York store to mark the significance of the occasion. The Pro Vision VR Headset allows users to blend digital content with their physical space and users can navigate … Continue reading An Apple Byte : Apple Launches $3,500 Pro Vision VR Headset →

AnyDesk, the remote desktop application company has reported that it recently suffered a cyberattack where hackers gained access to its production servers. It has been reported that source code and private code signing keys were stolen. AnyDesk said in a statement that on discovering the breach it activated a (successful) remediation and response plan involving … Continue reading Security Stop Press : AnyDesk Hacked →

With the world’s first metal 3D printer being sent to the International Space Station (ISS), we look at what impact being able to print metal parts in space could have on space-travel plus potential environmental considerations and more. 3D Metal Printer  Although the ISS already has several plastic 3D printers on board, the new Airbus-produced … Continue reading Sustainability-in-Tech : First 3D Metal Printer in Space →