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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s identity startup ‘World’ has begun its rollout in the United States, introducing 20,000 biometric devices known as Orbs that scan users’ irises to confirm they are human. From Worldcoin to World World began life in 2019 as Worldcoin, a startup co-founded by Sam Altman and Ale...
VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) phone systems provide various benefits in order to enhance communication, lower costs and improve flexibility for your busin...
Following Elon Musk’s X (Twitter) platform having failed to meet the deadline imposed by a Supreme Court Judge to suspend dozens of X accounts for allegedly spr...
CEO and founder of messaging app Telegram, Pavel Durov, was recently arrested in France over allegations that Telegram facilitates illegal activities, including...
South Dublin County Council has refused Google Ireland planning permission for a new data-centre at Grange Castle Business Park in South Dublin. Why? ...
Mobile network provider EE has launched a smartphone age guidance initiative in which it advises that children under 11 should only use non-smart devices with l...
In the latest macOS Sequoia developer beta, Apple has introduced a new feature that allows users to install Mac App Store apps directly onto external drives, th...
The FBI, MS-ISAC, and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in the US have issued a released a joint advisory to businesses about the ransomware-as-...
Engineering researchers at the US University of Minnesota Twin Cities claim to have demonstrated a state-of-the-art hardware device that could reduce energy con...
This video tutorial explains how you can make a report about your website which tells you how well you’re covered for security and compliance. [Note ̵...
If you frequently connect your computer to wireless displays or audio devices, the Windows key + K shortcut provides a quick way to access these connections wit...
In this second of our ‘Essentials Explained’ series, we explore how e-waste is currently disposed of, what happens to it afterwards, plus various initiatives an...
Following in from the last 2 weeks, here are 10 more (final) top iPhone tips / tricks you may not know about that could make your life easier and help you to be...
Summer is the perfect time to refresh your Android skills and boost your productivity, whether you’re in the office or on the go. In this second of our two arti...
A team of researchers at Stanford University are aiming to improve options for renewable energy storage by working on new technology to enable the conversion an...
This video tutorial explains how you can get more ‘oomph’ from training slides by repurposing them as SEO-friendly blog-posts. [ Note – To Wat...
Locking your PC when you step away is a simple way to protect your data and privacy. The Win + L shortcut is the fastest way to secure your computer without clo...
Microsoft 365 is packed with numerous apps designed to save time, boost productivity and help you work smarter. Here’s a closer look at some essential (yet ofte...
Following in from last week, here are 10 more top iPhone tips / tricks you may not know about that could make your life easier and help you to be more productiv...
Summer is the perfect time to refresh your Android skills and boost your productivity, whether you’re in the office or on the go. In this article, we’ve gathere...
A team of 20 team global scientists have published research findings showing that “twisted single-walled carbon nanotube ropes” can store three times...
The Snipping Tool in Windows provides advanced screenshot options, allowing you to capture different parts of your screen and even annotate the captures. Here&#...
This video tutorial explains how you can use ChatGPT to improve your sales outreach, specifically on LinkedIn. [Note – To Watch This Video without i...
Four years on from Google being sued by the US Department of Justice over its control of about 90 per cent of the online search market, a US judge has rule...
In this insight, we compare and contrast the Windows 10 and 11 operating systems, focusing on how they perform in key areas like user interface, performance, se...
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