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Featured Article : Prove You’re Human – Have Your Eyes Scanned
May 2025

Featured Article : Prove You’re Human – Have Your Eyes Scanned

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...

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Security Stop-Press: Invisible AI Usage Poses Security Risks for Enterprises
Mar 2025

Security Stop-Press: Invisible AI Usage Poses Security Risks for Enterprises

A new report has revealed that 89 per cent of enterprise Generative AI (GenAI) usage happens without IT oversight, thereby exposing organisations to data leaks...

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Sustainability-In-Tech : New Reactor Fastest Route to Commercially Viable Fusion Power
Mar 2025

Sustainability-In-Tech : New Reactor Fastest Route to Commercially Viable Fusion Power

German startup Proxima Fusion has revealed a new fusion reactor design, ‘Stellaris’, which it claims is the fastest route to commercially viable fusion power. W...

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Video Update : Use OpenAI New “Deep Research” Feature
Mar 2025

Video Update : Use OpenAI New “Deep Research” Feature

Undertaking analysis and research has never been easier now that you can access the “Deep Research” feature within ChatGPT. Take a look at what it o...

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Tech Tip – Press “Ctrl + Backspace” to Delete Whole Words Faster
Mar 2025

Tech Tip – Press “Ctrl + Backspace” to Delete Whole Words Faster

Instead of deleting one letter at a time, use this shortcut to remove entire words instantly. How to: – Place the cursor anywhere in a text field (email,...

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Featured Article : Apple Stops Advanced Data Protection Feature in the UK
Feb 2025

Featured Article : Apple Stops Advanced Data Protection Feature in the UK

Apple has announced the removal of its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) tool from customers in the United Kingdom, following a contentious dispute with the UK gov...

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Tech Insight : Do Noise-Cancelling Headphones Damage Hearing?
Feb 2025

Tech Insight : Do Noise-Cancelling Headphones Damage Hearing?

Noise-cancelling headphones are becoming increasingly popular, yet experts are raising concerns that prolonged use may be contributing to a rise in auditory pro...

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Tech News : Google’s Fingerprinting Policy Shift Sparks Privacy Concerns
Feb 2025

Tech News : Google’s Fingerprinting Policy Shift Sparks Privacy Concerns

Google’s recent decision to allow device fingerprinting for advertising purposes has triggered alarm among privacy advocates, regulators, and businesses alike....

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Tech News : AI Solves a Decade-Old Superbug Mystery in Just Two Days
Feb 2025

Tech News : AI Solves a Decade-Old Superbug Mystery in Just Two Days

A complex scientific problem that took microbiologists a decade to unravel has been cracked in just 48 hours by an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) system...

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Company Check – New Chip Means Quantum Computing In Years, Not Decades
Feb 2025

Company Check – New Chip Means Quantum Computing In Years, Not Decades

Microsoft has unveiled Majorana 1, the world’s first quantum chip powered by a ‘Topological Core architecture’, which it claims could enable quantum computers t...

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Security Stop-Press: Cybercriminals Bypassing MFA With Device Code Phishing
Feb 2025

Security Stop-Press: Cybercriminals Bypassing MFA With Device Code Phishing

Microsoft has reported uncovering a cyberattack campaign by Storm-2372, a group linked to Russian interests, using a technique called device code phishing to by...

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Sustainability-In-Tech : Recyclable Plastics Using Light and Solvent
Feb 2025

Sustainability-In-Tech : Recyclable Plastics Using Light and Solvent

Scientists from a Swiss university have discovered a way to break down Plexiglass into its original building blocks using violet light and a common solvent, the...

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Video Update : Generate Engaging Social Topics Automatically
Feb 2025

Video Update : Generate Engaging Social Topics Automatically

This video explains how to use data that’s publicly available to enable your AI of choice to suggest those topics for social media that your audience is m...

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Tech Tip – Keep ChatGPT Conversations Going While Using Other Apps
Feb 2025

Tech Tip – Keep ChatGPT Conversations Going While Using Other Apps

You don’t need to stop your ChatGPT conversations just because you switch apps or lock your phone – there’s a handy feature to keep the chat flowing in the back...

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Featured Article : Altman Rejects Musk’s $97 Billion Offer
Feb 2025

Featured Article : Altman Rejects Musk’s $97 Billion Offer

In a striking rebuke to Elon Musk, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently rejected a $97.4 billion acquisition bid led by Musk and his AI startup, xAI. Long-Running Tec...

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Tech Insight : UK and US Refuse To Sign Paris Summit AI Declaration
Feb 2025

Tech Insight : UK and US Refuse To Sign Paris Summit AI Declaration

At the recent Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit in Paris, the UK and the United States refused to sign an international declaration advocating for&nbsp...

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Tech News : Almost Half of Young People Have Been Scammed Online
Feb 2025

Tech News : Almost Half of Young People Have Been Scammed Online

A new study in Wales has shown that nearly half (46 per cent) of young people aged 8 to 17 have fallen victim to online scams, with 9 per cent (including childr...

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Tech News : Law Firm Restricts AI Access After Surge in Usage
Feb 2025

Tech News : Law Firm Restricts AI Access After Surge in Usage

It’s been reported that international law firm Hill Dickinson has introduced new restrictions on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools following a sharp...

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Company Check – Italian Spyware Firm Accused of Distributing Malicious Apps
Feb 2025

Company Check – Italian Spyware Firm Accused of Distributing Malicious Apps

According to TechCrunch, it’s alleged that Italian spyware maker SIO has been distributing malicious Android apps designed to masquerade as WhatsApp and other w...

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Security Stop-Press: Cyber Criminals Exploit Trusted Platforms in LOTS Attacks
Feb 2025

Security Stop-Press: Cyber Criminals Exploit Trusted Platforms in LOTS Attacks

Cyber criminals are exploiting trusted services like Microsoft, Google, and DocuSign to deliver malware and phishing attacks. Known as Living off Trusted Servic...

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Sustainability-In-Tech : Global Electricity Demand Soaring
Feb 2025

Sustainability-In-Tech : Global Electricity Demand Soaring

The world’s electricity consumption is forecast to rise at its fastest pace in recent years, growing at close to 4 per cent annually through 2027, according to...

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Video Update : Get More LinkedIn Connections
Feb 2025

Video Update : Get More LinkedIn Connections

Get more LinkedIn connections by requesting to connect with people the right way! [Note – To Watch This Video without glitches/interruptions, It may be be...

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Tech Tip – Right-Click the Start Button for a Quick Admin Menu
Feb 2025

Tech Tip – Right-Click the Start Button for a Quick Admin Menu

You don’t always need to go through multiple menus to access key system tools—there’s a shortcut! Here’s how it works: How to: – Right-click the Sta...

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How IT Support Services Can Improve Your Business Efficiency in Lancashire
Feb 2025

How IT Support Services Can Improve Your Business Efficiency in Lancashire

In today’s fast-moving digital era, the success and efficiency of your enterprise largely depend on the robustness of your IT infrastructure. At USE-IT, w...

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Featured Article : Google Proposes AntiTrust Remedies
Jan 2025

Featured Article : Google Proposes AntiTrust Remedies

Google has filed a set of proposed remedies in its high-profile antitrust case concerning its dominance in the online search market, a case that has drawn signi...

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