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https://www.it-ts.co.uk/out-of-office-not-out-of-mind Wed, 06 Aug 2025 13:43:56 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/out-of-office-not-out-of-mind thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-robots-cut-strawberry-pesticides Wed, 06 Aug 2025 13:41:41 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-robots-cut-strawberry-pesticides thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-a-quick-look-at-the-chatgpt-agent Wed, 06 Aug 2025 13:40:15 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-a-quick-look-at-the-chatgpt-agent thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-snooze-gmail-messages-to-deal-with-them-later Busy Gmail inbox? The 'Snooze' feature lets you temporarily hide an email and have it reappear at a date and time when you’re ready to act on it. Wed, 06 Aug 2025 13:38:41 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-snooze-gmail-messages-to-deal-with-them-later thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-uk-public-sector-ai-partnership Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:58:29 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-uk-public-sector-ai-partnership thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-45-of-msps-keep-cash-to-pay-off-hackers Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:57:40 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-45-of-msps-keep-cash-to-pay-off-hackers thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-whatsapp-barred-from-apple-case Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:56:49 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-whatsapp-barred-from-apple-case thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-uk-supercomputer-ranks-11th-globally Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:56:01 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-uk-supercomputer-ranks-11th-globally thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/company-check-wetransfer-under-fire-over-new-data-terms Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:55:10 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/company-check-wetransfer-under-fire-over-new-data-terms thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-chinese-hackers-exploit-sharepoint-flaws Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:54:16 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-chinese-hackers-exploit-sharepoint-flaws thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-new-ai-factory-powered-by-renewable-energy-in-arctic Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:53:15 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-new-ai-factory-powered-by-renewable-energy-in-arctic thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-personalise-your-copilot This video shows how it's now easier than ever to personalise your CoPilot, so that you can get it to operate to your very own specifications and personalise your way of doing things Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:52:16 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-personalise-your-copilot thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-use-whatsapp-viewonce-voice-notes-for-private-messaging Need to share sensitive information without leaving a record? WhatsApp now lets you send voice notes that automatically disappear after being listened to only once. Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:50:45 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-use-whatsapp-viewonce-voice-notes-for-private-messaging thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-chatgpt-turned-into-a-fully-featured-ai-agent ChatGPT can now act on your behalf, using its own virtual computer to complete complex tasks, browse the web, run code, and interact with online tools, all without step-by-step prompting. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 17:48:36 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-chatgpt-turned-into-a-fully-featured-ai-agent thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-what-is-google-discover-and-how-can-it-help In this Tech Insight, we look at what Google Discover is, how it works, and how UK businesses can use it to boost visibility, traffic and engagement without relying on search. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 17:47:19 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-what-is-google-discover-and-how-can-it-help thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-meta-s-tents-for-data-centres-amid-ai-surge Meta is reportedly using temporary tent structures to house its growing AI infrastructure, as demand for compute power outpaces the construction of traditional data centres. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 17:44:44 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-meta-s-tents-for-data-centres-amid-ai-surge thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-uk-adult-sites-require-age-checks-by-25-july Major adult platforms including Pornhub and Reddit must introduce advanced age verification under the Online Safety Act to block under-18s from accessing explicit content. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 17:43:13 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-uk-adult-sites-require-age-checks-by-25-july thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/company-check-google-search-now-lets-ai-call-local-businesses-on-your-behalf Users in the United States can now ask Google Search to make real-world phone calls for them, gathering service and pricing information from local businesses without speaking to anyone themselves. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 17:41:54 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/company-check-google-search-now-lets-ai-call-local-businesses-on-your-behalf thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-6-5-million-co-op-member-records-confirmed-stolen-in-cyberattack Co-op's chief executive has confirmed that Hackers stole the personal data of all 6.5 million Co-op members in an April cyberattack. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 17:40:36 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-6-5-million-co-op-member-records-confirmed-stolen-in-cyberattack thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-new-industry-powered-by-ev-battery-recycling As electric vehicle usage expands, the race is on to recycle their batteries and recover scarce materials like lithium, nickel and cobalt, thereby cutting emissions and easing dependence on mining. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 17:39:30 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-new-industry-powered-by-ev-battery-recycling thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-measure-your-website-performance-for-free If you'd like to know how quickly your website downloads and how it renders for people and other technical information which can help your SEO, this video explains how to access a handy tool which is completely free to use. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 17:37:58 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-measure-your-website-performance-for-free thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-reversesearch-images-in-whatsapp-to-verify-authenticity Want to trust what you see? WhatsApp now lets you check the origin of an image by searching it on Google without ever leaving the app. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 17:36:23 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-reversesearch-images-in-whatsapp-to-verify-authenticity thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-blur-your-property-on-google-maps-for-better-security Blurring your property on Google Maps is a simple, permanent step available to any homeowner or tenant that may help reduce the risk of targeted crime. Wed, 16 Jul 2025 22:32:27 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-blur-your-property-on-google-maps-for-better-security thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-ai-agents-failing-40-cancellations-predicted New research has found that 70 per cent of AI agents struggle to complete standard office tasks successfully, while Gartner warns that over 40 per cent of current agentic AI projects will be scrapped by the end of 2027. Wed, 16 Jul 2025 18:04:16 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-ai-agents-failing-40-cancellations-predicted thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-spotify-ai-band-sparks-labelling-debate In this Tech Insight, we look at how the sudden rise of a (possibly AI-generated) band on Spotify has reignited the debate over whether music streaming platforms should clearly label artificially created songs. Wed, 16 Jul 2025 18:03:13 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-spotify-ai-band-sparks-labelling-debate thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-copywriting-danish-people-against-deepfakes The Danish government is planning a major legal shift to let people claim copyright over their own body, facial features, and voice, in what it says is the first European attempt to systematically tackle the threat posed by deepfakes. Wed, 16 Jul 2025 18:02:14 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-copywriting-danish-people-against-deepfakes thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-voice-calling-comes-to-whatsapp-business-accounts WhatsApp will soon let large businesses make and receive voice calls directly through the platform, as Meta expands its commercial communications offering with AI-driven tools and centralised marketing features. Wed, 16 Jul 2025 18:01:09 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-voice-calling-comes-to-whatsapp-business-accounts thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/company-check-microsoft-exchange-skype-servers-go-subscription-only Microsoft has officially launched subscription-only versions of its on-premises Exchange Server and Skype for Business Server, thereby ending the era of year-numbered releases and perpetual licences. Wed, 16 Jul 2025 17:59:56 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/company-check-microsoft-exchange-skype-servers-go-subscription-only thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-eu-funding-to-replace-microplastics-in-cosmetics Cellugy, a Danish industrial biotech company, has received €8.1 million in EU funding to scale up production of EcoFLEXY, a biodegradable cellulose-based material designed to replace microplastics in everyday cosmetics. Wed, 16 Jul 2025 17:58:36 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-eu-funding-to-replace-microplastics-in-cosmetics thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-filter-whatsapp-chats-with-custom-lists Need to organise your chats more effectively? WhatsApp now lets you create custom filters like “Clients” or “Team” so your most important conversations are always easy to find. Wed, 16 Jul 2025 17:56:27 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-filter-whatsapp-chats-with-custom-lists thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-mps-concern-predictive-policing-in-uk A cross-party group of MPs is calling for the UK government to outlaw predictive policing technologies through an amendment to the forthcoming Crime and Policing Bill, citing concerns over racial profiling, surveillance, and algorithmic bias. Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:32:51 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-mps-concern-predictive-policing-in-uk thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-block-or-charge-ai-bots-accessing-your-website A new system from Cloudflare gives millions of websites the power to block AI bots from scraping their content without permission and could soon let them charge for access via a new pay-per-crawl model. Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:31:49 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-block-or-charge-ai-bots-accessing-your-website thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-microsofts-enterprise-agreement-shake-up-hits-resellers Microsoft’s decision to bypass long-standing partners in its Enterprise Agreement (EA) renewals is sending financial shockwaves through the global IT channel, with UK-based Bytes Technology Group among the first major casualties. Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:30:12 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-microsofts-enterprise-agreement-shake-up-hits-resellers thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-googles-veo-3-now-generates-ai-audio-for-its-ai-videos Google has launched Veo 3 (its most advanced video-generation AI yet) and for the first time, it can also create synced sound effects, ambient noise, and even dialogue to accompany the visuals. Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:28:53 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-googles-veo-3-now-generates-ai-audio-for-its-ai-videos thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/company-check-microsoft-cuts-9-000-jobs-as-ai-soars Microsoft is laying off nearly 4 per cent of its global workforce as it pours billions into artificial intelligence infrastructure, triggering fresh questions over priorities and pressure points at one of the world’s biggest tech firms. Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:27:45 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/company-check-microsoft-cuts-9-000-jobs-as-ai-soars thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-ingram-micro-hit-by-safepay-ransomware-attack IT giant Ingram Micro, a major global distributor of technology products and services, has confirmed it suffered a ransomware attack that forced key systems offline and disrupted global operations. Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:26:24 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-ingram-micro-hit-by-safepay-ransomware-attack thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-warning-about-uk-s-fast-tech-habit A surge in cheap, short-lived electronics is fuelling a growing e-waste crisis in the UK, according to new research from sustainability group Material Focus. Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:25:13 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-warning-about-uk-s-fast-tech-habit thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-how-to-use-ai-to-work-with-youtube-vids At the moment, there's only one (mainstream) AI platform that you can use to work directly with YouTube videos (e.g. to summarise a video) and so this clip explains which one it is and how to use it. Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:23:53 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-how-to-use-ai-to-work-with-youtube-vids thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-paste-as-plain-text-with-ctrl---shift---v Pasting something into an email or document and don’t want all the messy fonts or colours? Use Ctrl + Shift + V instead of Ctrl + V to paste without formatting. Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:22:20 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-paste-as-plain-text-with-ctrl---shift---v thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-google-s-new-voice-driven-search Users can now hold real-time voice conversations with Google’s AI-powered Search, thanks to a major new feature rollout in the Google app for Android and iOS. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 09:46:20 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-google-s-new-voice-driven-search thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-why-clicking-unsubscribe-can-be-risky In this Tech Insight, we look at why clicking the ‘unsubscribe’ link in an email might not be as safe as it seems, and how cybercriminals are using this tactic to profile victims, deploy phishing attacks, and gather intelligence for future scams. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 09:45:30 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-why-clicking-unsubscribe-can-be-risky thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-saliva-based-family-planning-tech-approved A Berlin-based health tech company has received official European approval for its at-home saliva fertility tracker to be marketed as a certified contraceptive device, a first of its kind. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 09:44:34 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-saliva-based-family-planning-tech-approved thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-study-finds-ai-dulls-brain-activity A new study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has found that using generative AI tools like ChatGPT can significantly reduce brain activity during writing tasks, and may impair users’ ability to retain information and think critically. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 09:43:35 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-study-finds-ai-dulls-brain-activity thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/company-check-new-high-speed-hybrid-ai-law-firm A new AI-powered legal startup backed by Sequoia Capital is rewriting how contracts are reviewed, by building a law firm around the software itself. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 09:42:36 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/company-check-new-high-speed-hybrid-ai-law-firm thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-psst-launches-secure-reporting-tool-for-tech-whistleblowers A new platform called Psst has launched to help tech and government workers report wrongdoing anonymously and securely. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 09:41:24 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-psst-launches-secure-reporting-tool-for-tech-whistleblowers thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-first-artificial-eclipse-made-using-satellites A pioneering European mission has successfully engineered an artificial total eclipse in orbit, unlocking new insights into the Sun’s outer atmosphere and showcasing precision spaceflight powered by sustainable innovation. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 09:40:22 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-first-artificial-eclipse-made-using-satellites thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-how-to-get-ready-for-the-ai-shopping-revolution This video shows how you can make sure that your website is optimised for SEO and that all your products and services will have the highest likelihood of being indexed and found properly ... all with the few clicks of some buttons ... and some handy prompts ! Wed, 02 Jul 2025 09:39:00 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-how-to-get-ready-for-the-ai-shopping-revolution thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-turn-whatsapp-voice-messages-into-text-with-transcription Need to check a voice note during a meeting or just prefer reading over listening? WhatsApp now lets you transcribe voice messages into text in just a few taps. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 09:37:24 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-turn-whatsapp-voice-messages-into-text-with-transcription thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-historic-global-leak-16-billion-logins-exposed A massive trove of stolen usernames and passwords totalling 16 billion records has been discovered across 30 newly uncovered databases, revealing one of the largest and most dangerous credential breaches ever recorded. Wed, 25 Jun 2025 18:56:52 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-historic-global-leak-16-billion-logins-exposed thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-over-half-of-windows-users-yet-to-upgrade-to-version-11 A new survey has revealed that a majority of Windows users still haven’t moved to Windows 11, despite Microsoft’s looming deadline and growing security concerns. Wed, 25 Jun 2025 18:55:59 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-over-half-of-windows-users-yet-to-upgrade-to-version-11 thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-whatsapp-backs-apple It’s been reported that Meta-owned WhatsApp has formally backed Apple in its legal challenge against the UK government over secret demands to weaken end-to-end encryption, in a case that could have global repercussions for user privacy and national security policy. Wed, 25 Jun 2025 18:55:01 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-whatsapp-backs-apple thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-whatsapp-to-show-ads WhatsApp has announced it will begin showing adverts on its platform for the first time, with new features designed to monetise its Updates tab while keeping personal messages private. Wed, 25 Jun 2025 18:54:00 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-whatsapp-to-show-ads thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/company-check-openai-proposes-path-forward-amid-agi-fears A new set of documents known as The OpenAI Files claims to reveal troubling internal dynamics at OpenAI and could shape how the world approaches artificial general intelligence (AGI) governance in the years ahead. Wed, 25 Jun 2025 18:53:00 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/company-check-openai-proposes-path-forward-amid-agi-fears thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-scattered-spider-shifts-focus-to-insurance-firms Scattered Spider, a teenage-led (mainly UK and US-based) hacking group has begun targeting insurance companies, sparking fresh warnings from cyber security experts. Wed, 25 Jun 2025 18:51:56 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-scattered-spider-shifts-focus-to-insurance-firms thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-town-heated-by-worlds-largest-sand-battery A small municipality in Finland is switching off fossil fuels and switching on a new era of green heating, thanks to an innovative sand-based energy storage system. Wed, 25 Jun 2025 18:50:19 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-town-heated-by-worlds-largest-sand-battery thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-use-powerpoint-you-ll-love-gamma Gamma can be particularly helpful for PowerPoint users by offering a streamlined way to generate visually appealing slides and content, even from an existing PowerPoint presentation. It simplifies the design and formatting process, allowing users to focus on the content and message. Wed, 25 Jun 2025 18:48:53 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-use-powerpoint-you-ll-love-gamma thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-use-windows-clipboard-history-to-paste-safely-or-clear-it Clipboard history makes copying and pasting quicker, but it can also store sensitive info you may not want to leave behind. Wed, 25 Jun 2025 18:45:57 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-use-windows-clipboard-history-to-paste-safely-or-clear-it thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-us-uk-public-sectors-running-insecure-it A major new study has revealed that 78 per cent of (US) public sector organisations are still operating with serious, unresolved software security flaws, some of which have persisted for over five years. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 17:44:35 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-us-uk-public-sectors-running-insecure-it thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-new-apple-tech-unleashed-wwdc-2025 In this Tech Insight, we look at how Apple used its annual WWDC event to unveil some major software updates, a striking new Liquid Glass design, and expanded AI tools for developers across its platforms. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 17:43:19 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-new-apple-tech-unleashed-wwdc-2025 thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-meta-and-hollywood-giants-sue-ai-firms Meta is taking legal action against a company accused of flooding its platforms with ads for non-consensual AI-generated nudity, while Disney and Universal have launched a separate lawsuit claiming one of the world’s most popular image-generating tools is built on stolen intellectual property. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 17:41:54 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-meta-and-hollywood-giants-sue-ai-firms thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-tech-firms-leaving-london-stock-exchange-for-the-us A growing number of major tech companies are turning away from the London Stock Exchange in favour of listings in the US, citing better valuations, deeper capital markets, and greater investor appetite for growth. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 17:40:27 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-tech-firms-leaving-london-stock-exchange-for-the-us thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/company-check-teslas-robotaxi-rollout Tesla will tentatively begin offering public rides in driverless robotaxis in Austin, Texas on 22 June, according to Elon Musk, marking the long-delayed debut of a service he first promised back in 2019. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 17:39:17 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/company-check-teslas-robotaxi-rollout thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-meta-ais-share-button-sparks-privacy-concerns Meta’s new AI app is under fire after users unknowingly shared private chats, including legal queries, personal data and audio clips, on the public web. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 17:38:13 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-meta-ais-share-button-sparks-privacy-concerns thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-wireless-charging-roads-move-closer-to-reality-as-global-trials-expand Electric roads that wirelessly charge vehicles as they drive are now moving beyond demonstration and into real-world use, offering a glimpse of a transport future with fewer cables, faster charging, and lighter electric vehicles. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 17:37:07 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-wireless-charging-roads-move-closer-to-reality-as-global-trials-expand thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-4-powerful-enhancements-to-copilot-projects ChatGPT's 'Projects' make life a lot more organised, when it comes using their platform. Doubtless with this in mind, OpenAI have added four powerful new features which we explore in this episode. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 17:35:56 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-4-powerful-enhancements-to-copilot-projects thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-use-gmails-confidential-mode-to-send-secure-emails Need to send a sensitive email that shouldn’t stick around or be shared? Gmail’s Confidential Mode lets your message self-destruct after a set time, blocks forwarding, copying, downloading and printing, and adds optional passcode protection. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 17:34:08 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-use-gmails-confidential-mode-to-send-secure-emails thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-chatgpt-now-records-can-access-your-files ChatGPT now includes meeting recording, cloud integration and deep research tools, marking its biggest push yet into everyday business workflows. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:45:00 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-chatgpt-now-records-can-access-your-files thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-microsoft-deleting-saved-passwords-from-auth-app Microsoft is warning users that saved passwords will soon be deleted from its Authenticator app, as it phases out the feature in favour of Edge and passkeys. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:44:02 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-microsoft-deleting-saved-passwords-from-auth-app thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-autofocus-glasses-now-printed-kidneys-soon Two European startups have developed groundbreaking tools, including real-time autofocus glasses that adjust to where you look and a bioprinted wound patch for pets that could lead to printable human organs. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:43:06 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-autofocus-glasses-now-printed-kidneys-soon thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-google-users-can-run-ai-offline-on-phones Google has (albeit quietly) released a new app that allows users to run powerful AI tools directly on their phones without needing a Wi-Fi or data connection. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:42:07 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-google-users-can-run-ai-offline-on-phones thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/company-check-meta-yandex-covert-tracking-concerns Meta and Russian search firm Yandex used hidden background scripts to monitor Android users’ web activity without consent, bypassing incognito mode and browser protections, researchers say. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:41:14 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/company-check-meta-yandex-covert-tracking-concerns thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-hmrc-hit-by-47m-phishing-scam-targeting-taxpayer-accounts Criminals stole £47 million from HMRC last year by exploiting over 100,000 taxpayer accounts in a major phishing scam. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:40:07 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-hmrc-hit-by-47m-phishing-scam-targeting-taxpayer-accounts thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-new-meat-from-fermented-fungi-oats Swedish startup Millow is using dry fermentation to create scalable, low-impact meat substitutes that could reshape the future of food production. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:39:10 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-new-meat-from-fermented-fungi-oats thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-another-massive-upgrade-to-copilot-already CoPilot's brand-new "Researcher Agent" is a pretty major upgrade, so this week's Video-of-the-Week takes it to task and has a look at what it can do for your business. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:37:59 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-another-massive-upgrade-to-copilot-already thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-use-outlooks-report-button-to-flag-suspicious-emails Spot something 'phishy' in your inbox? Outlook’s built-in “Report” tool lets you quickly flag dodgy messages, and helps Microsoft improve detection. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:36:25 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-use-outlooks-report-button-to-flag-suspicious-emails thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-grok-blocked-quarter-of-eu-firms-ban-access New research shows that one in four European organisations have banned Elon Musk’s Grok AI chatbot due to concerns over misinformation, data privacy and reputational risk, making it far more widely rejected than rival tools like ChatGPT or Gemini. Thu, 05 Jun 2025 08:43:36 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-grok-blocked-quarter-of-eu-firms-ban-access thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-why-googles-new-fingerprint-policy-matters In this Tech Insight, we look at Google’s controversial decision to allow advertisers to use device fingerprinting, exploring what the technology involves, why it has sparked concern, and what it means for users, businesses, and regulators. Thu, 05 Jun 2025 08:42:40 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-why-googles-new-fingerprint-policy-matters thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-fastest-change-in-tech-history The pace and scale of artificial intelligence (AI) development is now outstripping every previous tech revolution, according to new landmark reports. Thu, 05 Jun 2025 08:41:38 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-fastest-change-in-tech-history thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-gmail-now-summarises-emails-automatically Gmail users will now see AI-generated summary cards appear by default at the top of long emails, thanks to an automatic update to Google’s Gemini assistant. Thu, 05 Jun 2025 08:40:33 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-gmail-now-summarises-emails-automatically thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/company-check-meta-merchandising-military Meta is stepping up its push into physical retail, open-source AI, and military-grade AR and VR technology, but each move is attracting scrutiny and raising new questions about ethics, transparency, and the company’s strategic direction. Thu, 05 Jun 2025 08:39:23 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/company-check-meta-merchandising-military thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-asus-routers-hit-by-stealth-backdoor-attack Thousands of Asus routers have been compromised in a silent, persistent attack that gives hackers remote access, even after firmware updates. Thu, 05 Jun 2025 08:38:20 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-asus-routers-hit-by-stealth-backdoor-attack thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-ancient-bacteria-powers-new-green-chemical-facility A startup with roots in Denmark and Germany is now using ancient bacteria and Texan emissions to make low-carbon chemicals, thereby offering a novel alternative to fossil-fuel-based manufacturing. Thu, 05 Jun 2025 08:36:43 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-ancient-bacteria-powers-new-green-chemical-facility thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-notehow-to-use-copilot-s-notepad-feature Microsoft's CoPilot is the gift that keeps on giving! This week we show how they're added a new Notepad feature which means you can control your outputs plus keep everything together easier than ever before. Thu, 05 Jun 2025 08:35:30 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-notehow-to-use-copilot-s-notepad-feature thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-refine-google-results-by-filtering-out-ai-overviews Finding search results cluttered with AI-generated summaries? You can cut through the noise and get more classic search results by using a few clever tweaks. Thu, 05 Jun 2025 08:33:33 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-refine-google-results-by-filtering-out-ai-overviews thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-google-i-o-2025-the-best-bits Here we take a look at a dozen of the biggest announcements from Google I/O 2025, where AI took centre stage across everything from search and app design to video creation, smart wearables and healthcare tools. Wed, 28 May 2025 11:08:12 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-google-i-o-2025-the-best-bits thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-block-spam-calls In this Tech Insight, we look at how UK businesses can identify, block, and protect themselves against the growing nuisance (and threat) of spam calls, and why doing so is now essential for productivity, security, and reputation. Wed, 28 May 2025 11:07:14 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-block-spam-calls thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-ai-worryingly-deceptive-self-preserving A new safety report has revealed that an earlier version of Claude Opus 4, Anthropic’s latest flagship AI model, once showed a willingness to blackmail, deceive, and act in extreme ways if it believed its existence was under threat. Wed, 28 May 2025 11:06:24 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-ai-worryingly-deceptive-self-preserving thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-alarms-over-mass-monitoring-of-benefit-claimants There are concerns that a new government bill designed to tackle benefit fraud could subject millions of claimants to routine bank surveillance, even when there’s no suspicion of wrongdoing. Wed, 28 May 2025 11:05:17 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-alarms-over-mass-monitoring-of-benefit-claimants thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/company-check-google-co-uk-phased-out Google is retiring all country-specific search domains, meaning users who try to visit sites like google.co.uk will soon be automatically redirected to google.com instead. Wed, 28 May 2025 11:04:05 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/company-check-google-co-uk-phased-out thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-parking-scam-alert A rise in parking scams is catching out UK drivers, with criminals using fake fines, phishing texts and QR codes to steal money and personal data. Wed, 28 May 2025 11:03:07 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-parking-scam-alert thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-fallen-leaves-make-sustainable-paper A Ukrainian company is reimagining urban waste by transforming fallen leaves into eco-friendly pulp and packaging paper, thereby cutting carbon, saving water, and leaving forests untouched. Wed, 28 May 2025 11:01:52 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-fallen-leaves-make-sustainable-paper thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-audio-overviews-on-copilot Microsoft's CoPilot now allows you to generate audio overviews of documents on the fly, all within your Microsoft account - great for those occasions where it's more practical (or more preferable) to listen and learn rather than read and learn. Wed, 28 May 2025 11:00:44 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-audio-overviews-on-copilot thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-dial-159-to-call-your-bank-safely Worried that a call from your bank might be a scam? Hang up and call 159, the UK-wide number that connects you safely and directly to your bank, without needing to look up phone numbers or risk calling a fraudster. Wed, 28 May 2025 10:59:20 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-dial-159-to-call-your-bank-safely thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-openai-launches-codex OpenAI has unveiled a research preview of Codex, a cloud-based AI coding agent designed to act as a virtual teammate for software developers. Wed, 21 May 2025 11:25:17 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-openai-launches-codex thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/microsoft-teams-vs-zoom-which-is-best If you've ever wondered whether Microsoft Teams or Zoom is the smarter choice for meetings, messaging, and collaboration at work, you're not alone – and in this guide, we’ll clearly explain how they compare so you can choose the right platform for your business needs. Wed, 21 May 2025 11:23:41 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/microsoft-teams-vs-zoom-which-is-best thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-new-uae-super-campus-could-be-bigger-than-monaco The AI giant is reportedly backing a 5-gigawatt data centre in Abu Dhabi, a facility so vast, it would dwarf Monaco and could reshape global AI infrastructure. Wed, 21 May 2025 10:57:36 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-new-uae-super-campus-could-be-bigger-than-monaco thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-flying-cars-and-hypersonic-jets Two startups on opposite sides of the Atlantic have just unveiled breakthrough prototypes that could bring flying cars and hypersonic jets into everyday travel. Wed, 21 May 2025 10:56:16 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-flying-cars-and-hypersonic-jets thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/company-check-legal-aid-data-exposed Hundreds of thousands of criminal, financial and personal records have been compromised in a major cyber attack on the UK’s Legal Aid Agency, raising serious questions about digital security in one of the country’s most sensitive justice systems. Wed, 21 May 2025 10:54:45 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/company-check-legal-aid-data-exposed thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-uk-governments-one-login-vulnerable-to-undetected-attacks A government-commissioned red teaming exercise has found that One Login, the UK’s flagship digital identity platform, can be compromised without triggering any alerts. Wed, 21 May 2025 10:53:37 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-uk-governments-one-login-vulnerable-to-undetected-attacks thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-superwood-stronger-than-steel A new sustainable building material that’s stronger than steel and made from ordinary timber is about to go into mass production, and it could change the face of construction forever. Wed, 21 May 2025 10:52:12 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-superwood-stronger-than-steel thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-chatgpt-s-huge-memory-upgrade ChatGPT has had a major upgrade when it comes to its memory functionality. This video tells you everything you need to know to use this new memory upgrade to the fullest. Wed, 21 May 2025 10:50:45 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-chatgpt-s-huge-memory-upgrade thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-using-microsoft-edges-password-monitor Worried your login details might be floating around the dark web? There are paid solutions available which your IT expert can offer but if you're a pinch, Microsoft Edge can alert you if any passwords you've saved in the browser have appeared in a known data breach, and it only takes a moment to switch on. Wed, 21 May 2025 10:48:27 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-using-microsoft-edges-password-monitor thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/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. Wed, 14 May 2025 11:58:33 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-prove-you-re-human-have-your-eyes-scanned thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-shorter-chatbot-answers-less-accurate In this Tech Insight, we look at why new research has shown that asking AI chatbots for short answers can increase the risk of hallucinations, and what this could mean for users and developers alike. Wed, 14 May 2025 11:57:37 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-shorter-chatbot-answers-less-accurate thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-smart-google-tools-tackling-surge-in-online-scams Google has announced that it is deploying powerful AI tools across Search, Chrome and Android to block fraudulent content and protect users from evolving scam tactics. Wed, 14 May 2025 11:56:18 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-smart-google-tools-tackling-surge-in-online-scams thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-microsoft-kills-off-skype-after-23-years Skype has officially shut down as of 5 May 2025, marking the end of one of the most recognisable names in digital communication after a 23-year run. Wed, 14 May 2025 11:55:14 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-microsoft-kills-off-skype-after-23-years thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/company-check-israeli-spyware-firm-to-pay-167-million-over-whatsapp-hack A US jury has ruled against Israeli firm NSO Group, makers of Pegasus spyware, ordering it to pay $167 million to WhatsApp-owner Meta after the company was found liable for a 2019 hack affecting 1,400 users worldwide. Wed, 14 May 2025 11:54:16 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/company-check-israeli-spyware-firm-to-pay-167-million-over-whatsapp-hack thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-a-third-of-staff-hide-ai-usage-from-employers Nearly a third of office staff are secretly using AI tools at work, risking data breaches, compliance failures, and loss of intellectual property. Wed, 14 May 2025 11:53:00 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-a-third-of-staff-hide-ai-usage-from-employers thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-will-robots-solve-the-housing-crisis As Europe faces a worsening housing shortage, a new generation of construction robots is being pitched as a solution, but how realistic is the idea, and what does it mean for sustainability, workers, and the industry as a whole? Wed, 14 May 2025 11:51:53 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-will-robots-solve-the-housing-crisis thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-how-to-use-pages-in-copilot Microsoft Copilot Pages is a new editable workspace, like Word, integrated with Copilot. It enables AI-assisted content creation, editing, sharing, tagging, and collaboration across documents on desktop and mobile. Wed, 14 May 2025 11:50:51 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-how-to-use-pages-in-copilot thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-block-silence-unwanted-whatsapp-contacts This tech tip shows you how to effortlessly block unwanted contacts and silence annoying unknown callers, giving you peace of mind and distraction-free messaging. Wed, 14 May 2025 11:49:24 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-block-silence-unwanted-whatsapp-contacts thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-ai-isn-t-slashing-jobs-or-wages-yet Despite the whirlwind of hype, new research suggests that generative AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude have, so far, made barely a ripple in the labour market, leaving jobs and wages largely untouched. Wed, 07 May 2025 13:43:12 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-ai-isn-t-slashing-jobs-or-wages-yet thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-how-marks-spencer-was-brought-to-a-standstill In this Tech Insight, we look at how a major ransomware attack on M&S could happen, who was behind it, how it caused such widespread disruption, and what it means for the company, its customers, and the wider UK retail sector. Wed, 07 May 2025 13:42:18 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-how-marks-spencer-was-brought-to-a-standstill thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-rapid-47-drop-in-google-play-store-apps Google’s app marketplace has shed nearly half its titles since early 2024, in what looks like the biggest quality purge the platform has ever seen. Wed, 07 May 2025 13:41:24 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-rapid-47-drop-in-google-play-store-apps thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-spain-portugal-blackout-uk-next The recent mass blackout in Spain and Portugal has raised concerns over whether something similar could hit the UK, and what the fallout would be for British businesses. Wed, 07 May 2025 13:40:14 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-spain-portugal-blackout-uk-next thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/company-check-apple-faces-possible-criminal-contempt-conviction Apple has been referred for possible criminal contempt by a US judge who found it wilfully defied a court order to open its App Store to greater competition, escalating its long-running legal battle with Epic Games and raising the stakes for one of the world’s most powerful tech firms. Wed, 07 May 2025 13:39:19 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/company-check-apple-faces-possible-criminal-contempt-conviction thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-meta-glasses-privacy-warning Meta has changed the default settings on its Ray-Ban smart glasses, meaning voice recordings and photos may now be stored and used to train its AI, unless users take action to stop it. Wed, 07 May 2025 13:38:23 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-meta-glasses-privacy-warning thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-google-to-train-100-000-electricians-for-sustainability Google says the future of AI depends on a new generation of electricians and that’s why it’s investing massively to train them. Wed, 07 May 2025 13:37:25 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-google-to-train-100-000-electricians-for-sustainability thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-combining-docs-with-copilot-the-smart-way You can be working on one document (e.g. a MS Word document or a spreadsheet or Powerpoint presentation) and get CoPilot to intelligently source material from another location (such as another document or online source) and embed it in your working document. Not only that, it can also auto-format it for you so that it looks native to your working document ... clever stuff! Wed, 07 May 2025 13:36:21 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-combining-docs-with-copilot-the-smart-way thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-how-to-tighten-your-facebook-privacy-in-just-a-few-clicks Your Facebook public profile info can be scraped for scams, impersonation or phishing, but with a few quick settings, you can lock things down and stay in control. Here’s how: Wed, 07 May 2025 13:34:54 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-how-to-tighten-your-facebook-privacy-in-just-a-few-clicks thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-openai-wants-to-buy-chrome OpenAI has declared its interest in buying Google Chrome (if Alphabet is forced to sell it following an antitrust ruling against the tech giant), raising major questions about the future of internet browsing, AI, and search. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:29:01 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-openai-wants-to-buy-chrome thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-ultra-secure-quantum-communications-get-closer Toshiba Europe has successfully sent quantum-encrypted messages across a record 254km of standard commercial fibre optic cable, marking a major step towards achieving real-world quantum-secure communications without relying on highly specialised hardware. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:27:46 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-ultra-secure-quantum-communications-get-closer thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-uae-first-country-using-ai-to-write-laws The United Arab Emirates has become the first country in the world to officially use artificial intelligence to write, review and amend its federal and local laws, a move that is already sparking global debate about the future of governance. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:26:44 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-uae-first-country-using-ai-to-write-laws thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-why-being-polite-to-chatgpt-is-costing-millions A playful question on X has uncovered the fact that our polite habits with AI models like ChatGPT may be quietly racking up major financial and environmental costs. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:25:34 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-why-being-polite-to-chatgpt-is-costing-millions thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/company-check-tesla-profits-crash-71-amid-growing-backlash Tesla’s profits have plummeted by 71 per cent in the first quarter of 2025, a collapse driven by weakening vehicle sales, political controversy and rising competition, thereby marking one of the toughest periods the electric vehicle pioneer has faced in years. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:24:27 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/company-check-tesla-profits-crash-71-amid-growing-backlash thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-hackers-exploit-zoom-remote-control-to-hijack-devices A new cyber campaign is exploiting Zoom’s remote control feature to install malware, exfiltrate data, and hijack victim devices, researchers have warned. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:23:06 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-hackers-exploit-zoom-remote-control-to-hijack-devices thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-uk-pilot-scheme-to-extract-co-from-seawater A pioneering new facility in Weymouth, Dorset, is taking an innovative approach to tackling climate change by extracting carbon dioxide directly from seawater. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:21:50 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-uk-pilot-scheme-to-extract-co-from-seawater thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-6-ideas-to-boost-your-linkedin-profile LinkedIn is the undisputed king when it comes to business social media platforms so it makes sense to ensure your profile on their portal is top-notch. Here's half a dozen ideas to keep your LinkedIn profile up to scratch. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:20:38 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-6-ideas-to-boost-your-linkedin-profile thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-turn-on-end-to-end-encrypted-backups-in-whatsapp Backing up your chats? Make sure your backups are also encrypted. Otherwise, they could be accessed if your cloud account is compromised. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:18:50 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-turn-on-end-to-end-encrypted-backups-in-whatsapp thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-tariff-fears-trump-tariffs-boost-demand-for-european-cloud-providers Rising trade tensions from President Trump’s tariffs along with growing distrust between Washington and Brussels are prompting a push across Europe to reduce reliance on US cloud providers and take greater control of its own digital infrastructure. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 22:04:15 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-tariff-fears-trump-tariffs-boost-demand-for-european-cloud-providers thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-keep-one-step-ahead-of-voice-cloning-scams In this Tech Insight, we look at the rise of AI voice cloning scams, how they work, how they’ve already cost UK businesses dearly, and what practical steps you can take to protect your team and finances. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 22:03:20 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-keep-one-step-ahead-of-voice-cloning-scams thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-trial-to-break-up-zuckerberg-s-empire In a landmark antitrust trial now under way in Washington, the US government is trying to force Meta to divest Instagram and WhatsApp, arguing that its dominance of personal social networking is illegal and harmful to competition. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 22:02:21 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-trial-to-break-up-zuckerberg-s-empire thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-android-phones-reboot-after-3-days-locked Google has quietly rolled out a new Android security feature that automatically reboots phones after three days of being locked, aiming to boost security. However, not everyone’s convinced it’s the right move. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 22:01:11 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-android-phones-reboot-after-3-days-locked thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/company-check-what-s-the-major-4chan-hack-all-about Infamous internet forum 4chan has suffered a major breach, leaking its internal systems, moderator identities, and possibly thousands of user IP addresses, fuelling speculation that this could mark the beginning of the end for the notorious platform. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 22:00:11 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/company-check-what-s-the-major-4chan-hack-all-about thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-malicious-ai-driven-bots-make-up-over-a-third-of-internet-traffic Malicious bots now account for 37 per cent of all internet traffic, according to cybersecurity firm Imperva’s 2025 Bad Bot Report, with AI playing a central role in their rapid evolution. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 21:58:29 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-malicious-ai-driven-bots-make-up-over-a-third-of-internet-traffic thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-bubbles-protect-offshore-wind-farm-marine-life In a UK first, energy giant RWE has successfully trialled bubble curtain technology at its Sofia Offshore Wind Farm to protect marine life from the noise generated during offshore wind construction. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 21:57:21 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-bubbles-protect-offshore-wind-farm-marine-life thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-get-your-pr-contacts-automatically If you have something newsworthy to say then getting the right PR contacts to wire out your story has never been easier! This video shows how to compile a list of PR contacts automatically, thereby saving you significant time and hassle. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 21:56:18 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-get-your-pr-contacts-automatically thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-secure-your-web-browser-in-under-5-minutes Think your antivirus is enough? If your browser isn’t secure, your data, and even your logins, could be at risk. Luckily, tightening things up takes just a few minutes. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 21:54:43 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-secure-your-web-browser-in-under-5-minutes thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-tariff-fears-apple-upgrade-rush It’s been reported that fears of Trump-era tariffs hitting Chinese imports have sparked a wave of iPhone upgrades, with Apple hoping to offset price pressures by ramping up production in India. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:58:50 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-tariff-fears-apple-upgrade-rush thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-microsoft-highlights-7-boosts-for-windows-11 In this Tech Insight, we look at Microsoft’s newly promoted set of seven Windows 11 tips—designed to help users get more from the operating system ahead of Windows 10’s looming end-of-life deadline. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:57:46 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-microsoft-highlights-7-boosts-for-windows-11 thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-uk-government-not-allowed-to-hide-apple-encryption-battle A judge has ruled that the UK government’s legal dispute with Apple over encrypted data access must be heard in public, rejecting claims that secrecy was needed for national security reasons. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:56:51 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-uk-government-not-allowed-to-hide-apple-encryption-battle thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-meta-tightens-teen-safety-rules Meta is introducing stricter controls on how teenagers interact with its apps – including new parental permissions for Instagram and an expanded rollout of Teen Accounts to Facebook and Messenger. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:55:43 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-meta-tightens-teen-safety-rules thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/company-check-backlash-over-new-whatsapp-ai-intrusion WhatsApp users are pushing back against the forced rollout of Meta’s new AI chatbot, which appears in the app without warning and offers no option to disable it. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:54:10 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/company-check-backlash-over-new-whatsapp-ai-intrusion thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-controversial-recall-feature-in-windows-11-preview Microsoft has quietly reintroduced its controversial Recall feature in the Windows 11 Release Preview channel for Copilot+ PCs, ahead of a broader launch in 2025. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:52:48 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-controversial-recall-feature-in-windows-11-preview thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-scientists-make-iron-without-blast-furnaces Scientists at the University of Oregon have found a cleaner, electrochemical way to create pure iron metal using saltwater and iron oxide, potentially slashing the carbon footprint of one of the world’s dirtiest industries. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:51:18 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-scientists-make-iron-without-blast-furnaces thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-automate-tasks-with-copilot-actions CoPilot now makes it simple to automate tasks and gives you an entire project area dedicated to adding and editing tasks which you can setup and run to help you automate your business! Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:50:12 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-automate-tasks-with-copilot-actions thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-free-pro-quality-photo-editing-with-gimp-3-0 Looking for a Photoshop alternative that won’t cost a penny? GIMP 3.0 is free, open-source, has some powerful image editing tools, and now has a cleaner layout and non-destructive editing. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:48:41 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-free-pro-quality-photo-editing-with-gimp-3-0 thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-robot-dog-parcel-delivery-trialled UK parcel delivery firm, Evri, has teamed up with a US robotics company to test four-legged autonomous deliveries in real neighbourhoods, starting in Barnsley. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:34:37 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-robot-dog-parcel-delivery-trialled thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-screens-sleep-a-decade-of-mental-health New research has revealed a sharp link between using screens in bed and disrupted sleep, while a separate study suggests that switching off mobile internet on smartphones may significantly boost focus and mental health, delivering cognitive benefits equivalent to turning back the clock by a decade! Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:33:39 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-screens-sleep-a-decade-of-mental-health thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-microsoft-and-amazon-agentic-agents Microsoft has upgraded its Copilot assistant into a fully agentic AI tool that can browse the web, complete real-world tasks, and remember personal details — marking a major leap in the AI arms race. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:32:36 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-microsoft-and-amazon-agentic-agents thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-mass-resignations-from-office-only-jobs Nearly half of UK professionals would rather leave their jobs than return to the office five days a week, according to new research from recruitment giant Hays. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:31:31 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-mass-resignations-from-office-only-jobs thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/company-check-new-uk-law-could-hit-it-firms-with-100k-a-day-fines The UK government has unveiled sweeping new cyber legislation that could see organisations hit with fines of up to £100,000 (per day!) if they fail to respond to threats in time – a move that dramatically raises the stakes for IT providers, critical service operators, plus their supply chains. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:29:24 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/company-check-new-uk-law-could-hit-it-firms-with-100k-a-day-fines thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-ai-deepfake-receipts-spark-expense-fraud-concerns Experts are warning AI-generated receipts are now so convincing that they could be used to cheat company expense systems. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:28:29 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-ai-deepfake-receipts-spark-expense-fraud-concerns thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-solar-panels-made-from-molten-moon-dust In a move towards sustainable space colonisation, scientists at the University of Potsdam (Germany) have created working solar panels from molten Moon dust, hopefully paving the way for lunar bases powered by materials already found on the Moon. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:27:37 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-solar-panels-made-from-molten-moon-dust thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-5-more-ways-to-use-chatgpt-s-image-editing ChatGPT has recently made a dramatic difference to the images you can produce and this video provides five examples of how it can be used - impressive stuff! Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:26:40 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-5-more-ways-to-use-chatgpt-s-image-editing thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-speed-up-outlook-with-quick-steps Do you spend ages dragging emails into folders, forwarding the same replies, or flagging messages for follow-up? Outlook’s ‘Quick Steps’ can automate all of that, turning multi-click jobs into a single tap. Here's how to use it: Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:25:06 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-speed-up-outlook-with-quick-steps thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-chatgpt-gets-image-upgrade-and-fewer-restrictions ChatGPT’s image generation tools have just received a major upgrade, and while everyone is busy turning politicians into dreamy ‘Studio Ghibli’ characters, OpenAI’s (quiet) policy changes may prove to be the bigger story. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 18:27:23 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-chatgpt-gets-image-upgrade-and-fewer-restrictions thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-your-guide-to-choosing-the-right-ai-model-in-2025 In this week’s tech insight, here’s a handy guide to the major (and now plentiful) generative AI models available, including what they do best, and how to access them. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 18:26:18 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-your-guide-to-choosing-the-right-ai-model-in-2025 thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-google-unveils-ai-powered-holiday-planning-features Google is rolling out a suite of new features (many powered by generative AI) across its core platforms to help users plan their summer holidays with greater ease and personalisation. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 18:24:55 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-google-unveils-ai-powered-holiday-planning-features thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-croydon-first-place-to-get-permanent-facial-recognition-cameras It’s been reported that Croydon is set to become the first place in the UK (and possibly the democratic world) to host permanent live facial recognition (LFR) cameras on its streets. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 18:24:02 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-croydon-first-place-to-get-permanent-facial-recognition-cameras thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/company-check-nhs-supplier-fined-3m-over-2022-ransomware-failures A software provider to the NHS has been fined £3.07 million after serious security lapses allowed hackers to steal sensitive personal data in a 2022 ransomware attack. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 18:22:55 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/company-check-nhs-supplier-fined-3m-over-2022-ransomware-failures thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-have-i-been-pwned-mailing-list-stolen-in-phishing-attack Troy Hunt (creator of 'Have I Been Pwned') has confirmed his blog’s mailing list was compromised after he fell for a phishing attack mimicking Mailchimp. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 18:21:50 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-have-i-been-pwned-mailing-list-stolen-in-phishing-attack thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-new-algorithm-makes-quantum-simulations-10x-more-efficient UK startup Phasecraft says its new THRIFT algorithm makes quantum simulations 10 times larger and longer, potentially unlocking major breakthroughs in materials, energy, and climate tech. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 18:20:50 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-new-algorithm-makes-quantum-simulations-10x-more-efficient thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-5-ways-to-use-chatgpt-s-new-image-feature ChatGPT has recently made a dramatic difference to the images you can produce and this video provides five examples of how it can be used - impressive stuff! Wed, 02 Apr 2025 18:19:47 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-5-ways-to-use-chatgpt-s-new-image-feature thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-turn-your-phone-into-a-handy-magnifying-glass Did you know your phone can double up as a magnifying glass? If you don’t have your glasses to hand, this built-in feature lets you zoom in on labels, menus or instructions using your phone’s camera, perfect when you’re out and about. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 18:18:10 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-turn-your-phone-into-a-handy-magnifying-glass thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-chatgpts-false-murder-claim In this week’s featured article, we look at how a false murder claim by ChatGPT has fuelled fresh concerns over AI accuracy and hallucinations. Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:30:53 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-chatgpts-false-murder-claim thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-google-s-32-billion-bet-on-wiz Google Cloud has just signed one of the biggest cybersecurity deals in history with a bold $32 billion all-cash agreement to acquire Wiz, a fast-growing cloud security firm. Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:29:48 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-google-s-32-billion-bet-on-wiz thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-council-says-ai-could-save-them-60m In a new internal report, Cheshire East Council says it could save as much as £60 million over the next five years by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI). Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:28:42 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-council-says-ai-could-save-them-60m thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-cable-cutting-cat-and-mouse New fibre optic sensing technology is being deployed under the Baltic Sea to detect and deter sabotage attempts on Europe’s critical subsea data cables. Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:27:38 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-cable-cutting-cat-and-mouse thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/company-check-hp-s-toner-blocking-settlement HP has (quietly) settled a class action lawsuit over claims it deliberately blocked customers from using third-party toner cartridges in its printers, without paying a penny in damages. Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:26:27 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/company-check-hp-s-toner-blocking-settlement thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-fake-captchas-used-to-trick-users-into-installing-malware Cybercriminals are exploiting users’ trust in familiar verification tools like CAPTCHAs to trick them into infecting their own systems, according to HP Wolf Security’s latest Threat Insights Report. Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:24:52 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-fake-captchas-used-to-trick-users-into-installing-malware thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-electric-vehicles-charged-in-5-mins Chinese automaker BYD says its new megawatt charging platform could eliminate range anxiety and double Tesla’s speed, but how does it work, and what could this mean for UK drivers? Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:23:44 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-electric-vehicles-charged-in-5-mins thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-how-to-create-an-ai-podcast This short video is really fascinating and could well be a game-changer when it comes to content production and personalised learning. Learn how to use AI to create an authentic-sounding yet completely AI generated podcast on any topic you care to mention! Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:22:14 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-how-to-create-an-ai-podcast thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-create-your-own-custom-gpt-assistant Want ChatGPT to think like you, sound like you, or specialise in your business niche? With Custom GPTs, you can build your own AI assistant in minutes (no coding needed). Here's how: Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:20:29 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-create-your-own-custom-gpt-assistant thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-public-hearing-demanded-for-apples-uk-encryption Privacy advocates are calling for Apple’s legal challenge against a secret UK government order to be heard in public, arguing that millions of users’ privacy rights are at stake. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:26:22 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-public-hearing-demanded-for-apples-uk-encryption thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-is-manus-redefining-ai-agents-and-seo In this Tech Insight, we look at how Manus, China’s latest AI agent, is redefining autonomous AI applications, its connection to Browser Use, and whether this signals a new shift in search engine optimisation (SEO) and business strategy. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:25:23 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-is-manus-redefining-ai-agents-and-seo thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-securing-ipv4-addresses-for-loans IPv4.Global, the world’s largest marketplace for IPv4 addresses, has launched a loan programme that allows businesses to use their IPv4 addresses as collateral. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:24:25 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-securing-ipv4-addresses-for-loans thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-alexa-voice-recordings-being-sent-to-amazon From March 28, a change to a long-standing Amazon Echo privacy feature will mean that every Alexa request will be transmitted to Amazon’s cloud by default, rather than being processed locally on the device. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:23:22 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-alexa-voice-recordings-being-sent-to-amazon thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/company-check-hp-s-deliberate-15-minute-call-wait-outcry HP has come under scrutiny for implementing a policy that enforced a minimum 15-minute wait time for customers seeking telephone support for consumer PCs and printers. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:21:54 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/company-check-hp-s-deliberate-15-minute-call-wait-outcry thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-94-of-wi-fi-networks-exposed-to-deauthentication-attacks A new Nozomi Networks report has found that 94 per cent of Wi-Fi networks lack proper protection against deauthentication attacks, leaving them vulnerable to disruption and infiltration. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:20:59 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-94-of-wi-fi-networks-exposed-to-deauthentication-attacks thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-is-geothermal-energy-the-future-for-data-centres A new report from the Rhodium Group claims that advanced geothermal energy could power nearly all new data centres by 2030. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:18:06 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-is-geothermal-energy-the-future-for-data-centres thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-using-chatgpt-s-new-temporary-feature In contrast to the ChatGPT 'memory' feature (that we outlined last week), this week's Tech Talk suggests some ways to use their new 'Temporary' feature, in case you want to sandbox your conversations and keep them private. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:17:04 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-using-chatgpt-s-new-temporary-feature thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-using-images-and-audio-in-chatgpt-whatsapp-chats When chatting with ChatGPT on WhatsApp, you can now send images and voice messages, allowing the AI to analyse photos and respond to spoken queries. Here’s how to make the most of these new features. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:15:34 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-using-images-and-audio-in-chatgpt-whatsapp-chats thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-banks-to-pay-millions-after-it-failures-leave-customers-stranded UK banking customers who have faced repeated IT failures are set to receive millions in compensation, following a damning Treasury Committee investigation into the scale and impact of these outages. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:31:35 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-banks-to-pay-millions-after-it-failures-leave-customers-stranded thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-unbelievable-ai-advances-for-businesses In this Tech Insight, we look at the latest AI developments, including AI agents creating their own language, Opera’s new AI-powered browsing assistant, and a growing debate over the risks of an international race to artificial general intelligence. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:30:27 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-unbelievable-ai-advances-for-businesses thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-openai-to-charge-20-000-a-month-for-phd-level-ai-agents According to a report by The Information, OpenAI is gearing up to introduce a new wave of specialised ‘AI agents’, with some of its most advanced offerings set to cost as much as $20,000 per month. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:29:15 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-openai-to-charge-20-000-a-month-for-phd-level-ai-agents thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-mozilla-backtracks-on-terms-of-use-after-backlash Non-profit web tech organisation Mozilla has rewritten Firefox’s Terms of Use after widespread criticism from users who feared the company was overreaching with its data policies. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:28:04 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-mozilla-backtracks-on-terms-of-use-after-backlash thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/company-check-brother-accused-of-blocking-third-party-ink Brother (once considered one of the more consumer-friendly printer manufacturers) is now under fire over claims that its latest firmware updates deliberately degrade print quality when third-party toner cartridges are used. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:26:43 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/company-check-brother-accused-of-blocking-third-party-ink thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-warning-to-delete-16-malicious-chrome-extensions GitLab Threat Intelligence has warned over 3.2 million Chrome users to delete 16 malicious browser extensions that compromise security and expose data to attackers. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:25:14 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-warning-to-delete-16-malicious-chrome-extensions thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-new-clean-energy-materials-in-2-years-not-20 Danish startup PhaseTree says its combined use of multi-scale modelling techniques means it can create new materials for clean energy technologies in just 2 years (instead of the usual 20), i.e., a speed 10 times faster than traditional methods. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:24:04 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-new-clean-energy-materials-in-2-years-not-20 thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-personalising-chatgpt-via-it-s-memory ChatGPT has a 'memory' feature which you should know about because you might wish to amend what is known about you (for security if nothing else) and also because you can add and delete 'memories' and thereby change the outputs you get. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:22:40 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-personalising-chatgpt-via-it-s-memory thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-check-if-your-phone-supports-esim Ditching the plastic SIM? eSIMs make switching networks seamless, but not all phones support them. Here’s how to check if your phone does. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:20:59 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-check-if-your-phone-supports-esim thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-openai-launches-sora-in-the-uk-and-gpt-4-5 OpenAI has launched Sora, its AI-powered video generation tool, and GPT-4.5, its latest and most advanced language model, in the UK, marking a major leap in artificial intelligence technology and sparking debate across creative and technological industries. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 17:48:46 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-openai-launches-sora-in-the-uk-and-gpt-4-5 thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-what-to-do-if-your-mobile-is-stolen In this article, we look at the key actions to take if your mobile phone is stolen, how to protect your data, and ways to reduce the risk of theft in the first place. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 17:47:51 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-what-to-do-if-your-mobile-is-stolen thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-may-2025-skype-retiring Microsoft has confirmed that it will retire Skype in May 2025, marking the end of an era for the once-revolutionary internet calling service. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 17:46:49 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-may-2025-skype-retiring thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-musicians-unite-in-silence-protesting-ai-copyright-reforms Over 1,000 musicians have released a silent album, Is This What We Want?, in protest against UK copyright law changes that would allow AI companies to use copyrighted material without creators’ permission. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 17:45:29 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-musicians-unite-in-silence-protesting-ai-copyright-reforms thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/company-check-secure-and-private-ai-note-taker Munich-based startup Bliro has developed a new AI-powered tool that transcribes conversations in real time while ensuring privacy and compliance. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 17:44:28 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/company-check-secure-and-private-ai-note-taker thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/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 and unauthorised access. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 17:43:22 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-invisible-ai-usage-poses-security-risks-for-enterprises thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/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. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 17:42:15 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-new-reactor-fastest-route-to-commercially-viable-fusion-power thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/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 offers - it's incredible! Wed, 05 Mar 2025 17:40:59 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-use-openai-new-deep-research-feature thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/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. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 17:39:15 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-press-ctrl---backspace-to-delete-whole-words-faster thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/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 government over user data access. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:35:44 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-apple-stops-advanced-data-protection-feature-in-the-uk thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/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 processing issues, particularly among young people. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:34:38 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-do-noise-cancelling-headphones-damage-hearing thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/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. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:33:37 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-google-s-fingerprinting-policy-shift-sparks-privacy-concerns thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/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 developed by Google. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:32:29 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-ai-solves-a-decade-old-superbug-mystery-in-just-two-days thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/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 to solve complex, industrial-scale problems within years rather than decades. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:31:30 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/company-check-new-chip-means-quantum-computing-in-years-not-decades thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/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 bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA) and steal access tokens. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:30:24 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-cybercriminals-bypassing-mfa-with-device-code-phishing thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/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, thereby making recycling plastics far more efficient and potentially helping to tackle global plastic waste. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:29:20 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-recyclable-plastics-using-light-and-solvent thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/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 most likely to engage with. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:28:09 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-generate-engaging-social-topics-automatically thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/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 background. Here’s how it works: Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:26:29 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-keep-chatgpt-conversations-going-while-using-other-apps thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/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. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:28:18 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-altman-rejects-musk-s-97-billion-offer thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/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 “inclusive and sustainable” AI development. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:27:14 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-uk-and-us-refuse-to-sign-paris-summit-ai-declaration thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/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 children as young as eight) having lost money to fraudulent schemes. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:26:14 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-almost-half-of-young-people-have-been-scammed-online thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/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 increase in staff engagement with the technology. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:25:09 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-law-firm-restricts-ai-access-after-surge-in-usage thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/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 widely used applications while covertly harvesting sensitive data from targeted devices. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:23:43 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/company-check-italian-spyware-firm-accused-of-distributing-malicious-apps thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/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. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:22:25 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-cyber-criminals-exploit-trusted-platforms-in-lots-attacks thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/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 a new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA). Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:21:15 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-global-electricity-demand-soaring thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-get-more-linkedin-connections Get more LinkedIn connections by requesting to connect with people the right way! Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:19:17 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-get-more-linkedin-connections thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/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: Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:17:09 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-right-click-the-start-button-for-a-quick-admin-menu thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-uk-government-demands-apple-reveal-your-data The UK government has reportedly ordered Apple to grant it access to encrypted data stored in iCloud by users worldwide, a move that has sparked fierce debate over privacy, security, and government surveillance. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 21:59:22 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-uk-government-demands-apple-reveal-your-data thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-uk-s-new-cyber-severity-scale The UK’s Cyber Monitoring Centre (CMC) has now started categorising cyber events using a scale designed to assess the impact and severity of attacks (similar to the Richter scale for earthquakes). Wed, 12 Feb 2025 21:57:59 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-uk-s-new-cyber-severity-scale thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-google-lifts-ai-ban-on-weapons-and-surveillance Google has revised its AI principles, lifting its ban on using artificial intelligence (AI) for the development of weapons and surveillance tools. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 21:56:22 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-google-lifts-ai-ban-on-weapons-and-surveillance thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-banning-mobiles-impact-on-school-children A recent study by the University of Birmingham has revealed that banning smartphones during school hours does not necessarily lead to improved mental health or academic performance among students. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 21:55:16 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-banning-mobiles-impact-on-school-children thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/company-check-microsoft-365-users-must-opt-out-to-avoid-price-hike-for-copilot Microsoft 365 subscribers are facing a price increase unless they actively opt out of Microsoft’s Copilot AI. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 21:53:41 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/company-check-microsoft-365-users-must-opt-out-to-avoid-price-hike-for-copilot thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-australia-bans-deepseek-from-government-devices Australia has banned DeepSeek from all government devices, citing national security concerns. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 21:52:09 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-australia-bans-deepseek-from-government-devices thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-new-class-of-sustainable-bacteria-made-textiles London-based biomaterials company Modern Synthesis has unveiled a new class of nonwoven materials derived from ‘bacterial nanocellulose’. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 21:50:52 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-new-class-of-sustainable-bacteria-made-textiles thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-a-brilliant-way-to-create-your-perfect-customer-avatar If you want to sell to more customers, check out this clever way to create your ideal customer avatar, directly from social media data. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 21:49:03 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-a-brilliant-way-to-create-your-perfect-customer-avatar thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-quickly-open-a-second-instance-of-any-app If you need multiple windows of the same app (e.g. File Explorer, Notepad, or Word), you don’t have to navigate menus. Here's how to quickly and easily open more windows: Wed, 12 Feb 2025 21:47:07 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-quickly-open-a-second-instance-of-any-app thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-is-deepseek-safe Following the surprise introduction of Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek, here we look at what makes it different, and why concerns are growing over its safety and privacy implications. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 18:02:06 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-is-deepseek-safe thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-uk-employers-ramp-up-workplace-surveillance Workplace surveillance is becoming an inescapable reality for employees across the UK, with new research showing that 85 per cent of employers now monitor their staff’s online activity. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 18:01:09 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-uk-employers-ramp-up-workplace-surveillance thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-first-video-call-via-satellite-in-no-signal-zone Vodafone has successfully conducted the world’s first satellite-enabled video call using a standard 4G/5G smartphone from a location devoid of terrestrial mobile coverage. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 18:00:08 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-first-video-call-via-satellite-in-no-signal-zone thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-googles-new-ask-for-me-ai-feature-calls-businesses-for-you Google has unveiled ‘Ask for Me’, an innovative feature that employs AI to phone local businesses for you, to get information such as service pricing and availability. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 17:58:52 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-googles-new-ask-for-me-ai-feature-calls-businesses-for-you thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/company-check-trump-says-microsoft-in-talks-to-buy-tiktok U.S. President Donald Trump has said that Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok, the popular social media platform owned by China’s ByteDance. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 17:57:12 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/company-check-trump-says-microsoft-in-talks-to-buy-tiktok thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-ghostgpt-ai-chatbot-threat Cybercriminals are using an AI chatbot called GhostGPT to generate malware, craft phishing emails, and develop exploit code, according to a recent blog post by security firm Abnormal Security. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 17:55:42 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-ghostgpt-ai-chatbot-threat thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-it-channel-increasingly-shifting-to-carbon-reduction New research indicates that sustainability is now a defining issue in the IT channel, with businesses increasingly focusing on reducing carbon emissions rather than relying on offsetting. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 17:54:41 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-it-channel-increasingly-shifting-to-carbon-reduction thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-ai-update-the-latest-versions-outlined With the change in AI happening so quickly, you'd be forgiven for not keeping up with it all so this update quickly outlines the state of play with some of the main ones used by businesses. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 17:53:21 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-ai-update-the-latest-versions-outlined thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-copy-and-paste-without-formatting-using-ctrl---shift---v When pasting text from a website or document, this tip is a great way avoid unwanted fonts, images and colours by allowing you to paste just the plain text. Here's how: Wed, 05 Feb 2025 17:51:17 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-copy-and-paste-without-formatting-using-ctrl---shift---v thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-deepseek-here-s-the-500-billion-stargate At a time when China’s “DeepSeek” chatbot has jolted the AI industry (having developed incredibly quickly and on a shoestring budget), we take a look at the US “Stargate Project,” a $500 billion initiative aimed at cementing the United States’ leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) by constructing cutting-edge infrastructure. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 13:12:13 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-deepseek-here-s-the-500-billion-stargate thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-operator-agents-that-automate-web-tasks OpenAI has introduced ‘Operator’, a new AI-powered agent designed to autonomously perform web-based tasks on behalf of users. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 13:11:10 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-operator-agents-that-automate-web-tasks thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-google-combats-fake-reviews-after-investigation Following an extensive investigation by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), Google has agreed to implement significant changes to its processes for detecting and addressing fake reviews. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 13:10:05 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-google-combats-fake-reviews-after-investigation thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-john-lewis-introduces-ai-verification-for-online-knife-sales John Lewis has unveiled a groundbreaking AI tool to verify the age of customers purchasing knives online, marking a shift in how retailers address legal requirements for the sale of bladed items. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 13:08:39 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-john-lewis-introduces-ai-verification-for-online-knife-sales thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/company-check-linkedin-allegations-of-using-private-messages-to-train-ai LinkedIn, the professional networking giant owned by Microsoft, is under fire as a new lawsuit alleges the platform disclosed the private messages of its Premium customers to train generative AI models without consent. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 13:07:28 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/company-check-linkedin-allegations-of-using-private-messages-to-train-ai thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-record-breaking-ddos-attack-highlights-growing-cybersecurity-threats Cloudflare’s latest DDoS Threat Report for Q4 2024 highlights a dramatic surge in Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, including a record-breaking 5.6 Tbps assault. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 13:06:17 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-record-breaking-ddos-attack-highlights-growing-cybersecurity-threats thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-tiny-flying-robot-pollinators Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have unveiled a new generation of tiny insect-inspired flying robots that could revolutionise agriculture by offering a mechanical alternative to natural pollinators. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 13:04:54 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-tiny-flying-robot-pollinators thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-deepseek-vs-chatgpt Which is better : DeepSeek or ChatGPT? In this video, Jonathan puts both through their paces and you can see the results for yourself. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 13:03:47 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-deepseek-vs-chatgpt thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-highlight-text-and-translate-it-with-microsoft-edge Use Edge’s built-in translation feature to quickly translate text into English directly in the web page you're looking at, without having to copy it to another tool. Here's how: Wed, 29 Jan 2025 13:02:00 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-highlight-text-and-translate-it-with-microsoft-edge thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-uk-to-get-digital-driving-licences-in-2025 According to a recent report from The Times, the UK is set to roll out digital driving licences in 2025, as a voluntary initiative, accessible via a government smartphone app. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 21:02:09 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-uk-to-get-digital-driving-licences-in-2025 thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-pms-plans-to-boost-ai-across-the-uk Following UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s speech promising that the government plans to use AI across the UK to boost growth and deliver services more efficiently, we look at what this actually means and how it could be done. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 21:00:53 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-pms-plans-to-boost-ai-across-the-uk thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-ofcom-mandates-age-checks-for-online-adult-content The UK communications regulator, Ofcom, has announced robust new measures to prevent children from accessing online pornography (plus other potentially harmful content), a key component of the Online Safety Act. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 20:59:19 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-ofcom-mandates-age-checks-for-online-adult-content thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-godaddy-complaint-over-years-of-poor-cybersecurity The US International Trade Commission (ITC) has issued a scathing complaint against web-hosting giant GoDaddy, accusing the company of failing to implement basic cybersecurity tools and practices since 2018. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 20:57:48 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-godaddy-complaint-over-years-of-poor-cybersecurity thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/windows-wizardry-maximise-laptop-battery-with-windows-11-energy-saver Discover how to use Windows 11 Energy Saver to extend your laptop’s battery life and reduce energy consumption, with straightforward steps to customise it to your needs. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 20:55:40 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/windows-wizardry-maximise-laptop-battery-with-windows-11-energy-saver thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-uk-government-proposes-ransomware-payment-ban The UK government is consulting on plans to ban ransomware payments by public sector bodies and critical national infrastructure (CNI) to disrupt the financial model underpinning cybercrime. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 20:54:16 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-uk-government-proposes-ransomware-payment-ban thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-driller-robots-harness-geothermal-energy Borobotics, a Swiss startup, has unveiled an autonomous drilling machine that could make geothermal energy more affordable and accessible, transforming how we harness heat from beneath the Earth’s surface. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 20:52:32 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-driller-robots-harness-geothermal-energy thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-use-chatgpt-scheduling-for-tasks This handy new feature from those clever people at OpenAI now lets you set 'tasks' which can then be scheduled for specific times and the results can be emailed across to you. Have a play with it - it's fascinating! Wed, 22 Jan 2025 20:50:57 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-use-chatgpt-scheduling-for-tasks thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-use-ctrl---d-to-quickly-bookmark-pages-in-edge-or-chrome Save important webpages instantly as bookmarks with a simple shortcut to avoid losing valuable resources or frequently visited sites. Here's how: Wed, 22 Jan 2025 20:49:04 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-use-ctrl---d-to-quickly-bookmark-pages-in-edge-or-chrome thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-plumbers-are-safe-for-now The findings of the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Future of Jobs Report 2025 show that although the rapid rise of AI is reshaping the future of work, hands-on professions like plumbing look likely to remain largely untouched by the digital revolution. Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:51:55 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-plumbers-are-safe-for-now thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-what-s-new-at-ces Following CES 2025 in Las Vegas, which showcased a plethora of innovative gadgets and technologies offering a glimpse into the future of consumer electronics, here’s a selection of standout products that captured attention at this year’s event. Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:51:07 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-what-s-new-at-ces thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-rollable-laptops-being-rolled-out With rollable laptops (featuring extendable screens) set to become the latest breakthrough in portable computing, we look at what they are and the unique benefits they offer. Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:50:18 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-rollable-laptops-being-rolled-out thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-meta-trials-ebay-listings-on-facebook-marketplace Meta has begun testing a new feature in Germany, France, and the US that allows users of Facebook Marketplace to browse eBay listings directly on the platform, while completing their transactions on eBay. Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:49:29 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-meta-trials-ebay-listings-on-facebook-marketplace thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-apple-s-backlash-for-misleading-ai-news Apple is under fire for its AI-powered news alerts, with critics urging the tech giant to withdraw the feature over concerns about misinformation and inaccurate summaries. Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:48:31 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-apple-s-backlash-for-misleading-ai-news thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-scammers-exploiting-landline-switchover-to-steal-payments Consumer champion Which? has warned that telephone fraudsters posing as BT are exploiting the UK’s digital landline switchover, tricking consumers into sharing payment details under false threats of disconnection. Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:47:26 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-scammers-exploiting-landline-switchover-to-steal-payments thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-fusion-ready-steel-mass-produced-in-uk In a UK-first, researchers have achieved a significant milestone in the journey towards sustainable energy by producing fusion-ready steel on an industrial scale. Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:46:34 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-fusion-ready-steel-mass-produced-in-uk thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-8-prompt-suggestions Unstructured prompts with your AI platform significantly diminishes the power of this amazing technology so in this video, Jonathan shares eight helpful suggestions around structuring your prompts to get much more out of your AI. Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:45:42 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-8-prompt-suggestions thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-add-a-desktop-toolbar-to-the-taskbar Save time by being able to access all desktop files and shortcuts directly from the taskbar without minimising windows. Here's how: Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:44:29 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-add-a-desktop-toolbar-to-the-taskbar thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/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 significant scrutiny from regulators and competitors alike. Fri, 10 Jan 2025 10:31:24 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-google-proposes-antitrust-remedies thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-microsofts-bundling-bungling Following a recent Wall Street Journal article highlighting how Microsoft has made Copilot part of its 365 subscription service in several markets and raised prices, we now look at Microsoft’s strategies for deploying its AI assistant, and the broader implications of its AI initiatives. Fri, 10 Jan 2025 10:30:13 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-microsofts-bundling-bungling thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-starlink-s-direct-to-cell-satellite-connectivity Kyivstar (Ukraine’s largest telecom operator) has announced an agreement with Starlink (a division of Elon Musk’s SpaceX) to introduce direct-to-cell satellite connectivity to the whole country. Fri, 10 Jan 2025 10:29:00 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-starlink-s-direct-to-cell-satellite-connectivity thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-net-neutrality-and-tiktok-bans-likely-lifted Recent developments in US tech policy have halted the return of net neutrality rules and put the looming TikTok ban on pause, thereby raising significant questions about internet governance, corporate power, and digital rights. Fri, 10 Jan 2025 10:27:34 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-net-neutrality-and-tiktok-bans-likely-lifted thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-apple-to-pay-95m-to-settle-siri-listening-lawsuit Apple has agreed to pay $95m (£77m) to settle a lawsuit claiming its Siri virtual assistant recorded users without their consent and shared voice data with advertisers. Fri, 10 Jan 2025 10:26:05 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-apple-to-pay-95m-to-settle-siri-listening-lawsuit thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-privacy-concerns-over-apples-photo-analysis Apple is under fire for enabling its Enhanced Visual Search feature by default on iOS 18.1 and macOS 15.1 devices, analysing users' photos for landmarks without prior notice or consent. Fri, 10 Jan 2025 10:24:44 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-privacy-concerns-over-apples-photo-analysis thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-emissions-free-iron-created-while-cooler-than-coffee Electra, a Colorado-based startup, has unveiled a revolutionary method to produce emissions-free iron from lower-grade iron ore at temperatures lower than a cup of coffee. Fri, 10 Jan 2025 10:23:13 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-emissions-free-iron-created-while-cooler-than-coffee thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-chatgpt-offers-projects OpenAI now make using ChatGPT more organised than ever with their 'Projects' environment, which definitely helps keep your work less cluttered and more effective. Fri, 10 Jan 2025 10:21:46 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-chatgpt-offers-projects thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-quickly-calculate-dates-using-the-calendar Rather than opening additional apps, you can save time by simply using the built-in Windows calendar app to quickly calculate dates for deadlines, appointments, or projects. Here's how: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 10:19:38 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-quickly-calculate-dates-using-the-calendar thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-tech-trends-for-2025 As 2024 draws to a close, here we explore 15 key technological trends expected to shape 2025, highlighting innovations likely to influence business operations and strategies. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:56:51 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-tech-trends-for-2025 thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-agi-for-christmas In this tech insight, we look at whether AI models are nearing true general intelligence and what the arguments around this subject are and its relevance to society, innovation, and the future of technology development. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:55:49 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-agi-for-christmas thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-new-quantum-chip-cracks-10-septillion-year-problem-in-5-mins Google has unveiled an incredible new quantum computing chip named ‘Willow,’ which it claims can solve in just minutes a problem that would take the world’s fastest supercomputers ten septillion years to complete – a number that vastly exceeds the known age of the Universe! Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:54:41 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-new-quantum-chip-cracks-10-septillion-year-problem-in-5-mins thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-court-orders-restoration-of-wordpress-org-access A California district court has ruled that Automattic, the parent company of WordPress.com, along with its CEO, Matt Mullenweg, must immediately restore WP Engine’s access to WordPress.org. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:53:37 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-court-orders-restoration-of-wordpress-org-access thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-apple-introduces-chatgpt-integration-across-devices Apple has launched the integration of OpenAI’s ChatGPT into its devices, delivering on its long-promised expansion into artificial intelligence. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:52:30 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-apple-introduces-chatgpt-integration-across-devices thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-shadow-ai-tools-pose-security-risk-for-uk-businesses Nearly half of UK workers admit to using non-approved AI tools at work without their employer’s knowledge, according to Owl Labs’ latest State of Hybrid Work report, raising alarm among IT and security leaders. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:51:31 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-shadow-ai-tools-pose-security-risk-for-uk-businesses thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-new-diamond-battery-could-power-devices-for-thousands-of-years Scientists and engineers from the University of Bristol and the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) developed the world’s first carbon-14 diamond battery with the potential to power devices for thousands of years. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:50:29 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-new-diamond-battery-could-power-devices-for-thousands-of-years thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-canvas-launch-plus-new-tools-menu-for-chatgpt OpenAI have added various extra dropdown tools to ChatGPT, including their 'Canvas' tool, making it easier than ever to access different functionality, all within the main Chat window. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:49:17 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-canvas-launch-plus-new-tools-menu-for-chatgpt thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-super-fast-easy-way-to-show-the-desktop Need to check a file, open a shortcut, or access a widget on your desktop without disrupting your apps? Use a quick and easy to control shortcut to peek at the desktop and return to your work instantly. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:45:16 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-super-fast-easy-way-to-show-the-desktop thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-vodafone-and-three-merge-with-conditions The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has approved Vodafone’s £15 billion merger with Three UK, subject to strict legally binding conditions. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 13:33:38 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-vodafone-and-three-merge-with-conditions thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-openai-s-new-200-monthly-plan With OpenAI’s introduction of a new $200 monthly plan offering unlimited access to its most advanced models and tools, we examine whether the value it offers is likely to justify the price tag for businesses. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 13:32:26 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-openai-s-new-200-monthly-plan thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-tiktok-loses-appeal-against-sell-or-ban-law A U.S. federal appeals court has upheld a law requiring ByteDance, TikTok’s China-based owner, to sell the platform by 19 January 2025 or face a nationwide ban. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 13:31:08 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-tiktok-loses-appeal-against-sell-or-ban-law thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-gencast-ultra-advanced-weather-forecasting Google DeepMind has introduced GenCast, an advanced AI model designed to revolutionise weather forecasting by delivering faster, more accurate predictions of weather uncertainties and risks up to 15 days ahead. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 13:29:21 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-gencast-ultra-advanced-weather-forecasting thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-apple-facing-alleged-employee-spying-lawsuit Apple Inc. is reportedly facing a lawsuit from employee Amar Bhakta, who alleges the company unlawfully monitors employees’ personal devices and iCloud accounts. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 13:27:55 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-apple-facing-alleged-employee-spying-lawsuit thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-tiktok-interference-annuls-romanian-elections Romania’s Constitutional Court has annulled the first round of its presidential election due to allegations of Russian interference via TikTok. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 13:26:43 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-tiktok-interference-annuls-romanian-elections thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-carbon-removal-material-trialled-in-data-centre Amazon Web Services (AWS) is to pilot a new AI-designed carbon-removal material at one of its data centres as part of a new strategic partnership with AI start-up Orbital Materials. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 13:25:26 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-carbon-removal-material-trialled-in-data-centre thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-talking-to-chatgpt-an-example As talking to AI is set to become mainstream, this video takes a look at speaking directly with ChatGPT and includes a couple of examples of what it can be used for. It's expected this will mode of interaction will become second nature very soon. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 13:24:05 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-talking-to-chatgpt-an-example thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-optimise-email-signatures-with-transparent-images-for-dark-mode With many users adopting dark mode in the new Microsoft Outlook, including a transparent background for images such as logos or signatures ensures your emails look professional across both light and dark themes. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 13:22:35 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-optimise-email-signatures-with-transparent-images-for-dark-mode thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-oz-social-media-ban-for-kids Australia’s government has enacted legislation prohibiting children under 16 from accessing social media platforms to protect them from the harmful effects of online content, such as cyberbullying, exploitation, and exposure to inappropriate material. Thu, 05 Dec 2024 13:08:08 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-oz-social-media-ban-for-kids thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-what-is-azure-foundry In this Tech Insight, we look at what Azure Foundry is, the challenges it addresses, its key features and benefits, and its role for businesses hoping to embrace the AI revolution. Thu, 05 Dec 2024 13:06:59 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-what-is-azure-foundry thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-slow-websites-costing-uk-businesses A recent study by US-based hosting provider Liquid Web has revealed that slow website performance is costing businesses thousands of pounds per year in revenue and draining resources at an alarming rate. Thu, 05 Dec 2024 13:05:35 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-slow-websites-costing-uk-businesses thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-social-media-health-findings A new study from the University of British Columbia (UBC) has found that it’s how young people use social media, not how long they use it, that matters most in relation to their mental health. Thu, 05 Dec 2024 13:04:35 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-social-media-health-findings thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-apple-warns-against-force-closing-iphone-apps It’s been reported that Apple has advised on its discussion forum that force-closing apps on an iPhone can negatively impact device performance and battery life. Thu, 05 Dec 2024 13:02:50 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-apple-warns-against-force-closing-iphone-apps thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-microsoft-disrupts-240-phishing-sites-amid-surge-in-aitm-attacks Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit (DCU) has reported dismantling 240 fraudulent websites linked to an Egypt-based cybercrime group, thereby disrupting a key operation within the expanding “Phishing-as-a-Service” (PhaaS) industry. Thu, 05 Dec 2024 13:01:54 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-microsoft-disrupts-240-phishing-sites-amid-surge-in-aitm-attacks thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-revolutionary-material-absorbs-over-99-of-light Researchers at the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) have developed a composite material capable of absorbing more than 99 per cent of electromagnetic waves across multiple frequencies. Thu, 05 Dec 2024 13:00:48 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-revolutionary-material-absorbs-over-99-of-light thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-back-up-your-facebook-instagram-data Once again, we continue in the theme of backing up your social-media accounts. Last week it was LinkedIn and this time it's Facebook and Instagram. Not only is it important, it's free. Thu, 05 Dec 2024 12:59:11 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-back-up-your-facebook-instagram-data thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-how-to-create-hidden-folders-for-private-files Windows lets you hide specific folders so they don’t appear in File Explorer, providing a simple way to keep files private without additional software. Here's how it works: Thu, 05 Dec 2024 12:57:46 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-how-to-create-hidden-folders-for-private-files thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-doj-calls-for-google-to-sell-chrome The U.S. Department of Justice has proposed that Google divest its Chrome browser as part of efforts to break up the company’s alleged illegal monopoly in online search. Wed, 27 Nov 2024 17:44:48 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-doj-calls-for-google-to-sell-chrome thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-what-is-bluesky With the Bluesky social media platform becoming the most downloaded app on both the US and UK Apple Stores as users switch from X following the US election, we take a closer look at what Bluesky is and what it offers users. Wed, 27 Nov 2024 17:43:45 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-what-is-bluesky thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-googles-shielded-email-privacy-feature It’s been reported that Google is developing ‘Shielded Email’, a feature that creates temporary email aliases to protect users’ primary addresses from spam and misuse by third-party apps and services. Wed, 27 Nov 2024 17:42:44 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-googles-shielded-email-privacy-feature thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-worlds-first-ai-deepfake-detecting-browser London-based cybersecurity innovator Surf Security has launched a beta version of its pioneering deepfake detection tool, integrated into its Enterprise Zero-Trust Browser®. Wed, 27 Nov 2024 17:41:18 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-worlds-first-ai-deepfake-detecting-browser thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-enhanced-siri-delayed-until-2026 It’s been reported that although Apple will unveil a more conversational Siri with iOS 19 at WWDC 2025, many other planned features, including this upgrade, will actually be delayed until iOS 19.4 launches in spring 2026. Wed, 27 Nov 2024 17:40:02 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-enhanced-siri-delayed-until-2026 thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-black-friday-scam-emails-surge-to-77-per-cent-fraudulent Cybersecurity company Bitdefender's Antispam Lab reports that 77 per cent of Black Friday-themed emails in 2024 are scams, up from 70 per cent in 2023. Wed, 27 Nov 2024 17:39:03 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-black-friday-scam-emails-surge-to-77-per-cent-fraudulent thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-worlds-first-wind-powered-dac-carbon-capture-hub Dutch climate technology startup Skytree is providing the technology for the world’s first 100 per cent wind-powered Direct Air Capture (DAC) hub in Texas. Wed, 27 Nov 2024 17:37:54 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-worlds-first-wind-powered-dac-carbon-capture-hub thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-back-up-your-linkedin-information Losing all your LinkedIn data (profile, connections, posts etc) could be a major blow for many business people, so this video explains how to back everything up. The best part? It's free! Wed, 27 Nov 2024 17:36:50 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-back-up-your-linkedin-information thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-use-sticky-notes-for-quick-reminders-and-to-do-lists Sticky Notes in Windows allows you to jot down reminders, ideas, or to-do lists and keep them open on your desktop for quick reference. Here's how to Use Sticky Notes: Wed, 27 Nov 2024 17:35:12 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-use-sticky-notes-for-quick-reminders-and-to-do-lists thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-amazon-haul-budget-shop Amazon has announced the launch of a U.S. beta of its new Haul Store, an online shopping experience designed to rival low-cost e-commerce giants Temu and Shein. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:26:58 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-amazon-haul-budget-shop thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-malware-that-exploits-facebook-ads In this insight, in reviewing how a malvertising campaign is hijacking Facebook accounts to spread the SYS01stealer malware, we examine the tactics used, plus we look at the impact on businesses and steps organisations can take to protect themselves. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:25:52 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-malware-that-exploits-facebook-ads thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-bitcoin-surges-past-80-000-amid-trumps-crypto-revolution Cryptocurrency Bitcoin’s value has surged past $80,000 for the first time, driven by market optimism following Donald Trump’s election victory and his promises to transform the United States into a global hub for cryptocurrency innovation. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:24:24 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-bitcoin-surges-past-80-000-amid-trumps-crypto-revolution thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-uk-businesses-missed-111-billion-tech-boost A recent report from Virgin Media O2 Business and the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr) has revealed that if all UK businesses had embraced digital technology more extensively in 2021, the economy could have reaped a £111 billion boost in turnover. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:23:06 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-uk-businesses-missed-111-billion-tech-boost thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-apple-faces-3-billion-uk-lawsuit Apple is facing a £3 billion legal claim in the UK, accused of anti-competitive practices and overcharging iCloud customers. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:21:58 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-apple-faces-3-billion-uk-lawsuit thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-sextortion-scams-get-even-more-personal Researchers at cybersecurity firm Barracuda have revealed that cybercriminals are now supercharging sextortion scams by using victims’ personal information, such as home addresses and Google Maps images, to make their threats more convincing and increase pressure to pay ransoms. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:19:46 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-sextortion-scams-get-even-more-personal thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-converting-waste-heat-into-power-with-wood Researchers at the University of Limerick (UL) and the University of Valencia have developed a method to convert waste heat into electricity using lignin, a byproduct of the paper industry, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional energy recovery methods. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:05:32 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-converting-waste-heat-into-power-with-wood thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-chatgpt-search-vs-google-comparison Given the magnitude of this function (and the likely impact it is having) this video goes into much more of a comparison between ChatGPT search and Google Search. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:04:24 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-chatgpt-search-vs-google-comparison thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-use-desktop-peek-to-quickly-view-your-desktop-without-minimising-windows If you need a quick glance at your desktop without minimising all your open windows, you can use the Desktop Peek feature. Here's how: Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:02:15 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-use-desktop-peek-to-quickly-view-your-desktop-without-minimising-windows thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-trump-s-tech-transitions Following Trump’s dramatic election for a second term, we look at what this means for the tech industry, examining the potential impacts on major companies, regulation, cryptocurrency, autonomous vehicles, AI, social media, markets, and the influence of key players like Elon Musk. Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:35:41 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-trump-s-tech-transitions thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-how-employment-rights-bill-will-reshape-tech-industry With the UK’s new Employment Rights Bill expected to become law by 2026, we look at what this could mean for tech employers, the key changes, and practical impacts. Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:34:21 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-how-employment-rights-bill-will-reshape-tech-industry thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-snapchat-no-1-grooming-platform-says-nspcc With alarming figures showing an 89 per cent increase in grooming cases in the last six years, the NSPCC has reported that data shows Snapchat tops the list of common platforms that perpetrators have been using to target children online. Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:33:14 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-snapchat-no-1-grooming-platform-says-nspcc thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-nhs-iphone-device-checks-for-throat-cancer In a move poised to transform cancer diagnostics, the NHS has announced it is piloting an innovative iPhone-based device to help detect or rule out throat cancer more swiftly. Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:31:42 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-nhs-iphone-device-checks-for-throat-cancer thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-apple-boosts-creative-tools-with-acquisition Apple has announced its acquisition of Pixelmator, the Lithuanian image-editing app company, to bring its design expertise into Apple’s ecosystem. Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:30:06 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-apple-boosts-creative-tools-with-acquisition thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-google-cloud-to-enforce-mandatory-mfa-for-all-users-by-2025 Google has announced a phased rollout of mandatory multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all Google Cloud accounts to strengthen security against cyber threats. Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:28:31 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-google-cloud-to-enforce-mandatory-mfa-for-all-users-by-2025 thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-microsoft-data-centres-made-of-wood Microsoft has announced that it is building its first data-centres made with superstrong ultra-lightweight wood in a bid to slash the use of steel and concrete, which are among the most significant sources of carbon emissions. Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:27:21 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-microsoft-data-centres-made-of-wood thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-chatgpt-search-is-here-is-it-any-good The long-awaited search facility from OpenAI is finally here powered by ChatGPT - we take a look and see it it's any good. Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:25:59 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-chatgpt-search-is-here-is-it-any-good thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-use-windows-key---e-to-open-multiple-instances-of-file-explorer-quickly Need to work with multiple folders side by side? You can open additional instances of File Explorer by using a quick shortcut, rather than navigating from a single window. Here's how to use it: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:24:18 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-use-windows-key---e-to-open-multiple-instances-of-file-explorer-quickly thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-flexible-working-drives-financial-gains Following a recent University of Melbourne report revealing that companies offering strong flexible work options (such as remote working) experience enhanced market value, this article explores the factors driving these gains, examines supporting studies, and considers opposing views from firms that favour in-office mandates. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 17:29:18 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-flexible-working-drives-financial-gains thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-chatgpt-search-launched-challenging-google In this insight, we look at how OpenAI’s new ChatGPT Search aims to redefine online search by challenging Google’s dominance, with both tech giants racing to enhance user experiences through innovative AI features. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 17:28:15 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-chatgpt-search-launched-challenging-google thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-google-fined-all-the-money-in-the-world A Russian court has fined Google over two undecillion rubles (a 36-digit figure, i.e. a sum that’s greater than the world’s total GDP) for removing Russia’s state media channels from YouTube. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 17:26:58 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-google-fined-all-the-money-in-the-world thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-new-social-cross-posting-abilities Openvibe, the cross-posting app that unites various social networks in one feed, has announced support for Threads, Meta’s decentralised Twitter alternative, allowing users to post and interact seamlessly across multiple platforms, including Mastodon, Bluesky, and Nostr, all from a single app. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 17:25:52 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-new-social-cross-posting-abilities thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-apples-first-carbon-neutral-mac-mini-with-m4-chips Apple has unveiled its latest Mac mini as its first carbon-neutral computer, a compact desktop powered by M4 and M4 Pro chips, and a significant step towards sustainability. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 17:24:48 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-apples-first-carbon-neutral-mac-mini-with-m4-chips thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-x-users-profiting-from-us-election-misinformation The BBC has reported that its own investigation has uncovered a number of X users profiting substantially by sharing US election misinformation, AI-generated images, and conspiracy theories. The investigation reportedly revealed networks of accounts amplifying each other’s content, boosting both reach and earnings potential. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 17:23:26 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-x-users-profiting-from-us-election-misinformation thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-green-software-extends-device-lifespans In this article, we look at how ‘green software’ can be used to enable devices, such as phones, to run longer and can make them more carbon-efficient when in operation. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 17:22:28 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-green-software-extends-device-lifespans thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-cut-paste-enhancements-with-copilot As well as the standard Cut & Paste (including formatting etc) functions, CoPilot enables you to dynamically enhance your clipboard text on the fly ... it's pretty neat! Wed, 06 Nov 2024 17:21:23 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-cut-paste-enhancements-with-copilot thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-use-auto-hide-taskbar-to-increase-screen-space-and-focus The Auto-Hide Taskbar option hides the taskbar when not in use, maximising screen space and creating a cleaner desktop environment, which can enhance focus and reduce distractions. Here’s how to use it: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 17:19:53 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-use-auto-hide-taskbar-to-increase-screen-space-and-focus thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-how-new-data-laws-will-affect-you Here, we look at how the Data Use and Access Bill is poised to reshape how our personal data is handled in the UK and we also review the significant changes it will bring, with implications for the NHS and beyond. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:04:32 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-how-new-data-laws-will-affect-you thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-what-is-open-washing With many tech giants now using ‘open’ as in ‘open source’ as a marketing term, we look at what the issues around this are, why it needs to be discouraged, and how this can be achieved. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:03:28 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-what-is-open-washing thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-meta-hunting-celeb-scams Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has revealed a new plan to combat the growing number of fake investment scheme celebrity scam ads by using facial recognition technology to weed them out. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:02:25 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-meta-hunting-celeb-scams thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-human-like-desktop-navigation-capability Anthropic has unveiled an upgraded AI assistant, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, that can understand and interact with any desktop application in a human-like way, perhaps marking a new era of cross-platform automation and efficiency for businesses. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:01:23 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-human-like-desktop-navigation-capability thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-trump-says-apple-ceo-called-with-eu-concerns Former US President Donald Trump has claimed that Apple CEO Tim Cook recently called him to voice frustrations over financial penalties imposed by the European Union (EU) on the tech giant. According to Mr Trump, Cook is alarmed by the EU’s regulatory approach, including a significant tax penalty and other fines affecting Apple’s operations within the bloc. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:00:16 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-trump-says-apple-ceo-called-with-eu-concerns thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-jailbreak-bypasses-safety-in-three-steps Researchers have unveiled a new jailbreaking technique, 'Deceptive Delight,' which successfully manipulates AI models to produce unsafe responses in only three interactions. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 13:59:18 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-jailbreak-bypasses-safety-in-three-steps thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-electric-classic-cars In this insight, we explore how UK startup RBW Electric Cars merges classic craftsmanship with electric technology to advance sustainability, alongside its EV-as-a-Service offshoot, Spirit EV, and their combined potential for eco-friendly motoring. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 13:58:18 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-electric-classic-cars thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-how-to-use-chatgpt-4o-with-canvas With the new 'Canvas' feature, you can make some really cool edits in real-time when you're creating your text masterpieces in ChatGPT 4o, all handily kept in a separate window. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 13:57:09 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-how-to-use-chatgpt-4o-with-canvas thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-use-clipboard-pinning-to-keep-frequently-used-snippets-ready Clipboard Pinning lets you keep specific items (like text or images) pinned in your clipboard history, ensuring they remain accessible even as new items are copied. Here's how to do it: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 13:55:40 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-use-clipboard-pinning-to-keep-frequently-used-snippets-ready thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-prove-youre-human Following OpenAI’s Sam Altman recently renaming his Worldcoin project simply ‘World,’ we take a look at World’s iris-scanning technology, what it’s for, its potential benefits, and its possible drawbacks. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 08:17:22 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-prove-youre-human thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-will-whatsapp-stay-free In this tech insight, we look at how WhatsApp currently makes money, explore potential reasons why it might introduce charges in the future, compare its revenue model with competing messaging apps, and analyse the possible impact the introduction of any changes could have. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 08:16:18 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-will-whatsapp-stay-free thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-chatgpt-gets-windows-app OpenAI has announced that it is launching a test version of a dedicated Windows app for its popular chatbot ChatGPT. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 08:14:56 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-chatgpt-gets-windows-app thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-manky-mobile-menace With recent research showing that Smartphones harbour 10 times more bacteria than a toilet seat and that 74 per cent of us admit to bringing it to bed, scientists are warning that bringing a phone to bed can be hazardous to your health. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 08:13:36 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-manky-mobile-menace thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-new-features-in-upcoming-ios-18-2-update Apple is set to release a new wave of AI-powered features in its upcoming iOS 18.2 update, with a focus on enhancing Siri and other key apps through advanced intelligence tools. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 08:12:24 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-new-features-in-upcoming-ios-18-2-update thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-microsoft-reports-600-million-daily-identity-attacks Microsoft has revealed it tracks over 600 million identity attacks per day, as cybercriminals refine their tactics and work together more closely. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 08:11:22 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-microsoft-reports-600-million-daily-identity-attacks thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-wave-technology-5-x-more-efficient Swedish startup, CorPower, which has secured €32 million in funding, claims to have developed technology that’s five times more efficient than previous state-of-the-art wave power technology. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 08:10:01 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-wave-technology-5-x-more-efficient thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-how-to-use-copilot-in-onedrive With some really cool and handy new features coming to OneDrive, this video shows how CoPilot can put your files on steroids! Tue, 22 Oct 2024 08:08:41 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-how-to-use-copilot-in-onedrive thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-use-file-explorer-quick-access-to-pin-frequently-used-locations You can quickly access your most-used folders and drives by pinning them to ‘Quick Access’ in File Explorer, allowing faster navigation without browsing through multiple directories. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 08:07:04 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-use-file-explorer-quick-access-to-pin-frequently-used-locations thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-face-recognition-personal-data-concerns Two Harvard students have developed a program which (when used with Meta’s smart glasses) can identify people without their knowledge, thereby highlighting a potentially serious privacy risk. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:21:57 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-face-recognition-personal-data-concerns thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-what-was-revealed-by-the-we-robot-event Following Tesla’s “We, Robot” event on October 10 at the Warner Bros. Studios in Los Angeles, we look at the big reveals, the reactions to them, plus some of the key comments made and opinions given. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:20:40 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-what-was-revealed-by-the-we-robot-event thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-google-breakup-proposed Following a recent US ruling that Google acted illegally to maintain a monopoly on its online search and the associated advertising, the US government has now proposed forcing Google to sell off parts of its business, potentially leading to the breakup of one of the world’s leading tech companies. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:19:23 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-google-breakup-proposed thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-ryanair-third-party-data-protection-inquiry What happens to data gathered as part of Ryanair’s extra ID verification requirement (from customers who don’t book directly through its website), has led to an inquiry being launched by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC). Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:18:10 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-ryanair-third-party-data-protection-inquiry thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-apple-in-workers-rights-dispute The U.S. National Labour Relations Board (NLRB) has accused Apple of restricting employees’ rights to advocate for better conditions by limiting their use of social media and Slack and retaliating against those who raised concerns. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:15:56 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-apple-in-workers-rights-dispute thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-china-backed-hackers-breach-telecoms-wiretap-systems China-backed hackers have breached the wiretap systems of several major U.S. telecom and internet providers, exposing critical vulnerabilities and likely collecting vast amounts of internet traffic to gather intelligence on Americans. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:14:43 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-china-backed-hackers-breach-telecoms-wiretap-systems thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-ai-designed-bacteria-creates-rubber-alternative Paris-based biotech startup BaCta, which has just secured €3.3 million in funding, produces natural rubber using genetically engineered bacteria, thereby offering a sustainable alternative to traditional rubber sources and synthetic, petroleum-based versions. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:13:31 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-ai-designed-bacteria-creates-rubber-alternative thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-5-ideas-for-better-ai-prompts This video tutorial suggest five ideas to give better prompts to generative AI, resulting in better and more accurate results. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:12:23 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-5-ideas-for-better-ai-prompts thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-use-virtual-keyboard-for-on-screen-typing The Virtual Keyboard can be a lifesaver if your physical keyboard is malfunctioning or unavailable, allowing you to type directly on the screen with your mouse or touchscreen. Here's how to access it: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:10:33 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-use-virtual-keyboard-for-on-screen-typing thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-ai-safety-bill-killed-well-blocked Following California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoing a landmark AI safety bill aimed at regulating the development and deployment of advanced AI systems, we look at the reasons why it was blocked and the implications of doing so. Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:25:08 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-ai-safety-bill-killed-well-blocked thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-new-ways-to-search Search technology has transformed significantly from text-based queries back in the nineties to now, where there’s a wide range of interactive methods like voice, visual, and AI-driven tools. Here, we look at how these advancements are reshaping the way we search, with a focus on the latest innovations and trends in the search landscape. Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:23:55 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-new-ways-to-search thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-ebay-fees-scrapped-for-uk-private-sellers Online marketplace eBay has announced that starting Tuesday 1 October 2024, private sellers will not pay transaction fees when they sell items on eBay.co.uk. Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:22:41 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-ebay-fees-scrapped-for-uk-private-sellers thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-openai-powerful-voice-building-updates ChatGPT’s creator and Microsoft-backed start-up OpenAI has announced the introduction of its new (beta) Realtime API tool which enables developers to create AI voice applications using a single set of instructions. Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:21:40 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-openai-powerful-voice-building-updates thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-microsoft-office-2024-for-macs-subs-free Microsoft is now offering a no-subscription, standalone version of Microsoft Office 2024, available as a “one-time purchase for 1 PC or Mac.” Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:20:22 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-microsoft-office-2024-for-macs-subs-free thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-beware-of-iranian-backed-spear-phishing-attacks The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and its US counterparts have issued a high-alert warning over a surge in spear-phishing attacks backed by Iran. Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:19:08 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-beware-of-iranian-backed-spear-phishing-attacks thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-taking-carbon-out-of-seawater Amsterdam-based startup Brineworks is using innovative seawater electrolysis technology to tackle the issue of carbon emissions and reshape the landscape of carbon capture and sustainable fuel production. Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:17:38 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-taking-carbon-out-of-seawater thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-identifying-leads-from-linkedin-connections This video tutorial explains in depth how to analyse your LinkedIn connections to harvest likely leads, via ChatGPT. Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:16:24 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-identifying-leads-from-linkedin-connections thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-use-windows-key---x-to-open-the-power-user-menu Access commonly used system tools and features like Device Manager, Disk Management, and Task Manager directly with a hidden Power User Menu, offering faster access to tools without navigating through multiple menus. Here's how to quickly access it: Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:14:46 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-use-windows-key---x-to-open-the-power-user-menu thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-wordpress-at-war Following a (very public) recent spat between WordPress founder and Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg, and WP Engine, we look at what’s happened and why, and what the effects have been WordPress users. Thu, 03 Oct 2024 09:23:43 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-wordpress-at-war thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-metas-smarter-specs Following Mark Zuckerberg’s recent announcement of new AI features for the company’s (Ray-Ban) Meta glasses, we look at where we’re at and where things are heading with Meta’s VR/AR glasses. Thu, 03 Oct 2024 09:22:37 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-metas-smarter-specs thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-sending-whatsapp-messages-to-other-messaging-apps In response to changes in the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (which came into force in March), WhatsApp users will soon be able to send messages from WhatsApp to people using other messaging apps, e.g. Messenger, Telegram, and Signal. Thu, 03 Oct 2024 09:21:32 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-sending-whatsapp-messages-to-other-messaging-apps thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-microsoft-re-launching-controversial-recall-feature Following Microsoft having to postpone the release of its ‘Recall’ screenshot feature in May over privacy concerns, it now plans to re-launch an updated version in November on its new CoPilot+ computers. Thu, 03 Oct 2024 09:20:25 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-microsoft-re-launching-controversial-recall-feature thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-apple-launching-uk-roadside-assistance-via-satellite Apple is set to extend its satellite messaging service, introducing a Roadside Assistance feature in the UK through a partnership with Green Flag. This new service, launching with the iPhone 16, will enable drivers to get help in areas with poor or no cellular coverage, using satellite connectivity. Thu, 03 Oct 2024 09:19:19 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-apple-launching-uk-roadside-assistance-via-satellite thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-beware-chromeloader-exploit-malware-website-campaign An HP Wolf Security report has highlighted how hackers are leveraging a ChromeLoader exploit and using code-signing certificates and malvertising techniques to distribute malware via fake companies and websites. Thu, 03 Oct 2024 09:17:57 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-beware-chromeloader-exploit-malware-website-campaign thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-uk-startup-makes-lab-leather Cambridge-based startup ‘Pact’ has raised £9 million in (seed round) funding to expand its factory space and scale-up production of its “world-first” biomaterial – a skin made from collagen that’s a convincing alternative to leather. Thu, 03 Oct 2024 09:16:47 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-uk-startup-makes-lab-leather thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-use-ctrl---d-to-quickly-bookmark-pages-in-web-browsers Quickly bookmark important pages or documents in any browser using the Ctrl + D shortcut, making it easier to save and access key resources. Here's how to use it to bookmark a page and choose the bookmark folder: Thu, 03 Oct 2024 09:15:42 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-use-ctrl---d-to-quickly-bookmark-pages-in-web-browsers thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-would-you-be-filmed-working-at-your-desk-all-day Following a recent report in the Metro that BT is carrying out research into continuous authentication software, we look at some of the pros and cons and the issues around employees potentially being filmed all day at their desks … under the guise of cyber-security. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 09:17:42 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-would-you-be-filmed-working-at-your-desk-all-day thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-the-rising-cost-of-api-bot-attacks Following a recent report by cyber-security company Imperva about the rising costs to businesses of bot attacks and vulnerable APIs, we look at why it’s happening and what can be done. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 09:16:27 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-the-rising-cost-of-api-bot-attacks thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-ai-drone-swarms-military-tests-successful Munich-based Quantum Systems (a Small Unmanned Aerial Systems – ‘sUAS’ – company), has announced a successful test of AI-powered ‘drone swarm’ technology which could advance the role drones play in warfare. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 09:15:12 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-ai-drone-swarms-military-tests-successful thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-human-right-abuses-linked-to-lithium-batteries New research compiled from AI-powered supply chain risk platform Infyos has revealed that 75 per cent of the lithium-ion battery supply chain may be linked to severe human rights abuses. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 09:14:02 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-human-right-abuses-linked-to-lithium-batteries thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-new-macos-update-disrupts-popular-cybersecurity-tools Following its recent release, Apple’s latest macOS update, dubbed Sequoia (macOS 15), has disrupted the functionality of several widely used cybersecurity tools, including those from CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, and Microsoft. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 09:12:53 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-new-macos-update-disrupts-popular-cybersecurity-tools thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-google-simplifies-secure-passkey-syncing-across-devices Google has announced that users can now securely sync passkeys across all devices, not just Android, making sign-ins faster and more secure. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 09:11:41 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-google-simplifies-secure-passkey-syncing-across-devices thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-3d-printed-glass-blocks-for-constructing-buildings Engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are developing a new kind of reconfigurable masonry made from 3D-printed, recycled glass. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 09:10:00 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-3d-printed-glass-blocks-for-constructing-buildings thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-optimise-your-linkedin-profile-with-chatgpt This video tutorial explains in depth how to use ChatGPT to optimise your LinkedIn profile. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 09:08:42 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-optimise-your-linkedin-profile-with-chatgpt thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-use-windows-key---plus---to-open-magnifier-for-zooming-in The Magnifier tool allows you to zoom in on any part of your screen, which is especially useful when working with small text or detailed images during presentations or document reviews. Here’s how it works: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 09:07:10 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-use-windows-key---plus---to-open-magnifier-for-zooming-in thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-chatgpt-now-offers-complex-reasoning ChatGPT’s maker, OpenAI, has announced the introduction of its new OpenAI o1 large language model that can use “complex reasoning” to fact-check its own answers before giving them. Thu, 19 Sep 2024 08:46:42 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-chatgpt-now-offers-complex-reasoning thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-personal-activities-on-work-laptops-part-2 In this second part article, where we review the issues around employees engaging in personal activities on company-issued devices, we look deeper into the legal and compliance implications and provide real-world case studies of security breaches. We also examine how businesses can protect themselves against these growing threats. Thu, 19 Sep 2024 08:45:34 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-personal-activities-on-work-laptops-part-2 thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-new-bill-makes-digital-possessions-personal The UK government says the new Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill’ will, for the first time in British history, give protection to digital holdings, including cryptocurrency, non-fungible tokens such as digital art, and carbon credits by considering them as “personal property” under the law. Thu, 19 Sep 2024 08:44:32 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-new-bill-makes-digital-possessions-personal thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-data-centres-now-critical-national-infrastructure Prompted by the effects of the global IT outage caused by CrowdStrike, the UK has moved to protect UK data-centres by classing them as ‘Critical National Infrastructure’ (CNI). Thu, 19 Sep 2024 08:43:29 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-data-centres-now-critical-national-infrastructure thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-security-concerns-for-new-ai-powered-iphones As highlighted recently by the Wall Street Journal, the range of AI-driven features in Apple’s latest iPhones could transform how enterprises operate, provided company data is protected and businesses understand how best to use these new features. Thu, 19 Sep 2024 08:42:15 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-security-concerns-for-new-ai-powered-iphones thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-teenager-arrested-in-connection-with-tfl-cyber-attack A 17-year-old male has been arrested on suspicion of Computer Misuse Act offences in relation to a cyber attack on Transport for London (TfL) on the 1st September. Thu, 19 Sep 2024 08:40:51 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-teenager-arrested-in-connection-with-tfl-cyber-attack thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-rapidly-growing-water-demand-for-data-centres Information recently obtained (by the Financial Times) has revealed that a huge spike in water consumption by dozens of facilities in Virginia’s “data-centre alley” likely means new initiatives to replenish or conserve water resources are urgently needed. Thu, 19 Sep 2024 08:39:47 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-rapidly-growing-water-demand-for-data-centres thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-undertake-competitor-analysis-with-ai This video tutorial explains in depth how to identify your competitors' strengths and weaknesses, via ChatGPT. Thu, 19 Sep 2024 08:38:34 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-undertake-competitor-analysis-with-ai thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-use-file-explorer-preview-pane-for-fast-document-review The Preview Pane in File Explorer lets you preview documents, images, and PDFs without opening them, saving time when reviewing multiple files in a folder. Here’s how it works: Thu, 19 Sep 2024 08:36:44 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-use-file-explorer-preview-pane-for-fast-document-review thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-musical-misconduct In a first-of-its-kind case, a US musician has been charged with fraud for allegedly using thousands of automated bot accounts to stream AI-generated tracks from which he made more than $10m in royalty payments. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 19:24:47 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-musical-misconduct thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-personal-activities-on-work-laptops-part-1 Following a new ESET study which highlighted how workers using company-provided laptops for personal activities could be putting work hardware at risk, we’ll explore the issues surrounding this practice and the potential consequences for businesses and employees, in two parts. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 19:23:38 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-personal-activities-on-work-laptops-part-1 thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-backlash-against-300-canva-price-hike Popular online graphic design platform Canva is facing a backlash from customers following a price hike of up to 300% for its Teams subscription. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 19:22:28 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-backlash-against-300-canva-price-hike thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-yoast-gets-ai-optimize-yes-with-a-z Yoast, the company behind the popular SEO plugin for WordPress, has announced the introduction of ‘Yoast AI Optimize’ feature which is designed to simplify SEO tasks by providing AI-powered optimisation suggestions for content at the click of a button. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 19:21:22 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-yoast-gets-ai-optimize-yes-with-a-z thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-apple-glowtime-event-debrief At Apple’s “Glowtime” on September 9, (‘Glowtime’ being a reference to glowing lights around the device screen when Siri is active), an event to Apple’s latest products and innovations the company, Apple introduced the iPhone 16 series, Apple Watch Series 10, and AirPods 4. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 19:20:16 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-apple-glowtime-event-debrief thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-surge-in-phone-thefts-warning The rising demand for second-hand smartphones has fuelled a 150 per cent spike in phone thefts across the UK, particularly street snatch thefts. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 19:19:02 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-surge-in-phone-thefts-warning thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-meta-to-use-geothermal-power-in-us-data-centres Meta (Facebook and Instagram’s parent company) says it has struck a deal to buy geothermal power from Sage Geosystems to supply its U.S. data-centres. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 19:17:39 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-meta-to-use-geothermal-power-in-us-data-centres thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-create-powerpoint-slides-using-chatgpt This video tutorial explains how you can make a Powerpoint presentation directly from ChatGPT. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 19:13:56 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-create-powerpoint-slides-using-chatgpt thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-use-print-to-pdf-to-save-files-as-pdfs-without-additional-software Windows has a built-in "Print to PDF" feature, allowing you to save any file or webpage as a PDF, which is useful for sharing professional, non-editable documents. Here's how it works: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 19:12:11 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-use-print-to-pdf-to-save-files-as-pdfs-without-additional-software thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-brazilian-ban-for-x 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 spreading disinformation, the judge has now ruled that the X platform will be suspended in Brazil. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 13:28:18 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-brazilian-ban-for-x thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-what-s-all-the-fuss-about-telegram CEO and founder of messaging app Telegram, Pavel Durov, was recently arrested in France over allegations that Telegram facilitates illegal activities, including money laundering, drug trafficking, and the distribution of child sexual abuse material. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 13:27:13 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-what-s-all-the-fuss-about-telegram thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-dublin-says-no-to-new-google-data-centre South Dublin County Council has refused Google Ireland planning permission for a new data-centre at Grange Castle Business Park in South Dublin. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 13:26:12 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-dublin-says-no-to-new-google-data-centre thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-warning-against-giving-smartphones-to-under-11-s 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 limited capabilities. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 13:25:05 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-warning-against-giving-smartphones-to-under-11-s thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-finally-mac-apps-can-be-installed-on-external-drives 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, thereby saving storage space and costs. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 13:24:00 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-finally-mac-apps-can-be-installed-on-external-drives thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-warning-about-ransomhub 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-a-service collective ‘RansomHub’. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 13:23:00 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-warning-about-ransomhub thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-new-device-could-reduce-ai-energy-consumption-by-1000-- 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 consumption for artificial intelligent (AI) computing applications by a factor of at least 1,000! Wed, 04 Sep 2024 13:21:56 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-new-device-could-reduce-ai-energy-consumption-by-1000-- thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-create-a-security-and-compliance-report-using-chatgpt 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. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 13:20:10 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-create-a-security-and-compliance-report-using-chatgpt thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-a-quick-way-to-connect-to-wireless-displays-and-audio-devices 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 without navigating through multiple menus. Here's how: Wed, 04 Sep 2024 13:17:20 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-a-quick-way-to-connect-to-wireless-displays-and-audio-devices thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/essentials-explained-getting-rid-of-e-waste 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 and strategies aimed at reducing the ever-increasing pile of discarded electronics. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 18:58:32 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/essentials-explained-getting-rid-of-e-waste thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/summer-apple-pips-part-3-of-3 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 more productive: Wed, 28 Aug 2024 18:57:27 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/summer-apple-pips-part-3-of-3 thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/summer-android-tips-part-2 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 articles on the subject, we’ve gathered together 10 more top tips to help you make the most of your Android device during the sunny season, keeping you efficient, secure, and focused. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 18:56:35 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/summer-android-tips-part-2 thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-liquid-battery-could-transform-energy-storage 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 and long-term storage of electrical energy in a ‘liquid battery’. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 18:55:39 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-liquid-battery-could-transform-energy-storage thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-how-to-use-ai-to-create-a-blog-post-from-slides This video tutorial explains how you can get more 'oomph' from training slides by repurposing them as SEO-friendly blog-posts. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 18:54:42 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-how-to-use-ai-to-create-a-blog-post-from-slides thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-use-windows-key---l-to-quickly-lock-your-pc 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 closing your programs or files. Here's how to use it: Wed, 28 Aug 2024 18:53:45 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-use-windows-key---l-to-quickly-lock-your-pc thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/essentials-explained-what-can-microsoft-365-do 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 often under-utilised) applications that can make a significant difference in your daily workflow. Thu, 22 Aug 2024 23:37:23 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/essentials-explained-what-can-microsoft-365-do thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/summer-apple-pips-10-more-iphone-tricks 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 productive: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 23:36:11 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/summer-apple-pips-10-more-iphone-tricks thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/summer-android-tips-part-1 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 gathered together 10 top tips to help you make the most of your Android device during the sunny season, keeping you efficient, secure, and focused. Thu, 22 Aug 2024 23:35:05 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/summer-android-tips-part-1 thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-twisted-carbon-nanotubes-store-3-x-more-energy-than-best-lithium-batteries A team of 20 team global scientists have published research findings showing that “twisted single-walled carbon nanotube ropes” can store three times more energy per unit mass than advanced lithium-ion batteries. Thu, 22 Aug 2024 23:33:41 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-twisted-carbon-nanotubes-store-3-x-more-energy-than-best-lithium-batteries thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-improve-sales-outreach-on-linkedin-with-ai This video tutorial explains how you can use ChatGPT to improve your sales outreach, specifically on LinkedIn. Thu, 22 Aug 2024 23:32:25 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-improve-sales-outreach-on-linkedin-with-ai thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-use-the-snipping-tool-for-advanced-screenshot-options The Snipping Tool in Windows provides advanced screenshot options, allowing you to capture different parts of your screen and even annotate the captures. Here's how to use it: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 23:30:36 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-use-the-snipping-tool-for-advanced-screenshot-options thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-google-in-monumental-monopoly-ruling 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 ruled that Google acted illegally to maintain a monopoly on its online search and the associated advertising. Thu, 15 Aug 2024 07:40:26 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-google-in-monumental-monopoly-ruling thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-windows-10-vs-windows-11 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, security, compatibility, and cost. Thu, 15 Aug 2024 07:38:29 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-windows-10-vs-windows-11 thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-new-fear-unlocked-robot-dentists AI-driven automated dental technology company Perceptive has announced the completion of the world’s first fully automated dental procedure on a human using its robotic dentistry system. Thu, 15 Aug 2024 07:36:23 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-new-fear-unlocked-robot-dentists thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-hacked-msp-fined-6m-provisionally A provisional £6m fine has been imposed on an NHS software provider Advanced Computer Software Group following a 2022 data breach that affected more than 80,000 people. Thu, 15 Aug 2024 07:34:18 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-hacked-msp-fined-6m-provisionally thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/summer-apple-pips-10-top-iphone-tricks Here are 10 top iPhone tips / tricks you may not know about that could make your life easier and help you to be more productive: Thu, 15 Aug 2024 07:32:29 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/summer-apple-pips-10-top-iphone-tricks thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-hiring-a-hacker It’s been reported that US Security Awareness Training Company ‘KnowBe4’ unknowingly hired a North Korean hacker as a (remote) software engineer. The hacker used stolen identity and AI-generated imagery to circumvent KnowBe4’s due diligence and was even able to make it through four rounds of interviews before being offered the position. Thu, 15 Aug 2024 07:30:28 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-hiring-a-hacker thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-floating-solar-panels-could-power-entire-countries New research has concluded that floating solar panels could have the potential to meet the entire electricity needs of certain countries. Thu, 15 Aug 2024 07:28:46 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-floating-solar-panels-could-power-entire-countries thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-use-chatgpt-to-summarise-a-web-page This video tutorial shows two different ways to summarise a web page using ChatGPT. Thu, 15 Aug 2024 07:26:22 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-use-chatgpt-to-summarise-a-web-page thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-clipboard-sync-across-devices-for-seamless-copy-paste You may not know thay Windows allows you to sync your clipboard across devices so you can copy content on one device and paste it on another. This is especially useful if you work across multiple Windows devices. Here's how it works: Thu, 15 Aug 2024 07:23:36 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-clipboard-sync-across-devices-for-seamless-copy-paste thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-is-automated-driving-safe-yet In light of two recent reports of motorcyclists being killed in collisions with Tesla vehicles in Autopilot mode, we look closely at the issue of whether automated driving is really safe. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 13:24:59 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-is-automated-driving-safe-yet thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-new-index-reveals-cyber-criminal-countries In this insight, we look at how a recently developed ‘World Cybercrime Index’ appears to show the globe’s key cybercrime hotspots by ranking the most significant sources of cybercrime at a national level. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 13:23:29 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-new-index-reveals-cyber-criminal-countries thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-eu-funds-15-blockchain-startups-to-fight-misinformation As part of the NGI TrustChain initiative, 15 startups have been awarded €1.8 million in funding to use blockchain to tackle online misinformation, fraud and fake identities. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 13:22:21 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-eu-funds-15-blockchain-startups-to-fight-misinformation thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-global-call-spoofing-operation-shut-down The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) has shut down a global call-spoofing operation called ‘Russian Coms’ which is believed to have been used to swindle more than 170,000 victims. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 13:21:01 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-global-call-spoofing-operation-shut-down thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-apple-more-responsible-in-training-its-ai-models Following concerns about AI companies scraping data from the web to train their AI models, Apple has sought to present itself as being a better and more ethical AI provider by highlighting how the training and development of its AI models have been done responsibly. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 13:19:28 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-apple-more-responsible-in-training-its-ai-models thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-beware-summer-romance-scams The latest 'Barclays Scams Bulletin' highlights how more romance scams took place in July last year than any other month, as Barclays warns those looking for love to remain vigilant to potential scams. It also highlights how men appear more likely to fall victim to romance scams, while women lose 2.5 times as much money as men in romance scams. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 13:18:08 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-beware-summer-romance-scams thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-is-new-membrane-carbon-capture-game-changer Newcastle University researchers have reported developing a new ambient-energy-driven membrane that can pump carbon dioxide out of the air. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 13:16:43 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-is-new-membrane-carbon-capture-game-changer thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-use-chatgpt-to-get-a-website-seo-report See how much your website needs an SEO boost with a quick and easy SEO report generated by ChatGPT ... Wed, 07 Aug 2024 13:15:35 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-use-chatgpt-to-get-a-website-seo-report thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-use-the-news-and-interests-widget-for-quick-information The News and Interests widget on the taskbar provides quick access to the latest news, weather, and other personalised information. Here's how to use it: Wed, 07 Aug 2024 13:13:36 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-use-the-news-and-interests-widget-for-quick-information thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-children-hide-online-life-from-families New research by the Children’s Commissioner for Wales, Rocio Cifuentes, has revealed that only 1 in 4 children in Wales tell their families about their online life. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 18:42:25 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-children-hide-online-life-from-families thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-will-searchgpt-overtake-google The new ‘SearchGPT’ (prototype) AI search feature which OpenAI plans to eventually integrate directly into ChatGPT is being seen by some as the future of search and a potential challenger to Google Search. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 18:41:14 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-will-searchgpt-overtake-google thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-third-party-cookie-u-turn-by-google Following a previous announcement four years ago that it would be blocking third-party cookies from its Chrome browser, Google appears to have ‘updated’ that firm commitment in favour of a new approach. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 18:40:08 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-third-party-cookie-u-turn-by-google thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-chatgpt-rolls-out-voice-mode In a reply to a user question on the X platform, Open AI’s CEO, Sam Altman, said that the alpha rollout of ChatGPT’s long-awaited ‘Voice Mode’ starts for Plus subscribers next week. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 18:39:07 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-chatgpt-rolls-out-voice-mode thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-apple-s-new-operating-systems-with-intelligence Apple has released the iOS 18.1 developer beta for iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 which initially gives users a taste of a limited number of Apple Intelligence features. Apple Intelligence is the company’s suite of machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies (as announced WWDC24 in June) designed to enhance user experience on their devices. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 18:37:54 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-apple-s-new-operating-systems-with-intelligence thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-ddos-doubled A Threat Landscape report from cyber security company Imperva has revealed that the number of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks more than doubled globally last year, with the upward trend continuing in the first half of this year. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 18:35:39 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-ddos-doubled thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-marvellous-microplastics-magnets UK startup ‘The Tyre Collective’ has developed a tyre-dust magnet to attach to electric vehicles (EVs) to tackle the often-overlooked problem of tyre-dust microplastic pollution. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 18:34:27 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-marvellous-microplastics-magnets thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-how-to-update-your-linkedin-profile-headline Here's a quick explainer that shows you how to update (and help optimise) your LinkedIn Profile Headline ... Wed, 31 Jul 2024 18:32:58 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-how-to-update-your-linkedin-profile-headline thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-save-time-with-double-and-triple-clicks Rather than manually highlighting and deleting blocks of text, Microsoft Word lets you quickly select words and entire paragraphs using simple mouse clicks. This can really help to save time and increase your efficiency when editing documents. Here's how it works: Wed, 31 Jul 2024 18:31:29 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-save-time-with-double-and-triple-clicks thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-crowdstrike-what-happened Following 8.5 million Microsoft devices being hit by a faulty software update from CrowdStrike causing global chaos, we look at what happened, how, and why. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 20:50:34 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-crowdstrike-what-happened thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-lessons-learned Following the massive after-effects of the faulty CrowdStrike update, we take a look at the lessons learned so far in this ongoing situation. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 20:49:34 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-lessons-learned thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-kings-speech-highlights-security-laws Following the State Opening of Parliament, the King’s Speech on 17 July included news of significant new legislative proposals to address cybersecurity concerns, focusing on supply chain risks, particularly in the public sector, and improving incident reporting. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 20:48:17 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-kings-speech-highlights-security-laws thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-new-privacy-first-email-writing-assistant Swiss app company Proton has introduced ‘Proton Scribe,’ an AI-powered private writing assistant that writes and proofreads emails for you. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 20:47:09 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-new-privacy-first-email-writing-assistant thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-microsoft-suggest-ec-laws-make-apple-less-vulnerable-to-crowdstrike Following CrowdStrike’s faulty update only affecting Microsoft Windows systems (because the update was specific to the Windows operating system), it’s been reported that Microsoft claims that an agreement with the EU means it’s not allowed to protect its operating system (OS) in the same way as Apple. The agreement with the EU relates to Microsoft not being able to give its own security software an unfair advantage over third-party apps. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 20:46:11 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-microsoft-suggest-ec-laws-make-apple-less-vulnerable-to-crowdstrike thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-beware-deepfake-doctor-health-scam-ads A British Medical Journal report has warned people to beware of AI deepfake videos purporting to feature popular TV doctors selling scam products. Doctors featured in the deepfake videos being used to sell scam medical cures on social media include Hilary Jones, the late Michael Mosley and Rangan Chatterjee. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 20:44:44 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-beware-deepfake-doctor-health-scam-ads thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-kite-powered-shipping-cuts-carbon German startup CargoKite has developed what it calls the “sailing ship of the 21st century” which uses a large kite to pull the vessel along, thereby providing sustainable, clean power. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 20:43:43 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-kite-powered-shipping-cuts-carbon thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-create-instagram-captions-from-photos How to get AI to write Instagram Captions for you by reviewing photos ... Wed, 24 Jul 2024 20:42:33 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-create-instagram-captions-from-photos thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-avoid-link-rot When Google closes its URL Shortener service next year, this could leave many web pages with ‘link rot’ (a 404 error page where the shortened link once worked). Here we look at how you can find and fix link rot in your web pages, maintain a good user experience, and avoid re-direct problems and the negative search engine ranking issues that can come from broken links: Wed, 24 Jul 2024 20:40:53 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-avoid-link-rot thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-aws-studio-apps-in-minutes Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced a public preview of its new AI-powered AWS App Studio which it says uses natural language to create enterprise-grade applications in minutes, without requiring software development skills. Tue, 16 Jul 2024 19:15:55 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-aws-studio-apps-in-minutes thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-shadow-ai-and-shadow-saas-risks A Next DLP survey (conducted at RSA Conference 2024 and Infosecurity Europe 2024) has revealed how the rise of ‘Shadow SaaS’ and ‘Shadow AI’ may be putting businesses at risk of data loss, lack of visibility, and data breaches. Tue, 16 Jul 2024 19:14:41 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-shadow-ai-and-shadow-saas-risks thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-15x-samsung-profits-but-workers-strike South Korea’s Samsung Electronics has reported that it expects its profits for the three months to June 2024 to have increased by a massive 15-fold on last year. Tue, 16 Jul 2024 19:13:29 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-15x-samsung-profits-but-workers-strike thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-whatsapp-voice-transcriptions It’s been reported that WhatsApp may soon be introducing voice-note transcriptions, which should save time, make it easier for users in noisy environments, and improve the efficiency of communications. Tue, 16 Jul 2024 19:12:19 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-whatsapp-voice-transcriptions thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-iphone-smishing-scam-warning Apple has warned iPhone users to be on their guard against a new ‘smishing’ (SMS phishing) scam where the perpetrators are posing as Apple. The scam involves the scammers contacting iPhone users with the excuse of needing to sort out a login issue. Tue, 16 Jul 2024 19:11:14 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-iphone-smishing-scam-warning thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-encryption-risks-new-quantum-chip Start-up Oxford Ionics (founded 2019) recently reported that its new quantum chip breaks global quantum performance records, providing over twice the performance of previous world records, and without using error correction. What’s more, the company reports that the new quantum chip can be built at scale in existing semiconductor factories. Tue, 16 Jul 2024 19:09:54 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-encryption-risks-new-quantum-chip thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-amazons-energy-success Amazon recently boasted reaching its 100 per cent renewable energy goal seven years earlier than the 2030 goal. However, with Microsoft and Google disclosing an increase in greenhouse gasses due to infrastructure expansion, we look at whether the prospects of hyperscalers actually hitting their renewable energy targets (and carbon reduction targets) are realistic. Tue, 16 Jul 2024 19:08:42 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-amazons-energy-success thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-how-to-send-hd-videos-using-whatsapp Want to send HD videos? Well, now you can with WhatsApp ... Tue, 16 Jul 2024 19:07:34 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-how-to-send-hd-videos-using-whatsapp thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-use-the-calculator-s-hidden-features You may not know that the Windows Calculator app also includes several hidden features such as scientific, programmer, date calculation modes, a currency converter, and more ... making it a versatile tool for various tasks. Here’s how to use the hidden features: Tue, 16 Jul 2024 19:05:55 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-use-the-calculator-s-hidden-features thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-pay-or-consent-model-breaches-rules Following an investigation into whether the big tech companies are complying with the new Digital Markets Act (DMA) rules, the European Commission’s preliminary findings say that Meta’s ‘Pay or Consent’ model for data-sharing is in breach of its new rules. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 19:05:04 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-pay-or-consent-model-breaches-rules thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-restrictive-cloud-licensing-public-sector-skills In this insight, we look at how recent reports have revealed how the UK’s public sector is facing the dual challenges of potentially losing £300 million through restrictive cloud licensing and the limitations of an open-source software skills gap. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 19:03:50 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-restrictive-cloud-licensing-public-sector-skills thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-robots-get-living-skin A team of Researchers at Tokyo University have found a way to bind engineered living skin tissue to robots with the hope of benefitting the cosmetics industry and helping to train plastic surgeons. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 19:02:30 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-robots-get-living-skin thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-spacex-to-destroy-international-space-station NASA has given Elon Musk’s SpaceX the contract to ‘deorbit’ (and destroy) the International Space Station at the end of its operation as NASA transitions to commercially owned space destinations closer to home. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 19:01:11 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-spacex-to-destroy-international-space-station thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-apple-to-be-observer-on-openais-board It’s been reported that following the recent announcement that ChatGPT is to be integrated into Apple’s devices and its new “Apple Intelligence” technology is to be across its suite of apps, Apple is to take up an observer role on OpenAI’s board. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 19:00:01 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-apple-to-be-observer-on-openais-board thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-fake-funeral-service-streaming-scam A grieving family from Berkshire have reported how online fraudsters used a photo of their recently deceased son on social media to make mourners click on bogus link for a streamed funeral service with the goal of exploiting their grief to get data and cash. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 18:58:50 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-fake-funeral-service-streaming-scam thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-new-ev-batteries-charge-in-5-mins A new fast-charging battery technology from Nyobolt that can charge an EV battery from 10 to 80 per cent in just under five minutes has just successfully completed its first demo road test. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 18:57:40 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-new-ev-batteries-charge-in-5-mins thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-how-to-recover-your-linkedin-account Video Update : How To Recover Your LinkedIn Account If you ever find yourself locked-out of LinkedIn, this video is for you ... Wed, 10 Jul 2024 18:56:15 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-how-to-recover-your-linkedin-account thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-customise-action-centre-quick-actions The Action Centre in Windows 10/11 provides quick access to common settings and notifications. You can customise the quick actions to include the settings you use most frequently. Here's how: Wed, 10 Jul 2024 18:54:27 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-customise-action-centre-quick-actions thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-gemini-overblown-hype 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. Wed, 03 Jul 2024 10:57:51 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-gemini-overblown-hype thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-jobs-threatened-by-chatgpt 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. Wed, 03 Jul 2024 10:56:40 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-jobs-threatened-by-chatgpt thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-ai-test-for-parkinson-s 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. Wed, 03 Jul 2024 10:54:35 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-ai-test-for-parkinson-s thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-adobe-lawsuit-customer-cancellation-concerns 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. Wed, 03 Jul 2024 10:53:02 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-adobe-lawsuit-customer-cancellation-concerns thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-eu-rules-and-regulations-hit-apple 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. Wed, 03 Jul 2024 10:51:49 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-eu-rules-and-regulations-hit-apple thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-900-increase-in-travel-scams 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. Wed, 03 Jul 2024 10:50:43 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-900-increase-in-travel-scams thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-new-bioplastic-straw-degrades-faster-than-paper 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. Wed, 03 Jul 2024 10:49:20 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-new-bioplastic-straw-degrades-faster-than-paper thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-chatbots-better-than-google-search This video-update outlines when a chatbot gives you more relevant help than just a Google Search. Wed, 03 Jul 2024 10:47:56 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-chatbots-better-than-google-search thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-use-windows-key-shortcuts-to-snap-windows 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: Wed, 03 Jul 2024 10:46:14 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-use-windows-key-shortcuts-to-snap-windows thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/protect-your-business-during-staff-holidays In this next summer security article, and with the summer holiday season upon us, we take a look at the various aspects of protecting your business when your staff are on holiday, offering practical advice and solutions to help you stay secure and efficient while staff are physically away. Wed, 26 Jun 2024 13:27:07 GMT paul@it-ts.co.uk (Paul Deaville) https://www.it-ts.co.uk/protect-your-business-during-staff-holidays thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/why-microsoft-365-backup-is-essential In this article, we look at why, as reliance on cloud services like Microsoft 365 grows, ensuring robust data backup has become a critical component of business security and continuity, then we look at some best practices for your 365 backups. Wed, 26 Jun 2024 13:26:01 GMT paul@it-ts.co.uk (Paul Deaville) https://www.it-ts.co.uk/why-microsoft-365-backup-is-essential thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/my-post 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: Wed, 26 Jun 2024 13:24:47 GMT paul@it-ts.co.uk (Paul Deaville) https://www.it-ts.co.uk/my-post thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-apple-avalanche Following Apple’s 5-day Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC24) last week at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, we take a look at the many new products announced and their key features. Wed, 19 Jun 2024 12:41:31 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-apple-avalanche thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-apple-openai-partnership-musk-reacts Following Apple’s recent announcement that it is partnering with OpenAI for its new AI system (which will see ChatGPT on Apple’s new phones), Elon Musk has threatened to ban Apple devices from his businesses. Wed, 19 Jun 2024 12:40:01 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-apple-openai-partnership-musk-reacts thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-nhs-cyber-attack-means-blood-donors-needed-urgently A recent ransomware cyber-attack on a provider of lab services to the NHS led to so much disruption in several major hospitals that an urgent appeal for donations of O-type blood was issued. Wed, 19 Jun 2024 12:38:30 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-nhs-cyber-attack-means-blood-donors-needed-urgently thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-airline-awareness-fake-x-accounts Consumer association Which? has warned that scammers are posing as airline customer service representatives on social media to steal sensitive data. Wed, 19 Jun 2024 12:37:00 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-airline-awareness-fake-x-accounts thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-new-apps-tackle-worlds-fishing-sustainability With the world facing challenges like tackling overfishing while trying to support those in local communities who rely on fishing for a living, a South Africa-based company has developed apps to address both issues and more. Wed, 19 Jun 2024 12:35:21 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-new-apps-tackle-worlds-fishing-sustainability thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-how-to-change-your-fb-name-user-name This video-update explains how to change your Facebook (Meta) name and user name, which is less obvious than it sounds ... Wed, 19 Jun 2024 12:33:52 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-how-to-change-your-fb-name-user-name thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-pin-websites-to-the-taskbar-using-microsoft-edge Pinning frequently used websites to your taskbar using Microsoft Edge allows you to access them quickly, just like any other app, enhancing your workflow efficiency. Here's how to do it: Wed, 19 Jun 2024 12:32:02 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-pin-websites-to-the-taskbar-using-microsoft-edge thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-data-and-ai-strategies-for-sme-success Following a recent AWS survey showing that data-driven SMBs who also adopt AI more quickly and make better use of it are financially outperforming their peers, we look at ways your business could do the same. Wed, 12 Jun 2024 15:23:03 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-data-and-ai-strategies-for-sme-success thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-google-maps-alternatives In this insight, we look at what’s good about Google Maps, what may be less ideal about it, plus we provide 10 examples of alternative mapping and navigation apps. Wed, 12 Jun 2024 15:22:03 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-google-maps-alternatives thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-chatgpt-says-labour-has-already-won A recent Sky News report said that when ChatGPT was recently asked by a journalist “who won the UK general election 2024?”, the chatbot replied that Labour had won a “significant victory”, even though the general election hasn’t happened yet. Wed, 12 Jun 2024 15:20:45 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-chatgpt-says-labour-has-already-won thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-google-acquisition-means-windows-app-support-for-chromeos Following the success of their partnership last year, Google has announced that it has acquired Cameyo, thereby enabling virtualised Windows apps to be integrated into ChromeOS. Wed, 12 Jun 2024 15:19:33 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-google-acquisition-means-windows-app-support-for-chromeos thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-new-standalone-apple-password-manager-app At Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC24), the company announced the launch of its new, standalone, homegrown, password manager app for iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro, Mac and Windows. Wed, 12 Jun 2024 15:18:25 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-new-standalone-apple-password-manager-app thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-google-maps-data-security-announcement Google has announced that Google Maps Timeline (formerly known as Location History) data will be stored locally on users' devices instead of their Google account (in the Cloud) from December 1, 2024. Timeline helps users track routes, trips, and places they have been to over time if Location History and Web & App Activity settings are enabled. Wed, 12 Jun 2024 15:17:04 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-google-maps-data-security-announcement thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-china-set-to-dominate-world-green-energy-budget New research from the International Energy Agency (IEA) has revealed that even though Europe may outspend the US on clean energy this year, China’s clean energy spending plans will massively surpass that of Europe and the US combined. Wed, 12 Jun 2024 15:15:41 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-china-set-to-dominate-world-green-energy-budget thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-how-to-change-your-linkedin-url This video-update explains how to customise your LinkedIn URL to something more relevant for you ... Wed, 12 Jun 2024 15:14:20 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-how-to-change-your-linkedin-url thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-how-to-customise-quick-access-in-file-explorer Quick Access in Windows File Explorer allows you to pin frequently used folders and files, making them easily accessible. Customising Quick Access can save you time when navigating to commonly used locations. Here's how to do it : Wed, 12 Jun 2024 15:12:44 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-how-to-customise-quick-access-in-file-explorer thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/ex-employees-offboarding-checklist Here we look at why organisations need to have an effective employee offboarding procedure in place and suggest a checklist for you that could form the basis of this procedure. Thu, 06 Jun 2024 09:29:24 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/ex-employees-offboarding-checklist thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/thought-about-cyber-insurance Here we take a look at cyber security, why you may decide you need it, how much it costs, and where to get it. Thu, 06 Jun 2024 09:27:40 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/thought-about-cyber-insurance thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-update-your-software-and-drivers Although cyber security insurance may be all very well for after the event, keeping your software and drivers up to date is crucial for helping to prevent security issues in the first place, and for maintaining the security and performance of your Windows device. Updates often include security patches that protect against newly discovered vulnerabilities. Here's how to make sure your security is up to date: Thu, 06 Jun 2024 09:25:48 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-update-your-software-and-drivers thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-new-windows-screenshot-feature-sparks-privacy-concerns The new AI-powered Windows ‘Recall’ feature that takes 5-second screenshots to generate a searchable timeline of everything a user has interacted with has prompted security and privacy concerns. Wed, 29 May 2024 22:08:30 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-new-windows-screenshot-feature-sparks-privacy-concerns thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-windows-11-updates-vbscript-kill-off In this insight, we look at the implications of Microsoft’s announcement that the Windows 11 24H2 update is being tested in a pre-release stage and the deprecation of VBScript is being initiated by making it an optional feature. Wed, 29 May 2024 22:07:18 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-windows-11-updates-vbscript-kill-off thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-ee-and-plusnet-customers-to-get-refund-from-bt After an Ofcom investigation that found BT didn’t give clear and simple information to customers who signed up to deal with its subsidiaries EE and Plusnet, BT has been told it must refund early exit fees and let existing affected customers walk away penalty-free. Wed, 29 May 2024 22:05:56 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-ee-and-plusnet-customers-to-get-refund-from-bt thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-microsoft-truecaller-now-answers-phone-using-your-voice A new partnership means that Truecaller’s AI Assistant can use Microsoft Azure AI Speech technology to enable Truecaller to answer your phone (via the Truecaller app) using an authentic AI version of your voice. Wed, 29 May 2024 22:04:42 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-microsoft-truecaller-now-answers-phone-using-your-voice thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-dmcc-bill-may-force-apple-to-open-up The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (DMCC) which becomes law later this year (autumn) and is aimed at promoting fair competition, regulating digital markets, and protecting consumer rights in the UK, may mean that Apple will need to open up its business practices. Wed, 29 May 2024 22:03:11 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-dmcc-bill-may-force-apple-to-open-up thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-6-million-fine-for-deepfake-robocalls A political consultant who paid a local street magician $150 to make a deepfake anti-Biden robocall, asking people not to vote in the New Hampshire Democratic primary, is now facing $6 million fine. Wed, 29 May 2024 22:01:34 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-6-million-fine-for-deepfake-robocalls thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-finns-finally-fabricate-fungus-fodder Finish company Enifer is bringing back a protein made from fungus (a microprotein) that was first developed and used in the 1970s for animal feed but could now work as a sustainable protein source for the human diet. Wed, 29 May 2024 21:59:59 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-finns-finally-fabricate-fungus-fodder thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-chat-gpt-joins-zoom-meeting This video-update looks at how you can invite ChatGPT to a Zoom meeting. In this case, it talks about LinkedIn ... Wed, 29 May 2024 21:58:31 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-chat-gpt-joins-zoom-meeting thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-set-up-dynamic-lock-to-automatically-lock-your-pc Dynamic Lock uses the proximity of your Bluetooth-paired phone to automatically lock your Windows PC when you step away. This helps enhance security by ensuring your device is locked when you're not around. Here's how to set it up: Wed, 29 May 2024 21:55:56 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-set-up-dynamic-lock-to-automatically-lock-your-pc thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-microsoft-asks-hundreds-of-employees-in-china-to-re-locate It’s been reported in Chinese state media that Microsoft has asked at least 100 employees to consider relocating to other countries. Wed, 22 May 2024 19:12:30 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-microsoft-asks-hundreds-of-employees-in-china-to-re-locate thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-tasty-offering-raspberry-pi With Raspberry Pi Ltd considering an Initial Public Offering, we look at what this kind of computer is, its value in promoting computer literacy, and what similar alternatives there are. Wed, 22 May 2024 19:11:17 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-tasty-offering-raspberry-pi thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-uk-company-scammed-25-million-via-deepfakes It’s been reported that an employee at London-based design and engineering multinational, Arup, was duped by a deepfake video call into paying a staggering $25.6 million to fraudsters. Wed, 22 May 2024 19:10:06 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-uk-company-scammed-25-million-via-deepfakes thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-booking-com-becomes-gatekeeper Online travel marketplace, Booking.com, has been designated a ‘gatekeeper’ company by the EU under its new Digital Markets Act (DMA) competition law, meaning that Booking.com now has six months to comply. Wed, 22 May 2024 19:09:02 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-booking-com-becomes-gatekeeper thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-iphone-bluetooth-stalking-warning Apple says it has worked with Google to create an industry specification that can alert users across both iOS and Android if a Bluetooth tracking device is being used to track them (also known as Bluetooth Stalking). Wed, 22 May 2024 19:07:56 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-iphone-bluetooth-stalking-warning thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-insurance-industry-and-security-coalition-to-tackle-ransomware Three major UK insurance associations have united in a coalition with GCHQ’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to help reduce ransom payments made by victims of cybercrime. Wed, 22 May 2024 19:06:22 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-insurance-industry-and-security-coalition-to-tackle-ransomware thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-underwater-data-centres-vulnerable-to-soundwaves A study by cybersecurity and robotics researchers at the University of Florida and the University of Electro-Communications has revealed how powerful sound waves could disrupt the operation of underwater data-centres. Wed, 22 May 2024 19:05:13 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-underwater-data-centres-vulnerable-to-soundwaves thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-linkedin-page-featured-posts This video-update explains a new function about how you can add featured posts to your LinkedIn Page ... Wed, 22 May 2024 19:03:46 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-linkedin-page-featured-posts thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-use-file-explorer-s-group-by-feature-for-better-file-organisation Organising files in File Explorer can make it easier to manage and locate documents. The Windows "Group By" feature allows you to categorise files by various attributes, such as date, type, size, or name. Here’s how to use it: Wed, 22 May 2024 19:01:47 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-use-file-explorer-s-group-by-feature-for-better-file-organisation thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-currys-accenture-microsoft-new-gpt-4o International omnichannel retailer of technology products and services, Currys, has selected Accenture and Microsoft to deliver the core cloud technology infrastructure that will enable it to leverage the latest generative AI technologies. Wed, 15 May 2024 15:41:19 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-currys-accenture-microsoft-new-gpt-4o thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-what-are-deadbots Following warnings by ethicists at Cambridge University that AI chatbots made to simulate the personalities of deceased loved ones could be used to spam family and friends, we take a look at the subject of so-called “deadbots”. Wed, 15 May 2024 15:39:46 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-what-are-deadbots thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-openai-to-boost-training-with-stack-overflow-data A partnership deal between OpenAI and Stack Overflow (the question-and-answer website for programmers and developers) will see the Stack overflow Q&A data used to train and improve AI model performance, potentially benefitting developers who use OpenAI’s products. Wed, 15 May 2024 15:38:12 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-openai-to-boost-training-with-stack-overflow-data thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-wales-has-put-a-soc-in-it The UK’s first national security operations centre (SOC) known as CymruSOC, has launched in Wales to protect the country’s local authorities and fire and rescue services from cyber-attacks. Wed, 15 May 2024 15:36:08 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-wales-has-put-a-soc-in-it thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-iphone-users-get-googles-circle-to-search iPhone users can now use a version of Google’s “Circle to Search” thanks to Google Lens and iOS Shortcuts. Wed, 15 May 2024 15:34:42 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-iphone-users-get-googles-circle-to-search thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-whatsapp-group-chat-scam-warning Warnings have been issued about a new audio call scam on WhatsApp targeting family and friends. Wed, 15 May 2024 15:33:10 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-whatsapp-group-chat-scam-warning thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-worlds-largest-carbon-vacuuming-plant-opens The world’s largest direct air capture (DAC) plant, dubbed ‘Mammoth’ (which can suck polluting carbon from the air to help tackle global warming) has started operating in Iceland. Wed, 15 May 2024 15:31:25 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-worlds-largest-carbon-vacuuming-plant-opens thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-new-chatgpt-memory-features This video-update explains how you can add 'memory' to ChatGPT to make your experience more personalised and useful ... Wed, 15 May 2024 15:29:46 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-new-chatgpt-memory-features thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-use-windows-security-to-check-device-performance-and-health Windows Security provides a comprehensive overview of your device's health and security, including storage capacity, battery life, and apps and software that may affect your device's performance. Here's how to use it: Wed, 15 May 2024 15:27:16 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-use-windows-security-to-check-device-performance-and-health thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-microsofts-10-billion-renewable-energy-deal-fuels-ai-cloud Microsoft has agreed to back $10bn in renewable electricity projects by Brookfield Asset Management to help it meet clean-energy commitments and provide its data-centres with the extra energy requirements of cloud and AI. Wed, 08 May 2024 12:58:50 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-microsofts-10-billion-renewable-energy-deal-fuels-ai-cloud thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-new-uk-law-to-eradicate-weak-passwords Here we look at the new UK cybersecurity law that will ban device manufacturers from having weak, easily guessable default passwords, thereby providing extra protection against hacking and cyber-attacks. Wed, 08 May 2024 12:57:24 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-new-uk-law-to-eradicate-weak-passwords thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-millions-defy-whatsapp-bans In a recent BBC World Service interview, Head of WhatsApp, Will Cathcart, claimed that tens of millions of people in countries where WhatsApp has been banned continue to use it. Wed, 08 May 2024 12:55:20 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-millions-defy-whatsapp-bans thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-apostrophes-dropped-from-street-signs North Yorkshire council has said it’s having to drop apostrophes from its street signs to avoid problems with its computer database! Wed, 08 May 2024 12:53:30 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-apostrophes-dropped-from-street-signs thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-apples-110-billion-us-stock-buyback-is-biggest-ever Apple Inc’s Board has just approved a $110 Billion Stock buyback which will be the biggest buyback in US history. Apple is already responsible for the top six of the 10 largest share-repurchase announcements ever made in the US, and this announcement beats its own previous record for the largest buyback value from 2018 when it authorised $100 billion in share repurchases. Wed, 08 May 2024 12:47:18 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-apples-110-billion-us-stock-buyback-is-biggest-ever thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-dropbox-data-breach Popular San Francisco-based cloud storage provider Dropbox has confirmed that it suffered a data breach from a “threat actor” on April 24. The company says, in what it believes to be an isolated incident, the hacker “accessed Dropbox Sign customer information”. Wed, 08 May 2024 12:45:53 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-dropbox-data-breach thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-designer-material-absorbs-carbon-faster-than-trees Scientists at Edinburgh’s Heriot-Watt University have published details of the discovery of a new material that can absorb carbon faster than trees, giving hope to efforts to tackle the climate crisis. Wed, 08 May 2024 12:44:27 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-designer-material-absorbs-carbon-faster-than-trees thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-new-meta-s-message-updates This video-update explains the three new features for Messenger which Meta have recently introduced ... Wed, 08 May 2024 12:42:20 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-new-meta-s-message-updates thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-how-to-streamline-your-workflow-with-virtual-desktops Virtual Desktops in Windows are a good way to extend your workspace without needing multiple monitors and can be useful for separating different types of tasks or projects to keep your workflow organised. Here's how they work: Wed, 08 May 2024 12:39:28 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-how-to-streamline-your-workflow-with-virtual-desktops thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-realtime-deepfake-dating-scams Here we look at how scammers are now reportedly using face-swapping technology to change their appearance in real-time to conduct video-based romance scams. Wed, 01 May 2024 16:46:31 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-realtime-deepfake-dating-scams thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-police-don-t-try-hiding-money-in-crypto The Home Office has announced that in an attempt to tackle the issue of drug dealers, fraudsters and terrorists using crypto to hide and raise money, it’s giving new powers to the police. Wed, 01 May 2024 16:44:57 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-police-don-t-try-hiding-money-in-crypto thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-jail-coder-course-shows-positive-results US-based researchers have reported that the ‘Brave Behind Bars’ college-accredited, zoom-based web design course for prisoners has improved their sense of self-worth and given them digital literacy skills that help them stay out of prison. Wed, 01 May 2024 16:43:45 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-jail-coder-course-shows-positive-results thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-worlds-largest-house-sized-3d-printer Maine University in the US has announced that its new 3D printer has smashed the former Guinness World Record to become the largest 3D printer in the world, making it a significant step forward in the next generation of advanced manufacturing. Wed, 01 May 2024 16:42:32 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-worlds-largest-house-sized-3d-printer thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-apple-openai-iphone-talks-renewed It’s been reported (Bloomberg) that Apple is (back) in discussions with OpenAI about potentially using OpenAI’s generative AI technology to power some new features being introduced in the iPhone later this year. Wed, 01 May 2024 16:38:58 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-apple-openai-iphone-talks-renewed thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-beware-fake-ai-generated-investment-scams-in-facebook A recent BBC investigation has highlighted how fraudsters are using fake, AI-generated scam stories, often with bogus celebrity endorsements, as paid-for Facebook adverts that link through to fake investment scheme pages (cloaking scams). Wed, 01 May 2024 16:37:30 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-beware-fake-ai-generated-investment-scams-in-facebook thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-new-3d-printer-automatically-identifies-different-sustainable-materials There’s an increasing range of renewable and recyclable materials now available yet 3D printers have historically been limited by the need to create new parameter sets for each one. However, MIT researchers have now made a 3D printer that can automatically identify the parameters of unknown materials on its own. Wed, 01 May 2024 16:36:19 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-new-3d-printer-automatically-identifies-different-sustainable-materials thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-web-powered-reports If you want to pull data from the web right into Microsoft Word, this video explains how you can do it ... Wed, 01 May 2024 16:34:34 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-web-powered-reports thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-restore-points-for-system-recovery Creating ‘restore points’ regularly in Windows could save you from unexpected system failures and software installation issues and allow you to undo system changes by letting you return your computer to a previous state. Here’s how it works: Wed, 01 May 2024 16:32:39 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-restore-points-for-system-recovery thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-linkedin-testing-premium-company-pages LinkedIn is testing a ‘Premium Company Page’ subscription service for SMEs which includes AI-produced content and tools to grow follower counts, as well as other features to raise the profiles of subscribers. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 09:05:08 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-linkedin-testing-premium-company-pages thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-networkless-attacks In this article, we look at why and how networkless attacks (which target cloud apps and identities) have created new opportunities for attackers and new risks for businesses, plus what your business can do to mitigate these risks. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 09:03:31 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-networkless-attacks thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-microsoft-deepfakes-too-dangerous-for-release Microsoft says its new VASA-1 AI framework for generating lifelike talking faces of virtual characters is so good that it could easily be misused for impersonating humans and, therefore, Microsoft says it has “no plans” to release any aspect of it until it can be sure it can be used responsibly. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 09:02:13 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-microsoft-deepfakes-too-dangerous-for-release thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-amazon-launches-amazon-live-fast-shopping-channel Previously available on desktop, mobile and Fire TV, Amazon has now extended the reach of its “Amazon Live” FAST free ad-supported, interactive TV “shoppable” channel by launching it on Prime Video and Freevee, for US customers. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 09:00:42 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-amazon-launches-amazon-live-fast-shopping-channel thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-china-orders-removal-of-popular-messaging-apps-from-iphone-app-store It’s been reported that the Chinese government has ordered Apple to remove popular messaging apps including Meta’s WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal from its iPhone app store in China, due to national security concerns. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 08:58:59 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-china-orders-removal-of-popular-messaging-apps-from-iphone-app-store thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-googles-cookie-replacement-plans-fall-short-says-regulator It’s been reported (WSJ) that an internal report by the UK’s privacy regulator, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), has said that Google’s proposed replacements for cookies fall short in terms of protecting consumer privacy. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 08:57:35 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-googles-cookie-replacement-plans-fall-short-says-regulator thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-ultra-fast-charging-sodium-battery-developed Research by a team of doctoral candidates, supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea, has resulted in the development of an ultrahigh-energy density and fast-rechargeable hybrid sodium-ion battery. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 08:56:00 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-ultra-fast-charging-sodium-battery-developed thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-meta-launches-llama-3-ahead-of-schedule This week's Social and AI news video-update takes a look at Meta's new offering, namely Llama-3, which has been released well ahead of schedule and which provides a pretty interesting offering to play around with. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 08:54:01 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-meta-launches-llama-3-ahead-of-schedule thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-enable-clipboard-history-for-easy-access-to-multiple-clipboard-items If you frequently copy and paste various items, Windows Clipboard History is an invaluable tool that saves multiple clipboard items for later use, allowing you to access a history of copied text, images, or files. Here's how to use it: Thu, 25 Apr 2024 08:51:25 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-enable-clipboard-history-for-easy-access-to-multiple-clipboard-items thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-a-big-stink-about-ink After trying to dismiss a lawsuit from HP customers angry at a firmware update (meaning that their HP printers wouldn’t work with third-party ink cartridges), we look at how HP is answering the arguments within the antitrust ink cartridge lawsuit and what the implications could be for customers. Wed, 17 Apr 2024 16:37:01 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-a-big-stink-about-ink thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-stop-your-data-being-used-to-train-ai In this insight, we look at the process of AI training, the potential pitfalls of misused data, and what measures can be taken to protect your personal and business data from being used to train AI. Wed, 17 Apr 2024 16:35:33 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-stop-your-data-being-used-to-train-ai thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-fm-market-dominance-concerns Following an initial report on AI Foundation Models (FMs) last year, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has expressed “real concerns” about it and is investigating the dominance of a small number of big tech firms at the centre of the FM market. Wed, 17 Apr 2024 16:33:48 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-fm-market-dominance-concerns thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-oxfords-secure-quantum-computing-breakthrough Researchers at Oxford University’s UK Quantum Computing and Simulation Hub claim to have made what could be an important breakthrough in quantum computing security. Wed, 17 Apr 2024 16:32:04 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-oxfords-secure-quantum-computing-breakthrough thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-used-iphone-components-to-be-allowed-for-iphone-repairs Apple has announced that beginning in the autumn with select iPhone models, customers and independent repair providers will be able to utilise used Apple components in the repair process. Wed, 17 Apr 2024 16:30:03 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-used-iphone-components-to-be-allowed-for-iphone-repairs thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-apple-warns-of-mercenary-spyware-attacks-in-92-countries Apple has reported sending threat notifications to iPhone users in 92 countries, warning them that they may have been targeted by mercenary spyware attacks. These types of attacks use software designed to infiltrate and monitor computer systems or mobile devices and are typically “state-sponsored” and are used for intelligence gathering, surveillance of dissidents, journalist, and politicians, for corporate espionage, and more. Wed, 17 Apr 2024 16:28:05 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-apple-warns-of-mercenary-spyware-attacks-in-92-countries thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-why-sugarcanes-genome-mapping-matters Following a decade of research, it’s thought that the recent decoding of the complex genome of sugarcane could pave the way for advanced breeding techniques, more agricultural sustainability, and perhaps for developing a cost-effective and sustainable aviation fuel. Wed, 17 Apr 2024 16:26:14 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-why-sugarcanes-genome-mapping-matters thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-pinning-whatsapp-messages This week's Social and AI news video-update explains how to pin WhatsApp messages for convenience, which is a handy feature you may wish to try. Wed, 17 Apr 2024 16:22:01 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-pinning-whatsapp-messages thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-how-to-restore-recently-closed-files-in-file-explorer Accidentally closing a File Explorer window that you needed can be frustrating, especially if you were deep in a directory structure or working with multiple files. Windows allows you to quickly reopen a recently closed File Explorer window – here's how: Wed, 17 Apr 2024 16:18:26 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-how-to-restore-recently-closed-files-in-file-explorer thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-tesla-robotaxi-in-august Following a fall in Tesla EV sales and profits, Tesla boss Elon Musk has announced that he’ll be unveiling a ‘Robotaxi’ on August 8 this year. Wed, 10 Apr 2024 15:06:38 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-tesla-robotaxi-in-august thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-could-digital-mindfulness-reduce-your-tech-stress In this insight, we look at what ‘digital mindfulness’ is, how it could help you and your business, and what challenges there are to introducing it. Wed, 10 Apr 2024 15:04:23 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-could-digital-mindfulness-reduce-your-tech-stress thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-google-may-charge-for-ai-internet-searches Google is reportedly considering charging for premium AI-powered Internet searches as the company fears that AI chatbots are undercutting its search engine. Wed, 10 Apr 2024 15:01:41 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-google-may-charge-for-ai-internet-searches thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-headaches-for-msps-as-microsoft-unbundles-teams Microsoft’s announcement that it will sell its chat and video app Teams separately from its Office product globally is likely to cause considerable headaches for IT departments and managed service providers. Wed, 10 Apr 2024 14:59:34 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-headaches-for-msps-as-microsoft-unbundles-teams thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-apple-to-allow-retro-console-game-emulators-on-app-store-globally As part of its compliance with EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) rules, Apple has announced a change in its App Store rules to allow emulators for retro console games globally. The change allows an option for downloading the titles, but Apple has warned the developers of such emulator apps that need to follow copyright rules. Wed, 10 Apr 2024 14:56:07 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-apple-to-allow-retro-console-game-emulators-on-app-store-globally thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-german-hotel-check-in-bug-prompts-fears-of-wider-problem A researcher from Swiss security firm, Pentagrid, has reported discovering that the self-service check-in terminal at a German Ibis budget hotel could be easily fooled into leaking hotel room keycodes. This has prompted fears that similar systems in hotels around Europe could be at risk. Wed, 10 Apr 2024 14:54:47 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-german-hotel-check-in-bug-prompts-fears-of-wider-problem thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-prototype-means-solar-farms-in-space-getting-closer Oxfordshire-based Space Solar has reported a world first with the development of a UK Prototype for space-based solar panels that could mean a constant, sustainable energy supply to the planet. Wed, 10 Apr 2024 14:53:23 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-prototype-means-solar-farms-in-space-getting-closer thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-stopping-everyone-notifications This week's Social and AI news video-update explains how to stop those annoying messages where you're included in a group mailing in Facebook. Wed, 10 Apr 2024 14:50:23 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-stopping-everyone-notifications thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-record-steps-in-windows-to-explain-a-problem-to-others If you need an easy way to explain to others the nature of a technical issue or the steps to take to solve that issue, Windows has an often overlooked, built-in 'Steps Recorder' to help you. As the name suggests, it records the series of steps you take on your computer, including screenshots and detailed descriptions, which you can then share for troubleshooting. Here's how it works: Wed, 10 Apr 2024 14:47:41 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-record-steps-in-windows-to-explain-a-problem-to-others thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-google-deleting-millions-of-users-incognito-data As part of a deal to resolve a class action lawsuit in the US dating back to 2020, Google has said it will delete the incognito mode search data of millions of users. Wed, 03 Apr 2024 17:27:54 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-google-deleting-millions-of-users-incognito-data thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-a-dozen-handy-google-maps-tricks With Google Maps now one of the most popular mapping services globally, used by millions of people every day, plus having new features regularly being added, here we look at a dozen top Google Maps (Android) tricks to help you on your way. Wed, 03 Apr 2024 17:25:45 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-a-dozen-handy-google-maps-tricks thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-wait-for-it-the-openai-voice-cloning-tool OpenAI has announced the preview of its (two years in the making) ‘Voice Engine’ voice cloning tool, although there’s no firm release date yet. Wed, 03 Apr 2024 17:21:46 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-wait-for-it-the-openai-voice-cloning-tool thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-amazon-fined-over-dark-patterns Amazon’s (Luxembourg-based) Polish e-commerce site, Amazon.pl (Amazon EU SARL) has been fined by Poland’s competition and consumer protection watchdog following customer complaints that their orders were being mysteriously cancelled. Wed, 03 Apr 2024 17:18:59 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-amazon-fined-over-dark-patterns thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-iphone-users-targeted-with-password-reset-scam It’s been reported that some iPhone users have recently been targeted with an MFA bombing / multi-factor fatigue phishing attack. Wed, 03 Apr 2024 17:15:54 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-iphone-users-targeted-with-password-reset-scam thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-most-zero-day-exploitations-are-espionage A recent analysis by Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) and Google Cloud’s Mandiant has suggested that government-backed threat actors are more likely to be behind most exploitations of zero-day vulnerabilities than money-motivated cyber criminals. Wed, 03 Apr 2024 17:14:46 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-most-zero-day-exploitations-are-espionage thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-600-data-centre-electricity-increase-in-a-decade In a speech shared on LinkedIn, National Grid Chief Executive, John Pettigrew, highlighted how demand for electricity from commercial data centres will increase six-fold, within just ten years. Wed, 03 Apr 2024 17:13:31 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-600-data-centre-electricity-increase-in-a-decade thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-new-linkedin-messaging-feature Wed, 03 Apr 2024 17:10:33 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/video-update-new-linkedin-messaging-feature thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-how-to-quickly-access-symbols-and-special-characters Trying to find and insert particular symbols or special characters into something like a Word document can often be awkward and time-consuming, but Windows provides a quick-access character map for these symbols and characters to streamline this process. Here’s how to find it and use it: Wed, 03 Apr 2024 16:56:13 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-how-to-quickly-access-symbols-and-special-characters thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-ai-washing-crackdown The US investment regulator, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has dished out penalties totalling $400,000 to two investment companies who made misleading claims about how they used AI, a practice dubbed ‘AI Washing’. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:49:29 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-ai-washing-crackdown thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-what-is-customer-journey-mapping-software In this tech insight, we look at what customer journey mapping is, its benefits, the challenges of using it, and also we look at some of the popular customer journey mapping software solutions available. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:44:32 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-what-is-customer-journey-mapping-software thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-glassdoor-site-shows-real-users-names It’s been reported that Glassdoor (the website that allows current employees to anonymously review their employer) posted users’ real names to their profiles without their consent. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:40:11 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-glassdoor-site-shows-real-users-names thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-your-ai-twin-might-save-your-life A new study published in The Lancet shows how an AI tool called Foresight (which fully analyses patient health records and makes digital twins of patients) could be used to predict the future of your health. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:37:07 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-your-ai-twin-might-save-your-life thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-serious-apple-chip-vulnerability-discovered US researchers have reported discovering a hardware chip vulnerability inside Apple M1, M2, and M3 silicon chips. The unpatchable ‘GoFetch’ is a microarchitecture vulnerability and side-channel attack that reportedly affects all kinds of encryption algorithms, even the 2,048-bit keys that are hardened to protect against attacks from quantum computers. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:32:38 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-serious-apple-chip-vulnerability-discovered thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-microsofts-rsa-key-policy-change Microsoft is making a security-focused policy change that will see RSA keys with lengths shorter than 2048 bits deprecated. RSA keys are algorithms used for secure data encryption and decryption in digital communications, i.e. to encrypt data for secure communications over an enterprise network. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:29:46 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-microsofts-rsa-key-policy-change thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-worlds-first-bio-circular-data-centre French data centre company, Data4, says its new project will create a world-first way of reusing data centre heat and captured CO2 to grow algae which can then be used to power other data centres and create bioproducts. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:27:45 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-worlds-first-bio-circular-data-centre thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-use-task-scheduler-to-automate-tasks-in-windows Automating routine tasks can save time and ensure that critical operations aren't overlooked. The Windows Task Scheduler allows you to automate tasks such as daily backups, weekly disk cleanups, off-hours software updates, periodic service restarts, and sending reminder emails for events by setting them to occur at specific times or when certain events happen. Here's how to use Task Scheduler: Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:24:36 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-use-task-scheduler-to-automate-tasks-in-windows thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-dont-ask-gemini-about-the-election Google has outlined how it will restrict the kinds of election-related questions that its Gemini AI chatbot will return responses to. Fri, 22 Mar 2024 11:42:25 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/featured-article-dont-ask-gemini-about-the-election thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-dmarc-diligence-part-3-implementing-and-optimising-dmarc-for-maximum-security In this third and final part of our series of ‘DMARC Diligence’ insights, we explore the detailed process of DMARC deployment, its monitoring, optimisation, and preparing businesses for future email security challenges. Fri, 22 Mar 2024 11:37:37 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-insight-dmarc-diligence-part-3-implementing-and-optimising-dmarc-for-maximum-security thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-bogus-bitcoin-boffin A High Court judge has ruled that Australian computer scientist Dr Craig Wright is not the inventor of the Bitcoin cryptocurrency, despite him claiming to be so since 2016. Fri, 22 Mar 2024 11:34:24 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-bogus-bitcoin-boffin thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-chromes-real-time-safe-browsing-change Google has announced the introduction of real-time, privacy-preserving URL protection to Google Safe Browsing for those using Chrome on desktop or iOS (and Android later this month). Fri, 22 Mar 2024 11:31:14 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-news-chromes-real-time-safe-browsing-change thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-apple-pays-norfolk-council-385-million Following a class action lawsuit led by Norfolk County Council over the effect of an alleged cover-up by Apple’s boss about iPhone demand in China, Apple has agreed to pay £385m to settle the lawsuit. Fri, 22 Mar 2024 11:28:01 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/an-apple-byte-apple-pays-norfolk-council-385-million thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-bill-ackman-imposter-scam-warning Fri, 22 Mar 2024 11:25:34 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/security-stop-press-bill-ackman-imposter-scam-warning thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-first-for-energy-saving-magnetic-levitation-train Italian firm IronLev has claimed to have completed the first-ever magnetic levitation (maglev) test on an existing train track. Fri, 22 Mar 2024 11:20:10 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/sustainability-in-tech-first-for-energy-saving-magnetic-levitation-train thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-optimise-power-plans-for-your-battery-life Windows allows users to customise or switch between different power plans based on their current needs, balancing performance with energy consumption. This is especially useful for laptop users who may need to maximise battery life or require full performance during intensive tasks. Here's how works: Fri, 22 Mar 2024 11:17:14 GMT https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tech-tip-optimise-power-plans-for-your-battery-life thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/make-the-most-of-the-season-by-following-these-simple-guidelines Mon, 28 Mar 2022 13:38:08 GMT alan@lowbridge-creative.co.uk (Alan Lowbridge) https://www.it-ts.co.uk/make-the-most-of-the-season-by-following-these-simple-guidelines thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/keep-in-touch-with-site-visitors-and-boost-loyalty Mon, 28 Mar 2022 13:38:08 GMT alan@lowbridge-creative.co.uk (Alan Lowbridge) https://www.it-ts.co.uk/keep-in-touch-with-site-visitors-and-boost-loyalty thumbnail main image https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tips-for-writing-great-posts-that-increase-your-site-traffic Mon, 28 Mar 2022 13:38:08 GMT alan@lowbridge-creative.co.uk (Alan Lowbridge) https://www.it-ts.co.uk/tips-for-writing-great-posts-that-increase-your-site-traffic thumbnail main image