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. The lawsuit, filed in California on behalf of Alessandro De La Torre and millions of other Premium subscribers, accuses LinkedIn of breaching […]
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. The web security and infrastructure company’s report reveals a 53 per cent year-over-year rise in DDoS activity, with Cloudflare blocking 21.3 million attacks in 2024, 6.9 million of which occurred […]
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. The Vision Behind the Robotic Pollinators Pollination is one of the most critical processes in food production, yet the decline in bee populations due to […]
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. [Note – To Watch This Video without glitches/interruptions, It may be best to download it first] https://mklink-videos.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/2024-Jan-Deepseek-Vs-Chatgpt.mp4
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: Highlight Text on a Web Page: – Select the text you want to translate. Use the Translation Option: – Right-click the highlighted text and select Translate […]
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. What Are Digital Driving Licences? Digital driving licences are virtual versions of the traditional photocard driving licence. Stored on a secure government app, they will serve […]
Tech Insight : PM’s 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. Speech The UK government has unveiled a transformative plan to harness artificial intelligence (AI) as the […]
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. By July These new regulations will require websites and apps to implement highly effective age assurance systems by July 2025, marking a significant step towards […]
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. What Is the ITC, and What Is the Complaint? The ITC is a US federal agency responsible for enforcing trade laws, addressing unfair trade practices, and […]
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. What Is The Energy Saver Feature? Windows 11 includes a robust Energy Saver feature designed to help laptops run longer on battery power by optimising system settings. This […]