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. Dr Michael Cuthbert, Director of […]
Sustainability-in-Tech : Amazon’s 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. Amazon Hits […]
Video Update : How To Send HD Videos Using WhatsApp
Want to send HD videos? Well, now you can with WhatsApp … https://videovault.vip/videos/social/2024-July-Send-Photos-In-HD-Using-WhatsApp.mp4
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: To Open The Calculator – Press Win + S and type Calculator, then […]
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. Investigation The European Commission (EC) launched an investigation into Google, Apple, and Meta to determine […]
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. Restrictive Cloud Licensing Costs A report from the cross-party think tank, The Social Market Foundation (SMF), […]
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. New Method Of Adhesion The team (led by Professor Shoji Takeuchi) has reported that whereas previous methods to attach skin tissue to […]
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. SpaceX To Develop The Deorbit Vehicle US space agency NASA has chosen SpaceX to develop and deliver the U.S. Deorbit Vehicle that […]
An Apple Byte : Apple To Be Observer On OpenAI’s 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. Bloomberg reported that with effect from later this year, Apple ‘Fellow’ and head […]
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. Alex Chadwick’s photograph was used by the fraudsters and although […]