Sustainability-in-Tech : Data Centres May Have Their Water Restricted
The recent announcement by Thames Water that it may restrict water flows to London data centres and charge them more at times of peak demand may be the shape of things to come. Thames Water Ltd – Considering Restrictions The announcement follows an investigation last year into how much water was being used by London […]
Security Stop Press : Securing Staff In Summer Holidays (P1)
In this first instalment of a three-part series, we look at how staff can maintain the right level of security when using their devices in the summer holidays: – Secure Your Devices. Ensure that all your devices (laptops, smartphones, tablets) are password-protected and have the latest security updates installed. This includes your operating system, antivirus software, and […]
Tech Tip – How To Quickly Check If Any Of Yours Passwords Have Been Leaked
Google’s updated Password Manager in Chrome allows you check if any of your passwords have been compromised or involved in a data breach. Here’s how to use it: – In Chrome, click on the three dots (top right). – Select ‘Passwords’ (in iOS) or ‘Google Password Manager’ in desktop browser. – Click on ‘Check Now’. […]
$50,000 Apple Trainers … Made of Gold?
Renowned auction house and brokers of art, collectibles, jewellery, and real estate Sotheby’s is selling a super-rare pair of Apple-branded trainers for a guide price of $50,000 (circa £39K). A One-Time Giveaway In The 90s Sotheby’s says the Omega Sports Apple Computer Sneakers (Size 10.5 / 9.5 UK), boxed and with an alternative pair of […]
Featured Article : What The XXXX Does It All Mean?
Elon Musk has stated that his “ ” social media platform will cover the legal expenses and initiate lawsuits on behalf of individuals who have been treated “unfairly “by their employers due to posts or likes on the site, previously known as Twitter. Presumably, he is trying to reinvent champion the platform as a bastion […]
$900,000 For Netflix AI Product Manager
Leading Streamer Netflix has added more fuel to the fire in the actors and writers’ union strike by advertising for an AI product manager with a salary up to $900,000. Could Have Paid For Actors With US actors and writers who are members of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) […]
Tech News : Seven Safeguarding SamurAI?
Following warnings about threats posed by the rapid growth of AI, the US White House has reported that seven leading AI companies have committed to developing safeguards. Voluntary Commitments Made A recent White House fact sheet has highlighted how, in a bid to manage the risks posed by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and to protect Americans’ […]
Sustainability-in-Tech : Buildings Made Of Re-Usable Parts
Dutch architecture firm MVRDV and startup Madaster have taken sustainable design to new levels by creating a whole office building that’s made of 90 per cent re-usable parts. Matrix One – Made of Re-Usable Components The ‘Matrix One’ six-storey, 13,000-square-metre laboratory and office building acts as the main campus hub of the Matrix Innovation Center […]
Security Stop Press : Cyber Attack On Ambulance Patient Records System
A cyber-attack aimed at Sweden-based health software company Ortivus has left several of its UK NHS ambulance service trust users struggling to record patient data. The affected trusts, including South Western Ambulance Service Trust and South Central Ambulance Service Trust serve 12 million people. With electronic patient records unavailable, staff have reportedly been told that […]
Tech Tip – Convert Handwritten Meeting Notes To Typed Text With Google Keep
Rather than spending time typing out your handwritten meeting notes, Google Keep’s OCR means you can quickly convert them into typed text simply by taking a photo of them using your phone. Here’s how to use it: – If you have a Google account, Keep is included, but since the process involves taking a photo […]