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. Currently A Free, Seamless Messaging Service (For Personal Users) First introduced in […]
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. Announcement On October 17, OpenAI announced on X that: “Today, ChatGPT Plus, Enterprise, Team, and Edu users can start testing an early version of the Windows desktop app.” This is a major step in making OpenAI’s […]
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. Harmful Bacteria On Your Phone A study from the University of […]
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. The new “Apple Intelligence” features will be available on supported devices later this year, with iOS 18.2 marking the introduction of several key enhancements. […]
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. In its ‘Digital Defense Report 2024’, Microsoft highlighted that identity-based attacks have surged due to the widespread shift to cloud services. The report noted that Microsoft Entra blocked 7,000 password attacks per second […]
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. CorPower Ocean CorPower Ocean is a Swedish-based renewable energy company with pioneering wave energy technology. Established in 2012, the company was co-founded by Patrik Möller and Dr. Stig Lundbäck, and has since […]
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! [Note – To Watch This Video without glitches/interruptions, It’s best to download it first].
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. How to Pin a Folder – Open File Explorer (Win + E). – Navigate to the folder you want to pin. – Right-click the folder and select ‘Pin to […]
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. Why? In their report about their research, the two Harvard students, AnhPhu Nguyen and Caine Ardayfio, said their goal was “to demonstrate the current capabilities of smart glasses, face […]
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. A Showcase of Futuristic Visions Tesla’s long-anticipated “We, Robot” event, which captured the attention of millions worldwide, was CEO Elon […]