Researchers at North Carolina State University in the US have developed a new dynamic window material that can tune out certain wavelengths of light and block heat to suit the conditions. Three Modes Now Possible The Dynamic window glass can be used to switch windows between three modes: transparent, or...
Tech Tip – Use Chrome As A Simple Note-Taking App
If you’re using Google Chrome to browse the internet and want a quick way to jot down notes or ideas without needing a separate app, this trick will turn a Chrome tab into a simple note-taking app. Here’s how it works: - Open a new tab in Chrome. - Copy...
Featured Article : Amazon Launching ‘Q’ Chatbot
Following on from the launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Bard (and Duet), Microsoft’s Copilot, and X’s Grok, now Amazon has announced that it will soon be launching its own ‘Q’ generative AI chatbot (for business). Cue Q Amazon has become the latest of the tech giants to announce the introduction...
Tech Insight : Cameras In Airbnb Properties – What Are The Rules?
Following the Metro recently highlighting the issue of undisclosed cameras being used by a small number of Airbnb hosts, we take a look at what the rules say, reports in the news of this happening, and what you can do to protect yourself. Do Airbnb Hosts Have The Right To...
Tech News : ICO Cookie Warning To Top Websites
The UK Information Commissioner has warned some of the UK’s top websites that if they don’t offer users fair choices over cookie use, as required by data protection law, they will face enforcement action. Guidance Not Being Followed The Information Commissioner argues that although it has previously issued clear guidance...
Tech News : Autumn Statement Suggests IT Spending Boost
The announcement of measures intended to boost investment in innovation and technology in UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement could mean increased spending on IT and AI. Measures To Boost The Tech Sector The UK Chancellor’s Autumn Statement introduced a range of measures aimed at boosting the tech sector, with...
An Apple Byte : ChatGPT Voice Free To All iOS Users
OpenAI’s president and co-founder, Greg Brockman, has announced that ‘ChatGPT Voice’ in its ChatGPT app, previously only available to Plus and Enterprise subscribers, is now available free to all iOS and Android users. ChatGPT Voice (originally introduced in September) integrates voice capabilities with the existing ChatGPT text-based model. This allows...
Security Stop Press : Snapchat Photo Scam Targeting Teen Boys
Police and the US Charity National Center for Missing and Exploited Children have warned of a nude photo Snapchat scam targeting teen boys that could cause emotional trauma. The Snapchat 'online sextortion' scam involves scammers befriending teenage boys online by posing as teenage girls, sharing nude photos of a girl...
Sustainability-in-Tech : Friendlier Alternatives To Lithium-Ion Batteries
In this article, we look at what the issues around lithium-ion batteries are, why we need more sustainable alternatives, then we’ll look at some examples of the latest, environmentally-friendly alternatives. What Are Lithium-Ion Batteries? Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are a type of rechargeable battery which function by moving lithium ions between...
Tech Tip – Silence Distracting Website Notifications Using Chrome’s ‘Mute Site’
If you’re often overwhelmed by notifications such as customer service chats or discount alerts when you arrive on a website, Google Chrome has an in-built feature to instantly mute these. Here’s how it works: - When using Chrome and visiting a website / having different tabs open for different websites,...