Author: Paul Stradling

Consumer champion Which? has warned that telephone fraudsters posing as BT are exploiting the UK’s digital landline switchover, tricking consumers into sharing payment details under false threats of disconnection. Which? says the scam callers have been telling victims the switchover requires immediate payments or confirmation of financial details, using the now-defunct January 2025 deadline to create urgency. Victims report…

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In a UK-first, researchers have achieved a significant milestone in the journey towards sustainable energy by producing fusion-ready steel on an industrial scale. NEURONE Producing RAFM In a UK-first, the NEURONE (Neutron Irradiation of Advanced Steels) consortium, led by the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), has successfully forged 5.5 tonnes of reduced-activation ferritic-martensitic (RAFM) steel. This material is uniquely…

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Unstructured prompts with your AI platform significantly diminishes the power of this amazing technology so in this video, Jonathan shares eight helpful suggestions around structuring your prompts to get much more out of your AI.

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Save time by being able to access all desktop files and shortcuts directly from the taskbar without minimising windows. Here’s how: To Enable Desktop Toolbar (Windows 10) : – Right-click the taskbar, go to Toolbars, and select Desktop. Use the Toolbar: – Access desktop items from the dropdown arrow on the taskbar. To Enable Desktop Toolbar (Windows 11) :…

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Google has filed a set of proposed remedies in its high-profile antitrust case concerning its dominance in the online search market, a case that has drawn significant scrutiny from regulators and competitors alike. Background to the Antitrust Case The case centres on allegations brought by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and a coalition of state attorneys general that…

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Following a recent Wall Street Journal article highlighting how Microsoft has made Copilot part of its 365 subscription service in several markets and raised prices, we now look at Microsoft’s strategies for deploying its AI assistant, and the broader implications of its AI initiatives. Microsoft’s AI Expansion Through Copilot As the recent Wall Street Journal article highlighted, Microsoft has…

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Kyivstar (Ukraine’s largest telecom operator) has announced an agreement with Starlink (a division of Elon Musk’s SpaceX) to introduce direct-to-cell satellite connectivity to the whole country. Attacks On Communications Infrastructure By Russia The partnership promises to be a significant technological advancement for Ukraine’s connectivity infrastructure that could revolutionise the way Ukrainians stay connected, particularly in remote and underserved areas….

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Recent developments in US tech policy have halted the return of net neutrality rules and put the looming TikTok ban on pause, thereby raising significant questions about internet governance, corporate power, and digital rights. What Is Net Neutrality? Net neutrality, the principle that internet service providers (ISPs) must treat all data equally, ensures that ISPs cannot prioritise, throttle, or…

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Apple has agreed to pay $95m (£77m) to settle a lawsuit claiming its Siri virtual assistant recorded users without their consent and shared voice data with advertisers. The class action, filed in Northern California, accused Apple of eavesdropping through unintentional Siri activations, collecting sensitive voice recordings without permission. Claimants alleged these recordings were then used by advertisers to target…

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Apple is under fire for enabling its Enhanced Visual Search feature by default on iOS 18.1 and macOS 15.1 devices, analysing users’ photos for landmarks without prior notice or consent. The feature uses local machine learning to identify landmarks in photos, encrypts the data, and sends it to Apple’s servers for matching against a global database. Apple claims privacy…

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