Need to check a voice note during a meeting or just prefer reading over listening? WhatsApp now lets you transcribe voice messages into text in just a few taps. How to: – Go to ‘Settings > Chats > Voice message transcripts’ in WhatsApp.– Choose your preferred language (e.g. English).– Then, in any chat, tap and hold the voice message.–…
A massive trove of stolen usernames and passwords totalling 16 billion records has been discovered across 30 newly uncovered databases, revealing one of the largest and most dangerous credential breaches ever recorded. Two Login Credentials for Every Person on Earth Security researchers at Cybernews have uncovered an unprecedented cache of login data scattered across unsecured web databases. These exposed…
A new survey has revealed that a majority of Windows users still haven’t moved to Windows 11, despite Microsoft’s looming deadline and growing security concerns. Windows 11 Promised a Leap Forward When Windows 11 launched in October 2021, Microsoft described it as a fresh start for the world’s most widely used desktop operating system. The company pitched it as…
It’s been reported that Meta-owned WhatsApp has formally backed Apple in its legal challenge against the UK government over secret demands to weaken end-to-end encryption, in a case that could have global repercussions for user privacy and national security policy. Secret UK Orders to Access Encrypted Data The dispute stems from a Technical Capability Notice (TCN) reportedly issued to…
WhatsApp has announced it will begin showing adverts on its platform for the first time, with new features designed to monetise its Updates tab while keeping personal messages private. Ads Appear Only in the Updates Tab In a major shift for the Meta-owned app, WhatsApp will now allow businesses to promote content in two key areas of the Updates…
A new set of documents known as The OpenAI Files claims to reveal troubling internal dynamics at OpenAI and could shape how the world approaches artificial general intelligence (AGI) governance in the years ahead. An Urgent Moment for AI Oversight The release comes at a critical juncture. For example, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has stated publicly that AGI (AI…
Scattered Spider, a teenage-led (mainly UK and US-based) hacking group has begun targeting insurance companies, sparking fresh warnings from cyber security experts. Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) confirmed multiple US insurance firms have recently suffered attacks matching the group’s methods. Known for breaching major retailers like M&S and Tiffany, the group uses tactics such as phishing, SIM-swapping, and MFA…
A small municipality in Finland is switching off fossil fuels and switching on a new era of green heating, thanks to an innovative sand-based energy storage system. Pornainen Turns to Thermal Storage to Ditch Oil and Gas The Finnish town of Pornainen, just over an hour from Helsinki, has become the first community to heat its buildings entirely using…
Gamma can be particularly helpful for PowerPoint users by offering a streamlined way to generate visually appealing slides and content, even from an existing PowerPoint presentation. It simplifies the design and formatting process, allowing users to focus on the content and message.
Clipboard history makes copying and pasting quicker, but it can also store sensitive info you may not want to leave behind. How to Enable: – Press Windows + V, then select ‘Turn on’. How to Clear History: – Press Windows + V, click ‘Clear all’.– Or go to Settings > System > Clipboard and click ‘Clear’. What it’s for:…
