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News : Perplexity Makes $34.5 Billion Bid for Google’s Chrome
AI start-up Perplexity has made a surprise $34.5 billion bid for Google’s Chrome browser, a move that has shocked the tech industry and raised questions about antitrust pressure, corporate ambition, and whether such a deal could ever succeed. Perplexity Perplexity is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2022 by Aravind […]
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Company Check : Wikipedia Loses High Court Challenge Against UK Online Safety Act
Wikipedia has lost its High Court challenge against the UK’s Online Safety Act, a ruling that could have far-reaching implications for how the online encyclopaedia operates in Britain and how the wider internet is regulated. What Was the Challenge About? The case was brought by the Wikimedia Foundation, the non-profit […]
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Security Stop-Press: Ransoms Double as Credential Theft Surges
Average ransomware payments have more than doubled in the past quarter, while stolen credentials are driving a sharp rise in breaches. Coveware by Veeam reported the average ransom payout in Q2 2025 hit $1.13 million, up 104 per cent on the previous quarter. The median payment also doubled to $400,000, […]
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Sustainability-In-Tech : Turning Waste & Microbes Into Food
A Hamburg–Lisbon startup is turning agricultural waste into protein powder using microbes, producing vegan dog treats today and working towards reshaping tomorrow’s food system. MicroHarvest MicroHarvest was founded in 2021 by Katelijne Bekers, Luísa Cruz, and Paulo Teixeira, and operates between Hamburg and Lisbon. The company specialises in microbial fermentation, […]
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Video Update : Sharing Your OpenAI Prompts & Outputs
Did you know? ChatGPT makes it really easy to share your prompts (and subsequent conversations) by giving you a hyperlink. This video shows you how to collaborate with your colleagues by sending them links to entire prompts/outputs, right in the heart of the platform itself. [Note – To Watch This […]
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Tech Tip – Use ChatGPT’s “Fast” Mode for Instant Answers When You’re in a Rush
Need a quick answer or idea without waiting? If you’re using GPT‑5, switching to “Fast” mode gives you instant results with minimal delay. How to: – Make sure you’re using GPT‑5 in ChatGPT (available to Plus, Team, and Pro users).– In the model dropdown at the top, select Fast.– Enter […]
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Summer Photos, Company Devices: Where’s the Line?
As employees increasingly snap summer photos on work phones and sync them to corporate cloud storage, UK businesses are facing fresh legal and data protection risks, so this article looks at where the boundaries lie, what the law says, and what employers should do next. Blurred Lines Between Work and […]
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Wi-Fi Warning: Staying Safe on Holiday
Business travel can expose individuals to serious cyber threats when connecting to hotel or airport Wi-Fi, so here we explain how to stay secure using practical precautions such as VPNs and mobile tethering. Why Public Wi-Fi Is a Hidden Risk for Travellers Public Wi-Fi is one of the most widely […]
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Back 2 Cyber-School : Test Your Team
UK firms are using summer downtime to run cybersecurity quizzes that improve staff awareness, reduce phishing risks, support onboarding, and build a stronger security culture ahead of the September reset. Why Summer Is the Time to Act It may seem counterintuitive to launch a cybersecurity initiative during the holiday season, […]
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Sustainability-In-Tech : Desktop Fusion Reactor Breakthrough
A Seattle startup has taken a significant step toward creating a portable nuclear fusion device, operating its compact reactor at 300,000 volts for extended periods, a key technical breakthrough that could transform the clean energy landscape. Who Is Avalanche Energy? Avalanche Energy is a privately held company based in Seattle, […]
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Video Update : CoPilot Task Scheduling
CoPilot now make it easier than ever to run a prompt in the background at scheduled times in the future. It’s like having a magic genie which you can ask to do things for you (in plain english and without coding) and then you simply set and forget … and […]
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Tech Tip – The “3‑Word Rule” For Sharper ChatGPT Responses
Need ChatGPT to respond in a more professional or specialised tone? Just add three words to your prompt to steer it instantly. How to: – At the end of your prompt, add: “…like a [role]” (e.g. journalist, marketer, data analyst).– Example: “Summarise this email chain like a data analyst.” What […]
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