Following CrowdStrike’s faulty update only affecting Microsoft Windows systems (because the update was specific to the Windows operating system), it’s been reported that Microsoft claims that an agreement with the EU means it’s not allowed to protect its operating system (OS) in the same way as Apple. The agreement with the EU relates to Microsoft not being able to give its…
A British Medical Journal report has warned people to beware of AI deepfake videos purporting to feature popular TV doctors selling scam products. Doctors featured in the deepfake videos being used to sell scam medical cures on social media include Hilary Jones, the late Michael Mosley and Rangan Chatterjee. Hilary Jones, one of the UK’s most recognisable doctors, reported…
German startup CargoKite has developed what it calls the “sailing ship of the 21st century” which uses a large kite to pull the vessel along, thereby providing sustainable, clean power. Why? The new wind-powered micro-ships, developed by CargoKite and Lomar’s corporate venture lab have been designed to tackle a variety of challenges for today’s shipping, including: – Ships run on heavy…
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When Google closes its URL Shortener service next year, this could leave many web pages with ‘link rot’ (a 404 error page where the shortened link once worked). Here we look at how you can find and fix link rot in your web pages, maintain a good user experience, and avoid re-direct problems and the negative search engine ranking…
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced a public preview of its new AI-powered AWS App Studio which it says uses natural language to create enterprise-grade applications in minutes, without requiring software development skills. What Is It? AWS App Studio is a newly launched platform by Amazon Web Services (AWS) designed to enable users to create custom applications quickly using…
A Next DLP survey (conducted at RSA Conference 2024 and Infosecurity Europe 2024) has revealed how the rise of ‘Shadow SaaS’ and ‘Shadow AI’ may be putting businesses at risk of data loss, lack of visibility, and data breaches. What Are Shadow SaaS and Shadow AI? Shadow SaaS refers to the use of software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications within an organisation…
South Korea’s Samsung Electronics has reported that it expects its profits for the three months to June 2024 to have increased by a massive 15-fold on last year. AI Driving Chip Prices Samsung is the world’s largest memory chip, smartphone and TV maker and the company’s (predicted) profit jump to $10.4 trillion from $670 billion last year is attributed…
It’s been reported that WhatsApp may soon be introducing voice-note transcriptions, which should save time, make it easier for users in noisy environments, and improve the efficiency of communications. Voice Notes WhatsApp’s’ Voice notes (introduced in 2013) is a feature whereby users can record audio messages within the chat interface. Users simply press and hold the microphone icon to…
Apple has warned iPhone users to be on their guard against a new ‘smishing’ (SMS phishing) scam where the perpetrators are posing as Apple. The scam involves the scammers contacting iPhone users with the excuse of needing to sort out a login issue. The targeted users are sent a URL which actually leads to a fake iCloud phishing page…
