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:…
A major new study has revealed that 78 per cent of (US) public sector organisations are still operating with serious, unresolved software security flaws, some of which have persisted for over five years. Report Uncovers Widespread “Security Debt” The findings come from US-based application risk management firm Veracode’s Public Sector State of Software Security 2025 report, released on 11…
In this Tech Insight, we look at how Apple used its annual WWDC event to unveil some major software updates, a striking new Liquid Glass design, and expanded AI tools for developers across its platforms. Focus on New Website Features and Developer Tools Held at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, WWDC 2025 brought developers and media together for the…
Meta is taking legal action against a company accused of flooding its platforms with ads for non-consensual AI-generated nudity, while Disney and Universal have launched a separate lawsuit claiming one of the world’s most popular image-generating tools is built on stolen intellectual property. Meta Targets CrushAI in Major Legal Push Meta has filed a lawsuit in Hong Kong against…
