Following a recent case where a remote worker was fined for ‘time theft’, we look at what it is, the legal and ethical aspects, and how it relates to employee monitoring software. What Is Time Theft? ‘Time theft’ refers to any instance in which an employee is paid for time they did not actually work. This can include activities…
A new AI feature for Nvidia’s Broadcast client will overlay your eyes with some deepfake ones which are always looking at the camera. Eye Contact Feature The ‘Eye Contact’ feature has been designed to make users/content creators look more engaged while video conferencing or during a live stream. The feature may make it easier for users to stay looking…
Consumer champion Which? says that high-end smart products may lose features and functionality, or become a hacking risk, after as little as two years because manufacturers may stop tech updates. Stopping The Smart Updates Limits Lifespan Which? says it discovered the risk after analysing smart appliances in six key household product areas – washing machines, dishwashers, televisions, smartphones, printers,…
Scientists from Kyung Hee University in Seoul have developed a clear window film that can cool the inside of building, thereby reducing the energy consumption from air conditioning in hot cities. Why? Cooling buildings in hot countries e.g., using electric-powered air conditioning units accounts for around 15 per cent of global energy consumption and air conditioning accounts one fifth…
Users of Zoho ManageEngine are being urged to patch their instances against a critical security vulnerability prior to the release of a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code. Zoho recently released a security advisory about multiple ManageEngine products saying it relates to “an unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability reported and patched” that is in many “ManageEngine products due to the usage…
If you need to research competitors (for example) and look at similar websites, or you need relevant search information about something but may not know the exact words to type in, here are two small Google tips that could be a big help: Searching for similar websites: – To search for a similar website to it (e.g. youtube.com) : –…
In this feature, we look at some of the most prominent tech trends for 2023 and how businesses could benefit from them. A Dozen Key Tech Trends Here are as dozen key tech trends to watch this year. 1. Satellite mobile connections and satellite broadband are expected to become more widely available in 2023. This is thanks to the launch of…
Although figures show no bank robberies last year in Denmark, it appears online banking fraud and other forms of digital crime are now replacing the traditional ‘hold-up’. Why No Bank Robberies? It is believed that the recent Danish bank association ‘Finans Danmark’ figures showing no physical bank robberies in 2021 compared to 221 back in 2000, for example, may…
Looking at this question in two parts, here we’ll be firstly looking at the pros and cons of opting for outsourced IT support. The Popularity Of Outsourced IT Support A considerable number of businesses in the UK now use outsourced IT support, as outsourcing has become a popular way for businesses to access specialised expertise and reduce costs. For…
Iridium, a satellite phone company, and Qualcomm, a chip manufacturer, are partnering to bring satellite connectivity to premium Android smartphones later in the year. Connect To Satellites The Partnership will mean that in areas where there is no mobile coverage, users will be able to connect to passing satellites to send and receive messages using their Android smartphones. Premium…
