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…
Here we look at the new technologies could lead to a more environmentally friendly and ‘cleaner’ shipping industry, and we look briefly at promising clean tech innovations for air freight. The Challenge With 90 per cent of global trades transported by sea, traditional cargo ships are responsible for a significant portion of the world’s carbon emissions i.e., the international…
Hackers from ‘Vice Society’ have stolen confidential pupil data from 14 UK schools and leaked the data online on the dark web. A variety of documents and data were stolen during the attacks in 2021 and 2022 including SEN information, child passport scans, staff pay scales and contract details. The ICO and Police are reported to be investigating and…
