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Tech News : Voice Calling Comes To WhatsApp Business Accounts
16 July 2025WhatsApp will soon let large businesses make and receive voice calls directly through the platform, as Meta expands its commercial communications offering with AI-driven tools and centralised marketing features. Live Voice Calls Now Coming to the WhatsApp Business API Until now, only small businesses on WhatsApp could speak to customers […]
Company Check : Microsoft Exchange & Skype Servers Go Subscription-Only
16 July 2025Microsoft has officially launched subscription-only versions of its on-premises Exchange Server and Skype for Business Server, thereby ending the era of year-numbered releases and perpetual licences. A Long-Anticipated Transition Becomes Reality After months of preparation and close calls with support deadlines, Microsoft has made its Subscription Edition (SE) versions of […]
Security Stop Press : Blur Your Property on Google Maps for Better Security
16 July 2025Blurring your property on Google Maps is a simple, permanent step available to any homeowner or tenant that may help reduce the risk of targeted crime. Street View images can expose details such as building layouts, CCTV cameras, and even the type of vehicles on-site. Security experts warn this information […]
Sustainability-In-Tech : EU Funding to Replace Microplastics in Cosmetics
16 July 2025Cellugy, a Danish industrial biotech company, has received €8.1 million in EU funding to scale up production of EcoFLEXY, a biodegradable cellulose-based material designed to replace microplastics in everyday cosmetics. A Hidden Threat Microplastics, (i.e. tiny plastic particles under 5mm), are now found in everything from toothpaste and moisturiser to […]
Tech Tip – Filter WhatsApp Chats with Custom Lists
16 July 2025Need to organise your chats more effectively? WhatsApp now lets you create custom filters like “Clients” or “Team” so your most important conversations are always easy to find. How to: – In WhatsApp, go to the ⋯ menu (Android) or Settings (iOS).– Tap ‘Chats > Filter chats > Custom List’.– […]
Featured Article : MPs Concern : ‘Predictive Policing’ in UK
8 July 2025A cross-party group of MPs is calling for the UK government to outlaw predictive policing technologies through an amendment to the forthcoming Crime and Policing Bill, citing concerns over racial profiling, surveillance, and algorithmic bias. Proposed Law Aims to Outlaw Future Crime Predictions At the centre of the debate is […]
Tech Insight : Block Or Charge AI Bots Accessing Your Website
8 July 2025A new system from Cloudflare gives millions of websites the power to block AI bots from scraping their content without permission and could soon let them charge for access via a new pay-per-crawl model. AI Crawlers A Problem for Publishers and Creators In recent years, the rapid growth of AI […]
Tech News : Microsoft’s Enterprise Agreement Shake-Up Hits Resellers
8 July 2025Microsoft’s decision to bypass long-standing partners in its Enterprise Agreement (EA) renewals is sending financial shockwaves through the global IT channel, with UK-based Bytes Technology Group among the first major casualties. Reshaping the Channel For years, Microsoft relied on a network of accredited Large Service Providers (LSPs) to handle the […]
Tech News : Google’s Veo 3 Now Generates AI Audio (For Its AI Videos)
8 July 2025Google has launched Veo 3 (its most advanced video-generation AI yet) and for the first time, it can also create synced sound effects, ambient noise, and even dialogue to accompany the visuals. From Silent Clips to Fully-Sounded Scenes Announced at Google I/O 2025, the company’s annual developer conference, Veo 3 […]
Company Check : Microsoft Cuts 9,000 Jobs As AI Soars
8 July 2025Microsoft is laying off nearly 4 per cent of its global workforce as it pours billions into artificial intelligence infrastructure, triggering fresh questions over priorities and pressure points at one of the world’s biggest tech firms. A Costly AI Pivot Brings Organisational Shake-Up The US tech giant confirmed this week […]
Security Stop Press : Ingram Micro Hit by SafePay Ransomware Attack
8 July 2025IT giant Ingram Micro, a major global distributor of technology products and services, has confirmed it suffered a ransomware attack that forced key systems offline and disrupted global operations. The incident, which began early on 4 July, was carried out by the SafePay ransomware group. Employees discovered ransom notes on […]
Sustainability-In-Tech : Warning About UK’s “Fast Tech” Habit
8 July 2025A surge in cheap, short-lived electronics is fuelling a growing e-waste crisis in the UK, according to new research from sustainability group Material Focus. What Is Fast Tech And Why Does It Matter? The term “fast tech” refers to low-cost, mass-produced electrical items such as mini-fans, earbuds, LED lights, charging […]
