Following CES 2025 in Las Vegas, which showcased a plethora of innovative gadgets and technologies offering a glimpse into the future of consumer electronics, here’s a selection of standout products that captured attention at this year’s event. Samsung’s Gesture-Controlled TVs Samsung unveiled an innovative method to control their TVs using a smartwatch, specifically the Galaxy Watch. The Quick Remote…
With rollable laptops (featuring extendable screens) set to become the latest breakthrough in portable computing, we look at what they are and the unique benefits they offer. From Basic Clamshell To Rollable For decades, it seems laptops have adhered to a basic clamshell design. The industry may have seen incremental advances in processing power, battery life, and screen resolution,…
Meta has begun testing a new feature in Germany, France, and the US that allows users of Facebook Marketplace to browse eBay listings directly on the platform, while completing their transactions on eBay. Collaboration The pilot programme, announced on Wednesday, represents a striking collaboration between two major platforms in the e-commerce space. By integrating eBay’s listings into Facebook Marketplace,…
Apple is under fire for its AI-powered news alerts, with critics urging the tech giant to withdraw the feature over concerns about misinformation and inaccurate summaries. Introduced in December 2024, Apple’s AI-powered alerts aim to simplify news consumption by condensing multiple notifications into concise summaries on lock screens. Available on the latest iPhones, iPads, and Macs running iOS 18.1…
Consumer champion Which? has warned that telephone fraudsters posing as BT are exploiting the UK’s digital landline switchover, tricking consumers into sharing payment details under false threats of disconnection. Which? says the scam callers have been telling victims the switchover requires immediate payments or confirmation of financial details, using the now-defunct January 2025 deadline to create urgency. Victims report…
In a UK-first, researchers have achieved a significant milestone in the journey towards sustainable energy by producing fusion-ready steel on an industrial scale. NEURONE Producing RAFM In a UK-first, the NEURONE (Neutron Irradiation of Advanced Steels) consortium, led by the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), has successfully forged 5.5 tonnes of reduced-activation ferritic-martensitic (RAFM) steel. This material is uniquely…
Unstructured prompts with your AI platform significantly diminishes the power of this amazing technology so in this video, Jonathan shares eight helpful suggestions around structuring your prompts to get much more out of your AI.
Save time by being able to access all desktop files and shortcuts directly from the taskbar without minimising windows. Here’s how: To Enable Desktop Toolbar (Windows 10) : – Right-click the taskbar, go to Toolbars, and select Desktop. Use the Toolbar: – Access desktop items from the dropdown arrow on the taskbar. To Enable Desktop Toolbar (Windows 11) :…
Google has filed a set of proposed remedies in its high-profile antitrust case concerning its dominance in the online search market, a case that has drawn significant scrutiny from regulators and competitors alike. Background to the Antitrust Case The case centres on allegations brought by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and a coalition of state attorneys general that…
Following a recent Wall Street Journal article highlighting how Microsoft has made Copilot part of its 365 subscription service in several markets and raised prices, we now look at Microsoft’s strategies for deploying its AI assistant, and the broader implications of its AI initiatives. Microsoft’s AI Expansion Through Copilot As the recent Wall Street Journal article highlighted, Microsoft has…
