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Tech News : Mozilla Backtracks on Terms of Use After Backlash

Non-profit web tech organisation Mozilla has rewritten Firefox’s Terms of Use after widespread criticism from users who feared the company was overreaching with its data policies. Vague Wording? It seems that the backlash stemmed from vague and broad wording in the updated terms, which many believed gave Mozilla rights over any data entered into the browser. After days of…

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Company Check : Brother Accused Of Blocking Third-Party Ink

Brother (once considered one of the more consumer-friendly printer manufacturers) is now under fire over claims that its latest firmware updates deliberately degrade print quality when third-party toner cartridges are used. Firmware Updates Allegedly Restrict Third-Party Ink Right-to-repair activist and electronics technician Louis Rossmann has accused Brother of deploying firmware updates that hinder the use of non-OEM (Original Equipment…

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Security Stop Press : Warning To Delete 16 Malicious Chrome Extensions

GitLab Threat Intelligence has warned over 3.2 million Chrome users to delete 16 malicious browser extensions that compromise security and expose data to attackers. The extensions, including ad blockers, screen capture tools, and emoji keyboards, were found injecting harmful code into browsers. GitLab says attackers hijacked these extensions through phishing or by acquiring them from developers, using them to…

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Sustainability-in-Tech : New Clean Energy Materials In 2 Years (Not 20)

Danish startup PhaseTree says its combined use of multi-scale modelling techniques means it can create new materials for clean energy technologies in just 2 years (instead of the usual 20), i.e., a speed 10 times faster than traditional methods. Who is PhaseTree and What Do They Do? Copenhagen-based startup, PhaseTree, was founded in 2021 as a spin-off from the…

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Tech Tip – Check if Your Phone Supports eSIM

Ditching the plastic SIM? eSIMs make switching networks seamless, but not all phones support them. Here’s how to check if your phone does. How to Check if Your Phone is eSIM-Compatible For iPhones: – Go to Settings > General > About. – Scroll down to find EID (Embedded Identity Document). – If an EID is listed, your iPhone supports…

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Featured Article : OpenAI Launches Sora (in the UK) and GPT-4.5

OpenAI has launched Sora, its AI-powered video generation tool, and GPT-4.5, its latest and most advanced language model, in the UK, marking a major leap in artificial intelligence technology and sparking debate across creative and technological industries. What is Sora and Why Has It Only Just Arrived in the UK? Sora is OpenAI’s revolutionary text-to-video generator that can create…

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Tech Insight : What To Do If Your Mobile Is Stolen?

In this article, we look at the key actions to take if your mobile phone is stolen, how to protect your data, and ways to reduce the risk of theft in the first place. Phone Theft on the Rise Mobile phone theft is an increasing concern in the UK, with incidents on the rise, particularly in urban areas. For…

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Tech News : May 2025 : Skype Retiring

Microsoft has confirmed that it will retire Skype in May 2025, marking the end of an era for the once-revolutionary internet calling service. Teams Instead The company plans to shift its focus entirely to Microsoft Teams, which it describes as a modern communication and collaboration platform better suited to today’s needs. Years of Declining Relevance The decision to finally…

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Tech News : Musicians Unite in Silence, Protesting AI Copyright Reforms

Over 1,000 musicians have released a silent album, Is This What We Want?, in protest against UK copyright law changes that would allow AI companies to use copyrighted material without creators’ permission. A Symbolic Protest The album, comprising 12 tracks of ambient studio sounds, symbolises the artists’ concerns about the potential erosion of their rights and livelihoods in the face…

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