LinkedIn, the professional networking giant owned by Microsoft, is under fire as a new lawsuit alleges the platform disclosed the private messages of its Premium customers to train generative AI models without consent. The lawsuit, filed in California on behalf of Alessandro De La Torre and millions of other Premium subscribers, accuses LinkedIn of breaching contractual promises and violating…
Cloudflare’s latest DDoS Threat Report for Q4 2024 highlights a dramatic surge in Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, including a record-breaking 5.6 Tbps assault. The web security and infrastructure company’s report reveals a 53 per cent year-over-year rise in DDoS activity, with Cloudflare blocking 21.3 million attacks in 2024, 6.9 million of which occurred in Q4, a staggering…
Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have unveiled a new generation of tiny insect-inspired flying robots that could revolutionise agriculture by offering a mechanical alternative to natural pollinators. The Vision Behind the Robotic Pollinators Pollination is one of the most critical processes in food production, yet the decline in bee populations due to habitat loss, pesticides, and…
Which is better : DeepSeek or ChatGPT? In this video, Jonathan puts both through their paces and you can see the results for yourself.
Use Edge’s built-in translation feature to quickly translate text into English directly in the web page you’re looking at, without having to copy it to another tool. Here’s how: Highlight Text on a Web Page: – Select the text you want to translate. Use the Translation Option: – Right-click the highlighted text and select Translate selection. This saves time…
According to a recent report from The Times, the UK is set to roll out digital driving licences in 2025, as a voluntary initiative, accessible via a government smartphone app. What Are Digital Driving Licences? Digital driving licences are virtual versions of the traditional photocard driving licence. Stored on a secure government app, they will serve the same purpose as…
Following UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s speech promising that the government plans to use AI across the UK to boost growth and deliver services more efficiently, we look at what this actually means and how it could be done. Speech The UK government has unveiled a transformative plan to harness artificial intelligence (AI) as the cornerstone of a decade-long…
The UK communications regulator, Ofcom, has announced robust new measures to prevent children from accessing online pornography (plus other potentially harmful content), a key component of the Online Safety Act. By July These new regulations will require websites and apps to implement highly effective age assurance systems by July 2025, marking a significant step towards creating a safer digital…
The US International Trade Commission (ITC) has issued a scathing complaint against web-hosting giant GoDaddy, accusing the company of failing to implement basic cybersecurity tools and practices since 2018. What Is the ITC, and What Is the Complaint? The ITC is a US federal agency responsible for enforcing trade laws, addressing unfair trade practices, and protecting industries from harm….
Discover how to use Windows 11 Energy Saver to extend your laptop’s battery life and reduce energy consumption, with straightforward steps to customise it to your needs. What Is The Energy Saver Feature? Windows 11 includes a robust Energy Saver feature designed to help laptops run longer on battery power by optimising system settings. This tool adjusts background processes,…
