After an Ofcom investigation that found BT didn’t give clear and simple information to customers who signed up to deal with its subsidiaries EE and Plusnet, BT has been told it must refund early exit fees and let existing affected customers walk away penalty-free. What Happened? Under new consumer protection rules, known as ‘General Conditions’ (GCs), that came into…
A new partnership means that Truecaller’s AI Assistant can use Microsoft Azure AI Speech technology to enable Truecaller to answer your phone (via the Truecaller app) using an authentic AI version of your voice. Truecaller Truecaller is a mobile app, available on iOS and Android, that offers caller identification, call blocking, and spam filtering services. It also provides features…
The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (DMCC) which becomes law later this year (autumn) and is aimed at promoting fair competition, regulating digital markets, and protecting consumer rights in the UK, may mean that Apple will need to open up its business practices. Similar to being a ‘gatekeeper’, for example, if the CMA’s Digital Markets Unit (DMU) decides…
A political consultant who paid a local street magician $150 to make a deepfake anti-Biden robocall, asking people not to vote in the New Hampshire Democratic primary, is now facing $6 million fine. It’s been alleged that Steven Kramer, 54, of New Orleans, commissioned and paid for the bogus Biden AI deepfake voice call, used ID spoofing to hide…
Finish company Enifer is bringing back a protein made from fungus (a microprotein) that was first developed and used in the 1970s for animal feed but could now work as a sustainable protein source for the human diet. Pekilo ® Enifer’s Pekilo ® microprotein was developed from fungus in the 70s and used for fifteen years in farming as…
This video-update looks at how you can invite ChatGPT to a Zoom meeting. In this case, it talks about LinkedIn …
Dynamic Lock uses the proximity of your Bluetooth-paired phone to automatically lock your Windows PC when you step away. This helps enhance security by ensuring your device is locked when you’re not around. Here’s how to set it up: – Pair your Bluetooth-enabled phone with your PC. – Go to Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options. – Scroll down…
It’s been reported in Chinese state media that Microsoft has asked at least 100 employees to consider relocating to other countries. Why? It’s been reported that Microsoft has asked hundreds of its China-based employees, particularly those involved in cloud computing and AI, to consider relocating to other countries. It’s thought that this decision was prompted by escalating tensions between…
With Raspberry Pi Ltd considering an Initial Public Offering, we look at what this kind of computer is, its value in promoting computer literacy, and what similar alternatives there are. Raspberry Pi Raspberry Pi, the most well-known Pi, is a series of small, affordable, single-board computers (SBCs) developed by the Raspberry Pi Foundation in the United Kingdom. It is a…
It’s been reported that an employee at London-based design and engineering multinational, Arup, was duped by a deepfake video call into paying a staggering $25.6 million to fraudsters. What Happened? According to reports published on CNN, back in January, a finance employee in Arup’s Hong Kong office received what they suspected was a phishing email, purporting to be from…
