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,…
The UK government is consulting on plans to ban ransomware payments by public sector bodies and critical national infrastructure (CNI) to disrupt the financial model underpinning cybercrime. The proposals also include mandatory reporting of ransomware attacks and measures to block payments to criminal groups, aiming to reduce the threat and support law enforcement investigations. Ransomware is the most serious…
Borobotics, a Swiss startup, has unveiled an autonomous drilling machine that could make geothermal energy more affordable and accessible, transforming how we harness heat from beneath the Earth’s surface. Grabowski The machine (nicknamed “Grabowski”) is being heralded as the “world’s most powerful worm” for its ability to silently and efficiently burrow through various terrains. Compact, resource-efficient, and designed for urban environments,…
This handy new feature from those clever people at OpenAI now lets you set ‘tasks’ which can then be scheduled for specific times and the results can be emailed across to you. Have a play with it – it’s fascinating!
Save important webpages instantly as bookmarks with a simple shortcut to avoid losing valuable resources or frequently visited sites. Here’s how: Open a Browser: – Launch Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome. Bookmark with Ctrl + D: – Press Ctrl + D, rename the bookmark (if needed), and save it to your desired folder. – This is great for efficiently…
The findings of the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Future of Jobs Report 2025 show that although the rapid rise of AI is reshaping the future of work, hands-on professions like plumbing look likely to remain largely untouched by the digital revolution. The Report WEF’s Future of Jobs Report 2025 was based on insights from over 1,000 employers representing more…
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,…
