Archive for April 2025
What’s The Major ‘4chan’ Hack All About?
Infamous internet forum 4chan has suffered a major breach, leaking its internal systems, moderator identities, and possibly thousands of user IP addresses, fuelling speculation that this could mark the beginning of the end for the notorious platform. Continue reading … …Free MSP Standard Access Required Thank you for reading MSP Marketplace Create your FREE account…
Read MoreBubbles Protect Offshore Wind Farm Marine Life
In a UK first, energy giant RWE has successfully trialled bubble curtain technology at its Sofia Offshore Wind Farm to protect marine life from the noise generated during offshore wind construction. A Breakthrough for British Waters This kind of system, already in use across parts of Europe, is designed to dramatically reduce the impact of…
Read MoreTariff Fears : Apple Upgrade Rush
It’s been reported that fears of Trump-era tariffs hitting Chinese imports have sparked a wave of iPhone upgrades, with Apple hoping to offset price pressures by ramping up production in India. Update However, in a recent update (changing daily it seems!) the Trump administration has exempted smartphones and computers from the recently imposed tariffs, including…
Read MoreMicrosoft Highlights 7 Boosts For Windows 11
In this Tech Insight, we look at Microsoft’s newly promoted set of seven Windows 11 tips—designed to help users get more from the operating system ahead of Windows 10’s looming end-of-life deadline. Hoping To Smooth The Upgrade Path With support for Windows 10 set to end on 14 October 2025, Microsoft is stepping up efforts…
Read MoreUK Government Not Allowed To Hide Apple Encryption Battle
A judge has ruled that the UK government’s legal dispute with Apple over encrypted data access must be heard in public, rejecting claims that secrecy was needed for national security reasons. The Encryption Battle That Spilled Into the Open At the heart of this case is Apple’s Advanced Data Protection (ADP) system, a tool designed…
Read MoreMeta Tightens Teen Safety Rules
Meta is introducing stricter controls on how teenagers interact with its apps – including new parental permissions for Instagram and an expanded rollout of Teen Accounts to Facebook and Messenger. More Built-In Restrictions for Younger Teens Meta’s Teen Accounts are getting tougher. Originally launched in September 2024 for Instagram, these accounts are designed to give…
Read MoreBacklash Over New WhatsApp AI Intrusion
WhatsApp users are pushing back against the forced rollout of Meta’s new AI chatbot, which appears in the app without warning and offers no option to disable it. Forced AI Integration Leaves Users Fuming Meta AI, a chatbot integrated into WhatsApp, is being promoted as a virtual assistant that can answer questions and spark ideas,…
Read MoreScientists Make Iron Without Blast Furnaces
Scientists at the University of Oregon have found a cleaner, electrochemical way to create pure iron metal using saltwater and iron oxide, potentially slashing the carbon footprint of one of the world’s dirtiest industries. Why Ironmaking Needs a Rethink Iron is the backbone of global infrastructure. From bridges to buildings and car bodies to cookware,…
Read MoreRobot Dog Parcel Delivery Trialled
UK parcel delivery firm, Evri, has teamed up with a US robotics company to test four-legged autonomous deliveries in real neighbourhoods, starting in Barnsley. The Future at Your Front Door? The initiative, launched in partnership with US robotics firm Boston Dynamics, is testing the use of autonomous robotic dogs to support last-mile delivery operations in…
Read MoreScreens, Sleep & A Decade of Mental Health
New research has revealed a sharp link between using screens in bed and disrupted sleep, while a separate study suggests that switching off mobile internet on smartphones may significantly boost focus and mental health, delivering cognitive benefits equivalent to turning back the clock by a decade! Bed, Phone, No Sleep Concludes Norwegian Study Using your…
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