Posts by Mike Knight
Friendlier Alternatives To Lithium-Ion Batteries
In this article, we look at what the issues around lithium-ion batteries are, why we need more sustainable alternatives, then we’ll look at some examples of the latest, environmentally-friendly alternatives. What Are Lithium-Ion Batteries? Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are a type of rechargeable battery which function by moving lithium ions between the battery’s positive and negative…
Read MoreMSP Copywriting – Part 12
For a quick recap, last time we looked at : multiple closes, linear path, suggestive questions and then asking prospects how Serious they are, either directly or indirectly. Assuming the Sale When talking, writing or communicating an offer to prospects, it can pay dividends to assume they are going to buy or take action. When you communicate in…
Read MoreOpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman Fired (But Will Return)
Following the shock announcement that the boss of OpenAI (which created ChatGPT) has been quickly ousted by the board and replaced by an interim CEO, we look at what happened, why, and what may be next. Ousted 38-year-old Sam Altman, who helped launch OpenAI back in 2015, firstly as a non-profit before its restructuring and…
Read MoreAvoid Getting Stung With Roaming Charges
In the wake of the recent news that Scotland’s Health Secretary, Michael Matheson, received an £11,000 roaming charges bill from his holiday, here we look at some of main ways you can keep data roaming charges down. What Are Data Roaming Charges? Data roaming charges are fees that you incur when using your mobile phone’s…
Read MoreAmazon’s Satellite Broadband : 100% Success
Amazon’s ‘Project Kuiper’ satellite broadband moved one step closer following a reported 100 per cent success rate for its first two prototype satellites. Project Kuiper Like Elon Musk’s SpaceX, with Project Kuiper, Amazon hopes to set up its own low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite broadband network, i.e. 311 miles (500 kilometres) above Earth. It is…
Read MoreWarning Over Lessening Of AI Facial Recognition Supervision
Computer Weekly recently reported that in an interview with the outgoing England and Wales biometrics and surveillance camera commissioner, Professor Fraser Sampson, he warned of the declining state of oversight in AI facial recognition surveillance deployment by UK police. Resignation Professor Fraser Sampson emailed his resignation letter to (then) Home Secretary Suella Braverman in August,…
Read MoreApple Gets 36 Per Cent Of Google’s Ad Revenue
During a recent court hearing where Google was trying to defend itself from monopoly claims, it was revealed that Google sends 36 per cent of the advertising revenue it makes on Apple’s Safari web browser to Apple. The figure, which was revealed by an expert testifying on behalf of Google, could be damaging given that…
Read MoreTidal Energy ‘Kite’ That Can Power A Town
Swedish startup Minesto has developed a subsea ‘kite’ style mini power plant that generates renewable energy from tidal streams and ocean currents. How It Works The ‘wing’ technology, described by Minesto as a kind of “subsea kite” and a “powerful, lightweight, and modular power plant” which can be made with a wingspan ranging from 4.9 – 12m and weighing…
Read MoreMajor Upgrades To ChatGPT For Paid Subscribers
One year on from its general introduction, OpenAI has announced some major upgrades to ChatGPT for its Plus and Enterprise subscribers. New Updates Announced At DevDay At OpenAI’s first ‘DevDay’ developer conference on November 6, the company announced more major upgrades to its popular ChatGPT chatbot premium service. The upgrades come as competition between the…
Read MoreNew £1 Billion Cheltenham Tech Campus
Plans have been submitted for a new £1 billion development in Cheltenham that will include one of Europe’s largest tech campuses and will house the National Cyber Innovation Centre. Cheltenham’s Golden Valley Development Planning has been submitted for what will be called ‘Cheltenham’s Golden Valley Development,’ which is reported to be at the heart of…
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