ChatGPT Gets Windows App
OpenAI has announced that it is launching a test version of a dedicated Windows app for its popular chatbot ChatGPT. Announcement On October 17, OpenAI announced on X that: “Today, ChatGPT Plus, Enterprise, Team, and Edu users can start testing an early version of the Windows desktop app.” This is a major step in making OpenAI’s…
Read MoreManky Mobile Menace
With recent research showing that Smartphones harbour 10 times more bacteria than a toilet seat and that 74 per cent of us admit to bringing it to bed, scientists are warning that bringing a phone to bed can be hazardous to your health. Harmful Bacteria On Your Phone A study from the University of…
Read MoreNew Features In Upcoming iOS 18.2 Update
Apple is set to release a new wave of AI-powered features in its upcoming iOS 18.2 update, with a focus on enhancing Siri and other key apps through advanced intelligence tools. The new “Apple Intelligence” features will be available on supported devices later this year, with iOS 18.2 marking the introduction of several key enhancements.…
Read MoreWave Technology 5 X More Efficient
Swedish startup, CorPower, which has secured €32 million in funding, claims to have developed technology that’s five times more efficient than previous state-of-the-art wave power technology. CorPower Ocean CorPower Ocean is a Swedish-based renewable energy company with pioneering wave energy technology. Established in 2012, the company was co-founded by Patrik Möller and Dr. Stig Lundbäck, and has since…
Read MoreFace-Recognition & Personal Data Concerns
Two Harvard students have developed a program which (when used with Meta’s smart glasses) can identify people without their knowledge, thereby highlighting a potentially serious privacy risk. Why? In their report about their research, the two Harvard students, AnhPhu Nguyen and Caine Ardayfio, said their goal was “to demonstrate the current capabilities of smart glasses, face…
Read MoreWhat was Revealed By The “We, Robot” Event?
Following Tesla’s “We, Robot” event on October 10 at the Warner Bros. Studios in Los Angeles, we look at the big reveals, the reactions to them, plus some of the key comments made and opinions given. A Showcase of Futuristic Visions Tesla’s long-anticipated “We, Robot” event, which captured the attention of millions worldwide, was CEO Elon…
Read MoreGoogle Breakup Proposed
Following a recent US ruling that Google acted illegally to maintain a monopoly on its online search and the associated advertising, the US government has now proposed forcing Google to sell off parts of its business, potentially leading to the breakup of one of the world’s leading tech companies. Antitrust Remedies – Structural Relief Suggested …
Read MoreRyanair Third-Party Data Protection Inquiry
What happens to data gathered as part of Ryanair’s extra ID verification requirement (from customers who don’t book directly through its website), has led to an inquiry being launched by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC). Why ID Verification? For travellers booking flights through third-party websites or online travel agents (OTA), rather than directly through Ryanair,…
Read MoreApple in Workers’ Rights Dispute
The U.S. National Labour Relations Board (NLRB) has accused Apple of restricting employees’ rights to advocate for better conditions by limiting their use of social media and Slack and retaliating against those who raised concerns. The NLRB’s allegations, filed this month, focus on Apple’s work rules regarding Slack and social media use. Apple, which introduced…
Read MoreAI-Designed Bacteria Creates Rubber Alternative
Paris-based biotech startup BaCta, which has just secured €3.3 million in funding, produces natural rubber using genetically engineered bacteria, thereby offering a sustainable alternative to traditional rubber sources and synthetic, petroleum-based versions. What’s The Problem With How We Get Rubber Now? The current methods of rubber production present several significant environmental and sustainability issues. Synthetic rubber,…
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