Mike Knight

Children Fool Online Age Checks With Fake Mustaches

Children are reportedly bypassing online age-verification systems using methods as simple as drawing fake facial hair, raising fresh questions about whether current age-assurance technology is robust enough to protect young users online. How Children Are Bypassing Age Checks The issue was highlighted in a new report from UK online safety organisation Internet Matters, which surveyed

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Company Check : Chrome AI Model Download Raises User Control Questions

Reports that Google Chrome may download a multi-gigabyte AI model onto some desktop computers without many users realising it have sparked debate about transparency, storage use, privacy, and how AI features are increasingly being embedded into everyday software. How The Controversy Started The issue emerged after privacy researcher Alexander Hanff published a detailed blog post

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Sustainability-in-Tech : Floating AI Data Centres Powered By Ocean Waves

A US startup has raised $140 million to build autonomous floating AI data centres powered by ocean waves, as the technology industry searches for new ways to meet the rapidly growing energy demands of artificial intelligence. Why AI Is Driving A New Search For Energy The rapid growth of AI has created a major infrastructure

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Video Update : New Computer Use Feature In Copilot’s Researcher

Microsoft’s helpful new Computer Use feature in Copilot Researcher allows the AI to interact directly with websites and software on a user’s behalf, helping automate complex online tasks, speed up research workflows, and reduce the time spent manually navigating between apps and services. [Note – To Watch This Video without glitches/interruptions, It may be best

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Tech Tip : Use Chrome Reading Mode To Remove Clutter And Listen Aloud

Google Chrome’s built-in Reading Mode can turn busy web pages into a clean, distraction-free reading view, making it easier to focus on important information without adverts, pop-ups, videos, or visual clutter getting in the way. On desktop, Reading Mode opens in a side panel that can be widened for a more immersive layout, while Android

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OneDrive Removes Local Recycle Bin Fallback For Cloud Deletions

Microsoft is changing how OneDrive handles deleted files, removing a long-standing fallback that many users rely on without realising it and increasing the risk of accidental data loss across synced devices. What Has Changed In OneDrive? Although the change is straightforward, it is also significant, because when a file is deleted from the OneDrive website,

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Lidl Expands Into Mobile Plans With App-Only Strategy

Lidl is expanding into mobile phone plans through a new global partnership, using its scale and loyalty app to offer low-cost, flexible connectivity without traditional contracts. Why Lidl Is Moving Into Mobile Lidl’s move into telecommunications is built on a strategic partnership with 1GLOBAL, which gives the retailer the technical platform and regulatory framework needed

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