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With alarming figures showing an 89 per cent increase in grooming cases in the last six years, the NSPCC has reported that data shows Snapchat tops the list of common platforms that perpetrators have been using to target children online.  Record Levels of Grooming  Since “Sexual Communication with a Child” was established as an offence […]

In a move poised to transform cancer diagnostics, the NHS has announced it is piloting an innovative iPhone-based device to help detect or rule out throat cancer more swiftly.  What Device?  Developed by Endoscope-i Ltd, a West Midlands-based medical technology company, the device, called the endoscope-i adapter, connects over the iPhone’s rear camera lens, securely

Apple has announced its acquisition of Pixelmator, the Lithuanian image-editing app company, to bring its design expertise into Apple’s ecosystem.  Founded in 2007 in Vilnius, Lithuania, Pixelmator quickly gained popularity for its sophisticated yet user-friendly tools, including the Pixelmator Pro and Photomator image-editing tools. With a focus on intuitive design that aligns well with Apple’s

Microsoft has announced that it is building its first data-centres made with superstrong ultra-lightweight wood in a bid to slash the use of steel and concrete, which are among the most significant sources of carbon emissions.  The Need for Sustainable Data Centres  The global rise in data consumption has intensified the need for data-centres, which

The long-awaited search facility from OpenAI is finally here powered by ChatGPT – we take a look and see it it’s any good. [Note – To Watch This Video without glitches/interruptions, It’s best to download it first]

Need to work with multiple folders side by side? You can open additional instances of File Explorer by using a quick shortcut, rather than navigating from a single window. Here’s how to use it: Open New File Explorer Windows: – Press Win + E each time you need a new File Explorer window. – This

Following a recent University of Melbourne report revealing that companies offering strong flexible work options (such as remote working) experience enhanced market value, this article explores the factors driving these gains, examines supporting studies, and considers opposing views from firms that favour in-office mandates.  Why The Shift To Flexible?  The shift to flexible work options

In this insight, we look at how OpenAI’s new ChatGPT Search aims to redefine online search by challenging Google’s dominance, with both tech giants racing to enhance user experiences through innovative AI features.  ChatGPT Search Launched  The search landscape has long been dominated by Google. However, with the October 2024 launch of ChatGPT Search, OpenAI

A Russian court has fined Google over two undecillion rubles (a 36-digit figure, i.e. a sum that’s greater than the world’s total GDP) for removing Russia’s state media channels from YouTube.  Two Undecillion Rubles… And Growing!  As if being initially fined more money than there is in the world isn’t enough, Russian state-owned news agency

Openvibe, the cross-posting app that unites various social networks in one feed, has announced support for Threads, Meta’s decentralised Twitter alternative, allowing users to post and interact seamlessly across multiple platforms, including Mastodon, Bluesky, and Nostr, all from a single app.  What is Openvibe?  Openvibe is an app based in Prague, Czech Republic, launched in