It’s been reported that iOS 17’s new NameDrop feature has prompted the Police to issue warnings to parents on social media (in the US) about its potential to be abused, possibly posing a risk to their children.
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Amazon Launching ‘Q’ Chatbot
Following on from the launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Bard (and Duet), Microsoft’s Copilot, and X’s Grok, now Amazon has announced that it will soon be launching its own ‘Q’ generative AI chatbot (for business).
Read More Google Files Fiasco
An issue with Google’s cloud that locked some Google Drive for desktop users out of some of their files from the last six months has led to some angry comments being left on Google’s community support site.
Read More Cameras In Airbnb Properties – What Are The Rules?
Following the Metro recently highlighting the issue of undisclosed cameras being used by a small number of Airbnb hosts, we take a look at what the rules say, reports in the news of this happening, and what you can do to protect yourself.
Read More Security Alert: Snapchat Photo Scam Targeting Teen Boys
Police and the US Charity National Center for Missing and Exploited Children have warned of a nude photo Snapchat scam targeting teen boys that could cause emotional trauma.
Read More 3000% Increase in Deepfake Frauds!
A new report from ID Verification Company Onfido shows that the availability of cheap generative AI tools has led to Deepfake fraud attempts increasing by 3,000%
(specifically, a factor of 31) in 2023.
ICO Cookie Warning To Top Websites
The UK Information Commissioner has warned some of the UK’s top websites that if they don’t offer users fair choices over cookie use, as required by data protection law, they will face enforcement action.
Read More Autumn Statement Suggests IT Spending Boost
The announcement of measures intended to boost investment in innovation and technology in UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement could mean increased spending on IT and AI.
Read More Hands On Our Best Bits – Issue 31
The latest IT news, tech tips and dates for your diary including using How To Avoid Huge Data Roaming Charges When On Holiday, Booking.com Customers Targeted By Phishing Emails, How To Block Third-Party Cookies in Google Chrome and Why The UK Is Proceeding With The iPhone ‘Batterygate’ Case
Read More Apple Gets 36% 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% of the advertising revenue it makes on Apple’s Safari web browser to Apple.
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