In this insight, we look at where Virtual Reality (VR) is now, plus what predictions there are for its future. Potted History Virtual Reality (VR) is a simulated and fully immersive experience that obscures the natural world, which is used for entertainment, education and business. The very first VR headset […]
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Switch Off ‘Vampire’ Devices And Save An Average of £147 Per Year
New research by British Gas (Centrica) has revealed that UK households could save an average of £147 per year on their electricity bills by switching off their ‘vampire electronics’. What Are Vampire Devices? So-called ‘vampire devices’ are those household electronic devices, plugged into the mains, that continue to drain power […]
Read MoreMore Control To Remove Personal Data From Google Searches
Google has announced that it is changing its policies to allow more types of personally identifiable information removal requests. Personal Information Showing Up In Google Search Google acknowledges that personally identifiable information of some users can and does show up in Google search queries. This can make users concerned, e.g. […]
Read MoreRecording Phone Calls On Your Mobile
In this article, we look at the legal issues around recording calls on your mobile, and the different methods for doing so. Is It Legal To Record Phone Calls On Your Mobile? In the UK, as an individual mobile phone user, generally speaking, secretly recording a conversation is not a […]
Read MoreTime to move on from Wordle?
Have you started to tire of Wordle yet? Or do you feel the need to add more similar games to your daily play? If the answer is yes to either of these questions then read on as we’ve found a load of alternatives from the obvious to the ridiculous. Check […]
Read MoreNightmare At Netflix?
In its Q1 results, the world’s biggest global streaming service, Netflix, revealed that it had lost a massive 200,000 subscribers in the first 3 months of the year.
Read MoreWhat Are ‘Toxic’ Backlinks?
In this tech insight, we look at what ‘toxic’ backlinks are, how to identify them, and how to remove them.
Read MorePegasus Spyware Discovered In Downing Street
The University of Toronto’s Citizen Lab has reported finding evidence that Pegasus spyware was being used to listen-in on UK government networks for 10 Downing Street and the Foreign and Commonwealth Offices (FCO) in 2020 and 2021. Pegasus Pegasus spyware is sold by Israeli-based NSO Group to governments to carry […]
Read MoreWhat is Web 3.0?
In this tech-insight, we look at what Web 3.0 is, together with its main benefits plus some concerns about it.
Read More‘Hostile’ Twitter Takeover
In this article, we look at the next phase of Elon Musk’s attempt to control Twitter – a so-called ‘hostile’ takeover.
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