Hands On Our Best Bits! – Issue 59
Hello there, just checking in to see how you’ve all coped since the weather turned the country into a giant air fryer.

If you are still feeling a little bit warm, then we’ve compiled our coolest IT News, frostiest Tech Tips and Iciest Security Warnings featured on our socials in the last month to cool you down a little bit.

And if you’re still overheating, last month’s issue is chilling below (almost as good as finding the last lolly in the freezer)!

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Under 16s To Be Banned From
Social Media in 2027
Children under the age of 16 will be banned from using major social media platforms in the UK from Spring 2027 under government plans that represent one of the most significant attempts yet to reshape how young people interact with the online world.

Do you know anyone who will be affected by this?

What do you think?
Trump Administration Backs Musk in AI
Data Centre Pollution Battle
The Trump administration has taken the unusual step of intervening in an environmental lawsuit against Elon Musk’s AI company xAI, arguing that the data centre at the centre of the dispute is so important to national security that it should be protected from legal action seeking to restrict its power supply.
Brain implant Restores Speech To
ALS Patient
A brain-computer interface developed by researchers at the University of California, Davis, has enabled a man with advanced ALS to communicate with remarkable accuracy, return to full-time employment, and use a computer independently for nearly two years, marking one of the most significant real-world demonstrations of the technology to date.

Read our article to get the full details
Court Rules AI Overviews Are
Google’s Words
A German court has ruled that Google can be held directly responsible for false information generated by its AI Overviews feature, a decision that could have significant implications for AI-powered search engines and chatbots worldwide.
AI Fraud Hits Insurance Claims
Aviva says fraudsters are increasingly using AI-generated evidence to support fake or exaggerated insurance claims, particularly in motor insurance.

The insurer says it detected more than 18,400 fraudulent claims during 2025, worth an estimated £233 million if paid out.

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Backlash over State Plan To Scan
Our Devices
Signal has accused the UK government of proposing a dangerous form of surveillance after ministers announced plans that could require technology companies to prevent children from taking, sharing or viewing nude images on smartphones and tablets.
Use a Separate Windows Desktop
For Presentations
One of the easiest ways to avoid accidentally revealing emails, Teams chats, confidential documents, browser tabs or other sensitive information during a presentation is to create a separate desktop in Windows just for screen sharing.

Here’s how to do it
Turn Off Gemini AI Distractions
In Google Docs
If Gemini AI prompts in Google Docs are getting in the way of your writing, there’s a quick way to turn them off and regain a cleaner, more focused workspace.

Here’s how
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