My personal experience of purchasing items advertised on the social media platform. A couple of months ago, I wrote about the dangers of buying from Facebook following the experience of some of our readers and my own. Let me start by making
Beware: The Hidden Dangers of Buying from Non-UK Companies on Facebook I simply love Facebook and have used it for many years, but when I first started using it, no one imagined that this platform, along with others would be transformed into
In a move aimed at bolstering its cloud computing capabilities, Amazon announced on Tuesday its plans to inject $9 billion into Singapore over the next four years.
In a testament to its dominance in the e-commerce and technology sectors, Amazon reported a staggering tripling of its quarterly profit for the first three months of 2024.
In a move that signifies a significant clash between traditional media and tech giants, eight prominent US newspapers, including The New York Daily News and The Chicago Tribune, have taken legal action against OpenAI and Microsoft.
In a landmark move to combat climate change, President Joe Biden's administration has unveiled comprehensive measures, aiming to significantly reduce carbon emissions from the nation's fossil fuel plants.
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, reported soaring quarterly profits, driven primarily by robust ad growth across its suite of social media platforms.
In a move indicative of growing scrutiny over the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) firms and tech giants, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced an investigation into partnerships between AI companies and major US tech players, Microsoft and Amazon.
The European Union has initiated an investigation into TikTok's spinoff Lite app, citing concerns over its potential harm to users' mental health, particularly minors.
In a bold move aiming to solidify its position in the global semiconductor arena, Malaysia has announced plans to establish a massive semiconductor design park, signalling its ambition to transition from being a manufacturing hub to a leading player in chip design.
In a transformative shift propelled by technological innovation, a new wave of Latin American startups is reshaping the agricultural landscape through the application of artificial intelligence (AI).
In a significant development highlighting the challenges of operating within China's tightly controlled internet landscape, Apple has reportedly complied with directives from the country's internet regulator to remove Meta's WhatsApp and Threads from its App Store in China.
2023 has been a promising year for the ICT and Telecommunications industry that’s been filled with transformation, diversification, partnerships and networking.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – When green parties initially gained traction in politics in the 1980s, many shared the same foundational principle: detested nuclear power. In 2023, nuclear power was included as one of the low-carbon technologies that should be “accelerated” to help
London (Parliament Politic Magazine) – For good, Nextbike has been departing the Vale of Glamorgan and Cardiff for more than two weeks. Since then, bikers have pushed the council to move fast to put in a successor plan. Over two million Ovo
UK (Parliament Politic Magazine) – Grant Shapps, the secretary of defense, signed the agreement in Tokyo to move on with the development of a next-generation stealth plane. The allies are moving on with a cooperative initiative to produce a stealth fighter plane,
London (Parliament Politic Magazine) – The British Technology (BT) Group has introduced innovative technology that improves the quality and dependability of live programming for viewers while reducing costs for networks and broadcasters. BT Group is working with major broadcasters and platforms to
London (Parliament Politic Magazine) – Scotland’s environmental credentials are about to soar in tandem with the COP28 global climate change summit. The leader in industrial and agricultural drone technology in Europe has made the nation a top target for commercial partnerships. Such
RM PLC said on Friday it had made the decision to close its loss-making business Consortium, part of the RM Resources division. RM is a technology and resource provider to the education sector based in Abingdon, England. Its shares were down 9.0%
Nissan (TYO:7201) has announced a significant investment of £1.1 billion ($1.4 billion) in its Sunderland plant, underlining its major commitment to the UK automotive sector in the post-Brexit era . This strategic move aims to support the region’s economy by transforming the
British music store HMV has returned to its former flagship store on Oxford Street, London, after a four-year absence. It offers vinyl, clothing and merchandise, providing a vote of confidence for brick-and-mortar stores at a time when online commerce is becoming increasingly
Students spend too much time with their heads buried in their devices, which can cause them to have trouble reading or communicating with others. It can also affect their ability to concentrate on their work. It’s important for teachers to help students
While some argue that nothing can replace raw athletic talent, there is no doubt that advances in sports technology are a major contributor to the incredible achievements of today’s athletes. Graphite tennis rackets, fiberglass poles, ultra-light running shoes, titanium golf clubs
AI is extremely useful in areas of automation, pattern recognition and decision-making based on data. It can process large volumes of data at a much faster rate than humans, which is vital in high-stakes environments where decisions must be made quickly
The tech sector is pulling global markets on Tuesday, ahead of Nvidia’s highly anticipated results on Wednesday and with a slight easing in interest rates. The European markets are moving up sharply: around 11:30 GMT, Paris rose by 1.19%, Frankfurt by 1.08%,
Ottawa passed the Online News Act (C-18) on June 22, which aims to establish revenue sharing between web giants and the media. It requires companies like Google and Meta to compensate Canadian media for the use of their content on their platforms.
Apple says it will remove services such as FaceTime and iMessage from the UK rather than weaken security if new proposals are made law and acted upon. The government is seeking to update the Investigatory Powers Act (IPA) 2016. It wants messaging
WPP, the world’s largest advertising agency, has teamed up with chipmaker Nvidia to create ads using generative artificial intelligence. The companies announced the partnership Monday, with Nvidia (NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang unveiling WPP’s new content engine during a demo at Computex Taipei. “Generative AI is changing
Artificial intelligence is radically changing the software creation process, making the work of programmers more efficient and allowing ordinary users to perform more tasks. The Impact of AI in Software Production Industry experts and investors, such as Paul Kedrosky and Eric Norlin,
The world of Android versus Apple is constantly at war, with new products and updates being released on a regular basis. For the Android enthusiasts, here is a roundup of the latest differences between Android 12 and Android 13. Android 12
The premium service, Twitter Blue, costs between seven and eleven euros per month. Elon Musk promises that he will pay content creators for the advertising generated in his threads. Elon Musk’s paid subscription proposal, Twitter Blue, has arrived in Spain and some
The Xbox website officially states as of today that the Xbox 360 Marketplace will be shutting down “for the next year,” with players encouraged to purchase any games and DLC from the old marketplace by May 2023. You can find this message
One of the legendary rally Subaru Imprezas driven by Colin McRae is for sale. The history of the famous model from the house of the Pleiades in the world of competitions was written in the 1990s, when rally icons such as McRae
echnology has been making inroads into the classroom for many years, and today it has become an integral part of the educational process. From digital textbooks and online resources to interactive whiteboards and laptops, technology has changed the way teachers teach and
Widespread panic has spread in the UK and illegal IPTV users have seen it as a good idea to start covering their Android TVs with aluminum foil to avoid being detected by spy cars. IPTVs have become the main enemy of governments,
Artificial intelligence (AI) is an umbrella term for technologies that are meant to augment human capabilities. These systems include robotics, machine learning, and virtual agents. They are used in business and industry to perform routine tasks, identify trends, and offer advice
Samsung’s most expensive phone, the Galaxy Z Fold 4, will take a whopping 1649 GBP out of your pocket for 256 GB of storage, ranging to 2019 GBP for 1TB of storage. So, what do you get for the price tag?
Millions of Gmail users will soon be treated to a massive upgrade with Google announcing some big improvements to its hugely popular email service. The changes are all focused on making sure the right people get the email you are trying to
If you love all things Android, you’ll want to pop October 19th in your diary now. That’s the date when Google looks set to reveal its next generation of Pixel smartphones and it could also be when an official release date for Android 12
A sweeping set of regulations governing how online services should treat children’s data have been welcomed by campaigners as they come into effect. The Age Appropriate Design Code – which was written into law as part of the 2018 Data Protection Act, which
Samsung is trying to tempt iPhone owners to switch to its latest foldable smartphones with a huge cashback offer. The new Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 were announced earlier this month and offer a more robust folding design that’s can survive
The government has launched a £4m fund to back projects trialling running fibre optic broadband cables through water pipes to help connect hard-to-reach homes without digging up roads. The money will also be used to test out monitors in pipes that can
The chair of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has called on Congress to give the agency more authority to police cryptocurrency trading, lending and platforms, a “wild west” he said was riddled with fraud and investor risk. Gary Gensler said
Hungary’s opposition has called for ministerial resignations from Viktor Orbán’s far-right government over allegations it selected journalists, media owners and opposition political figures as potential targets for invasive Pegasus spyware. The allegations, published last week by the Guardian and other members of the Pegasus project
Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11 will be available – for some – later this year. The all-new desktop operating system brings a huge number of changes, including a radically reimagined Start Menu, interactive widgets, new options to juggle multiple windows across
Microsoft has decided to pause all upcoming Windows 10 updates for the foreseeable future. The Redmond-based company confirmed that all beta builds, which include tests of new features, fixes for glitches, and more would be put on ice. With no more preview builds of
WhatsApp users will no longer be blocked from sending messages or answering voice or video calls if they refuse to sign-up for the US company’s new terms and conditions. The world’s most popular messaging service has confirmed that it’s backtracking on its
Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 10X is dead. For those who don’t know, 10X was supposed to be an all-new spin on Windows 10 designed specifically for dual-screen devices, like the Surface Neo. It would allow Windows 10 applications to run side-by-side
Windows 10 users need to be aware of a nightmarish bug that can seriously eat away at any spare hard drive space they have. The bug, discovered by Bleeping Computer, can lead to literally hundreds of thousands of files being created on an affected
Although Microsoft updates Windows 10 every month with a smattering of security tweaks and performance improvements, it saves the biggest, shiniest features for two blockbuster updates that launch each year. Microsoft typically launches the first of these two feature-filled upgrades in spring,