UK urges YouTube and TikTok to promote educational content, scientists build VR goggles for mice
The UK culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, has written to video-sharing platforms, such as YouTube and TikTok, urging them to promote higher quality educational content to children. Recent statistics suggest that although a decade ago children watched an average of two hours’ television a day, that has since dropped by more than 70%. Instead, children were migrating…
NASA spacecraft makes history, Bluesky adds new features
A Nasa spacecraft has made history by surviving the closest-ever approach to the Sun. Scientists received a signal from the Parker Solar Probe just before midnight EST on Thursday (05:00 GMT on Friday) after it had been out of communication for several days during its burning-hot fly-by. Nasa said the probe was "safe" and operating normally…
7 Really Easy Ways to Save Money on Your Technology at Home
We live in a world where technology dominates a large part of our lives. And, if you’re like most, there’s nothing better than being able to come back home after a stressful day and use the technology you have at home to make your life easier. However, there is one downside of all of this…
NASA spacecraft attempts closest-ever approach to Sun, ChatGPT search tool open to manipulation?
Image: NASA A Nasa spacecraft is attempting to make history with the closest-ever approach to the Sun. The Parker Solar Probe is plunging into our star's outer atmosphere, enduring brutal temperatures and extreme radiation. It is out of communication for several days during this burning hot fly-by and scientists will be…
Open AI whistleblower dies, Is Apple working on smart doorbell?
Suchir Balaji, a former OpenAI engineer and whistleblower who helped train the artificial intelligence systems behind ChatGPT and later said he believed those practices violated copyright law, has died, according to his parents and San Francisco officials. He was 26. Balaji worked at OpenAI for nearly four years before quitting in August. He was well-regarded by colleagues at…
How to protect your financial information online?
In the digital age, protecting your financial information online is paramount. As we engage in various online activities—from shopping to banking—safeguarding sensitive data has become a top priority. With cybercriminals constantly developing new techniques to steal personal and financial details, it's crucial to stay informed about the best practices for maintaining privacy and security when…
Brits return to High Street for Black Friday bargains, online spending down
November’s retail sales results show a 0.2% rise in the amount of goods Brits purchased but, surprisingly, online spending tumbled by 4.3%, says the home delivery expert Parcelhero. The latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) retail sales figures for the period 27 October to 23 November 2024 show a mixed bag of results for Britain’s retailers, says…
Hackers stole $2.2bn of crypto this year, AI can distinguish between US and Scottish whiskies
A total of $2.2bn (£1.76bn) in cryptocurrencies has been stolen this year, with North Korean hackers accounting for more than half that figure, according to a new study. Research firm Chainalysis says hackers affiliated with the reclusive state stole $1.3bn of digital currencies - more than double last year's haul. Some of the thefts appear…
Why Hobbies Make You A Better Employee
Did you know that your hobbies can make you a better employee? It's true. Many hobbies require you to develop and lean on different skills to get enjoyment from them. The personal growth and development that come from these hobbies can be massively beneficial in many areas of your life, including employment. If you've ever…
Apple urged to scrap AI feature, ChatGPT joins WhatsApp
A major journalism body has urged Apple to scrap its new generative AI feature after it created a misleading headline about a high-profile killing in the United States. The BBC made a complaint to the US tech giant after Apple Intelligence, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to summarise and group together notifications, falsely created a headline…
