Author: Chris Price
Chris has been a journalist since the 1990s. In addition to editing TechDigest.tv and ShinyShiny.tv, he also regularly contributes tech/business articles to The Daily Telegraph and Tech Radar. A passionate swimmer, Chris has his own swimming blog and is a qualified lifeguard. He can be contacted at [email protected]
Period trackers putting women at risk, Ineos tells government ‘wake up to hydrogen’
Female health monitoring apps are putting women at risk by "coercing" them into disclosing - and then poorly handling - highly sensitive data, according to new research. The study examined the privacy policies and data safety labels of 20 of the most popular of these kind of apps, which are commonly used to help women…
Amazon’s 10th annual Prime Day will top $14bn this July, forecasts Parcelhero
Amazon has confirmed that its next ‘members only’ Prime Day sale will take place this July. The home delivery expert Parcelhero predicts the event will be the biggest Prime Day yet, with sales reaching $14bn (£11.08bn). Although Amazon has not yet named the actual dates, Parcelhero says bargain hunters should pencil in 9-10 July in their…
UK Government introduces two codes of practice to enhance AI cybersecurity
UK Government introduces two codes of practice to enhance cybersecurity in AI and software New measures aimed at developers will establish global standard for protecting AI models from hacking, helping businesses innovate and drive economic growth across the nation New figures show cybersecurity sector has grown 13% in last year and is now worth…
Raspberry Pi prepares £500 million London stock market listing, Sony reveals Xperia 1 VI
The British hobbyist computer company Raspberry Pi is to file for a UK stock market listing in a rare boost for the City. Raspberry Pi, best known for its cheap credit-card sized computers prized by hobbyists and amateur coders, has filed an intention to float and is expected to aim for a valuation of around £500m…
Exploring the Impact of Online 3D Printing on Consumer Technology
In the dynamic landscape of consumer technology, 3D printing has swiftly become a key driver of innovation and customization. What was once primarily an industrial tool has now become accessible to individuals and small enterprises through online 3D printing platforms, additional information on 3D printing resin and other materials. These services have opened up new avenues for…
OpenAI launches GPT-4o, electric truck firm Tevva seeks emergency funding
So no, OpenAI didn’t roll out a search engine competitor to take on Google at its May 13, 2024 Spring Update event. Instead, OpenAI unveiled GPT-4 Omni (or GPT-4o for short) with human-like conversational capabilities, and it's seriously impressive. Beyond making this version of ChatGPT faster and free to more folks, GPT-4o expands how you can interact with it, including having…
UK tech talent could earn 35% more switching to AI role, data reveals
The average UK tech worker could increase salary by around £20,518 (35.8%) by switching to an AI-based role. Employees skilled in Structured Query Learning (SQL) could see a salary increase of £10,736 (18.8%) by switching to Python. Deep Learning is more in demand than Machine Learning, and making the switch could net employees a salary increase of £16,024…
Wales joins the metaverse, Siri to get major upgrade with iOS18
Image: Visit Wales Wales has become the first UK nation to join the metaverse. The launch of Wales in the metaverse hopes to give virtual visitors from all over the world the chance to see what the country has to offer. Tourism body Visit Wales has created the immersive experience with the aim of…
Terrestrial TV switch-off risks leaving older viewers behind, Ofcom warns
Terrestrial TV is reaching a “tipping point” which risks leaving older audiences with less choice and reduced quality, Ofcom has warned. In a report published yesterday, the media watchdog warned that a sharp decline in traditional TV viewing had prompted broadcasters including the BBC, ITV and Channel 4 to place an ever-growing focus on their streaming…
Neuralink implant partly detaches from patient’s brain, terrestrial TV reaching ‘tipping point’
Neuralink’s first attempt at implanting its chip in a human being’s skull hit an unexpected setback after the device began to detach from the patient’s brain, the company revealed on Wednesday. The patient, Noland Arbaugh, underwent surgery in February to attach a Neuralink chip to his brain, but the device’s functionality began to decrease within…
