Which? car hire survey results – Goldcar finishes bottom
Consumer association Which? has revealed the best and worst car hire firms and brokers - as Goldcar once again finishes bottom in its annual survey. Which? is warning travellers to be wary of car hire rip-offs this summer, as Goldcar’s 'pressure-selling tactics and dire customer service' left it languishing at the bottom of the consumer association's rankings. Which?…
TikTok fights US ban, Sony cuts funding for PlayStation VR2?
TikTok has launched a long-awaited legal fight to stop its Chinese owner being forced to sell the short video platform's US operations, arguing it violates Americans' rights to free speech. TikTok and Chinese parent ByteDance were told in April they had until January next year to divest TikTok in the US or face the prospect…
VW adds ChatGPT to several models
Interaction with ChatGPT works via the IDA voice assistant. Chat GPT AI tool will complement Volkswagen’s own online voice assistant IDA Customers can communicate with their vehicle using natural language and will receive a range of additional information Volkswagen is one of the first high-volume manufacturers to bring ChatGPT to its vehicles…
Booking.com warns of AI travel scam explosion, will China hit back against EU tariffs?
Booking.com is warning artificial intelligence (AI) is driving an explosion in travel scams. The firm's internet safety boss, Marnie Wilking, said there had been "anywhere from a 500 to a 900% increase" in the past 18 months. She said there had been a particularly marked increase in phishing - where people are tricked into handing…
Big tech brands flouting new laws on smart devices, warns Which?
Hisense, a prominent Euro 2024 sponsor, offers just two years of support from when a smart TV is first released Big brands behind expensive smart appliances, including smartphones, doorbells and smart TVs, are potentially selling smart devices illegally by breaking product security laws that came into force earlier this year. The…
Self-driving cars safe except in low light, Nvidia most valuable company in the world
Self-driving cars are safer than those driven by humans, except when it is dusk, dawn, or the vehicle is turning, according to a new study. Autonomous vehicles are involved in fewer accidents than cars driven by humans, researchers from the University of Central Florida have found. However, although the research generally showed self-driving cars to be safer,…
Top 10 Digital Forensics Tools: An In-Depth Exploration
In the rapidly evolving domain of digital forensics, having a robust toolkit is paramount for investigators aiming to uncover digital footprints and piece together cyber puzzles. The arsenal of tools available to digital forensic experts is vast and varied, each offering unique features and capabilities. This comprehensive guide delves into the top 10 digital forensics…
Less than 10% of people are using ChatGPT regularly, research finds
The release of OpenAI's ChatGPT marked a turning point for the AI industry. The chatbot, which became the fastest-growing app in history with 100 million users in just two months, turned artificial intelligence into one of the biggest stories in 2023. It also drew a lot of attention from VC investors who injected billions of…
WhatsApp rolls out HD as standard, Apple ending ‘buy now pay later’ in US
WhatsApp, one of the most popular encrypted messaging apps, is gearing up for a significant update that could change the way users share media. The app is rolling out an HD quality default setting, a change that could make high-resolution images and videos the new norm. This upcoming feature builds upon the app's previous enhancements…
IMOU offers wireless security camera for under £35
China-based IOT company IMOU has announced the launch of one of its most affordable products - the Cell 3C Wireless Security Camera Series. While upgrading your home security system to a high-tech solution might seem like a complex and expensive task, the manufacturer claims that the new Cell 3C series is breaking down these barriers…