Meta to use facial recognition to crack down on ‘celeb’ scams, blood pressure watch reviewed
Martin Lewis (right): one of the celebrities whose image has been exploited by scammers Facebook and Instagram owner Meta is to introduce facial recognition technology to try and crack down on scammers who fraudulently use celebrities in adverts. Elon Musk and personal finance expert, Martin Lewis, are among those to fall…
Online Security Habits: Are We Letting Our Guard Down?
70% of Gen Z access sensitive data on public Wi-Fi, making them the most vulnerable to data hacks.. People are still using weak passwords featuring ‘guessable’ information like pet names or birthdays, with 35% admitting to this risky habit. Over 60% of Brits use work laptops for personal tasks, risking malware or phishing attacks that…
TikTok sacks intern for interfering with AI models, US safety agency investigates Tesla
TikTok owner, ByteDance, says it has sacked an intern for "maliciously interfering" with the training of one of its artificial intelligence (AI) models. But the firm rejected claims about the extent of the damage caused by the unnamed individual, saying they "contain some exaggerations and inaccuracies". It comes after reports about the incident spread over…
Broadband, TV, mobile switchers could make annual savings £235, Which? reveals
Broadband, TV and mobile customers could save up to £235 a year by switching deals, Which? research has revealed. The consumer association surveyed more than 5,000 customers whose broadband, combined broadband and TV or mobile phone contract had ended in the past 12 months, asking if they had switched or haggled, and how much they…
Which? reveals best and worst tech and home appliance stores
Which?’s latest survey reveals the best and worst tech and home retailers and finds that stores with quality products and excellent customer service generally fare better than supermarkets and high street discounters. Which? surveyed almost 3,400 people who had bought household appliances and around 3,500 who had bought tech products in the previous six months.…
Swann unveils ‘world’s first’ AI smart doorbell
Australian home security company Swann has announced what it claims is the world’s first AI-powered home security Voice Assistant for its latest smart doorbell. Called the SwannShield, it's compatible with Swann’s SwannBuddy4K Video Doorbell. It works by engaging with visitors in real-time across different scenarios, from package deliveries and identifying guests, to deterring potential criminals.…
How to Choose the Perfect Free WordPress Theme for Elementor?
The choice of the ideal Free WordPress themes for Elementor is an important choice for anyone who wants to create a professional , attractive, visually appealing and user-friendly site. With Elementor's powerful drag and drop page editor, choosing the correct theme can improve or hinder your website's layout and performance. This article will take users…
Instagram adds features to help stop sextortion, Richard Branson back to balloon roots
Instagram will stop people from being able to screenshot or screen-record images and videos intended to be viewed once, as part of "ongoing efforts" to prevent sextortion on the platform. Its parent company Meta announced features on Thursday aimed at protecting teens from being tricked into sending intimate images to scammers and blackmailed over them.…
Ofcom gives progress update on UK’s Online Safety Act
Two months out from online safety laws coming into force, Ofcom has warned tech firms they could face enforcement action if they don’t comply with new duties when the time comes. Today, Ofcom has provided an update on its progress in implementing the Online Safety Act and set out what to expect over the next year. The…
Social media faces tough sanctions under new Ofcom measures, US introduces ‘click to cancel’ rights
Social media companies will face punishments for failing to keep children safe on their platforms, communications watchdog Ofcom has warned. Services like Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp could face fines from the regulator if they do not comply with the new Online Safety Act - which comes into force early next year - Ofcom chief executive Dame…
