Enhancing Old Photos for Social Media: Modern Techniques for a Digital Age
Social media has become a powerful platform for storytelling, nostalgia, and personal branding in today's digital world. Whether it’s a unforgettable family picture, a vintage wedding photo, or an old travel photo, enhancing and restoring old photos can bring history to life in a way that resonates with a modern audience. Thanks to advancements in…
Motorists switching off in-car safety tech, Which? survey reveals
A significant number of UK drivers are disabling advanced safety features in their cars, finding them distracting, dangerous, or simply unnecessary, according to a new report from Which? The consumer watchdog's survey of over 1,500 drivers found that 54% had deactivated at least one of five key Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) features. While ADAS technologies,…
Uber offers free childcare to lure female drivers, Tesla recalls every US Cybertruck
Every Uber driver in the UK will be eligible for 20 hours of free childcare under a new scheme intended to get more women driving taxis. They will be able to use the allowance through a nannying and babysitting app for the rest of 2025. "We really, really would like to attract more female drivers…
Cybersecurity faces talent shortage despite growing female interest
The escalating threat of cyberattacks, evidenced by recent breaches at major healthcare providers and online platforms, underscores the urgent need for robust cybersecurity. However, the industry faces a critical talent shortage, a challenge highlighted by a new study from Lithuanian NGO, Women Go Tech. Focusing on women in Central and Eastern Europe, the study reveals…
Huawei Pura X foldable smartphone first to run Harmony OS5, Tesla investor calls for Elon Musk to step down,
Huawei’s Pura X, a foldable smartphone launched Thursday, is the first to run the tech giant’s own operating system, HarmonyOS 5, as it looks to create a viable alternative to Google's Android and Apple's iOS. When unfolded, the Pura X has a 6.3-inch display, but its 16:10 aspect ratio gives it a wider screen area…
Drivers Overlook Lifesaving Tech, IAM RoadSmart Study Finds
A significant number of UK drivers are failing to utilize driver assistance technologies that could enhance safety and comfort, according to a new report by IAM RoadSmart. The study reveals that a third of drivers never use these aids, with only a quarter regularly engaging with them. Based on a survey of over 2,000 drivers,…
Smaller broadband providers outperform giants in Which? survey
A recent survey by Which? has revealed that smaller broadband providers are significantly outperforming the UK's largest companies, including BT, Sky, TalkTalk, and Virgin Media, in terms of customer satisfaction. The consumer watchdog's annual rankings, based on feedback from over 4,000 customers, highlight a clear disparity in service quality. Virgin Media and Now Broadband received…
Volvo Cars harnesses AI-generated virtual worlds to enhance safety
Volvo Cars uses AI and virtual worlds with the aim to create safer cars Volvo Cars is leveraging AI-generated virtual worlds to accelerate the development of its safety software, including advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) in order to create safer vehicles. The company is employing a computational technique called Gaussian splatting (yes…
Google agrees to pay $28 million in racial bias lawsuit, $499 Pixel 9A launched
Google has agreed to pay $28m (£21.5m) to settle a lawsuit that claimed white and Asian employees were given better pay and career opportunities than workers from other ethnic backgrounds, a law firm representing claimants says. The technology giant confirmed it had "reached a resolution" but rejected the allegations made against it. The case filed…
O2’s AI system flags up 50 Million scam calls monthly. Top 5 phone scams to watch out for
O2 is deploying artificial intelligence to combat the rising tide of scam and nuisance calls, flagging over 50 million suspicious calls every month. Since launching its free Call Defence service in November, the company has flagged over 150 million potentially fraudulent calls. The AI-powered system, in partnership with Hiya, analyzes call number behavior in real-time,…
