by alex | Oct 27, 2020 | newsletter
With domestic abuse on the rise, particularly since the pandemic lockdowns, we look at some of the chilling ways that smart devices and other technology are being used as a tool by abusers. Rise In Reports A BBC Panorama and Women’s Aid joint investigation obtained UK...
by alex | Oct 27, 2020 | newsletter
Swedish clothing retailer, H&M, in conjunction with the Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) has introduced the first jumper-cycling machine to one of its Stockholm stores. Environmental Impact Reducing the constant need for new-fibre...
by alex | Oct 27, 2020 | newsletter
It has been reported that YouTube (owned by Google) is testing a feature that will enable viewers of YouTube videos to directly purchase products that they see featured in the video they are watching. Back in 2015 The idea was originally announced as far back May 2015...
by alex | Oct 27, 2020 | newsletter
Users of the Google Meet, Enterprise for Education video-communication service (formerly part of G Suite) will soon be able to divide meeting participants into Breakout Rooms. Greater Engagement The feature, which started its gradual roll-out on 8th October will allow...
by alex | Oct 27, 2020 | newsletter
In the wake of the recent attack on the WisePay website which saw some parents unwittingly making school payments to cyber-criminals, we look at how to spot whether personal data may have been compromised and how to protect personal information going forward. WisePay...
by alex | Oct 5, 2020 | newsletter
Employees being given too much access to privileged, sensitive company data can put an organisation in danger. In this article, we explore the issues around this subject and how businesses can minimise the risk. Survey In a recent survey of 900 IT professionals...
