by alex | Apr 19, 2017 | newsletter
Vodafone have announced that they will be scrapping roaming fees for their new customers in most European countries. What Are Roaming Fees? Roaming fees / charges are the fees in addition to the usual phone plan charges that smart-phone users have to pay when they use...
by alex | Apr 19, 2017 | newsletter
Scammers have used the stolen account details of Airbnb users to target properties for burglaries. What Is Airbnb? Airbnb is an online marketplace that allows people to rent out their properties or spare rooms. Hosts can register on the site, set a price per night for...
by alex | Apr 19, 2017 | newsletter
Google has launched Auto Draw, an innovative AI ‘auto correct’ art app that uses predictive and shape recognition technology to help improve and complete drawings with a professional artistic flair. Improves Your Doodles Using the same technology as its earlier ‘Quick...
by alex | Apr 12, 2017 | newsletter
A UK lawmaker’s committee report appears to imply that a website (used to register for voting in the EU ‘Brexit’ referendum) may have been caused to crash by a cyber attack carried out by a foreign power. DDoS Attack? The Public Administration and Constitutional...
by alex | Apr 12, 2017 | newsletter
A ride-hailing service called Careem (similar to Uber but operating in more than fifty cities in the Middle East and North Africa) is adding facial recognition software to its driver app to help with customer safety. Is The Actual Driver The Authorized Driver? The...
by alex | Apr 12, 2017 | newsletter
It has been reported that President Trump’s administration may be about to introduce new measures that will require foreign travellers give up their phones / mobile devices and various passwords when entering the US. Bon Voyage? The new rules will even apply to those...