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Gmail To Get Blue Checkmarks For Verification
Google has announced that Gmail has introduced blue checkmarks next to select senders’ names to help users identify messages from legitimate senders. Will Work If You’ve Adopted ‘BIMI’ The new checkmark verification symbols work in accounts where users have adopted Brand Indicators for Message Identification (BIMI). The BIMI system, introduced in 2021, allows users to…
Passwordless Future : Google ‘Passkeys’
Google has announced the rollout of ‘Passkeys,’ which it describes as “the easiest and most secure way to sign-in to apps and websites” and a major step toward a “passwordless future.” Working Toward A Passwordless Future : FIDO & Passkeys Passkeys comes out of the work that Google’s been doing with the FIDO Alliance, an…
Should You Make An ‘E-Will’ ?
In the past, people have primarily focused on their physical belongings and financial assets when planning for the future. However, as more and more of our lives move online, digital assets have become just as important to consider. So, do you need to make an ‘e-will’? What Are Your Digital Assets? Digital assets can include…
The UK’s New AI Taskforce
In this article, we look at the reasons for the government’s formation of the Foundation Model Taskforce, and how the DeepMind and Google Brain tie-up could solve some big issues for Alphabet in the AI world. £100 Million Investment In Taskforce Start-Up The UK government has announced that it will be investing £100 million in…
WhatsApp Wows: One Account Accessible on Multiple Mobiles
WhatsApp has announced that it is introducing the ability to use the same WhatsApp account on multiple phones. Message Seamlessly Across All Devices WhatsApp says that this change gives users globally the ability to message seamlessly across all their devices without signing out, and to pick up their chats where they left off. Employees Can…
Microsoft Miffed: Monumental Gaming Merger Muzzled by UK’s CMA
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has blocked Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of US-based video game holding company Activision Blizzard over fears of stifled competition in the cloud gaming market. What Happened? Back in January 2022, Microsoft entered a £68.7 billion deal to buy Activision, one of the most popular video games publishers globally. This…
The Mere Exposure Effect For Managed Service Providers
The mere exposure effect is a psychological phenomenon whereby individuals develop a preference for stimuli that they have been repeatedly exposed to. This effect was first identified by social psychologist Robert Zajonc (Pronounced ‘Sayonz’ in polish) in 1968, who posited that familiarity breeds liking, meaning that the more frequently we encounter something, the more we…
Computers, Margaret Thatcher & Ice Cream
On 6th May 1949, the Electronic Delay Storage Calculator (EDSAC) ran its first set of programs. This historic British computer calculated a table of square numbers and a list of prime numbers. It was developed by Maurice Wilkes with his team at the University of Cambridge Mathematical Laboratory. The computer was built on the top floor…
Want to be a ‘Prompt Engineer’?
No – it’s doesn’t mean engineers that are punctual! In this article, we will explore the role of prompt engineers in the AI industry, why the job is necessary, why it’s suddenly a sought-after role, and what the future prospects are for prompt engineers. What is Prompt Engineering? A prompt engineer is a specialist who…
Make Sure You Make Full Use Of This (Often Forgotten) Saleperson On Your Team.
The phrase “copy is salesmanship in print” is attributed to John E. Kennedy (not the ex-president!), an advertising pioneer who revolutionised the advertising industry in the early 1900s. Kennedy believed that the primary purpose of advertising copy was to sell, and he emphasised the importance of clear, persuasive, and direct communication in advertising messages. His…
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