IT & Security News
Ryanair Third-Party Data Protection Inquiry
What happens to data gathered as part of Ryanair’s extra ID verification requirement (from customers who don’t book directly through its website), has led to an inquiry being launched by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC). Why ID Verification? For travellers booking flights through third-party websites or online travel agents (OTA), rather than directly through Ryanair,…
Google Breakup Proposed
Following a recent US ruling that Google acted illegally to maintain a monopoly on its online search and the associated advertising, the US government has now proposed forcing Google to sell off parts of its business, potentially leading to the breakup of one of the world’s leading tech companies. Antitrust Remedies – Structural Relief Suggested …
“We, Robot” Event Summary
Following Tesla’s “We, Robot” event on October 10 at the Warner Bros. Studios in Los Angeles, we look at the big reveals, the reactions to them, plus some of the key comments made and opinions given. A Showcase of Futuristic Visions Tesla’s long-anticipated “We, Robot” event, which captured the attention of millions worldwide, was CEO Elon…
Smart Glasses : Face-Recognition & Personal Data Concerns
Two Harvard students have developed a program which (when used with Meta’s smart glasses) can identify people without their knowledge, thereby highlighting a potentially serious privacy risk. Why? In their report about their research, the two Harvard students, AnhPhu Nguyen and Caine Ardayfio, said their goal was “to demonstrate the current capabilities of smart glasses, face…
Microsoft Office 2024 For Macs (Subs-Free!)
Microsoft is now offering a no-subscription, standalone version of Microsoft Office 2024, available as a “one-time purchase for 1 PC or Mac.” As a one-time purchase version of Microsoft Office, this provides permanent access to Microsoft’s classic productivity suite, representing a longer-term cost-saving alternative to the subscription-based Microsoft 365. Two versions of the one-time purchase Microsoft…
New Ways To Search
Search technology has transformed significantly from text-based queries back in the nineties to now, where there’s a wide range of interactive methods like voice, visual, and AI-driven tools. Here, we look at how these advancements are reshaping the way we search, with a focus on the latest innovations and trends in the search landscape. The…
AI Safety-Bill Killed (Well, Blocked)
Following California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoing a landmark AI safety bill aimed at regulating the development and deployment of advanced AI systems, we look at the reasons why it was blocked and the implications of doing so. What Bill? US Senate ‘Bill 1047’ relates to regulating AI systems with the focus specifically around frontier AI…
OpenAI : Powerful Voice Building Updates
ChatGPT’s creator and Microsoft-backed start-up OpenAI has announced the introduction of its new (beta) Realtime API tool which enables developers to create AI voice applications using a single set of instructions. Multiple Steps Now Reduced To One Step The ‘Realtime API’ tool simplifies the process of creating AI-driven voice applications by integrating what used to…
Ebay : Fees Scrapped For UK Private Sellers
Online marketplace eBay has announced that starting Tuesday 1 October 2024, private sellers will not pay transaction fees when they sell items on eBay.co.uk. Like Germany In its online announcement of the change, eBay highlighted how it recently launched a similar free-to-sell programme in Germany, with the result reportedly being that many new customers joined…
Pollinger’s Productivity : Oct 2024
TikTok Launches Handy Holiday and Shop Guides TikTok has released a new guide to holiday marketing, aimed at the European market. The 18-page guide is packed with tips, insights, and data points to help shape your strategy for the season. You can access the pdf guide here. Additionally, TikTok has launched a Shop Guide for…
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