The Surprisingly Simple Trick That Thwarts Scammers

2023 has been the year of AI. We’ve seen ChatGPT and other similar tools being used to automatically generate everything from the live chat on websites to full websites themselves and much more. Like any tool, AI can be used for both good and bad, so it’s no surprise scammers have been quick to use … Leer más

Closing the datacentre skills gap by tapping up career changers

The UK datacentre industry is in the midst of a prolonged and well-publicised skills crisis, as there are simply not enough people entering the sector despite more students studying science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects. Might it be time to look again at how best to attract candidates from other walks of life, … Leer más

Vax Blade 5 Dual Pet + Car Review: No Job Too Big Or Too Small

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Tech tool for cleaning electronics and screens Real-time remaining time display Can switch between hard and soft floors easily Cons Heavier than previous Blades Multiple tools require storage Tricky to navigate around some furniture Our Verdict Even if you find vacuuming a chore, it’s hard not to like Vax’s … Leer más

MediaTek unveils RedCap services | Computer Weekly

As devices supporting the next generation of mobile wireless technology come on stream and use cases based on them rapidly emerge, leading processor manufacturer MediaTek has announced it’s expanding its family of modems and chipsets to support the 5G RedCap standard and deliver 5G data rates and enhanced power efficiency to a broad range of … Leer más

Samsung The Frame (2023) Review: 4K QLED HDR TV

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Customisable art frame bezel Bright QLED picture with matt finish Tizen smart platform Large range of sizes Cons One Connect tuner box won’t suit everyone No Dolby Vision Our Verdict The Frame range has been a huge hit for Samsung, and it’s easy to see why. This well equipped … Leer más

Datacentres denied: West London server farm dispute prompts calls for UK planning system reform

The government’s decision to stop a proposed datacentre being built on an undeveloped piece of protected green land in west London highlights the pressure operators are under when balancing the demands of their investors with meeting the UK’s ever-growing need for compute capacity in a sustainable way. The case, which is one of several datacentre … Leer más

Software engineers worry about speaking out

A survey of 280 software engineers conducted in October has reported that over half (53%) suspected that malpractices were occuring in the workplace. Among the specific areas of wrongdoing mentioned include breaching professional standards, negligence, bribery, fraud, criminal activity, miscarriages of justice, health and safety risks, damage to the environment or breaching legal obligations, including … Leer más

Samsung Galaxy A34 5G is Best Black Friday Budget Phone Deal

Black Friday is a great opportunity to get a flagship phone for less, but savings are arguably even more impressive on affordable handsets. And the highlight here is undoubtedly the Galaxy A34 5G, Samsung’s mid-range phone from 2023. The 256GB model usually costs a respectable £399, but Amazon has dropped the price to just £249. … Leer más

Former OpenAI boss to lead Microsoft Advanced AI division

Microsoft has hired OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman less than 36 hours after he stepped down as CEO of the ChatGPT creator. Emmett Shear, former Twitch CEO, has now taken the reins as the interim CEO of OpenAI.  On Friday, OpenAI said that following a deliberative review process, the board had concluded that Altman “was not … Leer más

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