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If you’ve put your phone down somewhere in the house or office but can’t remember where, you can use Android Device Manager (Find My Device) to help you locate it. Here’s how: You can access Device Manager via the web on a mobile device or computer. Find My Device is on by default for Android…
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Speaking at the recent IP Expo in London, Irwin Mitchell solicitors warned businesses that focusing too much on consent as a basis for data collection could mean that they miss other options and issues, and leave themselves open to the risk of fines from the UK regulator when GDPR comes into force next year. Consent…
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After years of astonishing AI developments and expensive R & D and staffing bills, Google now plans to finally monetize its DeepMind AI by embedding it into a host of Google products and services. Losing Money Up until now, the expense of AI development work by DeepMind has meant big annual losses. Last year, for…
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The European Commission is using the rulings of two cases involving Apple and Amazon, and reforming the way VAT is collected to make sure that all online businesses pay their taxes. The Apple & Amazon Cases The rulings on cases involving Apple’s operations in Ireland, and Amazon’s in Luxemburg are to be used to close…
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The Ordnance Survey augmented reality (OS) Maps app will allow users to see signs identifying UK landmarks in the area they’re looking at through their phone or tablet’s camera view. Augmented Reality Maps The new version of the OS Maps app uses ‘augmented reality’ which is the technology that can allow the real-world view to…
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Built in artificial intelligence to fight malware Built in movie editor One drive files on demand to save disk space Roam between multiple devices and pickup where you left off Engadget: Windows 10 Fall Creators Update may arrive on October 17th. http://google.com/newsstand/s/CBIw9ryX8TU More info https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/upcoming-features
Ransomware such as WannaCry is used to extort money from people and organisations who are told that their important data is locked away until they pay a ransom. If you become a victim of ransomware, should you pay? Even if you do, will you get all of your data back? Experts Say ‘Don’t Pay’ The…
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Apple is reported to be launching its “HomePod” Siri-controlled smart speaker in December this year, and although it’s in the same market as Amazon’s Echo and Sonos, the marketing message is that it’s more about music and sound quality. What Is Siri? Apple’s Siri is like Amazon’s Alexa. It is the intelligent, talking personal assistant…
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The National Cyber Security Centre and cyber units at PwC and BAE Systems have warned UK businesses about a hacking group, operating inside China, targeting UK-based B2B IT outsourcing companies with a view to reaching their customers. Identified Through Collaboration It is believed that it was the collaboration between the NCSC (the cyber branch of…
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