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Is the newly passed UK Online Safety Bill a security disaster waiting to happen?
Is the UK Online Safety Bill a security disaster or a great protection for children? Could it possibly be both? Davey Winder explores the arguments for and against.
If Windows Copilot launches this week, it needs to be much better than the beta
The Windows Copilot preview leaves a lot to be desired from Microsoft's AI assistant
Can Salesforce Einstein detoxify AI?
Salesforce claims that its "trust layer" will remove toxic and misleading content from its AI tools, but is it as clever as its Einstein moniker makes it sound?
Microsoft confirms Word zero-day exploit that could expose passwords to hackers
A Microsoft Word zero-day exploit could leave a gaping hole in your company's defences. Davey Winder explains how the exploit works and why you need to take action now.
Slack’s jarring new design – can you go back to the old one?
The revamp of the Slack desktop interface isn't going down well with some users. Barry Collins explores Slack's thinking and reveals if you can turn the clock back to the old design...
iPhone attacks: should you be using Lockdown Mode?
A new wave of iPhone spyware attacks have been launched. Should you be using the iPhone Lockdown Mode to boost your security?
Would you pass a Cyber Essentials audit? Here’s why hackers hope not
Security expert Davey Winder explains why every size of business should take the Cyber Essentials audit -- not just the big-name organisations that hit the headlines
Ideogram smashes Midjourney for business logos and social posts
Ideogram is a new generative AI service that delivers typographic flair. Should Midjourney be worried? The answer, says Barry Collins, is painted in big, glowing letters.
Troubled WANdisco rebrands as Cirata
Scandal-hit British software company tries to shed its past by rebranding as Cirata.
Four Lenovo highlights at IFA 2023
Enjoy our hot takes on a 27in screen that shows 3D images, a high-powered yet slim gaming laptop, a portable gaming system to rival the Steam Deck - and a pair of smart(ish) glasses.
Tech sustainability now one of the top two factors in buying decisions, says IFA chief
The sustainability of technology looks set to be one of the two big themes from this year's IFA trade show, with IFA revealing that it has shot to the top of consumers' list of reasons to buy (or not buy) a product
AI chatbots a security risk due to LLMs, says UK’s National Cyber Security Centre
Davey Winder reveals why the UK's cyber security centre is concerned about AI chatbots, and large language models in particular - and what you can do about it.
ChatGPT Enterprise vs ChatGPT Plus: which should businesses use?
Barry Collins reveals the most important differences between the new ChatGPT Enterprise and ChatGPT Plus
Dropbox ends unlimited storage, blames crypto miners
Dropbox imposes fixed limits on business accounts, blaming abusive customers.
Your business is at high risk from Chrome extensions, researchers say
Every Chrome extension installed by an employee brings a risk to your company, says new research, and as employee numbers grow so does the risk. Security guru Davey Winder reveals all.
Midjourney update offers AI in-painting for the first time
A new Midjourney feature lets customers reimagine parts of an image for the first time. Barry Collins reveals how to exploit the new tool, and explains that it doesn't always work perfectly...
Hackers use stronger passwords than the government, but they still got doxxed
It's hard to feel sympathy for the latest victims of information-stealing malware, explains security Davey Winder, as it's the very people who are attacking us
How to get Worldcoin – and the reasons why you shouldn’t
Sam Altman's cryptocurrency-meets AI project has launched. Find out how you can get Worldcoin and the reasons why you might want to hold off.
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Crypto investment in freefall as VCs switch funds to AI
Venture capitalists turn to AI as cryptocurrency investment tumbles