News & resources

Due to the fast pace of the digital sector it pays to keep up to date with the latest news. Here we provide updates on any issues that might affect your business IT, plus share any developments happening within our company.

Company Check - HP's Toner-Blocking Settlement

HP has (quietly) settled a class action lawsuit over claims it deliberately blocked customers from using third-party toner cartridges in its printers, without paying a penny in damages.

Security Stop-Press: Fake CAPTCHAs Used To Trick Users Into Installing Malware

Cybercriminals are exploiting users’ trust in familiar verification tools like CAPTCHAs to trick them into infecting their own systems, according to HP Wolf Security’s latest Threat Insights Report

Sustainability-In-Tech : Electric Vehicles 'Charged in 5 Mins'

Chinese automaker BYD says its new megawatt charging platform could eliminate range anxiety and double Tesla’s speed, but how does it work, and what could this mean for UK drivers?

Video Update : How To Create an AI Podcast

This short video is really fascinating and could well be a game-changer when it comes to content production and personalised learning.

Tech Tip - Create Your Own Custom GPT Assistant

Want ChatGPT to think like you, sound like you, or specialise in your business niche? With Custom GPTs, you can build your own AI assistant in minutes (no coding needed). Here's how:

Featured Article : Public Hearing Demanded For Apple’s UK Encryption

Privacy advocates are calling for Apple’s legal challenge against a secret UK government order to be heard in public, arguing that millions of users’ privacy rights are at stake.

Tech Insight : Is Manus Redefining AI Agents and SEO?

In this Tech Insight, we look at how Manus, China’s latest AI agent, is redefining autonomous AI applications, its connection to Browser Use, and whether this signals a new shift in search engine o

Tech News : Securing IPv4 Addresses For Loans

IPv4.Global, the world’s largest marketplace for IPv4 addresses, has launched a loan programme that allows businesses to use their IPv4 addresses as collateral.

Tech News : Alexa Voice Recordings Being Sent To Amazon

From March 28, a change to a long-standing Amazon Echo privacy feature will mean that every Alexa request will be transmitted to Amazon’s cloud by default, rather than being processed locally on th

Company Check - HP's Deliberate 15-Minute Call-Wait Outcry

HP has come under scrutiny for implementing a policy that enforced a minimum 15-minute wait time for customers seeking telephone support for consumer PCs and printers.

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