Amazon is using Twitch to train generative AI
The streaming platform’s users criticised the move to allow the use of channel content for AI training.BBC News
My Brilliant Career has cured my period drama-hating past by being the best TV show I’ve seen on Netflix this year — but don’t expect it to be a Bridgerton bonkbuster
In the mid 2000s, I was fascinated with the reality TV show Aussie Ladette to Lady. It branded a “new breed” of Australian woman as loud, vulgar, and unfit for any self-respecting society, thrusting them into weeks-long sophistication training that, of course, never lasted. In a nutshell, this is also the premise for the new […]
Espresso yourself — I’ve found the 7 best coffee machine deals brewing this Afterpay Day
There are three things guaranteed in life: death, taxes and me seeking out the best coffee machine deals during major sales events such as Afterpay Day. Yes, I love a hunt for discounts on the givers of life that are coffee machines, and this week there are plenty to shop. Admittedly, some stores’ discounts aren’t […]
Most UK tech leaders say network outages are becoming a critical business problem
Tech leaders are finding complexities with contacts, vendors, and platforms are restricting transformation Network resilience is increasingly an issue for leaders, rather than just IT Businesses are relying on too much technology New research has lifted the lid on how small business tech leaders are finding it increasingly difficult to ensure technology can drive change, […]
How to watch today’s Google Pixel 11 launch event live — and what announcements to expect
Hot on the heels of Samsung Galaxy Unpacked, there’s now a big Google hardware launch to look forward to, with the brand set to unleash its new Pixel devices at today’s New York-set Made by Google event. We’re expecting to see not just the Google Pixel 11 series, but also the Pixel Watch 5 and […]
Struggling to sleep in this heatwave? These 3 extra-quiet fans will keep you cool all night — and they’re in stock for next-day delivery
Feeling tired today? It can be hard to sleep when the temperature rises, but the right fan can help you get a proper night’s rest and wake well-rested and refreshed. Not just any fan will do though — for the best sleep you need one that’s extra quiet, and ideally with a dedicated night-time mode […]
Cybersecurity’s identity crisis: why trust can no longer begin and end at login
The image most organizations still have of a cyberattack is fundamentally outdated. We tend to picture hackers battering down digital walls by exploiting software vulnerabilities or launching convoluted ransomware campaigns. Yet some of the most damaging breaches today involve something far less dramatic. An attacker enters through the front door using valid credentials, passes authentication […]
Professors say today’s solar eclipse won’t crash the grid — so why is Octopus Energy paying customers to switch off?
Octopus Energy warns we could face a 1.3GW solar energy shortfall thanks to today’s eclipse It advises we cut energy usage today and is offering free electricity as reward Experts say “the impact of the eclipse will be limited and is well planned for” Ahead of today’s solar eclipse — which is due to appear […]
How to watch Spy Next Door: The Anna Chapman Story for FREE
Watch Spy Next Door: The Anna Chapman Story for free on Channel 4 (UK only) Unblock Channel 4 from abroad with NordVPN – Save 75% Spy Next Door: The Anna Chapman Story is perfect for true crime fans, with a shocking story from 2010 that rocked the US, and indeed the world, as a Russian […]
Meet Snowflake Volunteer: Tor’s Android app that lets you help people bypass censorship
Tor unveils Snowflake Volunteer as a standalone Android app The app lets users share their open internet connection It is the result of a collaboration between Tor and Bloco The team behind the censorship-resistant Tor Browser has unveiled Snowflake Volunteer — a standalone Android app that lets you help people living in restricted countries bypass […]