KANE'S TECH TIPS:
SUNDAY 13TH OCTOBER 2024
Welcome to another low down on all the latest Tech news, Tips and Tricks to help you keep up to date with the latest from the Tech world!
You can hear the feature On Air on a Sunday with Mark, and throughout the week.
EBay Clamping Down E-Bike & E-Bike Battery Sales
EBay will clamp down on the sale of e-bikes and e-bike batteries in the UK from 31 October, the BBC has learned.
The firm says that only "eligible business sellers" will be allowed to list them after this date.
It did not explain what the necessary criteria would be.
E-bikes, which have electrically-assisted pedals and are battery-powered, have soared in popularity, but incidents involving battery fires have also risen.
The London Fire Brigade recently said it recorded 155 e-bike fires in 2023, up by 78% from the previous year.
Read More: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5ywq8xgkkyo
Source: BBC News
Free Wi-Fi Scheme Expanding In East Yorkshire
A free wi-fi scheme is to be expanded to cover more areas of East Yorkshire.
After 60,000 people accessed the service, East Riding of Yorkshire Council said it was now being rolled out to areas in Cottingham, Driffield, Hessle, and Snaith, along with additional coverage in Bridlington
The new coverage is expected to go live later this month.
Launched in January 2023, the scheme is government funded and part of the council's digital strategy to help people get connected.
Read More: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgmglxdm3d0o
Source: BBC News
A Hub Digital Creative Industries In Kent Received Further Funding
A hub for digital creative industries in Kent has received further funding as building work is set to begin.
Plans for the University of Kent's Docking Station, which will be based inside the Historic Dockyard Chatham, were approved in January.
The project involves converting the Grade II-listed Police Section House at the former dockyard site.
Building work is expected to be completed in 2026.
Read More: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c7480xnn517o
Source: BBC News
App Of The Week
This weeks app of the week is called Soundmap - Find your songs
This app lets you discover songs, complete artist quests, and build your music collection.
It is like Pokémon Go for music fans. You walk around with the app open, collecting songs from nearby drops.
Soundmap is free to download on IOS and Android Devices
Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.mmap.mobile
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/app/soundmap-find-your-songs/id6476420863
🛡️ Security Corner 🛡️
Most of us at some point have been unable to access important data, whether it's work documents, photos, videos, contact details or other personal information.
Making backups doesn't take very long, and can usually be set up to take place automatically. So a little planning in advance to make backups could save you a lot of stress should the worst happen.
You can find more information on the National Cyber Security Centres website: ncsc.gov.uk
