KANE'S TECH TIPS:
SUNDAY 23rd MARCH 2025
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.
Digital Technology Pilot Project Extended
A pilot project in Wolverhampton using digital technology to help vulnerable adults live independently is to be extended.
Voice-activated fall detectors, remote monitoring sensors and smart speakers are among devices that have had positive impacts on residents' well-being, the city council said.
The trial, funded by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, helps people aged 65 and over and those with learning or physical disabilities.
More than 250 referrals for the technology have been made in the city since the trial started in September 2024, the council said.
The authority said it was now working with consultant West Midlands 5G and neighbouring councils to show how technology-enabled care could improve lives.
Read More: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd65p7n89v0o
Source: BBC News
AI Could Save Councils Millions, A Report Claims
A council could save Millions of pounds over the next five years by using artificial intelligence (AI), a report has claimed.
An internal report carried out by Cheshire East Council said AI could save costs in areas such as customer service, adult social care and children's services.
Officers said AI could also reduce administrative backlogs and improve data accuracy at the local authority.
The report will be discussed by the council's corporate policy committee later.
Read More: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1lpzr6z49jo
Source: BBC News
Driverless Trams
Driverless trams are expected to be used in town centres in less than three years, regional bosses say.
Construction of a new facility to test and build "trackless trams" is set to begin in July at Teesside Airport.
It is hoped the vehicles will be used to move luggage from aircraft to baggage handling facilities and as passenger shuttles.
Read More: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c15q23z8pz0o
Source: BBC News
App Of The Week
This weeks app of the week is called Spendee Budget app and tracker
It's a personal finance application that was specially designed to help users track income, expenses, and savings in an easy manner.
You can create budgets for specific categories.
The app is free to download on Ios and Android Devices
Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cleevio.spendee
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/app/spendee-budget-app-planner/id635861140
🛡️ Security Corner 🛡️
Data shows there was a rise of social media and email account hacking reported in 2024, with a total of 35,434 reports made to Action Fraud, compared to 22,530 reports made in 2023.
Action Fraud, the national fraud and cybercrime reporting service, has launched a campaign, supported by Meta, to encourage people to take an extra step of online protection by enabling 2-Step Verification for each online account they have.
The most common motives for social media hacking were either investment fraud, ticket fraud or theft of the targeted account, reporting insights revealed.
2-step verification (2SV) will keep criminals out of your account – even if they know your password. Turning on 2SV gives your most important accounts an extra level of protection, especially your email and social media accounts. It can be turned on in a matter of minutes – time well spent to keep the fraudsters out.
