KANE'S TECH TIPS:
SUNDAY 25TH FEBRUARY 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.
Wet Iphone? Advise From Apple
If your iPhone gets wet don't dry it in a bag of rice, Apple has advised.
Despite the technique's popularity, experts have long warned against it, with tests suggesting it doesn't work.
And now the tech giant itself has published guidance telling users it could result in small particles of the grain damaging their devices.
The firm said people should instead gently tap out any liquid, with the phone connector facing down, then leave it to dry out.
Read More: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68357165
Source: BBC News
Exclusive Microsoft Games On Rival Consoles
Four games that were formerly exclusive to Microsoft will soon be available on rival consoles.
Hi-Fi Rush and pirate game Sea of Thieves are coming to Sony's PS5 only.
Meanwhile, narrative adventure game Pentiment and co-op game Grounded will be on PS5 as well as Nintendo Switch.
It follows Microsoft's announcement in February that four Xbox exclusives would soon appear on rival platforms, in what some considered a major change of direction for the industry.
Read More: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68312395
Source: BBC News
BT Tower Sold
The BT Tower, a well-known landmark in London, is set to be turned into a hotel after it was sold..
Opened in 1965 by then Prime Minister Harold Wilson, the 177-metre (600ft) tower was used by television broadcasters for sending signals.
It was London's tallest building for 16 years until the NatWest Tower in the City of London was built.
The tower's former owners, BT Group, announced on Wednesday it had sold it to MCR Hotels.
The announcement has been welcomed by the architectural heritage campaign group C20, which says it hopes to see the revolving restaurant reinstated.
Read More: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-68352275
Source: BBC News
App Of The Week
This weeks app of the week is called Samsung Food
Samsung Food relies on AI to make sure your kitchen is always ready to whip up something delicious and (hopefully) nutritious! This meal prep app lets you save recipes, discover, and create your cookbook.
It also doubles up as a shopping list.
This app is free to download on IOS and Android Devices.
Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.foodient.whisk
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/samsung-food-recipe-saving/id1133637674
🛡️ Security Corner 🛡️
Weak passwords can be cracked in seconds. The longer and more unusual your password is, the harder it is for a cyber criminal to crack.
A good way to make your password difficult to crack is by combining three random words to create a password (for example applenemobiro). Or you could use a password manager, which can create strong passwords for you (and remember them).
