KANE'S TECH TIPS:
SUNDAY 21ST APRIL 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.
Drones Could Help Search And Rescue
Drones can reach people stuck on treacherous mountain terrain in minutes, while it would take a search and rescue team hours.
Pilot David Campion says drones can be fitted with lights and speakers so emergency workers can communicate with people in danger.
He said his drone is tracked by 24 satellites at a time, meaning it can plot the route it has taken and accurately assess the height and the difficult terrain.
He says this helps with rescue missions and means the drone can be flown in the same path to take images for photogrammetry.
Read More: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd13lxdd5q0o
Source: BBC News
New Farther App By NHS Highland
An app to help new fathers has been rolled out by NHS Highland.
It is the first health board in Scotland to make the free to download Dadpad app available.
It is designed to be used as a quick reference tool to support new dads to feel more confident about fatherhood.
Read More: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cyerwr2x3k9o
Source: BBC News
Police Force Trialing Tesla Cars
A police force has revealed the two Tesla vehicles it has received as part of a trial.
Cumbria Police got two electric cars on Monday and will test them until the end of July, the force said.
The scheme is fully funded through Tesla with the manufacturer also covering all charging costs, a force spokesman added.
The two vehicles will be used by Cumbria's roads policing unit as part of operational patrols.
Cumbria Police said the force was given a Model Y and a Model 3.
Read More: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cld0l7r6y72o
Source: BBC News
App Of The Week
This weeks app of the week is called Temp Mail
This app allows you to generate instant email addresses that are disposable.
Temp Mail provides you with temporary email addresses, letting you receive photos and other attachments.
This app is free to download on IOS and Android Devices
Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tempmail
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/app/temp-mail-temporary-email/id1214259095
🛡️ Security Corner 🛡️
Action Fraud, the national fraud and cyber crime reporting service, is urging holiday goers to play it safe online and do their research before booking their trip.
Top tips to help prevent falling victim to holiday fraud:
- Do your research: before committing and booking your dream holiday, make sure that you do a thorough online search to ensure the company is credible.
- Pay safely: use a credit card when shopping online, if you have one. Most major credit card providers protect online purchases.
- Look for the logo: make sure they're a licensed company and check that they are properly accredited. Look for an ATOL (Air Travel Organiser's Licence) or a membership of ABTA, The Travel Association.
- Stay safe online: use three random words to create a strong password for your email that’s different to all your other passwords. If a 2-step verification option is available, always set it.
- Book with confidence: be sceptical of unrealistic holiday deals. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Exercise caution and research before making purchases.
More information can be found here: https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/news/dont-lose-out-before-flying-out-action-fraud-urge-holiday-makers-to-watch-out-for-fraudsters-online
