KANE'S TECH TIPS:
SUNDAY 3RD NOVEMBER 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.
Transport For London (TFL) Oyster's Still Unavailable
Transport for London (TfL) Oyster photocards are still unavailable following a cyber attack.
About 5,000 customers were contacted by TfL saying details including their sort codes and bank account numbers could have been accessed by hackers amid the "cyber security incident" at the start of September.
A 17-year-old boy was arrested over the hack, which also included names, emails, home addresses and Oyster refund data.
TfL apologised for the disruption and said it would start reissuing photocards again "shortly", but has not indicated exactly when systems will be operational.
Read More: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c14l0y012vlo
Source: BBC News
West Midlands Paramedics Train To Drive On VR Simulator
Student paramedics in the West Midlands are the first in the country to perfect their emergency driving using a virtual reality simulator.
The learners have started using the tech alongside more traditional training to help them pass their Emergency Blue Light driving course.
The simulator allows drivers to tackle hazards they are likely to face once qualified, such as extreme weather or pedestrians in the road, trainers said.
Computer screens mimic an ambulance windscreen and the simulator's seat moves to react to different scenarios.
Read More: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg0pwv94gpo
Source: BBC News
Apple Released AI Tools For Some Iphones
After a long wait, Apple has finally released its artificial intelligence (AI) tools for iPhone - to a select few.
Apple Intelligence, a suite of AI tools announced in June, became available to owners of some iPhones around the world on Monday.
It was accessible for people with eligible devices by updating to the latest version of Apple's operating system for iPhones.
Those hoping to get hold of Apple Intelligence have to request to join a waitlist to get it after updating to iOS 18.1.
The new features include notification summaries, tools to assist users in writing messages, and a glowing new interface for virtual assistant Siri.
Read More: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwy9xj301wmo
Source: BBC News
App Of The Week
This weeks app of the week is called Moises
Moises might be something worth exploring if you are musically inclined. This app is basically a vocal remover for musicians as it harnesses the power of AI to remove vocals and instruments alike from any song.
You can play back your tracks in any key according to your preferred speed. It is also good enough to create guitar, drums, piano, vocals, and bass backing tracks.
This app is free to download on IOS and Android Devices
Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ai.moises
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/app/moises-the-musicians-app/id1515796612
🛡️ Security Corner 🛡️
Your email is where you keep your most personal and financial information.
If a cyber criminal accesses your email, they could:
- access your other online accounts using the 'forgot password' feature (which often sends you an email)
- access personal or business information and use this to scam you or people you know
2-Step Verification (2SV) gives you twice the protection so even if cyber criminals have your password, they can't access your email.
2SV works by asking for more information to prove your identity. For example, getting a code sent to your phone when you sign in using a new device or change settings such as your password.
You won't be asked for this every time you check your email.
