KANE'S TECH TIPS:
SUNDAY 9TH 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!
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Lancashire MEGA Hubs
Secondary school pupils in Lancashire are set to experience future technologies like AI and virtual reality.
Lancashire MEGA Hubs is a new scheme aimed at enhancing digital skills and career opportunities for youngsters, the county council said.
Pupils in all of the county's secondary schools will be able to work with coding, cyber security and machine learning, with extra-curricular days and an out-of-school Cyber and Esports Academy.
Read More: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0q117gxlnxo
Source: BBC News
UK Competition Watchdog Ended Investigation In Microsoft and Open AI
The UK competition watchdog has ended its investigation into the partnership between Microsoft and the maker of ChatGPT, OpenAI.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) was looking into whether Microsoft's relationship with what is the world's best known artificial intelligence (AI) firm changed after the turmoil which saw its boss Sam Altman fired and then rehired.
The CMA has concluded that, despite Microsoft investing billions of dollars into OpenAI and having exclusive uses of some of its AI products, the partnership remains the same, so is not subject to review under the UK's merger rules.
Read More: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyd87dxezvo
Source: BBC News
Apple Taking Legal Action Against UK Goverment
Apple is taking legal action to try to overturn a demand made by the UK government to view its customers' private data if required.
It is understood that the US technology giant has appealed to the Investigatory Powers Tribunal, an independent court with the power to investigate claims against the Security Service.
It is the latest development in an unprecedented row between one of the world's biggest tech firms and the UK government over data privacy.
In January, Apple was issued with a secret order by the Home Office to share encrypted data belonging to Apple users around the world with UK law enforcement in the event of a potential national security threat.
Read More: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8rkpv50x01o
Source: BBC News
App Of The Week
This weeks App of the week is Adobe Photoshop
The Software now has a Mobile app which covers the main tools found within the Computer software.
It will harness the power of AI to offer generative editing and design features
Features include layering, selections, and masking to compose and add elements to images.
This app is free to download on IOS now and on Android Devices later in the year.
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/app/adobe-photoshop/id1457771281
🛡️ Security Corner 🛡️
Smart cameras (the security cameras and baby monitors used to monitor activity in and around your house) usually connect to the internet using your home Wi-Fi.
However, as with any 'smart' device that can connect to the internet, you should take a few steps to protect yourself.
Live feeds or images from smart cameras can (in rare cases) be accessed by unauthorised users, putting your privacy at risk.
This is possible because smart cameras are often configured so that you can access them whilst you're away from home.
The problem arises because some cameras are shipped with the default password set by the manufacturer, which is often well-known or guessable (such as admin or 00000).
