KANE'S TECH TIPS:
SUNDAY 22ND OCTOBER 2023
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.
Netflix Rising Prices Again
Netflix is raising prices for some of its subscription plans, despite the success of its recent crackdown on password sharing.
The streaming giant said monthly charges for some of its advert-free options would increase in the US, UK and France by up to $3.
The move reflects the company's growing confidence, after it added 8.8 million subscribers from July to September.
That was the most in more than two years, sending Netflix shares surging.
Read More: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67140876
Source: BBC News
Microsoft 365 Copilot
A ChatGPT-style AI assistant, developed by Microsoft and embedded into its office apps, will become available to all from 1 November, following trials.
Microsoft 365 Copilot can summarise meetings held in Teams for anyone who chooses not to attend.
It can also draft emails, create word documents, spreadsheet graphs, and Powerpoint presentations in moments.
There are concerns it could leave businesses dangerously reliant on AI-powered assistance.
Read More: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67103536
Source: BBC News
Amazon Package Drones In The UK
Amazon has announced it will start using drones to deliver parcels in the UK in under an hour.
The online retail giant said the service would start in one location which is yet to be revealed, at the end of 2024.
The company already offers drone deliveries in two US states for goods weighing no more than 5lbs (2.2kg).
The aviation regulator said "exploring" how drones could be safely used in more of the UK's airspace was "key".
Amazon said it was working closely with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to meet regulations, while the government said the move would help it understand "how to best use the new technology safely and securely".
Read More: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67132527
Source: BBC News
Apps Of The Week
This weeks app of the week is called Swipefy
The service is aimed specifically at those of you who like to listen to new music, but want to stay true to your tastes.
To use Swipefy, you need a Spotify account. You then download the app and allow it to access your Spotify data so that the algorithm can present you with different songs for 30 seconds.
If you like the song, you only have to swipe to the right, otherwise to the left.
It’s available on Android and IOs devices for free.
Google:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.swipefy.mobile
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/app/swipefy-for-spotify/id6449814769
🛡️ Security Corner 🛡️
Whether it's your email, a social media account, or your online bank, losing access to a digital account can be stressful.
How can you tell if you have been hacked?
Check your online accounts to see if there's been any unauthorised activity. Things to look out for include:
- being unable to log into your accounts
- changes to your security settings
- messages or notifications sent from your account that you don't recognise
- logins or attempted logins from strange locations or at unusual times
- unauthorised money transfers or purchases from your online accounts
