KANE'S TECH TIPS:
SUNDAY 3RD DECEMBER 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!
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UK's Most-Streamed Artist of 2023
Pop star Taylor Swift was the UK's most-streamed artist of 2023, topping the end-of-year charts across Spotify, Apple Music and Deezer.
The singer was particularly powerful on Apple's service, where she set an all-time record for the most listeners for any artist in a single year.
But she failed to claim the most-played song on any of the streaming platforms.
On Spotify, that honour went to Dave and Central Cee's summer smash, Sprinter.
Meanwhile, Miley Cyrus claimed the crown on Apple and Deezer with her post break-up anthem Flowers.
Both songs topped the UK charts for 10 weeks earlier this year. Flowers is also the best-selling song of the year to date.
Read More: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67565920
Source: BBC News
Google Drive Glitch
Google Drive users have reacted angrily to a glitch leaving some unable to access files from the last six months.
Google said it was investigating the issue which is affecting some users of its hugely popular cloud storage service.
The problem was first reported on 22 November by a user who said their Drive had reset to a May 2023 version.
It is not known how many customers are affected, but people in multiple countries have reported problems.
Read More: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67554160
Source: BBC News
The British Library Cyber Attack
The British Library says it has evidence that user data was hacked in a cyber attack and offered for sale on the dark web.
The library warned users who use the same password elsewhere to change it.
The attack, which took place on 31 October, is continuing to affect its website, online systems and some onsite services, a statement said.
The Rhysida ransomware group claim to be behind the attack, have said they will auction off the stolen data.
Read More: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67544504
Source: BBC News
Apps Of The Week
This weeks app of the week is called Alison.
The app provides lessons in categories such as IT, health, language, business, management, personal development, sales & marketing, engineering & construction, and teaching & academics.
One example of a course on the app is British Sign Language.
The free courses are professionally done.
This app is free to download on IOS and Android Devices
Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alison.mobile.flutter
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/app/alison-online-education-app/id1558468968
🛡️ Security Corner 🛡️
The UK and US have developed new global guidelines for AI security.
In testament to the UK’s leadership in AI safety, agencies from 17 other countries have confirmed they will endorse and co-seal the new guidelines.
The guidelines aim to raise the cyber security levels of artificial intelligence and help ensure that it is designed, developed, and deployed securely.
These Guidelines have been Developed by the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), a part of GCHQ, and the US’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Including a number of other international agencies and ministries from across the world.
Read More here: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/news/uk-develops-new-global-guidelines-ai-security
