KANE'S TECH TIPS:
SUNDAY 4TH MAY 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!
You can hear the feature On Air on a Sunday with Mark, and throughout the week.
Reprogrammed Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Scientists have reprogrammed a robot vacuum cleaner to help charge a phone and assist in a home workout because they think the machines are currently too "idle".
Researchers from the University of Bath say the increasingly popular domestic appliances are, on average, in use for less than two hours per day, but could be working considerably harder - with some modifications.
To prove their point, they retrained a Roomba device to carry out a range of other chores, and outlined many more possible tasks it could do such as playing with a cat and watering the plants.
Read More: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5yrzyzke8do
Source: BBC News
Apple Violated An Injunction
A US district judge has found Apple violated her injunction in a case brought by Epic Games - and that a top Apple executive "outright lied" under oath.
The injunction was supposed to block Apple from anti-competitive conduct and pricing, opening the App Store up to outside payment options.
Judge Yvonne Rogers said she was referring the matter to the US Attorney for Northern District of California to investigate whether a criminal contempt proceeding is appropriate.
Read More: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c62xv43xqq5o
Source: BBC News
Co-op Shut Down Parts Of Their IT Systems Amid Possible Cyber Attack
The Co-op has shut down parts of its IT systems in response to hackers attempting to gain access to them.
It said the "proactive measures" it had taken to fend off the attack had had a "small impact" on its call centre and back office.
Meanwhile, the Metropolitan Police has confirmed it's looking into the major cyber attack at fellow retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S).
"Detectives from the Met's cyber crime unit are investigating," it said in a statement.
It is unclear whether there is any link between the two incidents.
Read More: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3wx092exlzo
Source: BBC News
App Of The Week
This week's app of the week is called Superlist.
Superlist is a cross-platform productivity app that aims to blend the simplicity of to-do lists with collaborative project management features.
Being able to share lists, assign tasks, and comment in real-time also makes it easier to work as a team,
This app is free to download on IOS and Android Devices
Google:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.superlist.superlist&hl=en
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/app/superlist-tasks-lists/id1547585270
🛡️ Security Corner 🛡️
Antivirus products work by detecting, quarantining and/or deleting malicious code, to prevent malware from causing damage to your device. Modern antivirus products update themselves automatically, to provide protection against the latest viruses and other types of malware.
When you first install (or switch on) your antivirus product, run a full scan to make sure your computer is free of all known malware.
Make sure your antivirus software is set to automatically scan all new files, such as those downloaded from the internet or stored on a USB stick, external hard drive, SD card, or other type of removable media.
Make sure your antivirus software is set to receive updates automatically.
