If you are looking for a safe environment to run and trusted applications on your Windows 10 machine without using the included “Windows Sandbox” tool available in Windows 10 Pro or Enterprise. You may be interested to know that the latest version of the Sandboxie software is now available as freeware. Although you will need to be running either Windows 7 or above as Sophos has … [Read more...] about Sandboxie is now available as freeware
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Skype appears to be having an issue with chats & messages (Updated)
It looks like Skype is having an issues with chats and messages, it appears that voice calls are wokring fine on Skype but messages atre not going through. The problem seems to have started around 11 am and we have had a number of reports of the issue from readers. Both myself and Julian have tested this out and messages are not going through or are taking a really long … [Read more...] about Skype appears to be having an issue with chats & messages (Updated)
Google Speed Badging will warn users of slow loading sites
To help ease the frustration of surfing the web and hitting slow loading websites Google has announced a new feature that may be imminently rolling out a new feature, allowing users to be warned of slow loading websites. Speed badging as the feature has been named by Google has not been given an official rollout date but Google has explained more about the new speed indicator … [Read more...] about Google Speed Badging will warn users of slow loading sites
Intel NUC Frost Canyon mini PC range leaked
Following on from the announcement earlier this month that Intel would be discontinuing its 10nm CPU Based NUC mini PC systems. It has been leaked this week that Intel is preparing to launch a new range of Intel Frost Canyon NUC with Comet Lake processors. The new range of mini PC systems have yet to be officially announced by Intel but leaked information reveals that the new … [Read more...] about Intel NUC Frost Canyon mini PC range leaked
John Carmack awarded VR Lifetime Achievement – “might be premature” he says
John Carmack computer programmer and games developer responsible for classics such as DOOM, Wolfenstein and a co-founder of id Software and currently the CTO of Oculus VR at Facebook. Has been awarded a VR Lifetime Achievement at the recent third annual VR Awards ceremony. Although Carmack thinks the award may be a little premature and has more to give the development of … [Read more...] about John Carmack awarded VR Lifetime Achievement – “might be premature” he says
Amazon will roll out a new grocery store format soon
Amazon is getting further into the physical retail world and has confirmed plans to open a different type of grocery store in 2020. The company says that it's "opening a grocery store in Woodland Hills [a suburban Los Angeles neighborhood] in 2020." It posted four job listings, which it described as "Amazon's first grocery store." It's hiring two grocery associates who'll … [Read more...] about Amazon will roll out a new grocery store format soon
Researchers develop self-healing soft electronics
Researchers from the Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Tokyo have created a new material that can fuse itself together automatically and conduct electricity. The new composite material with the catchy name MWCNTs-PBS, takes the form of a multi-walled carbon nanotubes structure surrounded by a flexible polymer polyborosiloxane outer. When to pieces are pushed … [Read more...] about Researchers develop self-healing soft electronics
9 MIT Mini Cheetah robots play together
MIT Biomimetics Robotics department have been playing with their mini cheetah robots playing football, jumping and frolicking in the leaves. Watch the two-minute video below to see the nine remote-controlled robots in action. Each mini cheetah weights just 20 lbs and was unveiled earlier this year, offering a smaller version of the Cheetah 3. The Cheetah 3 is more expensive, … [Read more...] about 9 MIT Mini Cheetah robots play together
Samsung wins 46 CES 2020 awards
Samsung has announced that they have won a total of 46 CES 2020 awards, CES 2020 takes place in January next year. The company has won awards for a wide range of devices including the Galaxy Note 10+ 5G, Samsung Galaxy Fold, Galaxy S10 5G and more. The awards highlight Samsung’s heritage of achievements in developing groundbreaking innovations that propel the industry … [Read more...] about Samsung wins 46 CES 2020 awards
Goldman Sachs says Apple Card is not sexist
Apple's credit card the Apple Card is run by Goldman Sachs and there have been claims over the last week that the card may be sexist. The original allegation was posted on Twitter by David Heinemeier Hansson you can see his tweet below, and now it has been revealed that this is being investigated by the New York Department of Financial Service. The @AppleCard is such a … [Read more...] about Goldman Sachs says Apple Card is not sexist
Microsoft resurrects OneNote app with new features
Many thought that Microsoft had finished developing the OneNote application but it seems that Microsoft isn’t quite finished with it just yet and has announced new features together with To Do and Fluid integration rolling out to the to OneNote application during 2020. Ben Hodes, product manager of OneNote explained more about the new features coming to the OneNote app during … [Read more...] about Microsoft resurrects OneNote app with new features
YouTube gets a new look on desktop
YouTube has launched a new homepage design on desktop, there are a number of design changes which Google says make it easier to find videos. There are now larger thumbnails on the homepage and also some new features like add to quue direct from the homepage. his new look includes longer video titles and larger, richer thumbnails to give you clearer information about the … [Read more...] about YouTube gets a new look on desktop