GDPR compliance and Blockchain

There are concerns that the now-active General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and distributed ledger technology are incompatible, most likely stemming from the notion that, by virtue of a blockchain’s inherent public and transparent nature, it is far too accessible to be safe for enterprise use.  This...

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Facebook Messenger Kids no longer requires parents to be friends

Messenger Kids, Facebook's chat app for pre-teens, no longer requires parents to be on speaking terms before their offspring can start a conversation.  Children can only use Messenger Kids to chat with a list of contacts approved by their parents. Before now, if two kids want to message one another, their parents could only grant permission if they were friends themselves on Facebook. It was...

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5 unexpected consequences of GDPR

We're all breathing a sigh of relief that the recent flood of GDPR-related emails from panicked companies around the world has all but dried up. The EU's new data regulation is here, promising to put individuals back in control of their personal data and harmonize data protection and privacy laws...

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New file sharing site Smash has no ads, no file size limits, and a creative twist

File sharing can be a dull business – particularly if you're using a free service that's packed with ads. Smash takes a different approach. A new file transfer service designed with artists, designers and tech enthusiasts at heart, it has no file size limits and replaces ugly ads with fun creative projects. There's no need to create an account – just drag and drop your files to get started. You...

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Broadband and booze: Get a free case of wine with Virgin internet deals

Well this could get messy - Virgin Media is giving away a case of wine if you sign up for one of its selected broadband deals ending today. There are plenty of options to choose from with either 8 or 14 bottles of wine headed your way. Cheers! Not a big wine drinker? Then not to worry, as Virgin broadband is also offering bill credit up to £100 as an alternative. So you can be teetotal and still get...

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Best free Usenet trials 2018

Free Usenet servers have seen their numbers dwindle as demand for (and the sheer cost of) resources has continued to increase. They have become less reliable, more unstable, and far slower than paid options. On top of that, they tend to have short binary retention periods (only a few months) and they do not usually provide an SSL certificate to improve security and maintain anonymity. The solution?...

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Imgur will devour even more of your time with 30-second videos

Imgur has long been our favorite image hosting site and a key source of reaction GIFs, and now it's taken things a step further with support for video clips. At the moment, Imgur only supports uploading of videos through the iOS app, but users on all platforms can see and share the fruits of iPhone owners' labor.  You can visit the Unmuted channel to see what's been shared so far. Despite the...

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भास्कर ​पाठकों के लिए शिवराज सिंह चौहान से सवाल पूछने का मौका, बीते 15 सालों में उन्होंने क्या किया?

शिवराज सिंह चौहान की सरकार दिसंबर में अपना तीसरा कार्यकाल पूरा कर लेगी। विधानसभा चुनाव से ठीक पहले सरकार ही नहीं विपक्ष से भी प्रश्न पूछने का मौका है कि बीते 15 सालों में उन्होंने क्या किया? भास्कर अपने पाठकों के लिए एक श्रृंखला की शुरुआत कर रहा है – प्रश्न पूछिए @ भास्कर न्यूजरूम। इसके तहत हम सरकार...

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Best MDM solutions in 2018

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How to encourage consumers to part with their data now GDPR is here

The long wait is over. GDPR is here. And while many organisations may consider the new regulation to be a shotgun wedding — where one is forced into a serious long-term commitment or face a seriously expensive consequence for misbehaving — consumers are heralding the new dawn of fewer cold calls and a cleaner inbox without unwanted marketing emails. Which is a huge problem for brands. Yes, GDPR is...

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Why Alibaba could be the next big cloud success story

What sets Alibaba Cloud apart from the competition? Why should a business look to work with Alibaba Cloud? Initially developed as an infrastructure platform to support the large-scale operations for the various business units within Alibaba Group’s ecosystem, Alibaba Cloud has grown to be so much more.  Today,...

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Shared hosting vs WordPress hosting: Which plan should I choose?

There are various different types of web hosting and it is crucial that you choose the appropriate hosting package for your specific needs. Shared and WordPress hosting are two common types. How do you know which is best for you and your website? To help you figure this out, in this article, we are...

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Reboot your router now to flush out malware, says the FBI

As it continues to investigate the VPNFilter malware that's gripped hundreds of thousands of routers worldwide, the FBI has advised consumers and office managers in the US to reset their network boxes to try and flush out at least part of the malicious code. "The FBI recommends any owner of small office and home office routers power cycle (reboot) the devices," the Bureau said in a statement. "VPNFilter...

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Google teams up with PayPal, making it easier to splash out on apps

Google has teamed up with PayPal, making it easier to splash your cash on premium apps and services (like the new YouTube Music, for example). It's been possible to flex your credit cards through Android Pay for a while now, but the PayPal collaboration means this will now be offered as a payment option as well. You can't buy hardware with your Google-connected PayPal account, so you'll have to use...

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Shared hosting vs VPS hosting: Which package should I choose?

To build and launch a live website, one of the first things you will need is a domain name and web hosting. A domain name allows people to find you on the internet. The web hosting provides the storage and processes to load your actual website. When looking at web hosting packages, there are many options....

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Twitch is going on a 500-episode Doctor Who streaming binge

The latest Doctor's assistant is mega streaming service Twitch, which has announced that it will be doing a 500-episode showcase of Doctor Who starting 29 May.  Teaming up with BBC Studios, Twitch will be streaming a barrage of classic episodes, starting with the debut 1963 episode An Unearthly Child (AKA 100,000 BC). After that, it's just a simple case of showing 26 seasons back to back which...

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Windows 10 April 2018 Update and Edge makes your laptop battery last longer

Microsoft has once again claimed that using its Edge web browser will make your laptop’s battery last longer than if you were using Google Chrome or Firefox. The company has made the claim after releasing the Windows 10 April 2018 Update, which includes an updated version of Edge. Microsoft has released a video showing the test, which you can view below. It did something similar last year where, once...

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GDPR and website operators – the final checklist

The introduction of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in a few days is a once-in-a-generation update to our existing and somewhat outdated data protection laws from 1998.  GDPR is a complex framework of requirements. At its heart is the principle of “data privacy by design and default”,...

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GDPR and its impact on e-commerce providers

What is the impact of GDPR on those using B2B e-commerce solutions? As companies collect more and more data about individuals, and the processing of that data becomes ever more sophisticated, GDPR aims to give data subjects control back over their personal information and ensure their privacy is being...

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You can now download everything you've ever uploaded to Instagram

Instagram has launched a new tool that lets you download all your photos, videos, comments, likes and contacts. The tool has arrived just as the EU’s new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) law comes into force. One of the GDPR’s key principles is that data subjects (in this case, Instagram users) should be able to request a copy of all their personal data. Instagram is an American company owned...

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The big YouTube Music rollout begins: have you got access yet?

YouTube Music, the big Spotify rival that lumps millions of music tracks together with music videos, playlists and other such audio goodness, is now available in some countries.  It’s available as a standalone service, or if you currently subscribe to Google Play Music or YouTube Red you will get it as part of your package. For those unfamiliar with YouTube Red, it’s the premium YouTube service...

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How to make a website GDPR compliant

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect on 25th May 2018. Whilst many are considering this the “doomsday” of marketing, it is in fact a straightforward process provided that you understand how to make your website GDPR compliant. The motive behind the EU regulation is to protect consumers and customers against the rising data breaches, which is costing the UK economy billions...

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Adobe boosts Experience Cloud with Magento commerce purchase

Adobe is to boost its Experience Cloud marketing platform with new e-commerce features thanks to the $1.7 billion takeover of Magento Commerce. The Adobe Experience Cloud comprises the firm’s clouds for advertising, analytics and marketing, and works together with both the Adobe Creative Cloud and the Adobe Document Cloud to allow for seamless workflows. Magento’s e-commerce platform will be fully...

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Share the love with Google Photos' new Favorites feature

Google Photos makes it easy to share and search photos, back them up, and cast them to a big screen, but it's always been lacking a few features. One particular omission was the ability to flag up your favorite pictures and make them all easily accessible – until now. Google has started rolling out a new Favorites feature that lets you add stars to the best snaps in your gallery. Marked photos will...

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Comcast’s Wi-Fi ‘Pods’ extend your coverage with the tap of an app

Comcast has released a range of Wi-Fi extenders for its Xfinity xFi home internet service customers. Called ‘xFi Pods’, these mesh extenders plug into power outlets in order to help those with homes where Wi-Fi coverage is patchy. If you’re an Xfinity customer, you can pick up a pack of three pods for $119, or six pods for $199 from the official website. It’s worth noting that you’ll need to have...

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Best SSL certificate providers of 2018

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Amazon Prime set to save blockbuster sci-fi show The Expanse from obscurity

The Expanse has been around for three seasons now and was Syfy’s big push into creating a blockbuster science-fiction TV show.  Big money did mean, however, that the show would have to attract some big viewing figures. Unfortunately for The Expanse fans, a 25% drop in season two and a further 5% in season three meant that Syfy had no option but to cancel.  There's no such thing as ‘cancellation’...

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The 20 best online games you should play today

In the real world, the best PC games can cost a lot of money. In some cases, they can do so without even keeping you engaged for a notable amount of time. Sometimes, a lot of games you pay for can lead to boredom – instead of solving it. Luckily, the best online games can do the trick. Traditionally known as Flash or HTML games, these titles are made to keep you occupied while you’re working, or at...

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