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ditch the password compelling reasons to upgrade your online security

Right, ready for a giggle? Let's have a natter about that controversial contrivance of modernity: the trusty password, which, apparently, it's time to wish cheerio. The nut of the matter, as outlined in the article, is that passwords, as secure as your dad's shed, are often as easily cracked as a hardboiled egg at breakfast.

Between ‘password123’ and ‘ilovecats’ (and if that's really your password, you really need to be rolling your eyes at yourself right now), there's very little to befuddle a dedicated hacker. The piece posits that the modest password - that which we thought could shield us like armour in the tribal times of the digital age - is about as useful as a chocolate teapot.

The suggested replacement for these subtly complex security measures is biometric authentication - which is a mouthful even for tech adepts. The method relies on our unique traits such as fingerprints and facial recognition, which are, let's be fair, much harder to forget than 'Fluffy123'.

The trials of transitioning to this newer, shinier technology, however, isn't exactly a stroll in Hyde Park. There's a slew of potential problems tied to privacy issues and data breaches – getting mugged digitally doesn’t quite take away the sting, does it?

So, whilst your password days maybe numbered, don't worry yourself too much. You've still got some time to give Fluffy her privacy back. Now, the challenge that lays ahead is to make this slinky new technology work without it interrupting my beloved afternoon tea sessions! Now, wouldn’t that be a treat? Read more here.

san frantokyo and animoca brands bring anime adventures to sone

Alright then, brace for brevity. Our mates over at Animoca Brands are joining hands with San FranTokyo to inject a bit of anime glamour onto the Soneium blockchain. Have to hand it to them, nothing screams 'tech innovation' like coupling digital ledger technology with wide-eyed cartoon characters.

Whatever happened to the good old days, eh? When our only worries were whether our VCRs were chewing up our favourite anime tapes. Now we're focusing on blockchain-based immersive experiences, we do like a challenge!

It’s the convergence of old and new—taking traditional passion for anime and wrapping it up in cutting-edge technology. Because why not? Taming new tech is what we are all about, despite the gnarly kinks and wrinkles that it inevitably throws our way.

It might be less scratching your head over a crossword in the Times and more understanding how Satoshi Nakamoto fits into your Saturday morning cartoon marathon. But hey, while technology might consistently give us a stiff upper lip, it also keeps us on our toes, doesn't it?

Determination, a sense of humour and a willingness to tackle the learning curve would ensure we all keep marching on bravely into this peculiar future. Amidst all the jargon and JavaScript, don't forget, we're all just trying to have a (virtual) laugh. Read more here.

porsche integrates alexa and apps for enhanced infotainment in 202

Well, it appears that the Porsche has finally joined us in the digital age, with the well-heeled automaker equipping its 2026 fleet with a few more digital tricks. The usual suspects - Taycan, 911, Panamera and Cayenne - are now offering the Amazon Alexa app, which is probably just Porsche's way of confirming each driver's suspicion that their car is indeed smarter than they are.

The upgraded infotainment software, a term still valiantly trying to convince us that in-car karaoke and three-point turns can coexist peacefully, is surely a delightful addition. It beckons us to envisage the future of motoring: asking your car to play "Don't Stop Believing" while navigating congestion patterns in real-time, making demands on traffic to shift like the digital equivalent of Moses parting the Red Sea. Yes, the tech future is bright. Or at the very least, it will be if you remember to update your software.

So, get set for Alexa to become your unexpected road-trip companion, and for your four-wheeled friend's IQ to potentially eclipse your own. Ah, the relentless march of technology! It's as inevitable as a British summer's day being spoiled by rain. Now, crossing the fingers that the voice command doesn't mistake 'home' for 'Rome'! The devil, after all, is in the digital detail.

In conclusion, the bigwigs at Porsche are determined to lace serious undertones of technology into their fun-loving driving machines. As British as grumbling about the weather, we shall march ahead, grappling with the joys and mysteries of speaking to our cars. And cars, like Alexa, will slowly learn the fine art of selective listening, whilst we humans continue mastering the command 'Update Now.' Read more here.

unveiling merlins hidden sequel a technological triumph in

Merlin, that iconic magician renowned for conjuring a bloody big sword from a stone, appears to have been pulling another fast one. For ages, a tantalising extension to his tale has been coyly hiding within the confines of another book, shimmering like an incorporeal Snapchat notification.

Some tech-savvy bookworms have now brandished their digital wizardry to prise it open. Using top-drawer techniques only slightly less complex than the workings of a pensioner's video recorder, they've revealed a continuation of our beloved wizard's narrative.

Just as Merlin seemingly mastered the manipulation of medieval metaphysics, we too must become virtuosos of our own technological follies. For now, the mystifying machinations of technology and our infrastructure remain a beast more elusive than an accurate weather forecast, but we remain as persistent as a Yorkshireman in a tea shortage. And, as we’ve seen from our diligent scholars, perseverance pays off.

So chin up, good folk, let's keep calm, carry on, and at all times maintain a healthy scepticism towards even the smartest of kettles. And remember, one must not be sullen when met with a challenge but rather, face it with the determination of Sir Lancelot at the buffet line.

The saga of technology, like that of Merlin, is filled with surprises, challenges, and the occasional vanishing act. Hold fast, chums — the next chapter in our techie tale awaits! Read more here.

exploring android 16 beta 3 31

Top of the morning! Gather 'round tech enthusiasts and see what our determined whizz-kids have been wrestling with of late. The persistent bugbear? Android 16 Beta 3 and its cheeky sibling, Beta 3.1. Just when we thought they'd run out of decimal points to keep themselves entertained, they've plopped out these twin bobbins.

Now, hold onto your pocket protectors because this gets a bit thrilling – these updates host a swanky feature exclusive to the Pixel 9. That's right, moving up in the world they are! No collecting £200 from passing 'Go', straight on to Mayfair with a hotel. Real high-rollers, I tell you.

A salient reminder, folks: as with each and every tech tale, the path we tread is never a plain saunter to the park. It's more akin to hopping about in a game of Frogger, dodging the 18-wheelers of glitches and bugs. But chin up! With our indefatigable techies in the ring, we're turning every blow into a tickling match.

Carry on, brave tech warriors, for the keys to the castle called 'Problem-free software update' remain elusive, but never out of reach. Pop your spectacles back up your nose, roll up your sleeves, and grab another cup of tea - there's still work to do! Read more here.

score with super soccer on subscription service before it bids fare

In all too familiar fashion, 'Super Soccer' is about to do a 'Gareth Bale' and leave us. This time though, it's not a team dropping down a league or any dramatic football fall-out to blame, it's our mischievously mercurial technological infrastructure. Just like the persistent rain at Wembley, the challenges of tech are an unending, indeed essential part of our everyday-life championship.

Engage, disengage, subscribe, unsubscribe – it's a constant game of hopscotch that could have even the most cucumber-cool code wizard aghast. This news headline reads like a melancholic haiku dedicated to the ephemeral condition of Cloud services and online gaming: 'Play Super Soccer on the subscription service before it's gone'.

Just as your tea brews to perfection or your digestive biscuit achieves optimal dunkiness, you must seize the opportunity. Take the proverbial footie by its laces, and strike a digital goal with 'Super Soccer', before the veiled hand of technological uncertainty swipes it into the stratosphere of the forgotten. A reminder, if ever we needed one, of the symbiotic relationship between progress and disruption. Cheers to the indomitable human spirit for relentlessly pursuing the goalpost, regardless of the perpetually shifting, or shall we say 'offside' lines of technology. Read more here.

exciting update or privacy nightmare the great tech dilemma un

From the rollercoaster ride that is technology, we bring you the news, with its thrilling ups and ominous downs. Yet another exciting update is on the cards, or should we say, servers. For some, this will spark jubilation, but for others, it's as welcome as a wasp at a picnic.

Are you feeling lucky? Like a mysterious box in an online game, it may contain treasures of features or a nightmarish invasion of your privacy. It's a bit like unpacking aunt Edna's holiday presents. It might be a quaint souvenir or yet another pair of hand-knitted socks.

In this ever-evolving technoverse, updates are as inevitable as rain in Manchester. Some view these updates as life-enhancing improvements, while others see them as uninvited intrusions into their rather interesting digital lives. Which way it swings is anyone's guess.

As we continue to navigate these choppy tech waters, rest assured that we're here to keep you buoyant with information, while battling with the digital sea monsters in an ongoing quest to unlock the secrets of our techie Pandora's Box. Just don't forget your life jacket and a healthy sense of humour. Remember, whatever comes out of that box or server may be less about spectres of privacy invasion and more about wrestling with mum's Skype settings once again. As they would say, "Keep calm and carry on... updating!" Read more here.

sorting through subpar tech demystifying lowquality products

Ah, indeed, dear reader! It appears we have another delightful tale of technological mischief to share. Regrettably, the article in question is as empty as a politician's promise and thus I am bereft of any specific details to share. Having said that, I am well-versed enough in the trials and tribulations of our relentless tech industry to conclude that they have once again contrived to serve us a portion of pure, unadulterated hogwash.

The relentless efforts of our dear technologists, consistently striving to craft a brave new world where common sense is as rare as a modest peacock, seems to once again have stumbled upon failure. You see, in their relentless quest to make our lives simpler or more 'techie' shall we say, they appear to be actively making it more complicated.

Intricately designed, infinitely promising, yet so often delivering the punchline of an already botched public-speaking debacle. We live in a magnificent epoch, where our technological advancements often possess the striking duality of being as extraordinary as they can be utterly baffling. Whether it's lost data, unexpected crashes, or the infuriating game of pass the blame customer services play - the tech world continues to give us more reasons to swear than a taxi driver in rush hour traffic.

Let us soldier on, fellow sufferers. Like gluttons at a banquet, we shall continue to feast upon the digital slop they dish out to us, armed with a resilience as hard as those indestructible Nokia phones from the ‘90s. May the WiFi be strong and your patience endless. Cheerio! Read more here.

introducing huawei pura x the revolutionary flip phone with harmony intelligence

In quintessential technology-style, we've come full circle back to flip phones. Bursting onto the scene with all the precision of a soggy biscuit, Huawei introduces its dazzlingly new Pura X. As if emulating a confused pancake, it sports an alluringly wider form factor, clearly designed for those with jumbo pockets or the dexterity of an octopus.

Now, brace yourself for the pièce de résistance - it's the first phone to run the freshly minted Harmony Intelligence AI assistant. Yes, we're now expected to have intellectual conversations with our gadgets. The questions now aren't just about whether this AI assistant will offer us a 'spot of tea?' or solve world peace, but whether it can handle a good old British rant about the weather.

So, onwards and upwards, tech pesky enthusiasts! The era of wider flip phones featuring sophisticated AI assistants is now upon us. May your pockets be deep, your patience wider and your conversations with Harmony ever enlightening! Read more here.

new update gemini app drops mandatory google account signin requirement

Those toffs at Gemini have finally cottoned on and dished up a new way to log in. 'Til now, they've required you to tie the proverbial knot with your Google Account, as inseparable as fish and chips by a rainy seaside. This, as anybody with WiFi and a thumb for thumbing smartphones could likely tell you, was about as convenient as a chocolate teapot.

But the times, they are a-changin'. We've been handed our decree nisi from Google's suffocating omnipresence. No more exhausting affairs with third-party dramas and unsuspecting delays to your seamless navigation. Gemini has finally kicked that habit in its digital teeth, decoupling (as posh folks might say) from the exclusive liaison with Google.

Why dance to Google's tune when you could strut to your own beat, right? Going forward, rest assured that you can roguishly slip past Google's overwatch to reach the Gemini app - the tech world equivalent of a nip out for a cheeky pint when your partner thinks you're doing the hoovering.

Technology, my good fellow, is like a bucking Bronco: rather vexing to handle, but ever so satisfying once you’ve got it tamed. Here's to hoping we spend less time reining in these wild tech-beasts and more time making them work for us. We don't mind a challenge - it's what keeps the whisky in our tea. But good lord, we'd rather not have to wrestle Google just to log into an app. Read more here.