News

More than just news, get all the latest product info, tips and tricks to get the most out of your IT

Hotels on the Moon by the Early 2030s

A US startup claims the first hotel on the Moon could be deployed by the early 2030s, as space agencies return to lunar missions and private companies search for commercially viable ways to support long-term human presence beyond Earth. Who Is GRU? The proposal comes from Galactic Resource Utilization Space, better known as GRU Space, … Continue reading Hotels on the Moon by the Early 2030s


Company Check : Is Google Pulling Ahead of OpenAI in the AI Race?

Google’s expanding AI partnerships, product integration, and recent technical progress are fuelling growing debate over whether it has quietly moved ahead of OpenAI in the global race to deploy large-scale artificial intelligence. Matched Since 2022 Google and OpenAI have been closely matched since late 2022, when OpenAI’s release of ChatGPT reshaped public and commercial expectations … Continue reading Company Check : Is Google Pulling Ahead of OpenAI in the AI Race?


Security-in-Tech: Smart Glasses Fuel Rise in Covert Filming Risks

Smart glasses with built-in cameras are being increasingly misused to secretly record people in public, creating new privacy and security concerns. Cases reported in the UK, Europe and North America show women being filmed without their knowledge, with footage later posted online and attracting tens of thousands, and in some cases millions, of views. Devices … Continue reading Security-in-Tech: Smart Glasses Fuel Rise in Covert Filming Risks


Sustainability-in-Tech : Data Centres May Shrink as On Device AI Challenges the Cloud Buildout

Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas has warned that if capable AI can run locally on personal devices, the economic and environmental case for endlessly expanding large data centres could start to weaken. Data Packed Locally On A Chip Instead For most users today, artificial intelligence follows a simple pattern. A request is sent from a phone, … Continue reading Sustainability-in-Tech : Data Centres May Shrink as On Device AI Challenges the Cloud Buildout


Video Update : Creating Quality Photos With ChatGPT 1.5

This video shows how you can create high quality photos and images easier than ever with the new toy from OpenAI, namely ChatGPT Image 1.5 … enjoy! [Note – To Watch This Video without glitches/interruptions, It may be best to download it first] https://mklink-videos.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/2025-January-Create-quality-photos-with-ChatGPT-Image-1-5.mp4


Tech Tip: Give Yourself a Safety Net Before Hitting Send

Rushed emails are one of the easiest ways to create unnecessary confusion, embarrassment, or rework, and using delayed or scheduled sending gives you a short buffer after pressing send to catch mistakes, rethink tone, or make sure your message lands at the right moment. How to do it: Outlook Compose email > Options tab > … Continue reading Tech Tip: Give Yourself a Safety Net Before Hitting Send


Grok Sparks Global Scrutiny Over AI Sexualised Deepfakes

Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok has become the focus of political, regulatory, and international scrutiny after users exploited it to generate non-consensual sexualised images, including material involving children, triggering urgent action from regulators and reopening a heated debate over online safety and free speech. What Triggered The Controversy? The row began in late December when … Continue reading Grok Sparks Global Scrutiny Over AI Sexualised Deepfakes


15 Notable Gadgets From CES 2026

In this week’s Tech Insight, we look at 15 notable gadgets from a CES focused on how artificial intelligence is being embedded into physical products for homes, health, and everyday use. CES 2026 The Consumer Electronics Show, held each January in Las Vegas, Nevada, has long been a place where experimental concepts sit alongside near … Continue reading 15 Notable Gadgets From CES 2026


WhatsApp Introduces New Tools To Bring Order To Group Chats

WhatsApp has rolled out a set of new group chat features designed to reduce confusion in larger conversations and make coordination easier, as the platform continues to evolve beyond simple one-to-one messaging. What Has Been Introduced? In a blog post published on 7 January, WhatsApp confirmed the launch of three new group chat features entitled … Continue reading WhatsApp Introduces New Tools To Bring Order To Group Chats


Spotify Introduces Real-Time Listening Activity And Jam Requests

Spotify has introduced two new Messages features that let users see what friends are listening to in real time and invite them into shared listening sessions, signalling a deeper shift towards in-app social interaction. Wider Rollout By Early February The update, confirmed by Spotify on 7 January, adds Listening Activity and Request to Jam to … Continue reading Spotify Introduces Real-Time Listening Activity And Jam Requests