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Sustainability-In-Tech : Plant-Based Sachet Makes Harvest Last Longer

A plant-based sachet developed by two young Ugandan entrepreneurs could dramatically cut post-harvest food loss, improve farmer incomes, and support global sustainability goals. Tackling a Problem Rooted in Waste and Inequality Every year, more than 1.3 billion tonnes of food are wasted worldwide, according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation. Much of this loss … Continue reading Sustainability-In-Tech : Plant-Based Sachet Makes Harvest Last Longer


Video Update : Find Files With CoPilot Search

Finding files in Windows hasn’t always been that easy but now that’s changed with the new search feature from CoPilot. This short video explains how to use it and then you’ll wonder how you lived without it! [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-Sept-Find-Files-With-Copilot.mp4


Tech Tip – Lock Your WhatsApp Chats for Extra Security

Protect your sensitive conversations with WhatsApp’s Chat Lock feature, adding an extra layer of security and privacy to your chats. – Open the chat you want to lock by tapping on it. – Tap the three dots (⋮) at the top right of the chat screen. – Select “Lock Chat” to move the conversation to … Continue reading Tech Tip – Lock Your WhatsApp Chats for Extra Security


EU Data Act : New Rules For UK Companies

New EU rules on who can access and share data from connected products and cloud services are now live, with major implications for UK firms selling into the bloc. What Is the EU Data Act? The EU Data Act is a sweeping piece of digital legislation designed to reshape how data is accessed, shared, and … Continue reading EU Data Act : New Rules For UK Companies


More UK Retailers Using Surveillance

In this Tech Insight, we look at how retailers across the UK are deploying new technology to deter shoplifting, reduce abuse of staff plus gather better evidence, whilst retail crime hits record levels. Why Retailers Are Acting Now The British Retail Consortium’s Annual Crime Survey reports losses from customer theft reaching £2.2 billion in 2023/24 … Continue reading More UK Retailers Using Surveillance


ICO : Students Behind Most School Insider Attacks

Over half of all insider cyber attacks in UK schools are now being carried out by students, according to new findings from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). Alert A new alert issued by the UK’s data protection regulator has highlighted a “worrying trend” in school cyber breaches, with children as young as seven found to be responsible … Continue reading ICO : Students Behind Most School Insider Attacks


New DNA “Cassette Tapes” With Petabyte Potential

A research team in Shenzhen has built a working “cassette tape” that stores files as synthetic DNA on a polyester‑nylon tape, with a theoretical capacity that could dwarf today’s magnetic cartridges. Who Built It, And What Is It? Scientists led by Professor Xingyu Jiang at Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), with collaborators including … Continue reading New DNA “Cassette Tapes” With Petabyte Potential


Company Check : OpenAI Wins Microsoft’s Backing To Become A Public Benefit Corporation

OpenAI has secured Microsoft’s support to convert its for-profit arm into a Public Benefit Corporation, with the nonprofit parent retaining control and taking a stake worth more than $100 billion. What Has Actually Happened? OpenAI and Microsoft say they’ve signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) for “the next phase” of their partnership. The agreement essentially lays … Continue reading Company Check : OpenAI Wins Microsoft’s Backing To Become A Public Benefit Corporation


Security Stop-Press: Red Sea Cable Cuts Disrupt Microsoft Cloud Traffic

Microsoft has warned of slower Azure cloud services after key undersea internet cables in the Red Sea were cut, forcing traffic to be rerouted and causing delays across parts of Asia and the Middle East. The damage, near Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, affected the SMW4 and IMEWE cable systems, which are two major routes linking … Continue reading Security Stop-Press: Red Sea Cable Cuts Disrupt Microsoft Cloud Traffic


Sustainability-In-Tech : New Synthetic Graphite Boost EV Battery Lifespan by 30%

ExxonMobil has unveiled a new form of synthetic graphite designed to extend electric vehicle battery life by up to 30 per cent, in a move that could reshape the EV materials supply chain. A Major Energy Player With a New Direction ExxonMobil is best known as one of the world’s largest oil and gas companies, … Continue reading Sustainability-In-Tech : New Synthetic Graphite Boost EV Battery Lifespan by 30%