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Sustainability-In-Tech : Concrete “Battery” Now Stores 10 Times More Energy

MIT scientists say a new carbon-cement “concrete battery” has advanced dramatically, now storing ten times the energy it did just two years ago. The Breakthrough Explained The innovation comes from researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), who have been working on what they call electron-conducting carbon concrete, or ec³. This new type of … Continue reading Sustainability-In-Tech : Concrete “Battery” Now Stores 10 Times More Energy


Video Update : A Simple Way To Create Better Prompts

Get back to basics with this simple six point formula for creating effective prompts. This video tutorial gives a simple, usable framework to help you get the most out of your AI. [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-How-To-Craft-An-Effective-AI-Prompt.mp4


Tech Tip – Send A Visual Message In Outlook

Need a quick way to communicate an idea, instruction, or point, or just send a basic sketch map? Use Outlook’s “Draw” feature to sketch your thoughts and enhance communication with visual aids, simplify complex ideas, speed up communications, and add a personal touch. How to Use: – Open a new email or reply. – Click … Continue reading Tech Tip – Send A Visual Message In Outlook


OpenAI World’s Most Valuable Private Company

OpenAI has reportedly reached a $500 billion valuation after completing a $6.6 billion secondary share sale involving current and former employees. Share Sale The transaction, finalised on 2 October, allows OpenAI workers and alumni to sell their equity stakes to a group of institutional investors including Thrive Capital, SoftBank, Dragoneer Investment Group, Abu Dhabi’s MGX, … Continue reading OpenAI World’s Most Valuable Private Company


BT Promises 5G Standalone for 99% Of UK By 2030

BT has committed to delivering full 5G Standalone coverage to 99 per cent of the UK population by the end of the decade, laying out a detailed plan that raises pressure on rivals and calls for regulatory support to finish the job. Announced At Connected Britain 2025 BT’s announcement came during Connected Britain 2025 (a … Continue reading BT Promises 5G Standalone for 99% Of UK By 2030


New Sora 2 Creates Incredible Videos

OpenAI has launched Sora 2, a powerful new AI model for generating realistic video and audio, alongside a companion app called Sora that functions as a short-form video platform in the style of TikTok. Cameos The app, now live in the US and Canada, allows users to create, share, and remix AI-generated videos featuring themselves … Continue reading New Sora 2 Creates Incredible Videos


UK Gov Pushes AGAIN For iCloud Backdoor

The UK government has reportedly issued a fresh order instructing Apple to enable access to encrypted iCloud backups for British users, narrowing an earlier demand that had sought global access. The New Order According to reports in the Financial Times, the Home Office served Apple with a new Technical Capability Notice (TCN) in early September … Continue reading UK Gov Pushes AGAIN For iCloud Backdoor


Company Check : Microsoft Launches AI & Cloud Apps Marketplace

Microsoft has launched a single unified Marketplace bringing together Azure Marketplace and AppSource, offering a central location for cloud services and AI applications integrated directly into the Microsoft ecosystem. One Destination For AI And Cloud Procurement On 25 September 2025, Microsoft announced the launch of Microsoft Marketplace, a new platform designed to simplify the way … Continue reading Company Check : Microsoft Launches AI & Cloud Apps Marketplace


Security Stop-Press: AI Chat Data Harvested Without Clear Consent

It’s been reported that Meta and analytics firms are quietly turning private AI chats into advertising fuel, with little user control and growing legal concerns. From 16 December 2025, Meta will begin using users’ conversations with Meta AI to personalise ads across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger. There’s no opt-out, though the UK, EU, and … Continue reading Security Stop-Press: AI Chat Data Harvested Without Clear Consent


Sustainability-In-Tech : Repealling Climate Act Sparks Warnings

A plan to scrap the UK’s Climate Change Act has triggered warnings over energy costs, investor confidence, and the future of net-zero innovation. What Is The Climate Change Act? Introduced in 2008 with near-unanimous cross-party support, the Climate Change Act (CCA) is the foundation of the UK’s statutory approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It … Continue reading Sustainability-In-Tech : Repealling Climate Act Sparks Warnings