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Featured Article : AI Agents Failing (40% Cancellations Predicted)

New research has found that 70 per cent of AI agents struggle to complete standard office tasks successfully, while Gartner warns that over 40 per cent of current agentic AI projects will be scrapped by the end of 2027. What Are ‘AI Agents’ And Why Are They Struggling? AI agents are software systems that use … Continue reading Featured Article : AI Agents Failing (40% Cancellations Predicted)


Tech Insight : Spotify AI ‘Band’ Sparks Labelling Debate

In this Tech Insight, we look at how the sudden rise of a (possibly AI-generated) band on Spotify has reignited the debate over whether music streaming platforms should clearly label artificially created songs. An Indie Rock Hit, But Who Made It? The Velvet Sundown appeared suddenly in June 2025 and has since attracted more than … Continue reading Tech Insight : Spotify AI ‘Band’ Sparks Labelling Debate


Tech News : Copywriting Danish People Against Deepfakes

The Danish government is planning a major legal shift to let people claim copyright over their own body, facial features, and voice, in what it says is the first European attempt to systematically tackle the threat posed by deepfakes. A Legal Response to a Rapidly Growing Threat Deepfakes, which are highly realistic synthetic media generated … Continue reading Tech News : Copywriting Danish People Against Deepfakes


Tech News : Voice Calling Comes To WhatsApp Business Accounts

WhatsApp will soon let large businesses make and receive voice calls directly through the platform, as Meta expands its commercial communications offering with AI-driven tools and centralised marketing features. Live Voice Calls Now Coming to the WhatsApp Business API Until now, only small businesses on WhatsApp could speak to customers using voice messages or voice … Continue reading Tech News : Voice Calling Comes To WhatsApp Business Accounts


Company Check : Microsoft Exchange & Skype Servers Go Subscription-Only

Microsoft has officially launched subscription-only versions of its on-premises Exchange Server and Skype for Business Server, thereby ending the era of year-numbered releases and perpetual licences. A Long-Anticipated Transition Becomes Reality After months of preparation and close calls with support deadlines, Microsoft has made its Subscription Edition (SE) versions of Exchange Server and Skype for … Continue reading Company Check : Microsoft Exchange & Skype Servers Go Subscription-Only


Security Stop Press : Blur Your Property on Google Maps for Better Security

Blurring your property on Google Maps is a simple, permanent step available to any homeowner or tenant that may help reduce the risk of targeted crime. Street View images can expose details such as building layouts, CCTV cameras, and even the type of vehicles on-site. Security experts warn this information can be useful to burglars, … Continue reading Security Stop Press : Blur Your Property on Google Maps for Better Security


Sustainability-In-Tech : EU Funding to Replace Microplastics in Cosmetics

Cellugy, a Danish industrial biotech company, has received €8.1 million in EU funding to scale up production of EcoFLEXY, a biodegradable cellulose-based material designed to replace microplastics in everyday cosmetics. A Hidden Threat Microplastics, (i.e. tiny plastic particles under 5mm), are now found in everything from toothpaste and moisturiser to shower gels and makeup. These … Continue reading Sustainability-In-Tech : EU Funding to Replace Microplastics in Cosmetics


Tech Tip – Filter WhatsApp Chats with Custom Lists

Need to organise your chats more effectively? WhatsApp now lets you create custom filters like “Clients” or “Team” so your most important conversations are always easy to find. How to: – In WhatsApp, go to the ⋯ menu (Android) or Settings (iOS). – Tap ‘Chats > Filter chats > Custom List’. – Select the chats … Continue reading Tech Tip – Filter WhatsApp Chats with Custom Lists


Featured Article : MPs Concern : ‘Predictive Policing’ in UK

A cross-party group of MPs is calling for the UK government to outlaw predictive policing technologies through an amendment to the forthcoming Crime and Policing Bill, citing concerns over racial profiling, surveillance, and algorithmic bias. Proposed Law Aims to Outlaw Future Crime Predictions At the centre of the debate is New Clause 30 (NC30), an … Continue reading Featured Article : MPs Concern : ‘Predictive Policing’ in UK


Tech Insight : Block Or Charge AI Bots Accessing Your Website

A new system from Cloudflare gives millions of websites the power to block AI bots from scraping their content without permission and could soon let them charge for access via a new pay-per-crawl model. AI Crawlers A Problem for Publishers and Creators In recent years, the rapid growth of AI tools has sparked a battle … Continue reading Tech Insight : Block Or Charge AI Bots Accessing Your Website