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Security Stop Press : Meta AI’s ‘Share’ Button Sparks Privacy Concerns

Meta’s new AI app is under fire after users unknowingly shared private chats, including legal queries, personal data and audio clips, on the public web. The issue lies with a “share” button that appears after each chatbot response. Users can post content without realising it’s publicly visible, especially if logged in via a public Instagram … Continue reading Security Stop Press : Meta AI’s ‘Share’ Button Sparks Privacy Concerns


Sustainability-In-Tech : Wireless Charging Roads

Electric roads that wirelessly charge vehicles as they drive are now moving beyond demonstration and into real-world use, offering a glimpse of a transport future with fewer cables, faster charging, and lighter electric vehicles. Global Trials Are Shaping the Next Phase of EV Infrastructure Mainly based in the US at present, from city buses in … Continue reading Sustainability-In-Tech : Wireless Charging Roads


Video Update : 4 Powerful Enhancements To CoPilot Projects

ChatGPT’s ‘Projects’ make life a lot more organised, when it comes using their platform. Doubtless with this in mind, OpenAI have added four powerful new features which we explore in this episode. [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-June-Four-Enhancements-To-Chatgpts-Projects-Feature.mp4


Tech Tip – Use Gmail’s Confidential Mode to Send Secure Emails

Need to send a sensitive email that shouldn’t stick around or be shared? Gmail’s Confidential Mode lets your message self-destruct after a set time, blocks forwarding, copying, downloading and printing, and adds optional passcode protection. How to: – In Gmail, click Compose. – Tap the lock with a clock icon at the bottom of the … Continue reading Tech Tip – Use Gmail’s Confidential Mode to Send Secure Emails


Featured Article : ChatGPT Now Records & Can Access Your Files

ChatGPT now includes meeting recording, cloud integration and deep research tools, marking its biggest push yet into everyday business workflows. Featured For Everyday Business Use With over 3 million enterprise-focused customers now using ChatGPT (up from 2 million earlier this year), OpenAI appears intent on securing its place in the core workflow of modern businesses. … Continue reading Featured Article : ChatGPT Now Records & Can Access Your Files


Tech Insight : Microsoft Deleting Saved Passwords From Auth App

Microsoft is warning users that saved passwords will soon be deleted from its Authenticator app, as it phases out the feature in favour of Edge and passkeys. Major Changes Coming to Microsoft Authenticator Millions of Microsoft users are being urged to take action ahead of a planned overhaul to the Microsoft Authenticator app. Microsoft says … Continue reading Tech Insight : Microsoft Deleting Saved Passwords From Auth App


Tech News : Autofocus Glasses Now & Printed Kidneys Soon

Two European startups have developed groundbreaking tools, including real-time autofocus glasses that adjust to where you look and a bioprinted wound patch for pets that could lead to printable human organs. Smart Glasses That Adapt As You Look Finland-based IXI has developed what it claims are the world’s first real-time autofocus prescription glasses. Rather than … Continue reading Tech News : Autofocus Glasses Now & Printed Kidneys Soon


Tech News : Google Users Can Run AI Offline On Phones

oogle has (albeit quietly) released a new app that allows users to run powerful AI tools directly on their phones without needing a Wi-Fi or data connection. Edge Gallery The new app, called Google AI Edge Gallery, lets users download and run generative AI models locally on Android devices. These models can perform a wide … Continue reading Tech News : Google Users Can Run AI Offline On Phones


Company Check : Meta & Yandex Covert Tracking Concerns

Meta and Russian search firm Yandex used hidden background scripts to monitor Android users’ web activity without consent, bypassing incognito mode and browser protections, researchers say. Hidden Tracking System Uncovered A new joint investigation has revealed that Meta and Yandex have been covertly collecting the private web browsing data of Android users by exploiting local … Continue reading Company Check : Meta & Yandex Covert Tracking Concerns


Security Stop Press : HMRC Hit by £47m Phishing Scam Targeting Taxpayer Accounts

Criminals stole £47 million from HMRC last year by exploiting over 100,000 taxpayer accounts in a major phishing scam. The fraudsters used stolen personal data to access or create Government Gateway accounts, then submitted fake tax rebate claims. HMRC says no individuals lost personal funds, as the money was claimed directly from its own systems. “This … Continue reading Security Stop Press : HMRC Hit by £47m Phishing Scam Targeting Taxpayer Accounts