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In this Tech Insight, we look at why new research has shown that asking AI chatbots for short answers can increase the risk of hallucinations, and what this could mean for users and developers alike. Shortcuts Come At A Cost AI chatbots may be getting faster, slicker, and more widely deployed by the day, however … Continue reading Tech Insight : Shorter Chatbot Answers Less Accurate? →

Google has announced that it is deploying powerful AI tools across Search, Chrome and Android to block fraudulent content and protect users from evolving scam tactics. Why? Online scams are nothing new. However, their scale, sophistication and impact are growing fast. From fake airline customer service numbers to dodgy tech support pop-ups, cybercriminals are increasingly … Continue reading Tech News : Smart Google Tools Tackling Surge in Online Scams →

Skype has officially shut down as of 5 May 2025, marking the end of one of the most recognisable names in digital communication after a 23-year run. A Platform That Defined an Era Launched in 2003 by a small team of Estonian and Scandinavian developers, Skype quickly became the go-to app for free internet-based voice … Continue reading Tech News : Microsoft Kills-Off Skype After 23 Years →

A US jury has ruled against Israeli firm NSO Group, makers of Pegasus spyware, ordering it to pay $167 million to WhatsApp-owner Meta after the company was found liable for a 2019 hack affecting 1,400 users worldwide. What Is Pegasus Spyware? Pegasus is a form of military-grade spyware developed by the NSO Group, a cyber … Continue reading Company Check : Israeli Spyware Firm To Pay $167 Million Over WhatsApp Hack →

Nearly a third of office staff are secretly using AI tools at work, risking data breaches, compliance failures, and loss of intellectual property. Ivanti’s latest Technology at Work report reveals that 42 per cent of employees now use AI daily, but many do so without approval. For example, 36 per cent believe it gives them … Continue reading Security Stop Press : A Third Of Staff Hide AI Usage From Employers →

As Europe faces a worsening housing shortage, a new generation of construction robots is being pitched as a solution, but how realistic is the idea, and what does it mean for sustainability, workers, and the industry as a whole? Rethinking the Way We Build Housing shortages aren’t new, but in parts of Europe (including the … Continue reading Sustainability-in-Tech : Will Robots Solve The Housing Crisis? →

Microsoft Copilot Pages is a new editable workspace, like Word, integrated with Copilot. It enables AI-assisted content creation, editing, sharing, tagging, and collaboration across documents on desktop and mobile. [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-May-How-To-Use-Pages-In-Microsoft-Copilot.mp4

This tech tip shows you how to effortlessly block unwanted contacts and silence annoying unknown callers, giving you peace of mind and distraction-free messaging. Blocking Unwanted Contacts: – Open WhatsApp and go to the chat with the contact or number you want to block. – Tap the contact’s name or number at the top of … Continue reading Tech Tip – Block & Silence Unwanted WhatsApp Contacts →

Despite the whirlwind of hype, new research suggests that generative AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude have, so far, made barely a ripple in the labour market, leaving jobs and wages largely untouched. A Grounded Reality Check A comprehensive study by economists Anders Humlum (University of Chicago) and Emilie Vestergaard (University of Copenhagen) has found … Continue reading Featured Article : AI Isn’t Slashing Jobs or Wages (Yet) →

In this Tech Insight, we look at how a major ransomware attack on M&S could happen, who was behind it, how it caused such widespread disruption, and what it means for the company, its customers, and the wider UK retail sector. What Happened and When? To help understand how the cyber attack on Marks & … Continue reading Tech Insight : How Marks & Spencer Was Brought To A Standstill →