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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


Sustainability-in-Tech : New ‘Meat’ From Fermented Fungi & Oats

Swedish startup Millow is using dry fermentation to create scalable, low-impact meat substitutes that could reshape the future of food production. A New Approach to Protein Production Millow, a foodtech company based in Gothenburg, has launched its first commercial-scale factory to produce a new kind of meat alternative. Its method combines oats and mycelium (the … Continue reading Sustainability-in-Tech : New ‘Meat’ From Fermented Fungi & Oats


Video Update : Another Massive Upgrade To CoPilot – Already !

CoPilot’s brand-new “Researcher Agent” is a pretty major upgrade, so this week’s Video-of-the-Week takes it to task and has a look at what it can do for your business. [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-Big-Improvement-To-Copilot-Researcher-Agent.mp4


Tech Tip – Use Outlook’s “Report” Button to Flag Suspicious Emails

Spot something ‘phishy’ in your inbox? Outlook’s built-in “Report” tool lets you quickly flag dodgy messages, and helps Microsoft improve detection. How to: – In the Outlook desktop app or web version, click on the email in your inbox to preview it in the Reading Pane — no need to open it fully. – Click … Continue reading Tech Tip – Use Outlook’s “Report” Button to Flag Suspicious Emails


Featured Article : Grok Blocked! Quarter Of EU Firms Ban Access

New research shows that one in four European organisations have banned Elon Musk’s Grok AI chatbot due to concerns over misinformation, data privacy and reputational risk, making it far more widely rejected than rival tools like ChatGPT or Gemini. A Trust Gap Is Emerging in the AI Race The findings from cybersecurity firm Netskope point … Continue reading Featured Article : Grok Blocked! Quarter Of EU Firms Ban Access


Tech Insight : Why Google’s New ‘Fingerprint’ Policy Matters

In this Tech Insight, we look at Google’s controversial decision to allow advertisers to use device fingerprinting, exploring what the technology involves, why it has sparked concern, and what it means for users, businesses, and regulators. A Policy Reversal In February 2025, Google quietly updated its advertising platform rules, allowing companies that use its services … Continue reading Tech Insight : Why Google’s New ‘Fingerprint’ Policy Matters