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Tech News : Fastest Change In Tech History

The pace and scale of artificial intelligence (AI) development is now outstripping every previous tech revolution, according to new landmark reports. Faster Than Anything We’ve Seen Before Some of the latest data confirms that AI really is moving faster than anything that’s come before it. That’s the key message from recent high-profile reports including Mary … Continue reading Tech News : Fastest Change In Tech History


Tech News : Gmail Now Summarises Emails Automatically

Gmail users will now see AI-generated summary cards appear by default at the top of long emails, thanks to an automatic update to Google’s Gemini assistant. Google Doubles Down on Inbox AI Google has announced that as of 29 May 2025, its Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) assistant will automatically summarise long email threads in Gmail, … Continue reading Tech News : Gmail Now Summarises Emails Automatically


Company Check : Meta : Merchandising & Military

Meta is stepping up its push into physical retail, open-source AI, and military-grade AR and VR technology, but each move is attracting scrutiny and raising new questions about ethics, transparency, and the company’s strategic direction. Physical Stores Selling Smart Glasses Meta is reportedly preparing to open a new wave of physical retail stores in a … Continue reading Company Check : Meta : Merchandising & Military


Security Stop Press : Asus Routers Hit by Stealth Backdoor Attack

Thousands of Asus routers have been compromised in a silent, persistent attack that gives hackers remote access, even after firmware updates. Cybersecurity firm GreyNoise uncovered the campaign, which targets internet-facing Asus models like the RT-AC3100 and RT-AX55. Attackers use brute-force logins or old vulnerabilities to gain admin access, then exploit a flaw (CVE-2023-39780) to enable … Continue reading Security Stop Press : Asus Routers Hit by Stealth Backdoor Attack


Sustainability-in-Tech : Ancient Bacteria Powers New Green Chemical Facility

A startup with roots in Denmark and Germany is now using ancient bacteria and Texan emissions to make low-carbon chemicals, thereby offering a novel alternative to fossil-fuel-based manufacturing. A Biotech Startup With Climate Ambitions Founded in 2021, ‘Again’ is the brainchild of Danish researchers and German entrepreneur Max Kufner. It positions itself as the world’s … Continue reading Sustainability-in-Tech : Ancient Bacteria Powers New Green Chemical Facility


Video Update : NoteHow To Use CoPilot’s Notepad Feature

Microsoft’s CoPilot is the gift that keeps on giving! This week we show how they’re added a new Notepad feature which means you can control your outputs plus keep everything together easier than ever before. [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-Useful-New-Feature-Launched-In-Copilot-Notebooks.mp4


Tech Tip – Refine Google Results by Filtering Out AI Overviews

Finding search results cluttered with AI-generated summaries? You can cut through the noise and get more classic search results by using a few clever tweaks. How to: – In Google Search, add -ai (with the dash) to your search query to help remove AI-driven summaries and related content. – Want older, pre-AI content? Add before:2023 … Continue reading Tech Tip – Refine Google Results by Filtering Out AI Overviews


Featured Article : Google I/O 2025 – The Best Bit

Here we take a look at a dozen of the biggest announcements from Google I/O 2025, where AI took centre stage across everything from search and app design to video creation, smart wearables and healthcare tools. What Is Google I/O 2025? Every May, Google brings developers, media, and industry insiders together at its annual I/O … Continue reading Featured Article : Google I/O 2025 – The Best Bit


Tech Insight : Block Spam Calls

In this Tech Insight, we look at how UK businesses can identify, block, and protect themselves against the growing nuisance (and threat) of spam calls, and why doing so is now essential for productivity, security, and reputation. More Than a Nuisance If you’ve noticed more spam calls slipping through lately, you’re not imagining things. Nuisance … Continue reading Tech Insight : Block Spam Calls


Tech News : AI Worryingly Deceptive & Self-Preserving

A new safety report has revealed that an earlier version of Claude Opus 4, Anthropic’s latest flagship AI model, once showed a willingness to blackmail, deceive, and act in extreme ways if it believed its existence was under threat. A Powerful New Model With a Troubling Backstory On 23 May, Anthropic publicly launched Claude Opus … Continue reading Tech News : AI Worryingly Deceptive & Self-Preserving