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In this week’s tech insight, here’s a handy guide to the major (and now plentiful) generative AI models available, including what they do best, and how to access them. Which One Is Right For You? The AI boom is showing no signs of slowing. Whether it’s for writing, coding, design, research, or customer support, generative … Continue reading Tech Insight : Your Guide to Choosing the Right AI Model in 2025 →

Google is rolling out a suite of new features (many powered by generative AI) across its core platforms to help users plan their summer holidays with greater ease and personalisation. Tools For Inspiration and Planning It appears that the update spanning Search, Maps, Lens, and Gemini, is designed to keep Google front and centre as … Continue reading Tech News : Google Unveils AI-Powered Holiday Planning Features →

It’s been reported that Croydon is set to become the first place in the UK (and possibly the democratic world) to host permanent live facial recognition (LFR) cameras on its streets. Two Fixed Units This Summer The Metropolitan Police has confirmed the installation of two fixed units in the town centre this summer, the first … Continue reading Tech News : Croydon First Place To Get Permanent Facial Recognition Cameras →

A software provider to the NHS has been fined £3.07 million after serious security lapses allowed hackers to steal sensitive personal data in a 2022 ransomware attack. A Breach With Real-World Impact The penalty, issued by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), follows a detailed investigation into Advanced Computer Software Group Ltd. In August 2022, the … Continue reading Company Check : NHS Supplier Fined £3m Over 2022 Ransomware Failures →

Troy Hunt (creator of ‘Have I Been Pwned’) has confirmed his blog’s mailing list was compromised after he fell for a phishing attack mimicking Mailchimp. Hunt says that while he was jet-lagged in London, he received a convincing phishing email prompting him to log into a fake Mailchimp site, mailchimp-sso.com. Hunt says he entered his … Continue reading Security Stop Press : ‘Have I Been Pwned’ Mailing List Stolen in Phishing Attack →

UK startup Phasecraft says its new THRIFT algorithm makes quantum simulations 10 times larger and longer, potentially unlocking major breakthroughs in materials, energy, and climate tech. Breakthrough Phasecraft, a Bristol- and London-based quantum computing startup, has announced what it calls the most significant leap yet in quantum simulation efficiency. Its new algorithm, THRIFT, allows simulations … Continue reading Sustainability-in-Tech : New Algorithm Makes Quantum Simulations 10x More Efficient →

ChatGPT has recently made a dramatic difference to the images you can produce and this video provides five examples of how it can be used – impressive stuff! [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-April-5-Ways-To-Use-ChatGPT-Image-Feature.mp4

Did you know your phone can double up as a magnifying glass? If you don’t have your glasses to hand, this built-in feature lets you zoom in on labels, menus or instructions using your phone’s camera, perfect when you’re out and about. How To Use It On iPhone: – Open the Settings app. – Tap … Continue reading Tech Tip – Turn Your Phone Into a Handy Magnifying Glass →

In this week’s featured article, we look at how a false murder claim by ChatGPT has fuelled fresh concerns over AI accuracy and hallucinations. A Father Falsely Accused by AI In quite a shocking story, a Norwegian man has filed a formal complaint after ChatGPT falsely claimed he murdered two of his sons! The case, … Continue reading Featured Article : ChatGPT’s False Murder Claim →

Google Cloud has just signed one of the biggest cybersecurity deals in history with a bold $32 billion all-cash agreement to acquire Wiz, a fast-growing cloud security firm. Awaiting Approval The deal, still subject to regulatory approval, signals Google’s most aggressive move yet to close the gap with rivals Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft … Continue reading Tech Insight : Google’s $32 Billion Bet on Wiz →