Articles by Craig Hale

With several years’ experience freelancing in tech and automotive circles, Craig’s specific interests lie in technology that is designed to better our lives, including AI and ML, productivity aids, and smart fitness. He is also passionate about cars and the decarbonisation of personal transportation. As an avid bargain-hunter, you can be sure that any deal Craig finds is top value!

Articles by: Craig Hale

Valve advises full system reset if you've downloaded this Steam game containing malware

By Craig Hale published 14 February 25

Steam users who downloaded PirateFi are being warned to run a system check or fully reset their PC.

US lawmakers want Trump to call out UK Apple iCloud encryption backdoor demand

By Craig Hale published 14 February 25

US officials are urging the Director of National Intelligence to reconsider US-UK cybersecurity arrangements.

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WD told it has a week to pay massive $500 million patent infringement fine

By Craig Hale published 14 February 25

Court finds WD guilty of patent infringement, ordering it to pay hundreds of millions to SPEX.

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Best product management software of 2025

By Craig Hale last updated 14 February 25

We list the best product management software, to make it simple and easy to manage your product, from design to release.

Sophos is cutting staff following Secureworks deal

By Craig Hale published 14 February 25

Sophos is cutting 6% of its jobs following its $859 million acquisition of Secureworks.

Oracle head Larry Ellison wants to put all America's data into one big system to study - including your DNA

By Craig Hale published 13 February 25

Larry Ellison isn’t worried about data siloes in companies – he’s worried about data siloes at government level.

IBM under fire as return-to-office order suspected of replacing human staff with AI

By Craig Hale published 13 February 25

Voluntary layoffs induced by IBM’s return-to-office mandate could see the company employ more AI.

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Innovation in AI is in danger of outpacing governance

By Craig Hale published 13 February 25

Fast AI innovation comes at the expense of governance, with many leaders worried about a lack of AI frameworks.

Best time tracking app of 2025

By Craig Hale last updated 13 February 25

We list the best time tracking apps, to make it simple and easy to better manage your working hours.

Amazon will now be sending shoppers straight to a brand’s website when it doesn’t stock their products

By Craig Hale published 12 February 25

Amazon will start selling even more products, but if it doesn’t stock them, it’ll take you directly to the seller’s website.

Adobe Firefly unveils first video generation model that it says is "safe to use"

By Craig Hale published 12 February 25

Adobe launches new AI video generation model going beyond anything else around today.

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Almost all firms are still reliant on spreadsheets - is it time for change?

By Craig Hale published 12 February 25

Using spreadsheets is slowing finance workers down and potentially introducing regulatory risks, report claims.

Businesses want to turn to AI for more specialized tasks, but aren't always sure how

By Craig Hale published 12 February 25

Businesses are preparing to invest more in artificial intelligence designed for specific tasks, like translation.

France's President Emmanuel Macron (C), flanked by France's Prime Minister Gabriel Attal (2nd L), France's Minister for Economy and Finances Bruno Le Maire (L), France's Minister for Interior and Overseas Gerald Darmanin (R), and Elysee's general secretary Alexis Kohler (2nd R), chairs a security and defence council at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris on May 16, 2024, after three nights of clashes in France's riot-struck Pacific territory of New Caledonia protest following a reform changing voting rolls that representatives of the indigenous Kanak population say will dilute their vote.

France set to pledge one gigawatt of nuclear power for AI

By Craig Hale published 11 February 25

France will add even more nuclear energy to its portfolio to power the next generation of AI data centers.

"Swindler" - Musk leads blockbuster bid to buy OpenAI for $97.4bn, but Sam Altman hits back with own bid for X

By Craig Hale published 11 February 25

Elon Musk has criticized OpenAI’s plans to go for-profit, offering up $97.4 billion to buy the AI giant.

Best time management app of 2025

By Jonas P. DeMuro last updated 11 February 25

Updated We list the best time management apps, to make it simple and easy to better manage time for yourself or employees.

Microsoft Office - and Teams - might be about to get cheaper for an awkward reason

By Craig Hale published 11 February 25

Microsoft may have to broaden the gap between the Office plans it sells with and without Teams.

Not that many workers are heavily reliant on AI - yet

By Craig Hale published 11 February 25

Only a few workers use AI for most of their work, and it’s proving to be a human aid rather than a threat.

IT unemployment hits new high as AI threat continues

By Craig Hale published 10 February 25

Tech layoffs rose from 3.9% to 5.7% in one month, but it could just be that companies are faced with new year budgets.

Intel loses another top exec as Nokia poaches AI and data center chief as new CEO

By Craig Hale published 10 February 25

Nokia CEO Pekka Lundmark is stepping down, with the company announcing a former Intel executive as his replacement.

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White-collar jobs are increasingly being exposed to AI

By Craig Hale published 10 February 25

Report claims 70% of 22,000 tasks could be “transformed” or even “replaced” by AI, but we need better guidance.

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Low-code and AI could give businesses the boost they need

By Craig Hale published 10 February 25

Many businesses already use low-code, but artificial intelligence could make that even more effective.

Amazon wants to spend $100 billion this year for ‘once in a lifetime' AI opportunity

By Craig Hale published 7 February 25

Amazon says it expects to spend in excess of $100 billion this year, with the “vast majority” going straight into AI projects.

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Global tablet sales saw a huge rise in 2024 - and one company keeps dominating

By Craig Hale published 7 February 25

The global tablet market is finally growing after many years of major decline.

Amazon says it is now the top corporate purchaser of renewable energy in Europe

By Craig Hale published 7 February 25

Amazon says it invested in 46 new renewable energy projects across Europe in 2024 alone, making it the biggest purchaser.

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