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

X fined $140 million for breaching EU rules, Elon calls for bloc abolition

By Craig Hale published 8 December 25

The European Commission has fined X €120 million for three separate issues, including the blue checkmark.

EU launches antitrust investigation into Meta’s WhatsApp AI access policy

By Craig Hale published 5 December 25

Europe (and Italy) is worried about WhatsApp’s AI policy and its effects on competition.

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New research reveals older users less likely to find AI useful

By Craig Hale published 5 December 25

Cisco says we need to focus on giving everyone AI skills and opportunities, not just rolling it out quickly.

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Microsoft 365 is hiking prices for businesses - here's how much it will cost you

By Craig Hale published 5 December 25

Microsoft is increasing M365/O365 prices for business/government customers, but not without merit.

Intel drops plans to sell networking and communication division

By Craig Hale published 5 December 25

Intel wants to keep its networking and communications business after all.

CEOs are warning AI adoption and spending should be more strategic

By Craig Hale published 4 December 25

Tech companies need to make calculated, strategic decisions about AI’s next phases.

Microsoft denies reports of lower AI sales targets as customers resist new tools

By Craig Hale published 4 December 25

Microsoft says it hasn’t lowered AI sales targets, and Azure revenue is up 40% year-over-year.

Proton launches new end-to-end encrypted spreadhseets for ultra secure data handling

By Craig Hale published 4 December 25

Proton Drive now has Docs and Sheets to ensure maximum data security across key workflows.

Google wants to help businesses build AI agents with no prior experience

By Craig Hale published 4 December 25

Any business can now build its own AI agents with natural-language prompts, powered by Gemini 3.

Trump's push to overrule AI regulation falters as Republicans split

By Craig Hale published 3 December 25

Trump says state-level AI regulations are hampering US growth as Chinese competition intensifies.

Nvidia admits the $100bn 'biggest AI infrastructure project in history' OpenAI deal still isn't finalized

By Craig Hale published 3 December 25

OpenAI’s $100 billion deal with Nvidia is a headline-grabber, but Nvidia says it’s still unconfirmed.

Over two-thirds of retailers have already partially deployed AI agents for efficiency

By Craig Hale published 3 December 25

Retailers are using agentic AI for customer service, but it holds the key to unlocking impactful data insights.

Amazon is testing out private on-premises 'AI Factories'

By Craig Hale published 3 December 25

Amazon and Nvidia hardware can be installed within a customer’s own facility with AI Factories.

Apple's Craig Federighi presents Apple Intelligence at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024.

Microsoft and Google AI veteran to replace outgoing Apple exec John Giannandrea

By Craig Hale published 2 December 25

Apple’s ML and AI Strategy SVP is leaving next year, but ex-Microsoft AI VP Amar Subramanya is joining.

EU Court gives the Dutch the green light to pursue Apple App Store anti-trust case

By Craig Hale published 2 December 25

The European Court of Justice says the Netherlands can go after Apple over its App Store commissions.

Instagram CEO issues full-time return to office order

By Craig Hale published 2 December 25

Instagram workers given a February 2026 deadline to return to the office five days per week.

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Swiss government urges people to ditch Microsoft 365 and others due to lack of proper encryption

By Craig Hale published 2 December 25

A lack of E2EE and sufficient transparency has Switzerland worried about American hyperscalers.

Many of us aren't confident we could spot a fake website this Black Friday - so be on your guard

By Craig Hale published 28 November 25

One in five millennials, the most confident age group, have been scammed before - stay safe this Black Friday.

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Another major survey warns AI could lead to major job cuts at your business

By Craig Hale published 28 November 25

Many companies already have too many workers - and it could be about to get a whole lot worse.

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Multiple London councils affected by apparent cyberattack

By Craig Hale published 28 November 25

Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster and Hammersmith & Fulham affected by a cyber ‘incident’.

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More job cuts on the way? MIT study claims AI could currently replace 12% of total US jobs market

By Craig Hale published 27 November 25

Tech layoffs aren’t the only side effect of AI – all 50 US states could see the repercussions, report claims.

AWS is building a new DNS backstop to prevent further outages

By Craig Hale published 27 November 25

Accelerated recovery allows AWS customers to make DNS changes in the event of an outage.

OpenAI now lets business customers choose where their ChatGPT data is hosted

By Craig Hale published 27 November 25

OpenAI's new at-rest data residency options include storage in Europe, the UK, the US and other additional countries.

EU clamps down on online fraud and hidden fees affecting online payment platforms

By Craig Hale published 27 November 25

Payment service providers must boost fraud protection and be more transparent about fees.

AWS might now have around 900 data centers - that's twice as many as previously thought

By Craig Hale published 26 November 25

Amazon might be approaching 1,000 data centers globally, but it’ll likely never confirm that outright.

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