Craig Hale

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

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Keeper Review: pros & cons, features, ratings, pricing and more

By Mike Jennings last updated

Updated Superb security credentials and a broad array of features make Keeper a winner

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Microsoft Sentinel is expanding to tackle all your company's biggest security fears

By Craig Hale published

Microsoft Sentinel is getting an important new data lake upgrade to help users identify long-term trends.

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RoboForm Review: pros & cons, features, ratings, pricing and more

By Mike Jennings last updated

Updated A strong and capable tool that possesses all the necessities a modern password manager should have, catering to both personal and business users.

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Dashlane Review: Pros & Cons, Features, Ratings, Pricing and more

By Mike Jennings last updated

UPdated Dashlane's impressive range of features, its broad platform support and its slick software all impress, but in some situations this product is pricier than some of its competitors.

AWS Kiro

AWS is already limiting access to its new Kiro AI coding tool - because it's too popular

By Craig Hale published

Kiro proved so popular AWS is forced to restrict access and stop taking new users.

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Open AI's massive Project Stargate is already struggling, may be scaled back

By Craig Hale published

OpenAI and SoftBank say Project Stargate is fine, but Oracle says it's not formed yet, alluding to potential delays.

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NordPass Review: Is it safe?

By Mike Jennings last updated

Updated NordPass ticks every mainstream box and delivers a straightforward interface and robust security measures – alongside a decent price.

Open AI CEO Sam Altman speaks during a talk session with SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son at an event titled "Transforming Business through AI" in Tokyo, Japan, on February 03, 2025. SoftBank and OpenAI announced that they have agreed a partnership to set up a joint venture for artificial intelligence services in Japan today.

OpenAI signs wide-ranging deal with the UK government - with AI coming to more of our everyday lives

By Craig Hale published

The UK Government wants to leverage AI to improve efficiency, and OpenAI is coming on board to help.

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Slack users get more AI, at a more unified price - and every Salesforce user now gets free Slack access

By Craig Hale published

Free Slack users are about to get more Salesforce tech, while paying customers will get varying levels of AI.

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Amazon Prime customers warned scammers are after their login info - 200 million users possibly at risk

By Craig Hale published

2025 saw Prime Day scams continue – attackers are exploiting cost concerns and using urgency to steal victims' passwords.

Airplane

Alaska Airlines resumes operations after IT outage grounded flights

By Craig Hale published

Full Alaska Airlines fleet affected after mystery IT outage caused havoc for several hours, with further delays are expected.

Isambard-AI supercomputer

Nvidia is powering the UK's fastest supercomputer yet - here's what it can do

By Craig Hale published

Britain's fastest supercomputer is powered by nearly 5,500 GH200 chips.

Bill Gates on stage at Microsoft's 50th Anniversary event

A new Bill Gates charity foundation is spending $1bn to boost AI tools for at-risk Americans

By Craig Hale published

Bill Gates helps launch $1 billion initiative to help low-income Americans get out of problems with AI.

Skype

Microsoft extends support for Exchange, Skype business servers - here's how to keep access

By Craig Hale published

Microsoft extends support for Exchange Server and Skype for Business to October 2025, with one final ESU available.

VMware

VMware reveals major channel partner shake-up - and it's bad news for smaller firms

By Craig Hale published

VMware's CSP Program will soon become invite-only, which means many smaller partners could be cut from the program.

Microsoft

European cloud providers claim success over Microsoft in latest CISPE court battle

By Craig Hale published

CISPE members will now be able to offer Microsoft software on non-Microsoft clouds without paying extortionate fees.

AI writer

AI agents are set to offer $450 billion in value, but UK businesses are positioned to miss out

By Craig Hale published

Only 2% globally have scaled agentic AI adoption, and 1% in the UK, meaning many won't see the huge cost saving promises.

Business person chatting with a smart AI using an artificial intelligence chatbot developed by OpenAI. Artificial intelligence system support is the future.

AI doesn't understand British emotional tone - and it's turning customers off the technology

By Craig Hale published

AI is great for improving productivity, but many Brits are concerned that AI doesn't understand emotional tone or sensitive topics.

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan

Intel slashes even more workers to help meet 20% workforce cut goal

By Craig Hale published

Intel is set to lay off 5,000 more workers, including 2,500 in Oregon and 2,000 in California, as it flattens company structure.

Sam Altman and OpenAI

OpenAI to move to Google Cloud infrastructure to boost ChatGPT computing power

By Craig Hale published

As OpenAI's exclusive deal with Microsoft comes to an end, Google Cloud joins Oracle, CoreWeave and more to provide cloud infrastructure.

Oracle

Oracle Java users turning to open source after frequent audits and pricing hikes

By Craig Hale published

Following four price changes between 2020 and 2023, Oracle customers aren't happy with Java pricing - and are seeking alternatives.

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Google is spending $3bn on renewable power for its data centers

By Craig Hale published

Google wants to power its data centers with clean energy only, so it's investing in 20-year PPAs for hydroelectricity.

Ai tech, businessman show virtual graphic Global Internet connect Chatgpt Chat with AI, Artificial Intelligence.

Global AI adoption to push IT spending beyond $5.4 trillion in 2025

By Craig Hale published

IT spend is rising, driven largely by data center systems, even though companies are reviewing budget allocation due to global tensions.

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Anthropic launches Claude for Financial Services to give research analysts an AI boost

By Craig Hale published

Banks wanting to boost productivity with AI have now been given access to Claude for Financial Services.

Artificial intelligence India

A quarter of applications now include AI, but enterprises still aren't ready to reap the benefits

By Craig Hale published

New research highlights how enterprises aren't ready to benefit from AI, especially when it comes to security and governance.

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