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

AWS data center

Amazon's data center spend tops $100bn - more than the GDP of most countries

By Craig Hale published

Amazon spends more than Luxembourg's entire GDP on data centers – more than Google, Microsoft or Meta.

Intel

Could Intel soon be part-owned by the US government? Trump saga takes its oddest turn yet

By Craig Hale published

The Trump Administration is reportedly exploring a deal to part-own Intel, but it "should be regarded as speculation" only - for now.

Oracle and Google Cloud partnership

Oracle can now sell Gemini models following major Google Cloud deal

By Craig Hale published

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure customers can now access Gemini models as it builds a multi-vendor strategy.

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and Google's Ruth Porat discussing data center plans

Google unveils another huge AI spending spree - tech giant is splashing out $9 billion in Oklahoma

By Craig Hale published

Google will expand its first data center and build another in Oklahoma as part of a two-year, $9 billion deal.

FreshBooks website screenshot

FreshBooks accounting software review

By Rob Clymo last updated

FreshBooks lets you tackle your accountancy chores using a simple but power-packed cloud-based system.

QuickBooks website screenshot

QuickBooks bookkeeping software review

By Rob Clymo, Jonas P. DeMuro last updated

Updated A leader in online and downloadable bookkeeping software, Quickbooks handles small business finances with ease.

Sage Accounting

Sage Business Cloud Accounting review

By Jonas P. DeMuro, Rob Clymo last updated

Updated Increase the efficiency of your business using the power and flexibility of Sage Business Cloud Accounting.

Zoho Books website

Zoho Books review

By Rob Clymo last updated

Updated Accountancy software that offers a wealth of solutions for small businesses.

Printer

Microsoft's new print feature will mean an end to secrets being left in the printer for everyone to see

By Craig Hale published

Microsoft says Universal Print can enhance security and reduce waste.

Caution sign data unlocking hackers. Malicious software, virus and cybercrime, System warning hacked alert, cyberattack on online network, data breach, risk of website

A shocking number of businesses don't have cyber insurance - here's why you should fix that immediately

By Craig Hale published

Many businesses still don't have cyber insurance, despite brokers anticipating a rise in claims.

Google Calendar

Want a new Google Calendar feature rolled out straight away? It's simple - just be a tech CEO

By Craig Hale published

Google Calendar gets a new feature following a public request from Stripe co-founder John Collison on X.

Starbucks Store

Starbucks is cracking down on people working in stores - and I think they might be right, wait til you see what people are bringing in

By Craig Hale published

Extreme workers in South Korea have been using Starbucks stores to set up their own (not-so-mobile) office spaces.

WordPress logo

Best WordPress theme of 2025

By Craig Hale last updated

Updated We list the best WordPress themes, to make it simple and easy for you to create a professional website that's suitable to your specific needs.

GPT-5

Bad news slackers - ChatGPT can now link in with Gmail, Google Calendar and even Microsoft Teams to make sure you never miss a beat

By Craig Hale published

ChatGPT can now connect to Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Contacts, Box, Canva, Dropbox and more.

LinkedIn app on an iPhone

LinkedIn has a new way to keep you hooked on the site - more games, and I might be tempted

By Craig Hale published

LinkedIn teams up with two Sudoku giants to bring a twist of the classic Japanese game to its platform.

A hand reaching out to touch a futuristic rendering of an AI processor.

Don't call AI agents boss - survey finds workers welcome AI, but still want clear boundaries

By Craig Hale published

Workers are generally more comfortable seeing AI as a supporting colleague rather than it taking full control.

Coronavirus

The US Government is signing a whole load of cloud computing contracts - so what's the rush?

By Craig Hale published

It used to take the US Government over a year to approve a service, but this has dropped hugely with FedRAMP 20x.

OneNote paste without formatting

I can't believe it's taken Microsoft OneNote so long to add this basic feature - and I might actually use it now

By Craig Hale published

Microsoft has finally added an important paste option to OneNote we think should've been included right from the beginning.

Windows 365 Reserve

Microsoft's new Windows tool will let you access your work PC, even if it's been hit in a cyberattack

By Craig Hale published

Microsoft's new Windows 365 Reserve service is designed to keep workers connected via a Cloud PC, even during outages.

GitHub Copilot X

GitHub CEO resigns - is this the latest sign of its Microsoft absorption?

By Craig Hale published

After four years as GitHub CEO, Thomas Dohmke will leave the company to try and be a founder again.

Microsoft

Bad news Microsoft workers - tech giant is "considering" remote working crackdown, and employees could be ordered back to the office soon

By Craig Hale published

Microsoft employees could soon have to go to the office three days per week in further crackdown on remote working.

A sign is posted on the exterior of a building on the Google headquarters campus on July 23, 2025 in Mountain View, Californi

Google Finance wants to start using AI to solve all your money questions

By Craig Hale published

Google Finance users set for AI boost to help understand data and answer pressing questions

Microsoft Copilot Voice

Microsoft is killing off its well-loved Lens PDF scanner app - in favor of more AI tools

By Craig Hale published

Microsoft is shuttering its Lens app soon, but users can continue scanning with the Copilot app.

Woman on the beach looking at her phone and credit card

Best credit monitoring service of 2025

By Benedict Collins last updated

Updated We list the best credit monitoring services, to make it simple and easy to track your credit score and protect yourself from fraud.

M&S store

Marks and Spencer click and collect is back at last - services return following cyber incident

By Craig Hale published

Nearly four months after systems were first taken down, M&S has finally restored its in-store "click and collect" services.

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