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September 2025

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September 30
- I've been testing wearables for years, and I was still shocked by my smartwatch's ability to read my dreams
- AI accountability: building secure software in the age of automation
- Preparing for a quantum-safe future should begin today
- Too many AIs, too little progress: the sprawl stalling business success
- Agentic AI: cybersecurity’s friend or foe?
September 29
- Understanding which cloud storage option works best – and why
- Do you really own your website?
- Why AI and cost pressure make multi-cloud interoperability critical
- The silent AI crisis: why outdated infrastructure is holding businesses back
September 28
- I test coffee machines for a living, and the Sage Luxe Thermal Brewer is my favorite so far this year – here's why
- I love this brilliant macOS Tahoe change – and I can’t be the only one
- I've completed Hollow Knight: Silksong, and it isn't as impossibly hard as people say it is
September 27
- With the iPhone 17, I think Apple has hit peak iPhone
- It’s time for the iPod Shuffle to come back, in wireless form
September 26
- Apple Maps on iOS 26 could finally turn my head away from Google Maps
- I helped create Amazon's Alexa – here's why I think businesses should embrace humanity's analogous imperfection to succeed
- How to reduce hallucinations in AI
- Is the cultural integration of AI possible?
- Timeless inclusive design techniques for a world of agentic AI
- I was disappointed by what I thought was the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE's biggest upgrade, but it gets far more right than wrong
September 25
- Have you heard of Workslop? It's the new AI slop infecting business – but there are smart ways to stop it
- Why blockchain will democratize AI
- I ditched my new iPhone 17 Pro for the iPhone Air, and for the first time in years Apple has blown me away
- Why engineers are sounding the AI alarm
- Building AI-ready finance teams, not just AI tools
- Is IoT infrastructure ready for extreme weather?
September 24
- AI is changing UK marketing but creativity still leads
- What is alert fatigue and how can AI-powered NaaS reduce it?
- Don't get distracted by 'scratchgate' - the iPhone 17 Pro is still an excellent phone
- You’ve probably lost sight of your network – here’s why
- I review audio gear for a living and if I was to buy some affordable over-ear headphones, these are the only 4 pairs I’d consider
- When AI agents go rogue: why IT can’t afford blind trust
September 23
- Businesses need to move faster than ever - so how do you stay in control?
- The 4 most critical aspects of model context protocol (MCP) for developers building AI-native architectures
- What might the “AI-fueled finance department of tomorrow” look like?
- iOS 26 is packed full of new features, but these are my favorites
- Elon Musk thinks Grok 5 might actually reach AGI – and that’s something we should all be worried about
- ChatGPT’s 'compute-intensive' next act better be dazzling, because the competition is outshining its recent efforts
- AI SOC or traditional SOC: which is the winning formula to best power your cybersecurity strategy?
- AI musicians may be signing record deals, but that won’t make the songs any better
September 22
- The US version of TikTok might be more concerning than the Chinese one
- Multi-benefit and multi-risk: how to balance pros and cons of multi-cloud
- Uncovering the key role of web scraping in advanced data analytics
- AI HR is my ongoing nightmare
- The solution to the AI skills gap is both global and local
- I've been using a corded vacuum for two weeks, and it's made me wonder whether modern cordless stick vacs really are the best option
- How AI augmentation is revolutionizing penetration testing in cybersecurity
September 21
- I was reluctant to get a Nintendo Switch 2 case, but it’s been an absolute game-changer
September 20
- I'm not ashamed to love the iPhone Air
- Apple could soon launch a touchscreen MacBook Pro – and I hate what that means for the company’s laptops
- Do you really need a screen protector for your Nintendo Switch 2? I tested multiple models to find out
- I’ve tested and loved 6 Ecovacs Deebot robot vacuums – the T50 Max Pro Omni has been the first to disappoint me
September 19
- Want to get into audiophile-grade sound? I’d start with these excellent yet affordable wired earbuds
- The iPhone Air's new naming scheme could suggest a new release pattern, but I'm not sure if Apple should make the switch
- Masked, not erased: how broken redaction fuels AI data leaks
- Avoiding service desk exploitation: deconstructing the modern retail attack
- Want to implement AI? Focus on organizational culture
- I tried Logitech G’s new RS50 racing sim kit, and it left me impressed and a little humbled – here’s why
- 'I actually took a call on a jet-ski a few weeks ago… you can basically stand in a wind tunnel': Mark Zuckerberg may have just solved my biggest open-ear headphone problem with the Oakley Meta Vanguard smart glasses
- Ransomware and the UK’s proposed ban on payments: a measured legal response or risk amplifier?
- Logitech is calling the new Astro A20 X the 'ultimate console gaming headset,' but it's got two disappointing traits
September 18
- ‘The new UI is borderline unusable’: Netflix subscribers are still complaining about the app re-design, and I’m 100% with them
- The iPhone 17’s ProMotion display is the biggest upgrade owners of older iPhones will ever experience – I should know, I went back in time to prove it
- Does Dolby Vision on OLED TVs matter? I put LG and Samsung's most affordable models side by side to find out
- Countering threats to business logic
- Email: the weak link in healthcare cybersecurity
- When chaos is the goal, resilience is the answer
- Nothing Ear (3) earbuds land and just 4 days into testing them, the new 'Super Mic' is the case perk I never knew I needed
- Repatriation games: the mid-market reevaluates its public cloud consumption
- 4 ways my Amazon Echo Dot makes my day easier – from waking up to winding down
September 17
- Dyson is about to unveil auto-empty docks for its stick vacs – here's why it could be a game changer
- I tested Samsung's flagship and most affordable 2025 OLED TVs side-by-side, and I was surprised by the results
- I’m not worried Bloodlines 2 doesn’t appear to be an RPG like the original – here’s why you shouldn’t be either
- AI automation is the biggest change IT teams will ever experience – here’s why
- From experiment to impact: why AI agents need governance from day one
- After a year of testing, these wireless earbuds are still my favorite – and they’re not from Apple or Sony
- I love my Nintendo Switch 2, but I can’t get over this one issue – and it’s nothing to do with battery life
- I can't believe it: iPadOS 26 has finally made the iPad a must-have device
- The AI paradox: can AI and open source development co-exist?
- Shift left might have failed – but AI looks set to deliver on its promise
September 16
- Prioritizing human-centered tech innovation
- How AI fraud Is evolving faster than AP & procurement defenses
- I tested the cleaning powers of Dyson's new flagship vacuum against two older models, and I couldn't believe the results
- Fixing the Online Safety Act: look to betting, not to bans
- AI-written software Is booming: can you trust the vibe?
- I’ve tested tons of soundbars, and my most anticipated 2025 launch is a small model that could finally deliver awesome Dolby Atmos – and it’s not from Sonos
September 15
- The Pitt is better than The Bear and every ER drama I’ve ever seen – here’s why I think it deserved so many Emmy wins
- I saw Samsung's micro-RGB next to a Hisense RGB mini-LED TV, and the future of TV has me excited
- Netflix and HBO Max were the big 2025 Emmys winners, but Apple TV+ was the real victor for me
- AI has the potential to fix the developer experience – here’s now to make it happen
- The hidden barrier to AI transformation: connectivity
- I review Bluetooth speakers for a living – these are the 4 small models I’d recommend without question
- MCP’s biggest security loophole is identity fragmentation
- Why simulation, not automation, will define the future of business AI
September 14
- I’m baffled by the iPhone Air – but there’s a bigger picture to see
September 12
- I didn’t think I’d get on with these ultra-cheap earbuds – but they truly surpassed my expectations
- From first steps to data-driven: a new path for growing businesses
- How XWorm is fueling the rise of plug-and-play malware
- Mitigating supply chain vulnerabilities
- How DevOps tools are opening the gates for high-profile cyberattacks
September 11
- ChatGPT Voice as a Siri replacement? Sam Altman’s on board – and so am I
- Is AI a threat to our current encryption standards?
- AI companies will lose the market if they ignore responsibility in design
- I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I actually think the iPhone 17 Pro looks fantastic
- Act now on Europe’s data sovereignty
- Why weakening GDPR now would be a bad move for data privacy
- Apple was suspiciously quiet about the iPhone Air’s battery life during the 'Awe Dropping' Event – and I can’t stop wondering why
September 10
- Apple says the iPhone Air will offer MacBook Pro performance – but how true is that?
- The iPhone 17 Pro has one major feature that makes it a must-buy for AI
- I can’t decide if AirPods Pro 3's new fitness features are the best thing to happen to Apple Watch, or the worst
- Spotify Lossless is way overdue and very welcome – if you have the hardware to hear it
- I'm excited for the iPhone Air, but its name is stranger than it seems – here’s why
- Creating a cyber-first culture through strategic governance
- I used a live translation feature like AirPods Pro 3's for earbuds, and I'm not convinced it's what we need
- Smarter security: how emerging tech is transforming high-risk environments
- Seeing double – increasing trust in agentic AI
- Move over chatbots: embedded AI sets the enterprise standard
September 9
- Forget the new features, the AirPods Pro 3's most boring upgrades are their killer selling points
- Sam Altman says ChatGPT is making social media feel fake, yet he’s one of the main reasons it's an issue
- I am a former NATO scientific advisor, and here are five things businesses should know about AI
- From misconceptions to momentum – the case for vibe coding in modern enterprises
- How tech leaders can grow teams sustainably without the burnout
- Lessons from F1’s Cost Cap applied to cybersecurity
September 8
- This one rumor has me more excited about the iPhone 17 than anything else
- The iPhone 17 will launch against the coolest Android phones I've ever tested – here’s how the competition stacks up, and which you might like better
- I'm more excited about a new Watch SE than an Apple Watch Ultra 3, and you should be be too – here's why
- Navigating the rise of Shadow AI in project-based businesses
- Beyond automation: The future of intelligent work with agentic AI
- Is efficiency misunderstood?
- Guarding against burnout and breaches with more minimalist and privacy focused phones
September 7
- As an iPhone 16 Pro user, I don't know what Apple can do to excite me about the iPhone 17 Pro
September 6
- iPhone 17 rumors rated – what to really expect at next week's Apple event
- I reckon gaming could be the surprise star of the iPhone 17 launch – let me explain
- I took the tiny Hyundai Inster on a 400km weekend away – and there’s more to it than its size implies
- I hope the Apple Watch Ultra 3 steals this essential Google Pixel Watch 4 feature, so I don't have to upgrade again so soon
- The Google Pixel 10 range is such a minor upgrade that I think the Pixel 9 is still the better buy – here's why
- Apple will need to show off truly unique AI features for the iPhone 17 to convince me to upgrade
September 5
- Your days of making AI-generated Batman memes could be numbered if Warner Bros Discovery wins this case
- How AI is transforming software development for the better
- Why enterprise AI's next breakthrough lies in spatial intelligence
- Smart meters: the new frontline of data security
- Why you should care about quantum
- Without orchestration, AI won’t work
- GPUs have replaced CPUs for good as the undisputable kings of computing
- I am a retailing expert and here are 3 ways AI-driven shopping will change the way you buy
- Securing Agentic AI in retail: empowering action with safety
- I tried a high-end Kaleidescape movie player – its audio output blew me away
September 4
- The Philips Hue Bridge Pro is finally on sale, but there's something you should know before you buy one
- I've not bought an iPhone since 2012, but Apple could win me back in one key area
- I asked ChatGPT if it thinks and it answered my biggest question about AI
- Why are so many organizations dragging their feet on NIS2 compliance?
- Aligning IT and security teams for optimal business success
- How to get ahead in the AI Space Race
- The rise of Vibe Marketing: when execution meets imagination
- How ambient AI and voice recognition technology are transforming healthcare workflows
- AI’s infrastructure problem is bigger than we think—here’s how to solve it
- Emails are getting a fresh look thanks to the European Accessibility Act
- Bitcoin’s record highs spark a surge in crypto scams
- Calling AI chatbots 'Clankers' is clunky and clueless
September 3
- Generative AI: a game-changer for mainframe modernization in Europe
- Here’s why synthetic data is bound to cause more issues than solve problems
- If the iPhone 17 gets this rumored upgrade, I'll recommend it over the iPhone 17 Pro
- How MSPs can guide businesses through global supply chain challenges
- Why AI isn’t replacing engineers—it’s making them more creative
- The trust recession: why customers don’t trust AI (and how to fix it)
- Security tool bloat Is the new breach vector
- What is technical debt and why does it matter to every enterprise?
- From vibe to viable: the hidden cost of AI tech debt
- Buying an 8GB laptop in 2025 is a mistake
September 2
- This tipped iPhone 17 Pro upgrade has me way more excited than I ought to be
- Netflix confirms Knives Out 3 will be released in cinemas – and I hope it changes the streamer's theatrical plans forever
- I tested LG, Samsung, Sony and Panasonic flagship OLED TVs side-by-side – and one is my clear favorite
- Commerce without clicks: the infrastructure behind visibility
- I’m an AI expert and here’s why fake AI reviews are going to be a massive problem, very soon
- Can AI really bring down healthcare costs?
- Beyond time-saving: Generative AI’s shift from speed to decision making
- Copilot launches on Samsung TVs – but I don’t want to talk to AI to watch Netflix
- I am a cybersecurity expert - here's why it's time for businesses to bolster defenses, beyond just tech
- From noise to action – how context transforms vulnerability management
- The resilient retailer’s guide to proactive cyber defense
September 1
- Considering a camera for your Nintendo Switch 2? You might want to think again
- For successful AI implementation, organizations need to prioritize outcomes over ownership
- Powering productivity: why small businesses are pivotal to the UK's digital and economic future
- Why voice still rules in the AI-powered contact center
- Your smartest employee might not be human
- What Q Day means for your business and how to prepare
- Adversarial AI is coming for your applications
- A spy among us: rethinking cybersecurity in a hybrid world
- Why sending the keys to the castle – with the castle – isn’t a smart idea