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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Oh dear - the recent TikTok outage was due to an Oracle data center going down

By Craig Hale published

Severe winter weather caused a power outage at an Oracle data center, knocking many TikTok features offline for days.

Inside a data center.

India offers foreign cloud providers zero taxes until 2047 - but only if their data runs through Indian data centers

By Craig Hale published

International cloud services running through Indian data centers won't be taxed until 2047 as part of a huge investment in India's development.

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Best todo list app of 2026

By Stefan Ionescu last updated

Updated We list the best todo list apps, to make it simple and easy to make your schedule easier to manage.

VMware

'A bulldozer named Broadcom' hits cloud service providers after another major blow against VMware partners

By Craig Hale published

Only 19 VCSPs now remain in the US - and a similar wipeout is happening in Europe as Broadcom pulls major VMware partner program.

Bookkeeping

How to choose your perfect bookkeeping software

By Craig Hale published

Sponsored

This guide walks you through the must-have features for bookkeeping software so you can choose a solution that matches your business size, workflow, and growth ambitions.

Sage Payroll

How to choose your perfect small business payroll software

By Craig Hale published

Sponsored

This guide breaks down the key features to look for, helping you confidently pick a payroll solution that fits your team, budget, and long-term growth plans.

Hacker Typing

Is 'Shadow AI' a threat to your business? Report claims workers are increasingly more willing to cut corners and take risks

By Craig Hale published

Workers and managers are all using unapproved AI tools at work, putting their sensitive company information at risk.

Billing and invoicing

How to choose your perfect invoicing software

By Craig Hale published

Sponsored

Looking to fine-tune your finances? Here are some of the key considerations when comparing invoicing software

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SMEs are rapidly adopting AI - but a US-UK gap is emerging

By Craig Hale published

Four in five see AI as critical to business success over the next year, but even more want to increase in-person interaction with clients.

Artificial intelligence India

Could the 'AI trust paradox' be holding your business back? It's time to get real on just what you need, report finds

By Craig Hale published

Generative AI deployment has scaled and agentic AI is ramping up, but businesses need to address trust in these tools.

Accounting

5 mistakes everybody makes when it comes to sole trader accounting software – and here's how to avoid them

By Craig Hale published

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These are some of the most common mistakes to make when choosing and using sole trader accounting software, and how to avoid them.

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5 mistakes everybody makes when it comes to self-employed accounting software – and here's how to avoid them

By Craig Hale published

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These are some of the most common mistakes to make when choosing and using self-employed accounting software, and how to avoid them.

Microsoft

'We are pushing the frontier across our entire AI stack': Microsoft's latest results show new cloud and AI returns - but reliance on OpenAI causes concerns

By Craig Hale published

Microsoft revenue is up 17% year-over-year, but investor scepticism led share prices to drop 6% in after-hours trading.

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OpenAI has a new program to help SMEs get the most out of AI

By Craig Hale published

OpenAI's EU Economic Blueprint 2.0 plan includes a partnership with Booking.com to train 20,000 EU SMBs in AI.

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Some AI work is paying off - but many CIOs just aren't ready for the impact

By Craig Hale published

AI could deliver some serious returns, but only if companies tackle the same old roadblocks we're always warned about, report says.

Amazon

Amazon reveals 16,000 jobs cut worldwide, with AWS hit hard, as it looks at 'reducing layers, increasing ownership, and removing bureaucracy'

By Craig Hale published

Amazon announces 16,000 more job cuts, bringing the rolling six-month total to around 30,000.

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'You shouldn't worry as much about AI taking your job as you should worry about someone who's very good using AI taking your job': Cisco CEO says effects of AI will cause "carnage" in the jobs market

By Craig Hale published

Cisco CEO says "carnage" will hit future labor markets, IMF MD likens AI to a "tsunami" that will change how we see work.

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LinkedIn will now let you show off how good you are with AI tools

By Craig Hale published

LinkedIn doesn't just want everyone to have a verification badge, it's also offering AI proficiency badges with select partners.

Pinterest

Pinterest reveals major job cuts as it shift focus to AI tools

By Craig Hale published

Pinterest cuts 15% of its workforce and reduces office space as it looks to drive forward its AI strategy.

OpenAI Prism

'We’re still early, but it’s clear that AI will play a meaningful role in how science advances': OpenAI launches free Prism app for scientific research

By Craig Hale published

OpenAI says 2026 will be the year AI "accelerate[s] discovery in several ways" and reduces the friction involve with research.

Artificial intelligence India

Is AI adoption at work flatlining? This major survey thinks so - but it's definitely not the end just yet

By Craig Hale published

The number of people using AI might be flatlining, but it looks like we'll see more uses cases develop next.

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Best calendar app of 2026

By Matt Hanson last updated

Updated We list the best calendar apps, to make it simple and easy to better keep your appointments.

IoT

eSIM adoption could reach a major milestone in 2026 - but can providers cope with demand, especially in IoT?

By Craig Hale published

2026 will see a 30% rise in eSIM devices, but they're for IoT not smartphones, so a whole new model is being rolled out.

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US Army signs multi-billion dollar Salesforce deal - giving military recruiters access to Slack

By Craig Hale published

Salesforce will provide productivity and collaboration software to the US Army for five to ten years in a multibillion-dollar deal.

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IT teams are being hit with outages due to missing vital alerts

By Craig Hale published

IT teams are being plagued with false alerts, many are missing or ignoring them entirely – but it can be fixed.

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