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

Nvidia develops new software to help track chips following smuggling discovery

By Craig Hale published 11 December 25

Nvidia has open-sourced new GPU monitoring software, but it's not for geolocation.

Oracle shares drop after $15bn higher AI spending revealed

By Craig Hale published 11 December 25

Oracle investors aren't happy with higher-than-anticipated Capex, despite healthy revenue growth.

Open AI poaches Slack CEO as its chief revenue officer

By Craig Hale published 11 December 25

Slack's CEO has just moved over to a new role in OpenAI, but it's not as CEO.

Holographic silhouette of a human. Conceptual image of AI (artificial intelligence), VR (virtual reality), Deep Learning and Face recognition systems. Cyberpunk style vector illustration.

Google DeepMind partners with the UK government for 'science breakthroughs, cleaner energy'

By Craig Hale published 11 December 25

Google continues to invest in the UK, this time with a new DeepMind research facility.

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EU upholds Intel antitrust ruling but cuts fine by a third

By Craig Hale published 10 December 25

Intel's €1.06 billion fine has been cut to 'just' €237 million, but this relates to anticompetitive behavior two decades ago.

Evil Robot Concept and rogue AI risk as robots gone bad and Malicious code and computer malfunction or corrupt machine learning and dangerous artificial intelligence in a 3D illustration elements

Need AI training? CEOs think you should train yourself

By Craig Hale published 10 December 25

Employees say employers should provide AI training, CEOs say staff should be responsible for upskilling.

Corporate leaders and investors enthusiastic about AI - but the public isn't so convinced

By Craig Hale published 10 December 25

Investors are largely optimistic about AI, but they share some of the same concerns as the general public.

Amazon and to commit $35bn into AI in India

By Craig Hale published 10 December 25

Amazon's $35 billion commitment is more than what Google and Microsoft have pledged, combined.

Trump set to allow Nvidia H200 chips to be exported to China

By Craig Hale published 9 December 25

Nvidia can do some business with China via H200 exports, but Blackwell and Rubin are still banned.

IBM looks to secure data infrastructure with $11bn bid for Confluent

By Craig Hale published 9 December 25

IBM is set to buy Confluent for around 34% more than it was worth according to previous share prices.

LinkedIn wants every user to be verified

By Craig Hale published 9 December 25

LinkedIn hits 100 million verified accounts on its platform, but the goal is to verify everyone.

Meta promises to reduce data sharing for EU users by 2026 to avoid EU GDPR fines

By Craig Hale published 9 December 25

After being hit with a €200 million DMA fine in the EU, Meta has agreed to change its ads policy.

Apple's UI executive poached by Meta, and three other executives leave in Apple AI exodus

By Craig Hale published 8 December 25

The number of Apple execs leaving the company continues to rise, but most are being replaced.

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US gov wants Google and Apple to take down websites tracking ICE and friends

By Craig Hale published 8 December 25

The US government wants to ensure that apps like ICEBlock don’t make it to online app stores.

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Data centers are throttling home building as infrastructure struggles to keep up with AI demands

By Craig Hale published 8 December 25

Some housing projects in London have been delayed due to data center electricity demand.

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.

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.

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