New research from Microsoft reveals that a majority of UK employees are turning to unauthorised AI tools during the workweek, raising urgent questions about data security, privacy practices, and the need for enterprise oversight of artificial intelligence in the workplace. The Findings at a Glance Microsoft’s UK-based study, conducted in October 2025 by Censuswide, found that 71% of surveyed…
Amid a sharp rise in high-impact cyber incidents, the UK government has issued direct advice to business leaders: maintain physical, offline copies of critical cyber response and continuity plans. The message? Be prepared to keep your business running, even if your systems are down. Why This Is Happening Now The warning follows a significant uptick in serious cyber threats….
Waymo, Alphabet’s self-driving technology arm, has confirmed it will begin deploying its autonomous ride-hailing service on the streets of London, with full launch anticipated in 2026. Early stages will involve supervised trials using Jaguar I-PACE electric vehicles equipped with the Waymo Driver system. Collaboration and Operational Setup The company has teamed up with Moove, its existing US fleet management…
Getting locked out of a Google Account is no one’s idea of a good time. Recognising this, Google has rolled out a new feature called Recovery Contacts, allowing users to enlist help from people they trust to get back into their accounts when traditional recovery methods aren’t available. What’s the New Feature All About? Recovery Contacts gives users the…
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a new Android vulnerability dubbed “Pixnapping” that allows malicious apps to secretly capture sensitive content from users’ screens — including two-factor authentication (2FA) codes, private chats, and financial data — without needing special permissions or showing any warning signs. How the Attack Works The technique, developed by a research team at Carnegie Mellon University, exploits both Android’s system…
Texas is fast becoming a magnet for technology companies, lured by favorable business conditions. But while economic benefits abound, concerns are rising that this growth is outpacing environmental responsibility. What’s Fueling the Migration? Since 2018, Texas has led the nation in corporate headquarters relocations, with over 200 companies—among them Oracle, Tesla, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise—making the move. Key attractions…
If you haven’t tried using Microsoft CoPilot within Excel yet, this is your perfect introduction. This short video walks you through how to begin using CoPilot directly inside your spreadsheet, unlocking a world of automation and insights. Whether you’re streamlining data tasks, creating smart summaries, or exploring trends, CoPilot can help simplify your workflow and make working with Excel…
Need to find your files faster? You can dramatically cut down search time on your PC by turning on Enhanced Search Indexing in Windows. Here’s how to get lightning-fast access to your documents, files, and apps in just a few steps. How to Enable Enhanced Search Indexing For Windows 11 Users: For Windows 10 Users: Refine Your Search Results…
A new British Standards Institution report says managers are increasingly substituting AI for junior roles, reshaping early careers and raising concerns for the UK labour market. The Study and Report The analysis comes from the British Standards Institution’s new insight report, ‘Evolving Together: AI, Automation and Building the Skilled Workforce of the Future’. It surveyed more than 850 business…
Hundreds of millions of computers are still running Windows 10 as Microsoft ends support on 14 October 2025, raising major concerns about cost, security, and the scale of the global upgrade still to come. The Countdown to End of Support Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 10 will reach the end of support on 14 October 2025. From that date,…
