Posts by Paul Stradling

Microsoft has confirmed that it will retire Skype in May 2025, marking the end of an era for the once-revolutionary internet calling service. Teams Instead The company plans to shift its focus entirely to Microsoft Teams, which it describes as a modern communication and collaboration platform better suited to today’s needs. Years of Declining Relevance…

Over 1,000 musicians have released a silent album, Is This What We Want?, in protest against UK copyright law changes that would allow AI companies to use copyrighted material without creators’ permission. A Symbolic Protest The album, comprising 12 tracks of ambient studio sounds, symbolises the artists’ concerns about the potential erosion of their rights and…

Munich-based startup Bliro has developed a new AI-powered tool that transcribes conversations in real time while ensuring privacy and compliance. No Recordings or Video The tool is designed for businesses that require accurate meeting notes while maintaining strict privacy and compliance standards, such as GDPR. For example, the AI assistant extracts key details from conversations…

A new report has revealed that 89 per cent of enterprise Generative AI (GenAI) usage happens without IT oversight, thereby exposing organisations to data leaks and unauthorised access. Many employees use GenAI tools through personal accounts, making security enforcement nearly impossible. The Enterprise GenAI Data Security Report 2025 by LayerX highlights that while GenAI adoption…

German startup Proxima Fusion has revealed a new fusion reactor design, ‘Stellaris’, which it claims is the fastest route to commercially viable fusion power. What Is Fusion Energy? Nuclear fusion, the reaction that powers the sun, occurs when two atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing vast amounts of energy. Unlike nuclear fission…

Undertaking analysis and research has never been easier now that you can access the “Deep Research” feature within ChatGPT. Take a look at what it offers – it’s incredible! [Note – To Watch This Video without glitches/interruptions, It may be best to download it first]

Apple has announced the removal of its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) tool from customers in the United Kingdom, following a contentious dispute with the UK government over user data access. Debate Ignited The decision, which sees one of the world’s leading tech companies bowing out of a security standoff, has ignited debates over digital privacy,…

Noise-cancelling headphones are becoming increasingly popular, yet experts are raising concerns that prolonged use may be contributing to a rise in auditory processing issues, particularly among young people. Do They Re-Train Your Brain? The soothing silence offered by noise-cancelling headphones has made them indispensable for many, particularly younger users navigating busy cities or working in…

Google’s recent decision to allow device fingerprinting for advertising purposes has triggered alarm among privacy advocates, regulators, and businesses alike. What Is Device Fingerprinting? Device fingerprinting is a sophisticated tracking method that collects various data points from a user’s device (e.g. screen size, browser type, language settings, battery level, and time zone) to create a…

A complex scientific problem that took microbiologists a decade to unravel has been cracked in just 48 hours by an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) system developed by Google. A Decade of Research Solved in 48 Hours In what many are calling a revolutionary moment for science, researchers at Imperial College London were somewhat stunned when…