Posts by Mike Knight
Meta & Yandex Covert Tracking Concerns
Meta and Russian search firm Yandex used hidden background scripts to monitor Android users’ web activity without consent, bypassing incognito mode and browser protections, researchers say. Hidden Tracking System Uncovered A new joint investigation has revealed that Meta and Yandex have been covertly collecting the private web browsing data of Android users by exploiting local…
Read MoreGoogle Users Can Run AI Offline On Phones
Google has (albeit quietly) released a new app that allows users to run powerful AI tools directly on their phones without needing a Wi-Fi or data connection. Edge Gallery The new app, called Google AI Edge Gallery, lets users download and run generative AI models locally on Android devices. These models can perform a wide…
Read MoreAutofocus Glasses Now – Printed Kidneys Soon?
Two European startups have developed groundbreaking tools, including real-time autofocus glasses that adjust to where you look and a bioprinted wound patch for pets that could lead to printable human organs. Smart Glasses That Adapt As You Look Finland-based IXI has developed what it claims are the world’s first real-time autofocus prescription glasses. Rather than…
Read MoreMicrosoft Deleting Saved Passwords From Auth App
Microsoft is warning users that saved passwords will soon be deleted from its Authenticator app, as it phases out the feature in favour of Edge and passkeys. Major Changes Coming to Microsoft Authenticator Millions of Microsoft users are being urged to take action ahead of a planned overhaul to the Microsoft Authenticator app. Microsoft says…
Read MoreChatGPT Records & Can Now Access Your Files
ChatGPT now includes meeting recording, cloud integration and deep research tools, marking its biggest push yet into everyday business workflows. Featured For Everyday Business Use With over 3 million enterprise-focused customers now using ChatGPT (up from 2 million earlier this year), OpenAI appears intent on securing its place in the core workflow of modern businesses.…
Read MorePollinger’s Productivity : June 2025
WhatsApp Finally Comes To Ipad After years of user requests, WhatsApp has officially launched an iPad app. It syncs seamlessly with your phone and supports all the usual features, including voice notes, calls and media sharing. Insights: It’s taken long enough but great that we finally have WhatsApp on iPad. Now if only Instagram could follow suit…
Read MoreMeta : Merchandising & Military
Meta is stepping up its push into physical retail, open-source AI, and military-grade AR and VR technology, but each move is attracting scrutiny and raising new questions about ethics, transparency, and the company’s strategic direction. Physical Stores Selling Smart Glasses Meta is reportedly preparing to open a new wave of physical retail stores in a…
Read MoreGmail Now Summarises Emails Automatically
Gmail users will now see AI-generated summary cards appear by default at the top of long emails, thanks to an automatic update to Google’s Gemini assistant. Google Doubles Down on Inbox AI Google has announced that as of 29 May 2025, its Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) assistant will automatically summarise long email threads in Gmail,…
Read MoreFastest Change In Tech History
The pace and scale of artificial intelligence (AI) development is now outstripping every previous tech revolution, according to new landmark reports. Faster Than Anything We’ve Seen Before Some of the latest data confirms that AI really is moving faster than anything that’s come before it. That’s the key message from recent high-profile reports including Mary…
Read MoreWhy Google’s New ‘Fingerprint’ Policy Matters
In this Tech Insight, we look at Google’s controversial decision to allow advertisers to use device fingerprinting, exploring what the technology involves, why it has sparked concern, and what it means for users, businesses, and regulators. A Policy Reversal In February 2025, Google quietly updated its advertising platform rules, allowing companies that use its services…
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