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Ukraine Says Robots Seized Enemy Territory On Their Own
Ukraine says it has carried out the first combat operation in history where enemy territory was captured entirely using robots and drones, signalling a major turning point in how future wars may be fought. How Ukraine Says Robots Captured Enemy Positions The claim was made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky when he announced that Ukrainian…
AI Agents Are Starting To Rewrite The Software Industry
Enterprise spending on AI-native software is now growing far faster than traditional cloud software, signalling a major change in how businesses buy, use, and value technology. Why The Traditional SaaS Model Is Under Pressure For more than two decades, most enterprise software has operated on a relatively simple model. Businesses bought software licences based on…
Amazon Launches UK Drone Deliveries
Amazon has begun making drone deliveries in the UK for the first time, marking a major step towards autonomous AI-driven logistics becoming part of normal daily commerce. Why Amazon Has Started UK Drone Deliveries Now Amazon Prime Air has officially launched limited drone deliveries in Darlington, County Durham, making the UK the first country outside…
Children Fool Online Age Checks With Fake Mustaches
Children are reportedly bypassing online age-verification systems using methods as simple as drawing fake facial hair, raising fresh questions about whether current age-assurance technology is robust enough to protect young users online. How Children Are Bypassing Age Checks The issue was highlighted in a new report from UK online safety organisation Internet Matters, which surveyed…
Chrome AI Model Download Raises User Control Questions
Reports that Google Chrome may download a multi-gigabyte AI model onto some desktop computers without many users realising it have sparked debate about transparency, storage use, privacy, and how AI features are increasingly being embedded into everyday software. How The Controversy Started The issue emerged after privacy researcher Alexander Hanff published a detailed blog post…
Use Chrome Reading Mode To Remove Clutter And Listen Aloud
Google Chrome’s built-in Reading Mode can turn busy web pages into a clean, distraction-free reading view, making it easier to focus on important information without adverts, pop-ups, videos, or visual clutter getting in the way. On desktop, Reading Mode opens in a side panel that can be widened for a more immersive layout, while Android…
Pollinger’s Productivity : May 2026
Edit with Copilot lands in Word and PowerPoint Microsoft has now made “Edit with Copilot” generally available in Word and PowerPoint, not just Excel. From 22 April, Copilot now plans and executes multi-step edits directly on your document or deck – restructuring a report, rewriting sections to a different tone, redesigning a slide layout, swapping…
Meta Smart Glasses Security Controversy
Meta has terminated its contract with outsourcing firm Sama, leading to more than 1,000 Kenyan workers losing their jobs after they revealed they had been reviewing highly sensitive footage captured by users of its AI-powered smart glasses, raising fresh concerns about privacy, labour practices, and the hidden human layer behind AI. What The Workers Reported…
OneDrive Removes Local Recycle Bin Fallback For Cloud Deletions
Microsoft is changing how OneDrive handles deleted files, removing a long-standing fallback that many users rely on without realising it and increasing the risk of accidental data loss across synced devices. What Has Changed In OneDrive? Although the change is straightforward, it is also significant, because when a file is deleted from the OneDrive website,…
UK Plans New Social Media Restrictions For Under-16s
Social media restrictions for under-16s are moving closer to reality in the UK as ministers commit to action following a major consultation, signalling a significant change in how young people access digital platforms. Why The UK Is Moving Towards Social Media Restrictions The UK government has made it clear that some form of restriction on…
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