Prove You’re Human – Have Your Eyes Scanned

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s identity startup ‘World’ has begun its rollout in the United States, introducing 20,000 biometric devices known as Orbs that scan users’ irises to confirm they are human. From Worldcoin to World World began life in 2019 as Worldcoin, a startup co-founded by Sam Altman and Alex Blania through their company Tools…

Shorter Chatbot Answers Less Accurate?

In this Tech Insight, we look at why new research has shown that asking AI chatbots for short answers can increase the risk of hallucinations, and what this could mean for users and developers alike. Shortcuts Come At A Cost AI chatbots may be getting faster, slicker, and more widely deployed by the day, however…

Smart Google Tools Tackling Surge in Online Scams

Google has announced that it is deploying powerful AI tools across Search, Chrome and Android to block fraudulent content and protect users from evolving scam tactics. Why? Online scams are nothing new. However, their scale, sophistication and impact are growing fast. From fake airline customer service numbers to dodgy tech support pop-ups, cybercriminals are increasingly…

Microsoft Kills-Off Skype After 23 Years

Skype has officially shut down as of 5 May 2025, marking the end of one of the most recognisable names in digital communication after a 23-year run. A Platform That Defined an Era Launched in 2003 by a small team of Estonian and Scandinavian developers, Skype quickly became the go-to app for free internet-based voice…

Israeli Spyware Firm To Pay $167 Million Over WhatsApp Hack

A US jury has ruled against Israeli firm NSO Group, makers of Pegasus spyware, ordering it to pay $167 million to WhatsApp-owner Meta after the company was found liable for a 2019 hack affecting 1,400 users worldwide. What Is Pegasus Spyware? Pegasus is a form of military-grade spyware developed by the NSO Group, a cyber…

Will Robots Solve The Housing Crisis?

As Europe faces a worsening housing shortage, a new generation of construction robots is being pitched as a solution, but how realistic is the idea, and what does it mean for sustainability, workers, and the industry as a whole? Rethinking the Way We Build Housing shortages aren’t new, but in parts of Europe (including the…

AI Isn’t Slashing Jobs or Wages (Yet)

Despite the whirlwind of hype, new research suggests that generative AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude have, so far, made barely a ripple in the labour market, leaving jobs and wages largely untouched. A Grounded Reality Check A comprehensive study by economists Anders Humlum (University of Chicago) and Emilie Vestergaard (University of Copenhagen) has found…

How Marks & Spencer Was Brought To A Standstill

In this Tech Insight, we look at how a major ransomware attack on M&S could happen, who was behind it, how it caused such widespread disruption, and what it means for the company, its customers, and the wider UK retail sector. What Happened and When? To help understand how the cyber attack on Marks &…

Rapid 47% Drop In Google Play Store Apps

Google’s app marketplace has shed nearly half its titles since early 2024, in what looks like the biggest quality purge the platform has ever seen. A Surprising Stat with Big Implications Whereas at the start of last year, Google Play Store had around 3.4 million apps, according to new analysis from app intelligence platform Appfigures,…

Spain & Portugal Blackout : UK Next?

The recent mass blackout in Spain and Portugal has raised concerns over whether something similar could hit the UK, and what the fallout would be for British businesses. Spain And Portugal Plunge Into Darkness On 28 April, large parts of Spain and Portugal lost power in a sudden, widespread outage. Train lines stopped mid-journey, airports…