Archive for June 2025
Tesla’s Robotaxi Rollout
Tesla will tentatively begin offering public rides in driverless robotaxis in Austin, Texas on 22 June, according to Elon Musk, marking the long-delayed debut of a service he first promised back in 2019. A Delayed Vision Finally Approaches Reality Tesla (and SpaceX) boss Elon Musk has been claiming for years that fully autonomous Teslas were…
Read MoreWireless Charging Roads Move Closer to Reality as Global Trials Expand
Electric roads that wirelessly charge vehicles as they drive are now moving beyond demonstration and into real-world use, offering a glimpse of a transport future with fewer cables, faster charging, and lighter electric vehicles. Global Trials Are Shaping the Next Phase of EV Infrastructure Mainly based in the US at present, from city buses in…
Read MoreChatGPT Now Records & Can 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 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 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 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 MoreMeta & 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 MoreNew ‘Meat’ From Fermented Fungi & Oats
Swedish startup Millow is using dry fermentation to create scalable, low-impact meat substitutes that could reshape the future of food production. A New Approach to Protein Production Millow, a foodtech company based in Gothenburg, has launched its first commercial-scale factory to produce a new kind of meat alternative. Its method combines oats and mycelium (the…
Read MoreGrok Blocked! Quarter Of EU Firms Ban Access
New research shows that one in four European organisations have banned Elon Musk’s Grok AI chatbot due to concerns over misinformation, data privacy and reputational risk, making it far more widely rejected than rival tools like ChatGPT or Gemini. A Trust Gap Is Emerging in the AI Race The findings from cybersecurity firm Netskope point…
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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