Posts by Mike Knight
Autofocus 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…
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 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 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 MoreAncient Bacteria Powers New Green Chemical Facility
A startup with roots in Denmark and Germany is now using ancient bacteria and Texan emissions to make low-carbon chemicals, thereby offering a novel alternative to fossil-fuel-based manufacturing. A Biotech Startup With Climate Ambitions Founded in 2021, ‘Again’ is the brainchild of Danish researchers and German entrepreneur Max Kufner. It positions itself as the world’s…
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