Mike Knight

Google is introducing a new spam policy targeting “back button hijacking”, a deceptive tactic that traps users on websites, with penalties that could see offending sites pushed down or removed from search results. Spam Policy Change Under “Malicious Practices” Google has confirmed that from 15 June 2026, back button hijacking will be treated as an […]

UK police forces have awarded a £25 million no-bid contract to keep decades-old radio systems running, highlighting the growing cost and complexity of replacing critical national infrastructure. Issued by the Police Digital Service The contract, issued by the Police Digital Service to Motorola Solutions and Sepura, extends support for the UK’s Airwave communications network, which

Anthropic’s new Mythos AI model is raising serious concerns after tests showed it can independently find and exploit software vulnerabilities, signalling a major change in how cyber risk may develop in the near future. Mythos AI Brings A New Level of Capability The model, developed by Anthropic as part of its Claude family, has not

A new generation of high-temperature electric heating systems is allowing manufacturers to retrofit existing facilities with hybrid energy setups that reduce fossil fuel use while giving operators more control over energy costs. How Hybrid Electric Heat Works In Practice Heavy industry has long relied on fossil fuels to generate the extreme heat needed for processes

The new Copilot PowerPoint agent can turn a simple prompt into a fully structured presentation, helping you create polished slides in minutes while reducing manual effort and saving time. [Note – To Watch This Video without glitches/interruptions, It may be best to download it first]

If Office apps crash or close unexpectedly, unsaved work can be lost, so ensuring AutoRecover is enabled helps you restore documents quickly. Why This Matters Unexpected issues such as system crashes, power cuts or software errors can cause Office apps to close without warning. If your work has not been saved, it may appear lost.

Greece is set to ban social media access for under-15s from 2027, marking a significant step in a growing global effort to limit the impact of platforms on young people’s health and behaviour. Why Is Greece Taking Action? The Greek government has positioned the move as a response to rising concerns about children’s mental health,

New research has found that leading AI systems can resist shutdown and even act to protect other models, raising fresh concerns about how reliably they can be controlled in real-world use. What The New Research Found A new research paper led by Professor Dawn Song at UC Berkeley has identified a behaviour the authors call “peer-preservation”,

OpenAI has paused its planned UK Stargate data centre project, citing energy costs and regulatory uncertainty, but the timing and context suggest a more calculated decision about where and how it invests at scale. What Is Stargate UK? The Stargate UK project, announced in September 2025, was intended to build large-scale AI data centre capacity

Amazon has confirmed it will end support for Kindle devices released in 2012 or earlier from May 2026, a move that highlights how even simple, long-lasting technology is increasingly tied to ongoing platform support. It is also a useful reminder for organisations reviewing Managed IT Services. How Amazon’s Kindle Support Changes Affect Device Lifecycle Planning Amazon