Articles by Craig Hale

With several years’ experience freelancing in tech and automotive circles, Craig’s specific interests lie in technology that is designed to better our lives, including AI and ML, productivity aids, and smart fitness. He is also passionate about cars and the decarbonisation of personal transportation. As an avid bargain-hunter, you can be sure that any deal Craig finds is top value!

Articles by: Craig Hale

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“What's going to save the planet is winning the AI arms race,” Trump Interior Secretary says

By Craig Hale published 15 September 25

The US wants to win the AI arms race before it tackles climate change – but could AI help with that?

1st Money review

By Craig Hale published 15 September 25

1st Money offers totally free payroll software for under 10 workers, or a cheap plan for larger businesses.

PeopleHR review

By Craig Hale published 15 September 25

A British-built AI-enabled HR platform for SMBs based in the UK

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Cloud Hypervisor says no to AI code - but it probably won't help in this day and age

By Craig Hale published 15 September 25

The Linux Foundation is worried about copyright and vulnerabilities, but it’s happy to reconsider its position.

UK and US to sign massive tech trade deals worth billions during Trump and Big Tech tour

By Craig Hale published 15 September 25

UK and US leaders will reach a tech trade agreement this week to “build a safet, richer future.”

Workable hiring service review

By Mike Jennings last updated 14 September 25

Updated An exceptional recruitment tool that’s grown into a genuinely capable HCM platform.

Deel review

By Rob Clymo last updated 14 September 25

Review Deel software is a one-stop platform aimed at streamlining all of your business issues from HR through to payroll

Breathe HR review

By Rob Clymo last updated 14 September 25

Review Breathe HR has all the tools to handle personnel challenges and will soon cover payroll tasks as well

Zoho People review

By Jonas P. DeMuro last updated 14 September 25

Zoho People packs in plenty of useful HR features and it also integrates nicely with the rest of the company's software.

BambooHR review

By Rob Clymo last updated 14 September 25

Managing personnel is quick and simple using the cloud-based BambooHR software.

BrightHR review

By Daniel Blechynden, Rob Clymo last updated 14 September 25

Updated Tackle all of your HR tasks with this one-stop software solution that comes with plenty of support.

Paycor review

By Jonas P. DeMuro last updated 14 September 25

Paycor is a robust HR platform, ideal for small and mid-size businesses.

Paychex review

By Michael Graw last updated 14 September 25

Review Our Paychex review takes a closer look at this payroll software to help you decide whether it’s right for your business.

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Patriot Accounting and Payroll review

By Rob Clymo last updated 14 September 25

Patriot accounting and payroll software offers an online solution for business owners.

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Intuit Quickbooks Payroll review

By Rob Clymo last updated 14 September 25

Review Businesses will find the extensive range of features inside Intuit Quickbooks Payroll perfect for streamlining administration tasks

Remote Payroll review

By Rob Clymo last updated 14 September 25

Review Remote Payroll comes with a premium price tag but it meets the needs of anyone with more complex onboarding requirements

Gusto review

By John Faulds last updated 14 September 25

Review Gusto is a payroll and HR software solution that aims to include everything a business needs to keep its workforce happy.

OpenAI for-profit restructuring given go-ahead by Microsoft in new non-binding deal

By Craig Hale published 12 September 25

OpenAI and Microsoft sign non-binding memorandum that could see OpenAI aim to go public.

Microsoft addressing Outlook outage across North America

By Craig Hale published 12 September 25

Microsoft continues to monitor “unexpectedly high resource utilization” that took Outlook down yesterday.

Rippling HCM review

By Rob Clymo last updated 12 September 25

Rippling’s Human Capital Management platform is just part of a whole series on business management.

Microsoft finally ends EU worries over Teams competition with new pricing shakeup for 365 suites

By Craig Hale published 12 September 25

The European Union has finally agreed on the final, legally binding terms to settle a years-long Teams case.

Microsoft Teams will now judge if that mysterious link you received is malicious or just another meeting invite

By Craig Hale published 12 September 25

Microsoft wants to scan URLs in Teams chats and channels for spam, phishing or malware.

Microsoft just dropped its Store fees for Windows developers

By Craig Hale published 11 September 25

Independent developers can now distribute their apps via the Microsoft Store for free.

Adobe's suite of new AI tools aimed at helping businesses create the best customer experience are here

By Craig Hale published 11 September 25

Just months after Adobe teased agentic AI at Summit 2025, its AI agents are now generally available.

VMware woes continue as experts predict virtualization giant to lose 35% of workloads in three years

By Craig Hale published 11 September 25

Customers and analysts still aren’t sure about what Broadcom has done to VMware.

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