Nigel Powell
Nigel Powell is an author, columnist, and consultant with over 30 years of experience in the technology industry. He produced the weekly Don't Panic technology column in the Sunday Times newspaper for 16 years and is the author of the Sunday Times book of Computer Answers, published by Harper Collins. He has been a technology pundit on Sky Television's Global Village program and a regular contributor to BBC Radio Five's Men's Hour.
He has an Honours degree in law (LLB) and a Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA), and his work has made him an expert in all things software, AI, security, privacy, mobile, and other tech innovations. Nigel currently lives in West London and enjoys spending time meditating and listening to music.
Latest articles by Nigel Powell

Google revealed new AI tools to make music, video and images at I/O — here's how to get access
By Nigel Powell published
Google unveiled a raft of generative AI models and product updates at I/O. Among them were new features for ImageFX, MusicFX and a new VideoFX.

AI could help us live longer and healthier lives — and it all comes down to data
By Nigel Powell published
AI healthcare will help us live longer and healthier lives as a result of the ever growing amount of data held on each of us.

Udio gets a major upgrade — now you can make 15 minute songs
By Nigel Powell published
Udio has made significant upgrades to its AI music platform including longer songs and improved consistency.

I tested Suno vs Udio to crown the best AI music generator
By Nigel Powell last updated
Here's what happens when the two leading lyric-based AI music generators are put to the test in a 7-round battle.

AI video tools like Sora could bring about a new golden age of cinema — here's why
By Nigel Powell published
OpenAI's Sora has rocked the filmmaking world and could be coming to Adobe Premiere Pro. This will change the way movies are made forever.

I tried Adobe's new AI powered Express mobile app — and I was impressed
By Nigel Powell published
Adobe has updated its popular Express app to include a number of new generative AI features and the Firefly AI model.
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