SpaceX Starship Booster Rocket Bursts In Flames

Explosion at SpaceX facility in Texas, after booster rocket for Starship spacecraft bursts into flames during test firing

2 years ago

Microsoft Cuts Staff But Insists Hiring Continues

Software giant Microsoft becomes latest tech to trim its workforce headcount, as other tech firms slow hiring plans or reduce…

2 years ago

Apple, Zoom Fined By Russia For Data Storage Violations – Report

Moscow's campaign against foreign tech companies continues with Apple and Zoom Video Communications fined over data storage violations

2 years ago

Twitter Hits Back At Musk, Insisting No Breaches Occurred

Elon Musk "knowingly" breached the acquisition agreement Twitter says, as it fires back at the world's richest man and former…

2 years ago

PC Shipments Worldwide Drop 15.3 Percent In Q2, IDC Warns

Worrying sign. Global PC shipments take a double-digit tumble in the second quarter, amid fears of worldwide economic downturn

2 years ago

STMicro, GlobalFoundries Plan New French Chip Factory

New chip factory announced for France, to be located near Italian and Swiss border, will manufacturer 18-nanometer wafers

2 years ago

Twitter Board Vows To Pursue Musk, Who Mocks Legal Threat

Twitter's board of diectors vows to pursue legal action against former suitor Elon Musk, who responds with openly mocking memes

2 years ago

Google Offers To Spin-Off Ad-Tech Unit – Report

Alphabet unit previously labelled the DoJ antitrust lawsuit 'deeply flawed', but now it is reportedly offering concessions

2 years ago

Man Charged With Selling Fake Cisco Equipment

Man arrested in Florida and charged with importing counterfeit Cisco networking equipment into the United States, worth an estimated $1…

2 years ago

Elon Musk Tells Twitter He Is ‘Terminating’ $44Bn Acquisition

No surprise? Elon Musk announces ending of his $44bn (£36bn) bid to buy Twitter, alleging multiple breaches of legal agreement

2 years ago

US Mulls Fresh Restrictions On China’s SMIC

Biden Administration reportedly considering new restrictions on chipmaking tools for China, so as to hamper its leading chipmaker SMIC

2 years ago

Elon Musk’s Acquisition Of Twitter In ‘Serious Jeopardy’ – Report

Takeover of Twitter by Elon Musk is in “serious jeopardy” according to one report, despite Twitter suspending one million fake…

2 years ago

Meta Creates New Virtual Reality Login System

U-turn for Meta's Facebook? New system for users logging into Meta's virtual reality headsets will be deployed from next month

2 years ago

Silicon UK In Focus Podcast: Post-Pandemic Logistics

How have logistics and procurement been fundamentally changed by the pandemic? What is the core logistical challenges facing businesses as…

2 years ago

Elon Musk Fathered Twins With Neuralink Executive

World's richest man, Elon Musk, fathered twins last November, bringing the reported number of his children to nine in total

2 years ago

Marriott Hotels Admits Third Breach – Report

Not again. Marriot Hotels has admitted it has suffered a third data breach, with customer credit cards and other data…

2 years ago

Facebook Demands Old FTC Documents In Antitrust Battle

Fresh development in Meta's battle against US regulator, seeking to force Facebook to divest itself of WhatsApp and Instragram

2 years ago

Fate Of Newport Wafer Fab Uncertain, As Government Delays Sale Decision

Government delays decision over whether the UK's largest maker of chips can be purchased by Dutch firm, which is Chinese-owned

2 years ago

Apple Introduces Lockdown Mode To Thwart Spyware Menace

New Lockdown Mode feature for iPhones, iPads and Macs has been introduced, as Apple seeks to combat menace from state-sponsored…

2 years ago

Amazon Faces UK Investigation For Suspected Anti-competitive Practices

Another probe. Busy week for the UK's CMA after it confirms investigation of Amazon over “suspected anti-competitive practices”

2 years ago

UK Regulator Begin Probe Of Microsoft’s Activision Buyout

The CMA confirms start of investigation into Microsoft's $69 billion purchase of leading gaming holding company Activision Blizzard

2 years ago

Online Safety Bill Tweak To Combat Russian Misinformation

Foreign interference and misinformation to be designated a priority offence under Online Safety Bill, the government says

2 years ago

Intel ‘Playing Politics’ Over Delayed Ohio Chip Factory, Alleges Governor

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine alleges Intel's Ohio factory delay is a negotiating tactic, despite Pat Gelsinger hinting investment could shift…

2 years ago

Steve Jobs Posthumously Awarded US Medal Of Freedom

President Joe Biden has named Apple co-founder and former CEO Steve Job, as a posthumous recipient of the US Medal…

2 years ago

Twitter Seeks Judicial Review Of Indian Takedown Order

Clash continues, Twitter court challenge against Indian government order to remove certain content it deems to be against the law

2 years ago

TikTok ‘Halts E-Commerce Expansion Plans’

TikTok reportedly scraps plans to expand TikTok Shop livestream commerce in Europe and US after UK version finds 'nascent' adoption

2 years ago

European Parliament Passes Landmark Tech Regulations

European Parliament votes to adopt Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act, but campaigners warn proof will be in enforcement

2 years ago

Indian Economic Police Raid Offices Of Smartphone Maker Vivo

Indian economic crime agency Enforcement Directorate raids dozens of locations across India belonging to China's Vivo amidst border tensions

2 years ago

French Music Service Deezer Slumps On Market Debut

Spotify and Apple Music competitor Deezer falls below opening price after long-delayed IPO in Paris as SPAC strategy fails to…

2 years ago