The Tech of ESG

Every business is re-drawing its digital transformation strategies. A key pillar of these plans is how ESG is supported across…

2 years ago

UK Cinemas To Accept Yoti Digital ID Verification

UK cinemas are to begin trialling the acceptance of digital ID verification using the Yoti smartphone app, as government looks…

2 years ago

Outcry After DuckDuckGo Admits It Allows Microsoft Trackers

Users express frustration after DuckDuckGo explains its Privacy Browser is obliged to allow Microsoft tracking scripts under search syndication deal

2 years ago

Microsoft Executive Indicates Departmental Hiring Slowdown

Amid concern at the state of the global economy, a senior Microsoft executive tells staff to be more cautious when…

2 years ago

Shareholders Sue Twitter, Elon Musk For Stock ‘Manipulation’

Disgruntled shareholders are now suing both Twitter and Elon Musk, over volatile share price swings during the chaotic takeover attempt

2 years ago

Google Faces Second UK Probe Over Ad Practices

UK's competition watchdog launches second investigation of Google's ad tech practices, and whether it may have favoured its own services

2 years ago

UK Begins National Security Probe Of Altice’s Stake In BT

After previously expressing its concern, the British Government now confirms a national security review of French billionaire's stake in BT

2 years ago

Elon Musk Raises His Contribution To Twitter Acquisition

But one of Elon Musk's biggest backers on the Twitter board has tendered his resignation after Twitter shareholders voted to…

2 years ago

Broadcom Confirms VMware Acquisition For $61 Billion

Entry into cloud infrastructure software for US chip firm Broadcom after it confirms reports it will acquire VMware for $61…

2 years ago

Tesla Researchers Tout 100 Year Battery Design

Tesla's advanced battery researchers releases paper of new nickel-based battery that could last 100 years without needing to be replaced

2 years ago

Twitter Fined $150 Million For Sharing User Telephone Numbers

Privacy settlement with the FTC and DoJ sees Twitter agreeing to pay $150 million for using user email addresses, phone…

2 years ago

Chinese Acquisition Of Newport Wafer Fab Under National Security Review

Last year's promised national security review of the purchase UK’s largest chip producer never materialised, but it will now says…

2 years ago

Amazon Drivers Risk Increasing Number Of Injuries

Study shows that nearly one in five Amazon delivery drivers suffered injuries in 2021- again raising safty concerns about conditions…

2 years ago

Nokia CEO Predicts 2030 Arrival For 6G, But Not On Smartphone

Nokia CEO Pekka Lundmark offers his predictions as to arrival of 6G connectivity in this decade, and touts potential end…

2 years ago

Mark Zuckerberg Sued By DC AG Over Cambridge Analytica Scandal

Four years later, and Washington DC Attorney General decides to sue Mark Zuckerberg personally over Cambridge Analytica scandal

2 years ago

Samsung To Create 80,000 New Jobs, Plans $356 Billion Investment

South Korean electronics giant Samsung says it will create 80,000 jobs, and will sink a $356 billion investment into the…

2 years ago

Global Digital Tax Law Not Ready Until 2024, Says OECD

Corporation tax delay. Rollout of 15 percent tax agreement for big name corporations only likely in 2024, says head of…

2 years ago

Silicon UK In Focus Podcast: The Future of SaaS

How has Saas become an essential component of a successful business? The importance of a robust and expansive data lake…

2 years ago

Running to the Cloud: Why Enterprise Companies Need a Cloud-based Payroll

As businesses re-examine how they operate in a post-pandemic world, it is increasingly evident that any agile, forward-thinking enterprise operating…

2 years ago

Spain Approves $13.1bn To Attract Chip Sector Investment

Come build a Spanish fab! Government in Spain officially approves plan to spend 12.25 billion euros on the semiconductor industry

2 years ago

BNP Paribas Joins JP Morgan Blockchain Trading Network

French bank BNP Paribas becomes first European bank to join JP Morgan's blockchain-based Onyx Digital Assets platform for repurchase trading

2 years ago

SEC Held Off Elon Musk Enforcement ‘Due To Court Fears’

US securities regulators may have refrained from enforcement actions against Elon Musk due to discouraging outcome of 2019 court hearing,…

2 years ago

Snap Earnings Warning Triggers Tech Sell-Off

Investors spooked after Snap warns of deteriorating economic conditions, says earnings now 'below the low end' of previous expectations

2 years ago

Russian Operator Discounts Smartphones As Sanctions Bite

Biggest Russian mobile operator MTS begins selling discounted and second-hand smartphones as Russians hit by inflation and Western sanctions

2 years ago

Clearview AI Fined £7.5m Over Facial Recognition Data

UK Information Commissioner's Office orders controversial facial recognition firm Clearview AI to delete data it holds on UK residents

2 years ago

Airbnb To Pull Out Of China Amidst ‘Pandemic Challenges’

Airbnb to pull out of China as ongoing zero-Covid policy places severe restrictions on domestic and international travel, focus on…

2 years ago

Crypto Investor Arrested After Visiting Home Of TerraUSD Founder

South Korean crypto investor under police investigation after visiting home of Do Kwon, creator of failed TerraUSD cryptocurrency, to ask…

2 years ago

UK Businesses ‘Falling Behind Europe’ On AI Adoption

UK businesses falling behind Europe on their adoption of AI over the past two years, with lack of appropriate skills…

2 years ago

Rivian Eyes Profitability Amidst Market Pressure

Rivian says it has enough cash on hand to achieve profitability, as it faces pressure from shareholders and customers over…

2 years ago

New York Comptroller Calls For Votes Against Twitter, Meta Directors

New York State Comptroller reportedly calls for votes against Twitter, Meta directors over failure to remove violent content after Buffalo…

2 years ago