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The barbarians at your door. How to identify and defeat the cyberthreats facing your business today
Many of the cyberthreats your business faces are invisible. Learn how to shine a light on these threats and discover how to take action to protect your business
UK’s ICO Labels Google ‘Irresponsible’ For Tracking Change
Google's change will allow advertisers to track customers' digital “fingerprints”, but UK data protection watchdog is not happy
Silicon In Focus Podcast: Tech in 2025
Welcome to Silicon In Focus Podcast: Tech in 2025! Join Steven Webb, UK Chief Technology & Innovation Officer at Capgemini UK, as we explore the technologies shaping our future—agentic AI, quantum computing, and more. Discover how AI w ...
EU Publishes iOS Interoperability Plans
European Commission publishes preliminary instructions to Apple on how to open up iOS to rivals, prompting privacy complaint
Momeni Convicted In Bob Lee Murder
San Francisco jury finds Nima Momeni guilty of second-degree murder of Cash App founder Bob Lee, rejecting self-defence claim
US Supreme Court Agrees To Hear TikTok Appeal
US Supreme Court says it will hear appeal of TikTok and parent ByteDance against ban law, but does not issue emergency injunction
Japanese Space Start-Up Destroys Second Rocket After Launch
Japanese start-up Space One destroys Kairos rocket for second time shortly after launch, as country tries to jump-start space industry
CATL Aims To Massively Expand EV Battery-Swap Infrastructure
World's biggest EV battery maker CATL aims to build 1,000 battery-swap stations next year, rising to 30,000 as it seeks standardisation
Facebook ‘Restricted’ Palestinian News Content
Facebook has 'severely restricted' news content from Palestinian outlets since October 2023 amidst bias concerns, says BBC report
Amazon Faces Strike Action In US Ahead Of Christmas
Amazon faces strike actions at facilities across US days before Christmas as union members authorise action over contract negotiations
Silicon UK: AI for Your Business Podcast: Enhancing Your Workforce with AI
Welcome to Silicon UK: AI for Your Business Podcast. Today, we explore how AI can enhance workforce productivity and decision-making, balance human roles with automation, and transform workplace culture. Ash Gawthorp, Chief Academy Off ...
SoftBank Promises To Invest $100bn In US
Japanese tech investment firm SoftBank promises to invest $100bn during Trump's second term to create 100,000 AI-related jobs
Synopsys, SiMa.ai To Collaborate On AI Car Chips
Synopsys to work with start-up SiMa.ai on joint offering to help accelerate development of AI chips for next-generation vehicles
AI Start-Up Basis Raises $34m For Accountancy Agent
Start-up Basis raises $34m in Series A funding round for AI-powered accountancy agent to make up for shortfall in human CPAs
Databricks Raises $10bn In Huge AI Funding Round
Data analytics and AI start-up Databricks completes huge $10bn round from major venture capitalists as investors seek AI exposure
Congo Files Complaints Against Apple Over Conflict Minerals
Congo files legal complaints against Apple in France, Belgium alleging company 'complicit' in laundering conflict minerals
EU Opens TikTok Probe Over Election Interference Claims
European Commission opens formal probe into TikTok after Romanian first-round elections annulled over Russian interference claims
China Chip Growth Slows As US Targets Legacy Chips
Growth in China's output of integrated circuits slows in November as Biden administration reportedly launches probe into legacy chips
Meta Adds ‘Live AI’ To Ray-Ban Smart Glasses
Facebook parent Meta adds AI voice chat, live translation to Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses as it competes with Apple, Google, OpenAI
US Senate Criticises Amazon Over Warehouse Safety
Senate study finds Amazon did not implement protections recommended by internal studies over risk they could affect worker productivity
US Lawmaker Calls For Drone Detection Tech After Runway Closure
US senate majority leader calls for federal deployment of drone detection technology after drone sightings shut down New York runways
TikTok Shop US Sales Surpass Shein, Sephora
After launching in September 2023, TikTok Shop rises to broad popularity with US sales surpassing Shein, Sephora as it faces ban
China Chip Investment Plummets Amidst US Restrictions
Investment in China's semiconductor industry falls by one-third this year as US tightens restrictions, state funding now dominates
Bitcoin Hits New High Over $107,000 On Trump Comments
Bitcoin surges more than 5 percent after Trump reaffirms plans for national strategic crypto reserve, as optimism grows
Ofcom Gives Tech Firms Three Months To Implement Content Controls
Ofcom publishes codes of practice for tech platforms to comply with Online Safety Act, with measures coming into effect on 17 March
Shaping Tomorrow: Top Tech Trends and Opportunities for 2025
Discover the top tech trends of 2025, from AI advancements and quantum computing to data challenges and sustainability, shaping industries and redefining opportunities.
Broadcom Value Jumps Over $1tn On AI Optimism
Broadcom stock price surges 24 percent after company predicts 'massive' opportunity from custom AI chips for large customers
BBC Complains To Apple Over Misleading AI-Generated Headlines
BBC complains to Apple over inaccurate AI-generated information in summaries of notifications from news apps, raising misinformation risk
Half Of Teens Online ‘Constantly’ Amidst Social Media Concern
Nearly half of US teenagers say they are online 'almost constantly', amidst concern over harmful effects of social media on young people
OpenAI’s Altman Donates $1m To Trump Inauguration
OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman to done $1m to Trump's second inauguration as tech firms seek better relations with incoming administration