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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
Hacker Stole OpenAI Internal Documents – Report
Security breach reportedly occurred at OpenAI last year, with a hacker stealing internal documents, but no source code
Amazon To Discontinue Astro Security Robot
End of the line for Amazon's Astro security guard robot for businesses, which will be bricked in September this year
Vodafone, Virgin Media O2 Extend Network Sharing Deal
Current network sharing deal between Vodafone and Virgin Media O2 extended to mid 2030s, including some spectrum sale
Threads Hits 175 Million Users, One Year After Launch
Threads, Meta's answer to Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter), racks up impressive number of monthly active users
Russia’s Central Bank Tells Businesses To Use Crypto To Avoid Sanctions
Sanctions busting. Russian businesses told to use cryptocurrencies and other digital options to make payments with foreign customers
ASML Veldhoven Expansion Gains Dutch Court Approval
Expansion of ASML's operations in The Netherlands receives court approval, after objections from two neighbours
Fisker Seeks Approval For Firesale Of Remaining EVs
Fisker asks bankruptcy judge for permission to sell remaining Ocean SUV at just $14,000 per EV, down from $70,000
Jeff Bezos To Sell $5 Billion Worth Of Amazon Shares
Needs to buy more yachts? After Amazon stock hits record high, founder Jeff Bezos to offload huge tranche of shares
EU Proposes Import Duties On China’s Temu, Shein, AliExpress – Report
European Union is reportedly drawing up plans to impose custom duties on a number of Chinese online retailers
Biden Administration Revoked Eight Licences For Huawei In 2024
US continues to restrict Hauwei's access to American technology after revoking eight export licences this year
Salesforce Shareholders Reject CEO Marc Benioff’s Compensation Plan
Compensation packages for Salesforce's top executives are rejected by shareholders and investors, despite backing from the board
Tesla Sales Fall For Second Straight Quarter
Despite price cuts, Tesla's global sales fall for the second straight quarter in another sign of weakening demand for EVs
Apple To Gain Observer Role On OpenAI’s Board – Report
Apple executive Phil Schiller reportedly will have observer role on OpenAI’s board as part of landmark AI agreement
Japan’s Government Ends Use Of Floppy Disks
Decades overdue. Japanese government finally realises it is no longer the 1990s and confirms it has ended use of floppy disks
Google Adds AI Disclosure Requirements For Political Ads
Google adds disclosure requirements for AI-generated or digitally altered content in political ads as elections loom
US Supreme Court Sidesteps Decision On Social Media Laws
US Supreme Court throws out lower court decisions on Florida, Texas laws imposing social media regulation, demands more research
Meme Stock GameStop Sinks On Lawsuit News
Meme stock GameStop, known for a stellar rally in 2021 spurred by social media, shows volatility on news of probes into 'Roaring Kitty'
France Prepares Formal Nvidia Antitrust Charges
French antitrust regulator reportedly preparing formal charges against Nvidia following dawn raids last September, amidst AI surge
Microsoft Shutters China Retail Stores
Microsoft reportedly shuts down all branded retail stores on Chinese mainland, four years after similar move internationally
China’s Premium EV Makers See Deliveries Surge In June
China's top three premium EV makers see boost in deliveries in June, but incentives and discounts make profitability harder goal
EU Finds Meta Subscription Plan Violates DMA Rules
European Commission provisionally charges Meta with violating DMA competition rules over Facebook, Instagram subscription plans
SEC Files Lawsuit Against Crypto Firm Consensys
SEC files latest enforcement lawsuit against crypto firm Consensys as it seeks to apply established rules to digital assets
EU Focuses On Microsoft-OpenAI Deal In New Probe
EU steps up scrutiny of artificial intelligence (AI) industry with probes into Microsoft's OpenAI investments, Google's AI deal with Samsung
Renault-Backed EV Start-Up BeyonCa Sets Up In Hong Kong
BeyonCa, backed by Renault and Dongfeng Motor, aims to create 'Made In Hong Kong' luxury electric vehicle brand
Meta Considers Facebook News Ban In Australia
Meta says it may ban news content from Facebook in Australia if forced to pay licensing fees under 2021 law
Silicon UK In Focus Podcast: The Age of Additive Manufacturing
Discover how additive manufacturing is revolutionising industries in the latest episode of the Silicon In Focus Podcast. From 3D printing innovations to the future of customised production, we explore the technological advancements and ...
Alibaba Cloud To Shut Down Australia, India Data Centres
Alibaba Cloud, China's biggest cloud provider, to shut down Australia, India data centres as it prioritises other markets
Troubled EV Maker Rivian Lays Out Path To Profitability
At first-ever investor day EV maker Rivian lays out profitability plans after $5bn deal with VW offers it financial lifeline
India Investigates After Report Claims Apple Supplier ‘Excluded Married Women’
Indian government investigates after report claims Apple iPhone supplier Foxconn 'systematically' excludes married women