Fintech move for Apple after it launches service to allow consumers in the US to pay for purchases over time
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2023
Sam Bankman-Fried Charged With Bribing Chinese Officials
New US indictment alleges FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried paid over $40 million to bribe at least one official in China
Investors Pull $1.6 Billion After US CFTC Charged Binance
Over a $1 billion withdrawn from biggest crypto exchange Binance, after regulators allege violation of US financial laws
TikTok Data Centre Blamed For Hampering Ukraine Ammo Production
Defence contractor Nammo blames TikTok data centre for hampering effort to ramp up ammunition production for Ukraine
Government Sets Out ‘Adaptable’ AI Plan
White paper sets out UK government's approach to artificial intelligence (AI) and seeks feedback from AI professionals
Silicon Labs: MX Master 3S Mouse
Designed to complement the MX Keyboard, the MX Mouse shares the same design quality and colour scheme. As a result, they certainly look professional on your desk. Logitech has been evolving the design of its mouse for several decades. ...
Is the future of social media subscription-based?
Meta is the latest tech giant to embrace a subscription-based model, and its new Meta Verified offering follows hot on the tails of Twitter CEO Elon Musk’s brainchild, Twitter Blue. But will Meta Verified shake up the social space fore ...
Google’s Bard Sides With US Prosecutors In Antitrust Case
Google's Bard chatbot sides with US Department of Justice in advertising antitrust case, in latest embarrassment for tech giant
Electric Carmaker Nio Pushes New-Model Battery Swap Stations
Electric carmaker Nio plans to build 1,000 more battery swap stations this year using a new design that makes swapping faster
Alibaba Group To Split In Major Restructure
Alibaba Group to split into six independent unit in major restructure following years of intense pressure from regulators
Twitter To Demote Non-Paying Posts In Subscription Overhaul
Twitter says it will only promote Blue subscription users on 'For You' feed, after axing verification for non-paying individuals
Clearview ‘Carried Out Nearly 1m Searches’ For US Police
Controversial facial recognition company Clearview has carried out nearly 1 million searches for US police, founder tells BBC
France Set To Legalise AI-Powered Surveillance For Olympics
French National Assembly set to approve 'intelligent' AI-powered surveillance to safeguard 2024 Paris Olympics, amidst human rights outcry
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US Reglators Seek Ban On Crypto Exchange Binance
US regulators sue biggest crypto exchange Binance, alleging violations of US financial laws and seeking injunction
Musk’s Neuralink ‘Approached Partner’ For Human Trials
Elon Musk brain implant company Neuralink reportedly approached major US neurosurgery centre for potential human trials
US Lawmakers Push TikTok Ban Bill After CEO Testimony
US lawmakers signal increased support for bill that could ban TikTok, after five-hour testimony by chief executive Chew Shou Zi
Baidu Shows Corporate Chatbot Skills In Closed Session
Baidu shows corporate-focussed chatbot capabilities in closed-door session, but lack of press event triggers investor worries
Intel Co-Founder Gordon Moore Dies At 94
Intel co-founder Gordon Moore, known for 'Moore's Law', dies at 94 after helping create modern tech industry and build Silicon Valley
Alibaba’s Jack Ma Returns To China After Year’s Absence
Jack Ma reportedly visits school in Hangzhou after year's absence from mainland China, as regulatory crackdown eases
Failed Silicon Valley Bank Assets Acquired By Rival
Assets of failed Silicon Valley Bank acquired by competitor First Citizens in FDIC-brokered deal as banking sector jitters continue
Twitter Says Source Code Posted Online
Twitter takes legal action to take down 'stolen' source code posted on GitHub and identify who uploaded it, amidst ongoing turmoil
Apple Supplier Pegatron Explores Second Factory In India – Report
Pegatron is reportedly in talks to open a second factory in India, as Apple suppliers continue to diversify production away from China
Terra Co-Founder Do Kwon Arrested In Montenegro
Interpol confirms Do Kwon arrested after six months on the run, after spectacular demise of TerraUSD cryptocurrency
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Is Private 5G the Future of Business Connectivity?
As 5G expands, how are businesses using the network to connect their enterprises to customers, business partners and remote workers? Is taking more network control with private 5G a pivotal strategy to ensure innovation continues?
Key Takeaways From TikTok’s CEO Grilling In US Congress
Torrid time for TikTok CEO, as Shou Zi Chew endured brutal questioning by US lawmakers over national security concerns
Silicon In Focus Podcast: The Cybersecurity Skills Gap
How important has cybersecurity skills become in an enterprise’s defence against the growing cyberattacks they face? Is cybersecurity often seen as just an ‘IT issue’ with little specialist skills or training within a business? And how ...
Accenture To Cut 19,000 Jobs, After Lowering Forecasts
Accenture confirms it will axe 19,000 jobs, or 2.5 percent of its workforce, amid “significant economic and geopolitical uncertainty”
Government Launches NHS Cyber Security Strategy
NHS commitment. Government launches seven year cyber security strategy for the health and adult social care sectors