Innovation

New EU Rules ‘Would Open Tech Giants’ Algorithms To Scrutiny’

Proposed Digital Services Act would force tech giants to explain their ad targeting algorithms and open ad archives to researchers,…

4 years ago

Waymo Publishes Safety Data On Self-Driving Cars

Waymo cars involved in 18 minor accidents since beginning of last year, Google sister company says, as it looks to…

4 years ago

Internet Day: Are the Days of Internet Freedom Numbered?

Today is Internet Day. Silicon UK asked Julius Cerniauskas, CEO at Oxylabs to give his exclusive insights into whether the…

4 years ago

How Voice Control is Coming to Your Enterprise

As smart speakers continue to expand in the home, using voice to control a range of devices is now familiar.…

4 years ago

Google’s Waymo Strikes Self-Driving Lorry Deal

Alphabet's Waymo division will work with Daimler Trucks on development of self-driving lorries using Waymo's automated system

4 years ago

NASA Confirms Water On Sunlit Surface Of Moon

Space agency NASA confirms water found on sunlight sections of the moon, expanding the location options for a permanent lunar…

4 years ago

AMD Targets Data Centres With $35 Billion Purchase Of Xilinx

More competition for Intel, as AMD signals deepening push into data centre market with $35 billion purchase of US-based Xilinx

4 years ago

Microsoft Adds ‘Meet Now’ Feature To Windows 10 Taskbar

Windows 10 taskbar to get launch button for new Skype feature for creating instant online meetings, amidst pandemic videoconferencing surge

4 years ago

Italy Blocks Telco From Implementing Huawei 5G Deal

Italian government bars Swisscom's Italian unit, Fastweb, from following through on 5G deal with Huawei as European countries take tougher…

4 years ago

Huawei Launches Flagship Mate 40 Line Amidst Sanctions

Huawei launches Mate 40 devices with advanced 5-nanometre Kirin 9000 processor, even as new sanctions threaten to cut off its…

4 years ago

Zoom Introduces Paid Events, In-Meeting Apps

Zoom aims to capitalise on its massively increased user base with platform for paid events and third-party apps offering in-meeting…

4 years ago

European Telecoms Trade Group Warns Against Banning Chinese Vendors

Banning Chinese telecoms equipment vendors for political reasons will increase costs and delay network upgrades, argues pro-competition group

4 years ago

Google Makes More Concessions On Fitbit Deal

Additional concessions by Google over £1.6bn Fitbit acquisition likely to win over EU competition regulators, as proposed deal nears one-year…

4 years ago

Nokia Creates Automated Covid-19 Thermal Detection System

In-house analytics solution now offered worldwide, will allow firms to scan employee temperature and whether a mask is being worn

4 years ago

Blue Origin Tests Rocket Slated For Moon Return

NASA pleased. Blue Origin's New Shepard booster rocket tested and successfully lands vertically, after returning from outer space

4 years ago

US Army Develops AR Goggles For Dogs

US Army AR specs simulate laser pointer allowing human handler to direct military dogs from a distance, while seeing what…

4 years ago

Microsoft Gives Staff Permanent Remote Work Option

Microsoft staff get option to work remotely on permanent basis, with increased flexibility on hours and geographical location also part…

4 years ago

Waymo Goes Public With Self-Driving Ride Service

Google-affiliated Waymo to go public with fully driverless rides within 'weeks' after shutting down earlier this year due to pandemic

4 years ago

Apple Sues Recycling Firm For Selling Dismantled Devices

Apple takes former business partner to court in Canada for allegedly selling devices that should have been recycled or scrapped

4 years ago

Tesla Autopilot Scored Lower Than Systems From Mercedes, BMW

Beaten by rivals? European safety assessment scores Tesla Autopilot system lower than similar systems from Mercedes, BMW, and Audi

4 years ago

Amazon One Scanner To Use Veins In Palm For Payments

Amazon One device will scan the veins in a human hand to authorise supermarket checkout payments for example, or entry…

4 years ago

Google Concessions Likely To Win EU Approval For Fitbit Deal – Report

Alphabet division Google likely to win EU antitrust approval over its contrversial acquisition of wearable fitness provider Fitbit

4 years ago

Amazon’s Flying Home Security Camera Sparks Privacy Debate

Always Home Cam drone from Amazon subsidiary Ring is designed to fly around homes to offer 'peace of mind', but…

4 years ago

Google Maps To Track Local Coronavirus Hotspots

Useful Covid-19 tracking data in your area. Google Maps will from this week being to show how prevalent coronavirus is…

4 years ago

Tesla Sues US Government Over Chinese Tariffs

Electric car maker Tesla is suing Uncle Sam, in an effort to halt tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump…

4 years ago

Is Data the Answer To Business COVID-19 Recovery?

As businesses of all sizes build their strategies for COVID recovery, data will play a vital role. As the commercial…

4 years ago

EU Regulators Extend Fitbit Antitrust Probe

Fitness data probe. European antitrust regulators have given themselves more time to investigate Google's acquisition of Fitbit

4 years ago

The Tech Of Health: How Wearable Technology Is the Key To Long-Term Fitness

News that Amazon has moved into the wearable health and fitness area with its Halo Band, Silicon UK considers the…

4 years ago

Tesla Battery Day: Elon Musk Touts New Advances

Tesla's Elon Musk 'battery day announcements include 'tabless' batteries for improved range; goal of making a $25,000 Tesla; and cobalt…

4 years ago