World’s largest chipmaker TSMC confirms it will build second fab in Japan, with backing from Sony and Toyota
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Chinese Tablet Vendors Post Strong Growth Amid Global Slump
China's Huawei, Lenovo show strong tablet shipment growth in fourth quarter of 2023 amid global market slump, as Apple iPad retains top sales spot
Early Apple Vision Pro Users Find Pitfalls, Hidden Gems
Early users of Apple Vision Pro find self-repair difficulties, unexpected gems as platform gets ChatGPT app and YouTube 'on the way'
AI In Your Pocket
As Mobile World Congress draws closer, how will AI impact the development of the smartphone? AI's transformative impact will be profound, from cutting-edge camera enhancements to predictive text suggestions.
Huawei ‘Faces Production Bottleneck’ Amidst AI, 5G Chip Success
Huawei prioritising production of AI chips as it sees twin success of 5G smartphones and Nvidia alternatives, in spite of US sanctions
Huawei Retakes Top China Smartphone Sales Spot
Huawei retakes No. 1 sales rank in China with premium 5G handset, in spite of US trade sanctions in place since 2019
Meta Pleases As ‘Year Of Efficiency’ Pays Off With FY23 Results
Mark Zuckerberg and his “year of efficiency” pledge made in Feb 2023, has been viewed as successful by investors
Apple Lowers iPhone Forecast, As Tim Cook Touts ‘AI Announcement’
Modest increase in first quarter profit and revenues, as Apple lowers iPhone shipment forecast, amid China sales decline
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How to Transform Your Small Business with Multi Cloud Services
Does your business need help locating, implementing, and managing agile, integrated, and secure cloud services? The cloud is now such an essential component of your business that choosing the right services for your needs is vital.
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How Your Business Can Beat Hyperscaler Fatigue
Running a small business in today's digital age is like walking a tightrope. The pressure to establish a robust online presence is immense, and for many small businesses, that journey involves navigating the overwhelming dominance of h ...
Mark Zuckerberg Apologises To Parents At Senate Hearing
CEOs of Meta, TikTok, X and other platforms appear before Senate Judiciary Committee to discuss online protections for children
Alphabet’s Ad Revenue Miss Punished By Investors
Another tech industry bellweather, Alphabet, delivers strong Q4 and FY23 financials, yet investors not happy at ad revenue miss
Apple ‘Infringes DMA’ With New EU Developer Terms
Apple plans for compliance with EU's Digital Markets Act show 'disdain' for regulators and 'should not be tolerated', argues legal expert
Fortnite To Return To iPhones In European Union
Epic Games to bring Fortnite back to iPhones under new EU competition rules – but criticises new Apple 'junk fees'
Silicon UK In Focus Podcast: The Future of GenAI
In this episode, we peer into the horizon of innovation as we delve into The Future of GenAI. Join us as we navigate through the dynamic landscape of genetic artificial intelligence, exploring its potential, ethical considerations, and ...
UK CMA Opens Antitrust Investigation Of Vodafone, Three Merger
Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) begins Phase 1 investigation of Vodafone UK's merger with Three UK
Meta To Reduce Unwanted Messages To Teens On Facebook, Instagram
Protecting teens. Social media giant Meta to impose stricter message settings for teenagers on Facebook and Instagram
Spotify To Begin In-App Purchases On iPhone
As new EU law nears, Spotify says it will update iPhone app to allow users in-app to buy subscriptions, audiobooks
Apple Moves To Dismiss Lawsuit Over UK Developer Fees
Apple argues developer lawsuit 'unsustainable', as it faces multiple UK cases targeting App Store fees, battery slowdown
Silicon UK In Focus Podcast: The Value of AI
Discover the true value of AI and how it's revolutionising the way we live and work. Learn how to unlock the potential of artificial intelligence.
Spotify Decries ‘Outrageous’ New Apple Developer Fees
Spotify calls new US App Store fees for external payments 'outrageous', calls on UK government to block similar move
Court Bans Apple Watch Imports Amid Patent Dispute
Apple says it will sell the Apple Watch 9 and Ultra 2 models in US without the blood-oxygen sensor at the centre of patent dispute
Sheryl Sandberg To Step Down From Meta’s Board
Former operating chief Sheryl Sandberg is to step from board of directors at Meta Platforms, after quitting COO role in 2022
Samsung Embeds Google’s AI Tech In S24 Smartphones
Samsung unveils its portfolio of S24 smartphones, and reveals they will include Google's generative AI technology
Alphabet’s Wing Unveils Larger Drone For Bigger Payloads
Bigger drone for larger deliveries. New Wing drone can carry 2.3kgs, cruise at 65mph, with a 12 mile range
Apple To Drop Sensor From Some Watch Models – Report
Redesign plan to remove blood-oxygen sensor on certain Apple Watch models is dependent on an appeal court decision
Twitter Appeal Against Search Warrant For Trump’s DMs Denied
Federal Appeals court denies challenge by Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) to search warrant for Donald Trump's DMs
Consumer Tech in Business
As CES concludes, what technologies will have a business application this year? Will enterprises embrace these devices to drive efficiency, connectivity, and transformative experiences?
US Supreme Court Snubs Apple App Store Appeal
Highest court in the United States declines to hear Apple appeal of lower court ruling in antitrust case from Epic Games
Do We Want an Immersive Web?
A fully immersive web should have been a reality by now but is conspicuous by its absence. Do businesses need these immersive spaces? Is there a business case to build these environments? Does the technology need to improve further for ...