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Openreach Full Fibre Now Reaches 8 Million UK Premises
Another one million UK homes have been added to full fibre broadband connections in a three month period, Openreach confirms
Global Chip Shortage Not Over, Warns IDC
Global chip shortage is not over, as IDC analyst points to Russia's war in Ukraine impacting raw materials and the global supply chain
Twitter Wins Battle To Fast Track Elon Musk Lawsuit
Twitter will face Elon Musk in a Delaware courtroom in October, over his attempt to 'terminate his $44 billion takoever of the platform
Netflix Loses 1 Million Subscribers, But Predicts Q3 Growth
One million subscriber loss is less than 2 million prediction, as streaming giant offsets investor worry with forecast to add 1 million in Q3
CMA To Reconsider Order For Meta To Sell Giphy
UK competition regulator, the CMA, tells Silicon UK it has agreed to reconsider over next three months its ruling to Meta to sell off Giphy
Lawsuit Alleges Antitrust Issues Over Apple Pay
Payment card issuer accuses Apple of abusing its market domination to thwart competition for its Apple Pay mobile wallet
Apple To Slow Hiring And Spending In 2023 – Report
Some teams at Apple will reportedly experience slow hiring and spending in 2023, as another tech giant tightens its belt
US Senators Plan Bill To Restore Net Neutrality
With FCC deadlocked, two democrat US senators are planning a bill to restore net neutrality regulations across the United States
Elon Musk Seeks To Block Twitter’s Request For Speedy Trial
No surprise in Twitter showdown, as Elon Musk files motion with US court to oppose platform's request for trial to be fast-tracked
Ofcom Mulls Further Sanctions On Russia’s RT Over Ukraine Coverage
Further sanctions? Russian news channel RT failed to preserve due impartiality in its coverage of the Ukraine conflict, UK's Ofcom finds
Taiwan Alleges Chinese Apple Supplier Stole Secrets
Prosecutors in New Taipei allege Chinese firm stole commercial secrets from a Taiwanese supplier and poached its workforce
BT Seeks To Keep Network Running, After CWU Sets Strike Dates
Carrier frustrated after trade union rejects BT's highest pay award in 20 years, and sets strike date on 29 July and 1 August
Meta’s Ray-Ban Stories Can Now Make Calls Via WhatsApp
Calling you via...my smart glasses? WhatsApp calling and messaging now integrated into Meta's smart glasses (Ray-Ban Stories)
Amazon Ring Gave Doorbell Footage To US Police Without Owners’ Consent
Surveillance footage from Amazon Ring doorbells has been provided to US police forces 11 times so far in 2022, without a warrant or owner consent
Uber Sued By 500 Women Over Sexual Assault Allegations
But is Uber responsible? More than 500 women claim they were assaulted by Uber drivers and have filed a lawsuit in the United States
Twitter Not Planning Large Numbers Of Layoffs
Social media platform seeks to reassure workforce, saying it was not looking at company-wide layoffs, but it will continue its restructure
Netflix Partners Microsoft For Cheaper Subscription Plan…With Adverts
Streaming giant Netflix has partnered up with Microsoft for a cheaper consumer subscription plan, that will feature adverts
BT To Grow Digital Workforce In UK, India
UK carrier announces plans to add 2,800 jobs in UK and India, in contrast to others in tech industry implementing hiring slowdowns
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai Confirms Hiring Slowdown
Another tech giant confirms a hiring slowdown, as Google's Sundar Pichai also warns of investment consolidation in staff memo
Apple Cuts Last Ties To Sir Jony Ive
Last remaining link between Apple and iconic designer Sir Jony Ive has reportedly been severed after contract is not renewed
Twitter Begins Legal Action Against Elon Musk
Well...he was warned. Twitter sued Elon Musk on Tuesday to force him to complete his $44bn acquisition of social media platform
WhatsApp Reactions Expanded To Allow Full Use Of Every Emoji
New update for WhatsApp users will allow the use of any emoji as a reaction, greatly expanding choice for user chats
Apple, Zoom Fined By Russia For Data Storage Violations – Report
Moscow's campaign against foreign tech companies continues with Apple and Zoom Video Communications fined over data storage violations
Twitter Hits Back At Musk, Insisting No Breaches Occurred
Elon Musk "knowingly" breached the acquisition agreement Twitter says, as it fires back at the world's richest man and former suitor
PC Shipments Worldwide Drop 15.3 Percent In Q2, IDC Warns
Worrying sign. Global PC shipments take a double-digit tumble in the second quarter, amid fears of worldwide economic downturn
STMicro, GlobalFoundries Plan New French Chip Factory
New chip factory announced for France, to be located near Italian and Swiss border, will manufacturer 18-nanometer wafers
Twitter Board Vows To Pursue Musk, Who Mocks Legal Threat
Twitter's board of diectors vows to pursue legal action against former suitor Elon Musk, who responds with openly mocking memes
Elon Musk Tells Twitter He Is ‘Terminating’ $44Bn Acquisition
No surprise? Elon Musk announces ending of his $44bn (£36bn) bid to buy Twitter, alleging multiple breaches of legal agreement
Elon Musk’s Acquisition Of Twitter In ‘Serious Jeopardy’ – Report
Takeover of Twitter by Elon Musk is in “serious jeopardy” according to one report, despite Twitter suspending one million fake spam accounts every day