Green pledge. UK telecoms giant BT brings forward its net zero carbon emission target from 2045 to 2030, and sets 2040 date for suppliers
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Apple iOS 15 Update: What Is New?
Apple releases its latest iteration of the iPhone operating system, iOS 15, with a number of noteworthy changes including cross platform FaceTime
Twitter Offers $800m To Settle Investor Lawsuit
Twitter offers to pay $809.5m to settle class action lawsuit which accused it of allegedly deceiving investors over user engagement
Silicon UK In Focus Podcast: Schneider Electric
In this week’s podcast we focus on the recently published report: Digital Economy and Climate Impact from Scheider Electric. We are also considering how Scheider Electric are innovating in the energy space.
Google, Apple Pull Alexei Navalny App After Russian Demand
Voting app belonging to poisoned and jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny pulled from both Apple and Google app stores in Russia
No Drone At Gatwick, Claims Former Drone Executive
There was no drone? Doubt cast on repeated drone sightings that closed Gatwick airport for days during the Christmas period in 2018
Wikipedia Bans Seven Chinese Users Citing ‘Infiltration’
Wikimedia Foundation bans seven users in China for 'infiltration of Wikimedia systems' that has resulted in 'physical harm' of users
EU Plans European Chips Act To Increase Production
European Commission announces plan to create a state-of-the-art European chip ecosystem, including semiconductor production
South Korea Slaps Google With $177m Fine
Antitrust regulator in South Korea has fined Google $177m for blocking customised versions of the Android operating system
Apple iPhone 13 Launch: iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max
Part 2: The iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max are Apple's premium handsets, geared towards the high-end customer segment
Apple iPhone 13 Launch: iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Mini
Part 1 details arrival of Apple iPhone and iPhone Mini; Part 2 will cover the arrival of the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 13 Launch: Apple Watch Series 7
Brand new look for Apple Watch thanks to a 20 percent larger screen area, coupled with faster charging, new colours, and watchOS 8
Apple iPhone 13 Launch: Apple iPad (9th Gen), iPad Mini (2021)
Apple updates its entry-level iPad portfolio with faster processors, Centre Stage for video calls, and some notable changes for the iPad mini
Russia To Tax Foreign ‘Digital Services’
Plan published in Russia to impose taxes on foreign-owned digital services, as part of ongoing effort to bolster domestic tech sector
Google Hands Over Data To Hong Kong Authorities – Report
Despite pledging to halt data transfers due to a repressive security law in Hong Kong, Google reportedly has handed over some data
Apple Issues Urgent Security Update For iPhones, iPads and Macs
Discovery of 'zero-click' spyware allegedly from NSO Group, sees Apple issuing emergency update to iPhone, iPad and Mac users
Judge Orders Apple To Change App Store Payment Rules
California judge orders Apple to allow app developers to include links to outside forms of payment in major shake-up, but Epic Games says it will 'fight on'
Twitter Introduces Labels For ‘Good’ Bots
Twitter to allow accounts to add label indicating if they are automated, in effort to give users more context – but feature remains optional for now
Apple Rejects Epic Games Fortnite Request In South Korea
Not having it. Despite South Korea ban on payment commission charges, Apple has refused to reinstate Epic Games account in that country
Microsoft Indefinitely Postpones Office Return
Software giant is the latest tech giant to respond to ongoing infections, saying it will indefinitely postpone staff return to US offices
Facebook Reveals First Gen Smart Glasses
Social network Facebook teams up with luxury sunglasses maker for first generation of smart glasses called 'Ray-Ban Stories'
Government To Open Lampposts, Bus Shelters For 5G Expansion
Two year Government project to make it easier for operators to install 5G kit on street furniture such as lampposts and bus shelters
WhatsApp Moderators Can Read Messages – Report
Concern raised again about how secure messages are on WhatsApp, after it emerges moderators can access messages if a complaint is filed
Three UK Reinstates European Roaming Charges
Disappointing decision. Three UK becomes the latest British mobile operator to controversially rejoin the European roaming charge bandwagon
Broadband Speeds Rise 20 Percent Since Start Of Covid-19
But 134,000 properties in the United Kingdom are still unable to get a decent broadband connectivity, Ofcom's latest research shows
Facebook Questions UK’s CMA Authority On Giphy Purchase
In strongly worded letter, Facebook says the CMA's suggested divestiture of Giphy “is grossly unreasonable and disproportionate”
New Zealand Banks, Post Offices Downed By DDoS Attack
Websites belonging to the national postal service and banks in New Zealand, have been knocked offline on Wednesday in an apparent DDoS cyberattack
BT Takeover Speculation Rises After Deutsche Telekom Comments
Comments made by the CEO of Deutsche Telekom, prompts renewed speculation of German telecoms giant intentions towards the UK's BT
Intel May Invest 80 Billion Euros For Two Chip Fabs
CEO Pat Gelsinger says Intel could invest as much as 80 billion euros ($95bn or £69bn) in Europe to expand chip production
O2 Subject Of Bribery Investigation By SFO – Report
Serious Fraud Office is investigating UK mobile operator O2 over “possible violations of anti-bribery laws and regulations”