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Google Pay To Close In US, To ‘Simplify’ Payment Apps
Mobile payments service from Google to be changed again, with shuttering of standalone Google Pay app in the US
TSMC Opens First Factory In Japan
Taiwanese chip giant TSMC celebrates opening of first Japanese factory, in key step in global expansion plans
Silicon In Focus Podcast: The Business Case for Mobile
Learn why your business should embrace more mobile devices to gain commercial advantages and an engaged workforce. We'll explore the challenges and opportunities that businesses face in leveraging mobile technologies to drive growth, e ...
AT&T Denies Outage Was Due To Cyberattack
Thursday's significant outage of AT&T mobile network in the US, was not down to a cyberattack, operator says
Google To Pause Gemini AI’s Image Generation Of People
Image generation of historical people by Gemini (aka Bard) AI model is to be halted, amid inaccuracy criticisms
Intel Signs Microsoft As Foundry Customer
Microsoft will use Intel’s chip contract manufacturing division to manufacture a custom computing chip, chip giant says
Google To Manufacture Pixel Smartphones In India – Report
India looks set to begin manufacturing another flagship smartphone, with Google moving Pixel production away from China
US Smartphone Sales Slump, As Customers Delay Upgrading
Counterpoint research finds that sales of smartphones in the US during January have plunged, as customers delay upgrading
Apple Beefs Up iMessage With Quantum-Proof PQ3 Protocol
Apple says PQ3 is a groundbreaking post-quantum cryptographic protocol to protect iMessage's end-to-end messaging
United States Suspends Exports To China’s Top Chipmaker SMIC – Report
After SMIC produced sophisticated chip for Huawei's Mate 60 Pro phone, US suspends export permissions to the firm
X Briefly Suspends Account Of Alexei Navalny’s Widow
Yulia Navalnaya had her account on Elon Musk's X briefly suspended, as she pleads with Kremlin to release husband's body
Silicon In Focus Podcast: Connectivity in Orbit
Welcome to the Silicon In Focus Podcast, where we bring you the latest insights and discussions at the intersection of technology and innovation. In today's episode, we're diving into the fascinating world of 5G satellite communication ...
UK Mobile Network Choice ‘Fell By 25 Percent’ In Past Decade
UK has 25 percent fewer mobile networks to choose from than in 2014, with some of largest MVNOs shutting down since 2019, study finds
The State of M-Commerce 2024
Exploring the evolving landscape of mobile commerce in 2024: From emerging trends to technological advancements, understand the current state of M-Commerce and its profound impact on consumer behaviour, business strategies, and the fut ...
OpenAI Introduces AI Model That Turns Text Into Video
What is real? OpenAI's new AI model 'Sora' can “create realistic and imaginative scenes from text instructions”
New York City Sues Social Media Firms Over Youth Mental Health
Cash grab or genuine? Social media firms face lawsuit from New York over a mental health crisis among young people
ARM Shares Nearly Double Amid AI Surge
Shares in ARM Holdings have exploded over the past week, after an optimist forecast almost doubled its share price
Apple, Microsoft Win Exemption From EU Gatekeeper Designation
Apple's iMessage and Microsoft Bing win exemption that would subjected those services to Europe's tough DMA rules
Silicon UK In Focus Podcast: The Mobile Society
Explore the pulse of technology and society with Silicon UK's In Focus Podcast: The Mobile Society. From innovation to social trends, gain insights into the dynamic world of mobility. Tune in for engaging discussions and expert perspec ...
Biden Administration Joins TikTok, Despite Security Concerns
Biden’s presidential election campaign targets gen Z and officially joins TikTok, despite national security concerns
Russian Court Orders Arrest Of Meta Spokesman
Empty threat? Court in Moscow orders arrest in absentia of Meta spokesman Andy Stone, over terrorism-related charges
Starlink Not Used By Russian Troops, Says Moscow
Kremlin denies Ukraine claim that Elon Musk's Starlink is being used by Russian troops in occupied territories
French Prosecutors Raid Huawei Office
Huawei says it is fully co-operating, after its French offices were searched last week as part of probe by financial prosecutors
Elon Musk Ordered To Testify In SEC Twitter Takeover Probe
SEC doubles down and orders Elon Musk to testify again, for investigation of his $44 billion Twitter purchase
Meta Removes Facebook, Instagram Accounts Of Iran’s Supreme Leader
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has his Facebook and Instagram accounts permanently removed by Meta
Disney To Take $1.5 Billion Equity Stake In Epic Games
Disney to collaborate with Epic Games on new content, and will sink a $1.5bn investment into the gaming giant
Google Rebrands Bard AI Chatbot As Gemini
Bard becomes Gemini, as Google rebrands chatbot and launches monthly subscription for access to more powerful AI system
Silicon In Focus Podcast: The Metaverse is Dead. Long Live the Metaverse
Welcome to Silicon In Focus Podcast, where we dive deep into the ever-evolving landscape of technology and its impact on society. In today's episode, we explore the complex and rapidly shifting realm of virtual spaces and digital exper ...
Elon Musk Continues Disney Feud, Funds Mandalorian Lawsuit
Lawsuit by Gina Carano against Disney over her firing from 'The Mandalorian', is supported with funding from Elon Musk's X