Amid pressure on IT budgets, Freshworks research shows IT managers are dealing with 160 percent more software than last year
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Amazon Prime Video To Feature Adverts Next Year
Amazon to include adverts to its Prime Video service in 2024, unless users opt for a higher cost ad-free subscription plan
Toshiba Approves $14bn Private Equity Takeover
Japanese conglomerate Toshiba set to go private after successful $14 billion offer from private equity firm JIP
Alphabet Tentatively Settles US Google Play Store Antitrust Probe – Report
Tentative settlement reached between US states and Alphabet over Google Play Store domination of Android market
BT Halts Sale Of New Copper Lines On Openreach Network
As UK full fibre rollout continues, BT announces halt to sales of new copper telephones lines, after more than a century
Microsoft Account Compromise Led To Chinese Hack Of US Officials
Chinese hack of senior US officials came after the corporate account of a Microsoft engineer was compromised
Tech Firms Must Now Comply With EU Digital Services Act
DSA arrival. Sweeping new European law must now be obeyed by world's largest tech companies starting this Friday
Microsoft Role To Be Investigated After US Government Breach
Investigation into serious breach by China-based hackers of US Government emails, will examine Microsoft's role
John Lewis Signs Google Deal To Utilise AI Tech
UK retailer John Lewis signs Google deal to harness latest artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) tech
Amazon Clinic Rolls Out Across US, As Healthcare Push Continues
Amazon's virtual doctor's surgery, known as Amazon Clinic, is now available in all 50 US states, as well as Washington DC
Bipartisan Bill Seeks New US Tech Regulator
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham and Democrat Elizabeth Warren, back bill to create new US government tech commission
Alphabet CFO Steps Aside, As Q2 Profit Beats Expectations
CFO Ruth Porat to take charge of Google's 'Other Bets' portfolio, as second quarter profit beat expectations
Microsoft Signals Heavy AI Spending, Amid Healthy FY23 Results
Software giant beats Wall Street Q4 expectations, as firm details heavy spending to meet demand for AI services
Apple Objects To Spy Clause In UK Online Safety Bill
Apple adds to criticism of spy powers in Online Safety Bill that could force messaging firms to scan encrypted messages
Lack Of Reliable Tech Blamed For Poor Productivity, Apogee Finds
New research from Apogee finds nearly half of staff blamed lack of access to right workplace technology for fuelling negativity
Google Axes Waze Staff Amid Consolidation
Worrying sign for Waze? Six months after Alphabet merged its Waze and Google Maps teams, comes news of Waze layoffs
FTC Sues Amazon For ‘Duping’ Customers With Prime Subscriptions
American regulator sues Amazon, alleging ‘deceptive’ Prime sign-up and cancellation process for millions of customers
Amazon Faces Senate Warehouse Safety Investigation
US Senator Bernie Sanders leads Senate investigation into Amazon’s workplace safety practices, amid injury and turnover concerns
Enterprises Planning Expansion Worry Over Connectivity, Expereo Finds
Despite macroeconomic, geopolitical worries, Expereo reveals most businesses have a positive outlook and will increase tech investments
EU Seeks Breakup Of Google Ad Tech Business
European Commission sends formal accusations over Google's advertising business, and states it should be broken up
Vodafone, Three Merger: Industry Reaction
Merger to create the largest mobile operator in the UK draws reaction from industry experts and commentators
UK To Order Removal Of Chinese CCTV Kit From Sensitive Locations
Government to tighten procurement regime to protect national security, and pledges timeline for removal of Chinese surveillance equipment
UK SMEs To Increase IT Investments In 2023
New research from Sharp UK finds nearly half of UK SMEs will invest in new technology in 2023, despite concerns over rising prices
Netflix Password Crackdown Arrives In UK, US
Popular streaming platform Netflix extends its crackdown on password sharing to 103 countries, in search for additional income
BT To Cut 55,000 Jobs By 2030
Sign of things to come? BT is cull 55,000 jobs by 2030, and says that a fifth of the roles will be replaced by AI
BlackBerry To Review Strategic Options
Board of directors at BlackBerry to review firm's 'strategic alternatives', including possible separation of some of its businesses
Vodafone Appoints Finance Boss Margherita Della Valle As Group CEO
UK-based mobile giant Vodafone confirms interim CEO, Margherita Della Valle, is now permanent CEO of the group
Netflix Ends DVD By Post, Amid Password-Sharing Crackdown
Mostly positive results from Netflix, as streaming giant winds down legacy DVD via post program and expands password crackdown
TSMC Investment Plans For Taiwan Unchanged – Report
Amid growing concerns about China's intentions for Taiwan, government minister says TSMC local investments remain unchanged
IT Spending To Grow 5.5 Percent In 2023, Predicts Gartner
Some good news for the tech sector, after Gartner predicts rise in IT spending during 2023, despite economic uncertainty