Worrying sign. Global PC shipments take a double-digit tumble in the second quarter, amid fears of worldwide economic downturn
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Google Unveils Smartphone, Watch, Tablet, Glasses At I/O Conference
Bunch of hardware reveals from Google at its I/O developer conference, including new Pixel smartphones, smartwatch, tablet, earbuds, and AR glasses
Alphabet Profit Slides As YouTube Misses Expectations
Tech giant posts mixed first quarter results, as Alphabet contends with rising inflation, increased YouTube competition, and falling ad spend
Google To Invest $9.5 Billion In US Offices, Data Centres In 2022
CEO Sundar Pichai confirms hefty spending plans for Google in 2022 in the United States, which includes new offices and data centres
US Senate Approves $52 Billion US Chips Act
One step closer? Senate approves $52 billion in US subsidies to encourage semiconductor manufacturing in the United States
Tech Export Ban On Russia Takes Shape
No more chips for you. Details emerge of what technology will be banned under US and worldwide export restrictions on Russia
Google Relaxes Vaccine Requirement, As It Readies Office Reopening
Major changes at Google as it eases tough restrictions on vaccines, as it prepares to re-open its offices and campuses in the US
Google To Limit Ad Tracking On Android Apps
More bad news for advertisers? Google announces the Privacy Sandbox will be expanded from web browser and will include Android apps
Alphabet Posts Record Results, Announces 20 for 1 Stock Split
Google parent Alphabet posts a stunning set of quarterly and annual results, and announces a 20 to 1 stock split in the summer
Intel Celebrates As EU Court Strikes Down 2009 Antitrust Fine
Twelve year legal battle sees EU court grant Intel's appeal against $1.2 billion EU antitrust fine over treatment of AMD back in the 2000s
Intel Provokes Fury In China Over Supplier Letter
Chip giant Intel apologises after backlash in mainland China, over supplier letter warning them not to source products or labour from Xinjiang region
CES 2022: Amazon, Meta, Twitter Pull Attendance
Big name tech firms announce decision to pull teams from upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, over Omicron concerns
Government PSTI Bill To Protect Consumer Tech From Cyber Threats
Ban on easy to guess default passwords, plus obligation on manufacturers to be transparent about cyber, included in new government cyber bill
UK Orders Full Investigation Of Nvidia’s ARM Acquisition
Final nail? UK orders full national security investigation of Nvidia's proposed acquisition of British chip designer ARM Holdings
US Copyright Office Adds Support For Right To Repair
With the right to repair movement supported by the Biden administration, US Copyright Office expands legal shield to fix tech goods
UK Introduces Right To Repair, Others To Follow
Last week the government introduced ‘right to repair’ legislation in the United Kingdom, to tackle the long standing e-waste issue
O2 Denies Reinstating Roaming Charges For Brits In Europe
O2 denies reinstating roaming charges, after adjusting its roaming fair usage data limit already in place for unlimited data customers
Google Opens Doors Of First Ever Retail Store
Google retail store in a trendy New York neighbourhood open doors for businesses, to showcase hardware devices and online services to potential customers
Acer Warns Chip Shortage Will Impact Laptop Production
Chip shortage...the manufacturing of laptops will be impact by the global silicon shortage until at least next year, Acer has warned
Google To Open Retail Store In New York
Good idea? Google retail store in New York’s Chelsea neighbourhood will sell Pixel phones, FitBit devices and Nest products
IFA 2021: Berlin Show Cancelled Amid Coronavirus Vaccine Worry
IFA consumer trade show to be held in Berlin in September has been cancelled, with organisers citing concern about the vaccine rollout
Government Intervenes In ARM Sale To Nvidia, Citing National Security
UK's digital secretary issues 'public interest intervention notice' over £29bn ARM sale, citing national security implications
Right To Repair Law To Tackle E-Waste Problem
End to throw-away society? The UK to introduce 'right to repair' laws in the summer to tackle long standing e-waste issue
GlobalFoundries $1.4bn Investment To Address Silicon Shortage
US chipmaker pledges $1.4bn to ramp up production at its US, Germany and Singapore factories to tackle global chip shortages
Chrome OS Overtakes macOS In 2020
Chrome OS is now the second most popular operating system in the world, after it overtook macOS, thanks to Chromebook lockdown sales
Google, Microsoft, Qualcomm Object To Nvidia Acquisition Of ARM
Growing opposition by big name players in the tech industry to Nvidia's proposed acquisition of ARM, which is also facing multiple investigations
Mazda Warns It May Cut Production Due To Silicon Shortage
Needing chips. Ongoing silicon shortages prompt Japanese car maker Mazda to warn it may cut global vehicle production by 34,000
Intel CEO Bob Swan To Step Down, Replaced By Pat Gelsinger
VMware boss Pat Gelsinger is to take over as Intel CEO, with Bob Swan stepping down next month at the troubled chip giant
Google Staff Form Company’s First Ever Trade Union
Rare step for tech industry sees workers at Google form their own bespoke trade union, after years of employee unrest and complaints
Intel Urged To Consider Strategic Options
Activist shareholder urges Intel to consider its strategic options, and whether it should outsource chip production to third parties