Software giants have matched hardware and mobile tech firms, in announcing withdrawal from Russia over its Ukraine invasion
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Silicon UK Roundtable: International Women’s Day 2022
On International Women's Day 2022, Silicon UK explores whether women across the tech industry feel there has been a shift in the opportunities open to them, or if barriers and discrimination still exist. Also, what the future holds as ...
Uber Raises Earnings Forecast Amidst Ride-Hailing Surge
Uber raises earnings forecast for current quarter after seeing surge in ride-hailing demand in February, as demand for delivery services remains high
Third-Generation iPhone SE 5G Expected This Week
Third iteration of lower-cost iPhone SE line expected on Tuesday, adding two versions of 5G, more memory and top-of-line A15 processor, analysts say
Microsoft Adds Azure Cloud Data Centres In India, China
Microsoft announces fourth data centre in India and opens fifth Azure region in China with the 'North China' region, as cloud competition heats up
Ukraine To Issue NFTs To Fund War Effort
Ukraine to issue NFTs to fund armed forces in conflict with Russia, after raising millions in anonymous cryptocurrency donations via social media
Facebook Blocked In Russia Over ‘Discrimination’
Russian communications regulator blocks Facebook over 'discrimination' against state-backed media in European Union and UK, as Twitter also blocked
Ukraine Calls Invasion First ‘Hybrid’ War Fought In Cyberspace
Ukraine cyber-security ministry claims it is fending off devastating Russian cyber-attacks on infrastructure, defends formation of volunteer 'IT Army'
TikTok, Netflix Latest To Limit Russian Services
TikTok limits service in Russia to protect safety of staff and users under new 'fake news' law, while Netflix suspends services due to 'circumstances on the ground'
Sony And Honda Team Up For Electric Vehicles
Strange bedfellows? Sony and Honda are to create joint venture, in order to make and sell electric vehicles (EVs) from 2025
Airbnb Suspends All Operations In Russia, Belarus
Rental company Airbnb becomes latest in rush of tech firms cutting ties to Russia and its allies, with suspension of 90,000 rentals
Elon Musk Warns Donated Starlink Systems Could Be Targeted
SpaceX boss warns Starlink systems donated to Ukraine could be targeted by Russian forces, and offers advice to reduce risk
ICANN Rejects Ukraine Request To Remove Russia
It comes as no surprise that Ukraine's request to internet domain body ICANN to remove Russian domains, has been rejected
Twitter Expands ‘Birdwatch’ Trial
Microblogging platform Twitter is expanding the visibility of its 'Birdwatch pilot' that tackles tweets moderators think are incorrect or misleading
Google Sets 4 April For Staff Return To Offices
Staff at Google have been told to should return to physical offices from 4 April, with hybrid working approaches being adopted
Amazon To Close 68 Retail Stores
All Amazon locations of its Pop Up, Amazon Books and 4-star stores, are to be closed in both America and the United Kingdom
Visa, Mastercard Block Russian Financial Institutions
Financial pressure on Moscow continues, with the news that Visa and Mastercard have blocked multiple Russian financial institutions
Launch Of OneWeb Satellites Halted By Russian Demands
Russian space agency will not launch three dozen OneWeb internet satellites as planned on Friday, unless the UK government removes its investment
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Since 1 March 2022, the price increase for Microsoft 365 announced by Microsoft in August 2021 takes effect. The price increases apply to business customers of cloud office solutions. For example, Microsoft 365 Business Basic will cost ...
Apple Patent Outlines Mac In A Keyboard
Retro computing move. Patent from Apple imagines Magic keyboard with a built-in Mac, allowing user to just attach screen, mouse
Ukraine Asks ICANN To Remove Russian Domains
Digital fightback by Ukraine sees official letter to internet domain body ICANN, requesting removal of Russian domains from global web
Fitbit Recalls Ionic Smartwatches Over Burn Risk
Google-owned Fitbit recalls more than a million Ionix smartwatches, after burn injuries from overheating lithium-ion battery
Teenager Who Tracked Elon Musk Jet, Now Tracking Russian Oligarchs
Jack Sweeney, famous for tracking the jets of Elon Musk, has now turned his attention to the private jets of Russian oligarchs
Apple Halts Product Sales In Russia Over Ukraine Invasion
More tech pushback against Russia. Apple pauses sales of its physical devices in Russia, following its invasion of Ukraine
Intel Selects German City For European Chip Factory – Report
US chip giant Intel reportedly selects Magdeburg in Germany for new European chip factory, although official confirmation is expected later this week
Nvidia Admits Data Breach, Exposing Staff And Company Data – Report
Data stolen from GPU powerhouse Nvidia has been leaked online, amid media reports that it has suffered a ransomware attack
Google, YouTube, Facebook Block Russia’s RT, Sputnik
After Google and Facebook blocks ad revenues for Russian state-owned media outlets, further restrictions by tech platforms announced
Signal Dismisses Hack Rumour As ‘Misinformation Campaign’
Messaging app Signal denies rumours its platform was hacked, saying it is part of a “co-ordinated misinformation campaign”
Fujitsu Confirms It Will End Mainframe Sales in 2030
Bad news for banks? Mainframe sales will end in 2030, and support will cease by 2035, Fujitsu reveals in roadmap announcement
Toyota’s Manufacturing Shuts Down After Cyberattack
Toyota halts manufacturing at all 14 factories in Japan, after a suspected ransomware cyberattack at supplier Kojima Industries Corp