The commercial radio industry has raised significant concerns regarding the data collection practices of major technology companies through smart speaker devices, alleging that Amazon, Google, and Apple are leveraging proprietary
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Meta Platforms Inc has agreed to acquire Manus, a Singapore-based artificial intelligence company with Chinese origins, in a transaction valued at more than $2 billion, according to reports published on
Nvidia Corp has reportedly agreed to acquire the majority of assets belonging to AI chip company Groq in a transaction valued at approximately 20 billion dollars in cash. The deal
The White House has halted a significant technology agreement with the United Kingdom over concerns about the scope and impact of the Online Safety Act. The tech prosperity deal, valued
City & Guilds, the longstanding training and qualifications organisation, is set to reduce its UK workforce significantly following its recent acquisition by the private Greek firm PeopleCert. The move forms
The revival of London’s initial public offerings has suffered a setback, as three companies that floated on the London exchange last month have seen their shares fall below their listing
Electric vertical take-off and landing technology, also known as eVtol, is advancing swiftly, with companies such as Archer Aviation and Xpeng spearheading pilot projects that aim to introduce urban air
The European Union’s pioneering Artificial Intelligence Act, which came into force in August 2024, is facing potential delays to key provisions amid substantial lobbying from major technology firms and pressure
Questions are mounting around Sir Keir Starmer and his ministers as accusations intensify that Labour misled Parliament regarding the actual cost of the Chagos Islands agreement with Mauritius. In February,
Dynex Semiconductor, a cornerstone of the British microchip sector based in Lincoln, has ceased production of its high-voltage semiconductors. Company filings reveal this strategic manoeuvre, which deepens Chinese influence over
Apple has achieved a significant milestone, surpassing a market valuation of £4 trillion for the first time, after releasing strong fourth quarter results that exceeded market expectations. The Cupertino-based technology
On a landmark day for global markets, Apple and Microsoft have both surpassed the four trillion dollar valuation threshold, fuelling escalating debate about whether Wall Street is entering bubble territory.
The International Monetary Fund has issued a stark warning to investors and policymakers about mounting vulnerabilities in the global financial system. Its twice-yearly financial stability report highlights significant complacency in
Last month, Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Technology Secretary Liz Kendall were pictured donning Google-branded high-vis jackets and hard hats as they visited the US tech giant’s £750 million data centre
The Bank of England has issued a stark warning that soaring valuations in American technology companies might be fuelling an artificial intelligence bubble reminiscent of the dotcom era. Officials noted
The US tech industry reeled this week after Donald Trump’s dramatic announcement of a new $100000 fee for each application to the H1B visa scheme a move certain to reshape
