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Europe risks falling further behind global rivals in the rollout of 5G networks, warns Margherita Della Valle, Vodafone’s chief executive.

Vodafone chief warns europe’s 5G rollout lags behind US and Asia

4 March 2025 In Business, Technology Business Matters 0 Comments

Vodafone CEO Margherita Della Valle says Europe lags behind the US and Asia in 5G, blaming tough regulation and fragmented markets.

Instagram is reportedly considering spinning off its short-form video feature, Reels, into a standalone application.

Instagram weighs standalone reels app amid TikTok uncertainty in the US

28 February 2025 Technology Jamie Young 0 Comments

Instagram is exploring a standalone Reels app as TikTok’s US future hangs in the balance, signalling a new push in short-form video competition and innovation.

Skype is set to close in May 2025, with users urged to switch to Microsoft Teams Free.

Skype to shut down in May 2025, directing users to teams free

28 February 2025 Technology Jamie Young 0 Comments

Skype is set to close in May 2025, with users urged to switch to Microsoft Teams Free.

Alibaba, the Chinese tech conglomerate, has announced a colossal 380 billion yuan (£41.5 billion) investment in artificial intelligence and cloud computing over the next three years.

Alibaba commits $50bn to AI and cloud amid Jack Ma’s return to the spotlight

27 February 2025 AI, News, Technology Jamie Young 0 Comments

Alibaba pledges $50bn in AI and cloud computing amid Jack Ma’s high-profile return to favour in China.

Apple’s decision to withdraw its most robust security feature for British users has ignited fresh debate about data privacy and government surveillance.

Apple halts Advanced Data Protection in the UK: What it means for your iCloud data

26 February 2025 In Business, Technology Business Matters 0 Comments

Apple pulls its advanced data protection service from UK iCloud accounts amid government requests for backdoor access.

Turning your smartphone interface darker might not preserve battery power after all.

Dark mode may sap more battery life if users ramp up brightness, study reveals

20 February 2025 Technology Jamie Young 0 Comments

Turning your smartphone interface darker might not preserve battery power after all.

Mira Murati, once the chief technology officer of OpenAI during the development of ChatGPT, has unveiled a new venture — Thinking Machines Lab — with an initial team of about 30 researchers and engineers.

Mira Murati, OpenAI’s former CTO, launches new ai start-up with ex-ChatGPT colleagues

20 February 2025 AI, Get Funded, Technology Jamie Young 0 Comments

OpenAI’s ex-CTO Mira Murati unveils Thinking Machines Lab, recruiting ex-colleagues from ChatGPT’s creator. The new AI start-up pledges open research and user-centric customisation, setting its sights on bridging key gaps in machine learning.

TikTok is back on Apple and Google app stores in the US after Donald Trump postponed the enforcement of a ban. With the deadline now extended to 5 April, speculation grows over potential buyers for the Chinese-owned platform.

TikTok returns to US app stores as Trump delays ban enforcement

14 February 2025 News, Technology Jamie Young 0 Comments

TikTok is back on Apple and Google app stores in the US after Donald Trump postponed the enforcement of a ban. With the deadline now extended to 5 April, speculation grows over potential buyers for the Chinese-owned platform.

A growing gap between private and public sector salaries for cybersecurity professionals is undermining the UK’s national security, according to new research by Naoris Protocol.

Public sector pay gap endangers UK’s cybersecurity, experts warn

6 February 2025 In Business, Technology Jamie Young 0 Comments

A major shortfall in government pay for cybersecurity roles is placing UK national security at risk, warns Naoris Protocol. Discover why bridging the public-private sector salary gap is vital for safeguarding Britain’s critical infrastructure.

OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, is in discussions to raise close to $40 billion in fresh funding—almost doubling its valuation to as high as $340 billion, according to reports.

OpenAI nears record-breaking $40bn funding deal as valuation doubles

31 January 2025 AI, News, Technology Business Matters 0 Comments

OpenAI is poised to secure nearly $40bn in new investment—doubling its valuation to around $340bn.

Prisoners in the UK may soon benefit from an artificial intelligence system designed to transform how they access and engage with education.

Prisoners could get ‘AI cellmate’ to help them learn

28 January 2025 AI, Get Funded, Technology Jamie Young 0 Comments

Prisoners in the UK may soon benefit from an artificial intelligence system designed to transform how they access and engage with education.

Google has committed to stronger safeguards against fake online reviews in the UK by promising to clamp down on misleading practices and penalise businesses and individuals found boosting their star ratings fraudulently.

Google vows tougher measures on fake reviews after CMA probe

24 January 2025 In Business, Technology Jamie Young 0 Comments

Google has committed to stronger safeguards against fake online reviews in the UK by promising to clamp down on misleading practices and penalise businesses and individuals found boosting their star ratings fraudulently.

A new government-backed train ticket retailer is to be launched online, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced, with the aim of consolidating UK rail fares into a single digital platform.

Government-backed train ticket website set to shake up the market — but not until 2026

23 January 2025 Get Funded, In Business, Technology Jamie Young 0 Comments

A new government-backed train ticket retailer is to be launched online, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced, with the aim of consolidating UK rail fares into a single digital platform.