Category: Silicon UK

US Lawmakers Inundated With Calls From TikTok Users

US lawmakers inundated with telephone calls from TikTok users as bill that could ban app gains momentum in Congress This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: US Lawmakers Inundated With Calls From TikTok Users

Instagram Tops TikTok As World’s Most Downloaded App

Meta’s Instagram beats TikTok to become most downloaded app in the world for 2023 after introducing copycat short-video feature This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Instagram Tops TikTok As World’s Most Downloaded App

Ransomware Attack Shuts Down Duvel Beer Production

Attack by Stormous ransomware gang shuts down beer production at Duvel but brewery promises ‘enough stock’ still on hand This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Ransomware Attack Shuts Down Duvel Beer Production

Tesla Owners Lose Battery Range Class Action Bid

Setback for Tesla owners, after federal judge rules legal claims over false range claims, must be pursued individually This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Tesla Owners Lose Battery Range Class Action Bid

US Bill To Ban Or Divest TikTok, Advances In House

TikTok faces fast-tracked vote in US House Of Representatives next week, after committee unanimously voted for ban or divestment This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: US Bill To Ban Or Divest TikTok, Advances In…

Women in Tech 2024

Explore the intersection of empowerment and innovation this International Women’s Day. Discover the strides made by women in tech, celebrating their achievements and advocating for gender equality in the digital landscape. This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read…

China To Install CCTV Network On Moon – Report

Apparently not a joke. Chinese space agency outlines plan to install mass surveillance system on moon, for Lunar assets and bases This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: China To Install CCTV Network On Moon…

Microsoft AI Engineer Flags Copilot Safety Concerns

Engineer alleges Microsoft’s Copilot Designer is creating vulgar, sexual and violent content, and has written to the SEC This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Microsoft AI Engineer Flags Copilot Safety Concerns

OpenAI Issues Public Rebuttal To Elon Musk Lawsuit

Skewered? OpenAI seeks to dismiss them Elon Musk’s lawsuit claims, countering his allegations with his own words within his own emails This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: OpenAI Issues Public Rebuttal To Elon Musk…

Apple iPhone Sales In China Plummet 24 Percent

New data from Counterpoint reveals Apple iPhone sales in China have plummeted 24 percent in the first six weeks of 2024 This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Apple iPhone Sales In China Plummet 24…

China Offers Start-Ups AI Computing Vouchers

China government offers start-ups vouchers to defray rising AI computing power costs as US export controls limit access to Nvidia chips This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: China Offers Start-Ups AI Computing Vouchers

Nissan Ends Sunderland Production Of Leaf EV

Nissan ends production in Sunderland of Leaf EV as it prepares new lineup, cuts off app access for older Leaf models This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Nissan Ends Sunderland Production Of Leaf EV

Apple Adds ‘AI’ M3 Chip To MacBook Air Laptops

Apple adds latest M3 chip to thin-and-light MacBook Air laptops as it touts on-device AI capabilities, looks for sales recovery This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Apple Adds ‘AI’ M3 Chip To MacBook Air…

Apple Reverses Course Over EU Ban On Web Apps

Apple to allow iOS web apps in EU after previously planning to disable them as Digital Markets Act ‘compliance’ measure This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Apple Reverses Course Over EU Ban On Web…

Reddit Looks For $6.5bn Valuation In NYSE IPO

Social media platform Reddit looks for $6.5bn IPO valuation, significantly down from $10bn value in 2021 private funding funding round This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Reddit Looks For $6.5bn Valuation In NYSE IPO

Clouded II Documentary Reveals the True Cost of the Cloud

Exposing the economic and environmental impacts of cloud technology. Explore the hidden expenses and ecological footprints unearthed by industry experts, challenging prevailing narratives and urging a more conscientious approach to digital innovation. This article has been indexed from Silicon UK…

UK Proposes Faster, More Powerful E-Bikes

UK proposals would double e-bike motor power, allow faster throttle-controlled e-bikes in move to make category more attractive This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: UK Proposes Faster, More Powerful E-Bikes

Nvidia Shares Close Over $2tn For First Time

Shares of Nvidia close over $2tn for first time after Dell reports surge in demand for AI servers, amidst ongoing stock market boom This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Nvidia Shares Close Over $2tn…

NSO Ordered To Hand Over Spyware Code To WhatsApp

US Judge orders spyware firm NSO Group to hand over Pegasus code to Meta’s WhatsApp as part of the ongoing lawsuit This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: NSO Ordered To Hand Over Spyware Code…

Apple To Disclose AI Plans This Year, Says Tim Cook

CEO Tim Cook once again indicates Apple will open up about its generative artificial intelligence plans later this year This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Apple To Disclose AI Plans This Year, Says Tim…

Google Hit With $2.3bn Lawsuit Over Digital Ad Losses

European publishers sue Google for billions, over alleged financial losses due to Google’s digital advertising practices This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Google Hit With $2.3bn Lawsuit Over Digital Ad Losses

Vodafone Completes 3G Network Switch Off In UK

Switching off 3G network in the UK allows Vodafone to “repurpose” 3G spectrum to strengthen 4G and 5G services This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Vodafone Completes 3G Network Switch Off In UK

Apple Cancels Much Delayed Electric Car Project

Project Titan is dead. Apple reportedly winds down its delayed electric car project, after a decade of research and development This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Apple Cancels Much Delayed Electric Car Project

CES 2024: Motorola Reveals Smartphone On Wrist Concept

Motorola’s ‘adaptive display concept’ smartphone wraps around a person’s wrist, and can change background to match clothing This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: CES 2024: Motorola Reveals Smartphone On Wrist Concept

Expedia To Cut 8 Percent Of Workforce

After replacing its CEO earlier this month, Expedia confirms it will axe 1,500 jobs, or 8 percent of its workforce This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Expedia To Cut 8 Percent Of Workforce

TSMC Opens First Factory In Japan

Taiwanese chip giant TSMC celebrates opening of first Japanese factory, in key step in global expansion plans This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: TSMC Opens First Factory In Japan

Terra’s Do Kwon To Miss Start Of SEC Trial In US

US lawyer for disgraced cryptocurrency tycoon Do Kwon admits his client will likely miss start of SEC fraud trial This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Terra’s Do Kwon To Miss Start Of SEC Trial…

University Of Warwick To Launch Fintech Research Group

University of Warwick receives £1.25m donation for new research group focused on fintech innovation in property sector This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: University Of Warwick To Launch Fintech Research Group

Meta Forms Team To Protect EU Elections From AI Risks

Facebook parent Meta forms dedicated team to protect upcoming EU Parliament elections in June from generative AI fraud This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Meta Forms Team To Protect EU Elections From AI Risks

CES 2024: Lenovo Shows Transparent Laptop Concept

Lenovo shows concept transparent laptop with virtual keyboard, items visible on other side of clear glass display This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: CES 2024: Lenovo Shows Transparent Laptop Concept

Reddit Users React With Dismay To IPO Plans

Reddit users, moderators express scepticism about IPO plans for company as it licenses content to Google for AI training This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Reddit Users React With Dismay To IPO Plans

Silicon In Focus Podcast: The Business Case for Mobile

Learn why your business should embrace more mobile devices to gain commercial advantages and an engaged workforce. We’ll explore the challenges and opportunities that businesses face in leveraging mobile technologies to drive growth, enhance customer experiences, and stay ahead in…

AT&T Denies Outage Was Due To Cyberattack

Thursday’s significant outage of AT&T mobile network in the US, was not down to a cyberattack, operator says This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: AT&T Denies Outage Was Due To Cyberattack

Intel Signs Microsoft As Foundry Customer

Microsoft will use Intel’s chip contract manufacturing division to manufacture a custom computing chip, chip giant says This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Intel Signs Microsoft As Foundry Customer

Open Letter Urges AI Deepfake Regulation

AI godfather and others sign open letter warning of risk to society from AI deepfakes, and urge more regulation This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Open Letter Urges AI Deepfake Regulation

X Briefly Suspends Account Of Alexei Navalny’s Widow

Yulia Navalnaya had her account on Elon Musk’s X briefly suspended, as she pleads with Kremlin to release husband’s body This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: X Briefly Suspends Account Of Alexei Navalny’s Widow

Silicon In Focus Podcast: Connectivity in Orbit

Welcome to the Silicon In Focus Podcast, where we bring you the latest insights and discussions at the intersection of technology and innovation. In today’s episode, we’re diving into the fascinating world of 5G satellite communications. This article has been…

US House Forms AI Task Force As Legislation Stalls

US House of Representatives leaders form bipartisan AI task force amidst stalled efforts to regulate fast-growing technology This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: US House Forms AI Task Force As Legislation Stalls

Two Arrested In LockBit Ransomware Gang Takedown

Two LockBit actors arrested in Poland and Ukraine as UK NCA-led Operation Cronos takes down international ransomware infrastructure This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Two Arrested In LockBit Ransomware Gang Takedown

Xpeng To Hire 4,000 Staff Amidst EV ‘Bloodbath’

Guangzhou EV maker Xpeng to hire 4,000 staff and splurge on AI development as it expects ‘bloodbath’ in China EV market This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Xpeng To Hire 4,000 Staff Amidst EV…

London Tribunal Approves £3bn Facebook Lawsuit

Competition Appeal Tribunal approves mass lawsuit against Facebook parent Meta worth up to £3bn over ‘unfair’ compensation for users’ data This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: London Tribunal Approves £3bn Facebook Lawsuit

Law Enforcement Seizes LockBit Ransomware Infrastructure

Law enforcement agencies including UK NCA and FBI take down thousands of sites belonging to prolific LockBit ransomware hackers This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Law Enforcement Seizes LockBit Ransomware Infrastructure

China’s JD.com Considers Bid For UK Retailer Currys

Currys may be focus of bidding war after rejected bid by US investment firm Elliott as e-commerce giant JD.com considers offer This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: China’s JD.com Considers Bid For UK Retailer…

X ‘Takes Payments’ From Sanctioned Groups

Under Elon Musk X, formerly Twitter, has granted paid blue checkmarks to groups under US and UK sanctions, says watchdog This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: X ‘Takes Payments’ From Sanctioned Groups

The State of M-Commerce 2024

Exploring the evolving landscape of mobile commerce in 2024: From emerging trends to technological advancements, understand the current state of M-Commerce and its profound impact on consumer behaviour, business strategies, and the future of retail. This article has been indexed…

OpenAI Introduces AI Model That Turns Text Into Video

What is real? OpenAI’s new AI model ‘Sora’ can “create realistic and imaginative scenes from text instructions” This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: OpenAI Introduces AI Model That Turns Text Into Video

Waymo Recalls Hundreds Of Vehicles Over Software Error

Self-driving Waymo vehicles recalled, after two minor collisions in Phoenix, and one vehicle being set on fire in San Fran This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Waymo Recalls Hundreds Of Vehicles Over Software Error