Category: Silicon UK

Zoom Sheds 15 Percent Of Workforce

Post Covid pandemic reality bites as Zoom confirms it will axe 15 percent of its workforce, which impacts 1,300 jobs This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Zoom Sheds 15 Percent Of Workforce

Microsoft Adds AI To Bing Search Engine, Edge Browser

Challenge to Google, as Microsoft announces new AI-powered Bing homepage that allows a user to chat with search engine This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Microsoft Adds AI To Bing Search Engine, Edge Browser

ARM Boss Committed To Public Listing In 2023

Chief executive Rene Haas says ARM is committed to an initial public offering this year, and plans are “underway now” This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: ARM Boss Committed To Public Listing In 2023

SpaceX May Attempt Starship Launch In March

Elon Musk says first SpaceX Starship orbital launch may take place in March as company seeks critical test of long-range space vehicle This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: SpaceX May Attempt Starship Launch In…

China’s Baidu Prepares ChatGPT-Style Service

Search engine provider Baidu says putting finishing touches on ChatGPT-style service Ernie Bot as China AI-related stocks soar This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: China’s Baidu Prepares ChatGPT-Style Service

How to Set Up the Perfect Workspace at Home

As businesses continue to create hybrid working spaces, the time spent working from home increases. Therefore, creating a functional space that is efficient and healthy is essential. This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: How…

Chinese Version Of TikTok To Expand Food Delivery Service

Chinese version of Tiktok, Douyin, set to expand food delivery trial more broadly across China, capitalising on e-commerce success This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Chinese Version Of TikTok To Expand Food Delivery Service

Court Approves Lawsuit Against Meta In Kenya

Labour court in Kenya says Facebook parent Meta can be sued in the country by content moderator citing psychological harm This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Court Approves Lawsuit Against Meta In Kenya

UK Considers Backing Official ‘Digital Pound’

Bank of England and UK Treasury propose government-backed digital pound that could supplant cash by end of decade This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: UK Considers Backing Official ‘Digital Pound’

Google To Release ChatGPT-Style AI Chatbot

Google to release Lamda-powered AI chatbot in latest move to counter massive popularity of Microsoft-backed ChatGPT This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Google To Release ChatGPT-Style AI Chatbot

LockBit Claims Responsibility For Royal Mail Attack

Russia-linked LockBit gang claims responsibility for Royal Mail attack last month, says it will publish data if ransom not paid This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: LockBit Claims Responsibility For Royal Mail Attack

Apple Discounts High-End iPhones In China As Demand Sags

High-end Apple iPhones sell at up to 10 percent discount in China after company announces disappointing earnings, as demand falters This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Apple Discounts High-End iPhones In China As Demand…

Court Considers Independent FTX Probe

US bankruptcy court to consider DOJ demand that it appoint independent examiner to probe fraud charges in FTX collapse This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Court Considers Independent FTX Probe

Google ‘Invests $300m’ In AI Start-Up Anthropic

OpenAI competitors Anthropic and Cohere raising hundreds of millions as tech giants seek foothold in generative AI sector This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Google ‘Invests $300m’ In AI Start-Up Anthropic

Wall Street Advisory Firm Sues Twitter Over Unpaid Bill

Wall Street advisory firm sues Twitter claiming nearly $2m in unpaid bills from last year as Elon Musk continues cost-cutting drive This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Wall Street Advisory Firm Sues Twitter Over…

Musk Cleared Over Tesla ‘Funding Secured’ Tweets

Jury clears Elon Musk of wrongdoing in class-action lawsuit over 2018 Tesla privatisation tweets plaintiffs said cost them billions This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Musk Cleared Over Tesla ‘Funding Secured’ Tweets

Australian Start-Up To Take Over Battery Maker Britishvolt

Australian battery start-up Recharge Industries reaches deal with administrators to take over collapsed UK battery venture Britishvolt This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Australian Start-Up To Take Over Battery Maker Britishvolt

Samsung Unveils Premium Galaxy S23 Series

Amid global smartphone shipment declines, Samsung takes wraps off its new premium smartphone portfolio with the Galaxy S23 Series This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Samsung Unveils Premium Galaxy S23 Series

ChatGPT Firm Trails Subscription Fee, Detection Tool

OpenAI’s popular chatbot is to be trialled in the US at a monthly subscription fee of $20, and tool to detect AI-generated text This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: ChatGPT Firm Trails Subscription Fee,…

UK Government Details Plan To Regulate Crypto, Post FTX

HM Treasury reveals “ambitious plans” to protect consumer and businesses by “robustly regulating cryptoasset activities” This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: UK Government Details Plan To Regulate Crypto, Post FTX

PayPal To Axe 7 Percent Of Workforce

More job losses as PayPal announces plan to lay off 2,000 staff amid “challenging macroeconomic environment” This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: PayPal To Axe 7 Percent Of Workforce

Alphabet Earnings Miss Expectations, As YouTube Declines

Google parent Alphabet has felt the impact of reduced advertising spending, after its latest financials mostly missed Wall Street expectations This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Alphabet Earnings Miss Expectations, As YouTube Declines

Intel Cuts Pay For Staff, Executives

Salaries for mid-level staff and senior management at Intel have been cut after it posted lower-than-expected sales forecast This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Intel Cuts Pay For Staff, Executives

Amazon Posts Annual Loss, Amid Restructuring

Worse than anticipated earnings for Amazon on Thursday, amid difficulties after pandemic boom and 18,000 job losses This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Amazon Posts Annual Loss, Amid Restructuring

US Justice Department Requests Tesla Self-Driving Documents

Tesla says US Justice Department has requested document related to Autopilot and ‘Full Self-Driving’ systems amidst regulatory scrutiny This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: US Justice Department Requests Tesla Self-Driving Documents

Tech Nation To Shut Down After Government Pulls Grant

UK start-up backer Tech Nation to shut down operations after government awards critical grant to Barclays digital incubator This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Tech Nation To Shut Down After Government Pulls Grant

Spotify Beats Estimates, But Losses Soar

Spotify beats analysts’ estimates on user and subscriber growth, but podcast investment strategy sees ballooning losses This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Spotify Beats Estimates, But Losses Soar

China Start-Up ‘Delivers Quantum Computer’

A Chinese start-up has reportedly developed and delivered a working quantum computer, in a move likely to add to US unease This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: China Start-Up ‘Delivers Quantum Computer’

US ‘Stops Providing’ Huawei Export Licences

US Commerce Department reportedly stops providing export licences for Huawei, in move that could have dire consequences for Chinese firm This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: US ‘Stops Providing’ Huawei Export Licences

Samsung Chip Business Posts Profit Plunge

Samsung to continue investing in chip production capacity even as it sees poor conditions for first half of year This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Samsung Chip Business Posts Profit Plunge

Gartner Sees Further Smartphone, PC Sales Slide In 2023

Gartner study projects second straight year of decline in smartphones and PC sales, with demand recovering later in the year This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Gartner Sees Further Smartphone, PC Sales Slide In…

Samsung Unveils Premium Galaxy S23 Series

Amid global smartphone shipment declines, Samsung takes wraps off its new premium smartphone portfolio with the Galaxy S23 Series This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Samsung Unveils Premium Galaxy S23 Series

ChatGPT Firm Trails Subscription Fee, Detection Tool

OpenAI’s popular chatbot is to be trialled in the US at a monthly subscription fee of $20, and tool to detect AI-generated text This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: ChatGPT Firm Trails Subscription Fee,…

UK Government Details Plan To Regulate Crypto, Post FTX

HM Treasury reveals “ambitious plans” to protect consumer and businesses by “robustly regulating cryptoasset activities” This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: UK Government Details Plan To Regulate Crypto, Post FTX

PayPal To Axe 7 Percent Of Workforce

More job losses as PayPal announces plan to lay off 2,000 staff amid “challenging macroeconomic environment” This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: PayPal To Axe 7 Percent Of Workforce

Intel Cuts Pay For Staff, Executives

Salaries for mid-level staff and senior management at Intel have been cut after it posted lower-than-expected sales forecast This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Intel Cuts Pay For Staff, Executives

Tech Nation To Shut Down After Government Pulls Grant

UK start-up backer Tech Nation to shut down operations after government awards critical grant to Barclays digital incubator This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Tech Nation To Shut Down After Government Pulls Grant

US Justice Department Requests Tesla Self-Driving Documents

Tesla says US Justice Department has requested document related to Autopilot and ‘Full Self-Driving’ systems amidst regulatory scrutiny This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: US Justice Department Requests Tesla Self-Driving Documents

China Start-Up ‘Delivers Quantum Computer’

A Chinese start-up has reportedly developed and delivered a working quantum computer, in a move likely to add to US unease This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: China Start-Up ‘Delivers Quantum Computer’

Spotify Beats Estimates, But Losses Soar

Spotify beats analysts’ estimates on user and subscriber growth, but podcast investment strategy sees ballooning losses This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Spotify Beats Estimates, But Losses Soar

Gartner Sees Further Smartphone, PC Sales Slide In 2023

Gartner study projects second straight year of decline in smartphones and PC sales, with demand recovering later in the year This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Gartner Sees Further Smartphone, PC Sales Slide In…

Samsung Chip Business Posts Profit Plunge

Samsung to continue investing in chip production capacity even as it sees poor conditions for first half of year This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Samsung Chip Business Posts Profit Plunge

US ‘Stops Providing’ Huawei Export Licences

US Commerce Department reportedly stops providing export licences for Huawei, in move that could have dire consequences for Chinese firm This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: US ‘Stops Providing’ Huawei Export Licences

Facebook Parent Seeks To Block £3bn UK Lawsuit

Facebook parent Meta seeks to block £3bn UK collective legal action claiming company abusively profited from users’ personal data This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Facebook Parent Seeks To Block £3bn UK Lawsuit

TikTok Chief Chew To Testify Before US Congress

TikTok chief executive Shou Zi Chew to testify before US House of Representatives in March as lawmakers consider national app ban This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: TikTok Chief Chew To Testify Before US…

No, AI is Not Magic!

There is total confusion surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) and its use cases. Too quick to burn yesterday’s idols, we have forgotten to look at AI’s real applications. True, these are less impressive but more useful in the day-to-day life of…

Japan, Netherlands ‘Join US China Chip Sanctions’

Japan and the Netherlands reportedly join in US campaign to limit China’s access to advanced chipmaking equipment following top-level talks This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Japan, Netherlands ‘Join US China Chip Sanctions’

Council Of Europe Warns Over Data Protection Rights

Council of Europe warns ‘bleak’ international picture invites erosion of human rights including data protection, amidst consumer concerns This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Council Of Europe Warns Over Data Protection Rights

SMEs Are Now the Top Targets for Cybercriminals

Just look at the headlines, and it’s easy to see why cybersecurity is a growing concern for businesses worldwide. Rarely a week goes by without one cyber incident or another. This week was the turn of Royal Mail to feature…

Charities Criticise Move To Shut Down AmazonSmile

Charities criticise Amazon for surprise decision to shut down AmazonSmile donation programme that it said was ‘spread too thin’ This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Charities Criticise Move To Shut Down AmazonSmile

Microsoft Investigates Outage With Teams, Outlook

Thousands of users are reporting problems accessing Microsoft services on Wednesday, as firm says it is investigating This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Microsoft Investigates Outage With Teams, Outlook

US Seizes Servers Of Prolific Ransomware Gang Hive

FBI has hacked the hackers, after it “covertly infiltrated Hive Network, thwarting over $130m in ransom demands” This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: US Seizes Servers Of Prolific Ransomware Gang Hive

Ofcom Opens Probe Into BT Customer Contracts

Telecoms regulator Ofcom to investigate BT and subsidiaries EE and Plusnet over potential lack of clarity in customer contracts This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Ofcom Opens Probe Into BT Customer Contracts

US FAA Grounds Contractors Involved In Computer Outage

American aviation regulator withdraws system access from contractors involved in computer outage that halted American flights This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: US FAA Grounds Contractors Involved In Computer Outage

Blameless Culture or How to Turn Mistakes into Assets

The technology industry is generally known for its high-pressure cooker environment. It is a demanding setting, with layers of abstraction – where mistakes can, and frequently do, arise. When they do happen, it is easy to blame and point the…

Smartphone Shipments Plunge In Largest Ever Decline

Worrying development. Shipments of new smartphones plunged 18.3 percent in Q4 2022, with total shipment in 2022 down to 2013 levels This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Smartphone Shipments Plunge In Largest Ever Decline

IBM And SAP To Cut Thousands Of Jobs

Two more tech players announce culling of thousands of jobs, with IBM letting go 3,900 positions and SAP cutting 3,000 This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: IBM And SAP To Cut Thousands Of Jobs

Tesla To Invest $3.6 Billion In Nevada Expansion

Multi billion dollar investment will add two factories to Tesla’s Nevada Gigafactory complex for battery and semi electric truck production This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Tesla To Invest $3.6 Billion In Nevada Expansion

US DoJ Sues Google Over Online Ad Domination

US DoJ, plus eight US states, sue Alphabet’s Google for its dominance in online advertising market, amid calls for it to be broken up This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: US DoJ Sues Google…

Microsoft Investigates Outage With Teams, Outlook

Thousands of users are reporting problems accessing Microsoft services on Wednesday, as firm says it is investigating This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Microsoft Investigates Outage With Teams, Outlook

Microsoft Seals Multi-Billion Dollar Deal With OpenAI

Microsoft expands relationship with start-up OpenAI in multi-billion dollar deal, in major bet that AI can transform its offerings This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Microsoft Seals Multi-Billion Dollar Deal With OpenAI

EU Lawmakers Approve ‘Prohibitive’ Crypto Rules

European Union lawmakers vote to approve draft law that includes ‘prohibitive’ restrictions for banks holding crypto assets This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: EU Lawmakers Approve ‘Prohibitive’ Crypto Rules

Spotify To Cut 6 Percent Of Staff

Music-streaming service Spotify to cut 6 percent of staff after chief executive admits being ‘too ambitious’ with spending during pandemic This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Spotify To Cut 6 Percent Of Staff

Musk Tells Court Tesla Tweet Not A ‘Joke’

Elon Musk tells San Francisco court he tweeted about taking Tesla private in 2018 after meeting with Saudi investment fund, not as a ‘joke’ This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Musk Tells Court Tesla…

Ofcom Opens Probe Into BT Customer Contracts

Telecoms regulator Ofcom to investigate BT and subsidiaries EE and Plusnet over potential lack of clarity in customer contracts This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Ofcom Opens Probe Into BT Customer Contracts