Google Proposes AntiTrust Remedies

Google has filed a set of proposed remedies in its high-profile antitrust case concerning its dominance in the online search market, a case that has drawn significant scrutiny from regulators and competitors alike. Background to the Antitrust Case The case centres on allegations brought by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and a coalition of…

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Microsoft’s Bundling Bungling?

Following a recent Wall Street Journal article highlighting how Microsoft has made Copilot part of its 365 subscription service in several markets and raised prices, we now look at Microsoft’s strategies for deploying its AI assistant, and the broader implications of its AI initiatives. Microsoft’s AI Expansion Through Copilot As the recent Wall Street Journal…

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Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell Satellite Connectivity

Kyivstar (Ukraine’s largest telecom operator) has announced an agreement with Starlink (a division of Elon Musk’s SpaceX) to introduce direct-to-cell satellite connectivity to the whole country. Attacks On Communications Infrastructure By Russia The partnership promises to be a significant technological advancement for Ukraine’s connectivity infrastructure that could revolutionise the way Ukrainians stay connected, particularly in…

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Net Neutrality (and TikTok) Bans Likely Lifted

Recent developments in US tech policy have halted the return of net neutrality rules and put the looming TikTok ban on pause, thereby raising significant questions about internet governance, corporate power, and digital rights. What Is Net Neutrality? Net neutrality, the principle that internet service providers (ISPs) must treat all data equally, ensures that ISPs…

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Apple to pay $95m To Settle Siri ‘Listening’ Lawsuit

Apple has agreed to pay $95m (£77m) to settle a lawsuit claiming its Siri virtual assistant recorded users without their consent and shared voice data with advertisers. The class action, filed in Northern California, accused Apple of eavesdropping through unintentional Siri activations, collecting sensitive voice recordings without permission. Claimants alleged these recordings were then used…

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Emissions-Free Iron Created While Cooler Than Coffee!

Electra, a Colorado-based startup, has unveiled a revolutionary method to produce emissions-free iron from lower-grade iron ore at temperatures lower than a cup of coffee. Funding This breakthrough technology has attracted substantial financial backing, with the company raising $180.4 million in its latest funding round, part of a total target of $256.7 million. Carbon Emissions…

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Tech Trends For 2025

As 2024 draws to a close, here we explore 15 key technological trends expected to shape 2025, highlighting innovations likely to influence business operations and strategies. Agentic Artificial Intelligence (AI) ‘Agentic’ AI refers to a new wave of AI systems that can autonomously plan and execute tasks based on user-defined objectives. Unlike traditional AI systems…

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AGI For Christmas?

In this tech insight, we look at whether AI models are nearing true general intelligence and what the arguments around this subject are and its relevance to society, innovation, and the future of technology development. What Is AGI? Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) is the theoretical development of AI systems capable of performing any intellectual task…

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New Quantum Chip Cracks 10 Septillion-Year Problem in 5 Mins!

Google has unveiled an incredible new quantum computing chip named ‘Willow,’ which it claims can solve in just minutes a problem that would take the world’s fastest supercomputers ten septillion years to complete – a number that vastly exceeds the known age of the Universe! What Exactly Is Willow and Why Is It So Special?…

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Court Orders Restoration Of WordPress.org Access

A California district court has ruled that Automattic, the parent company of WordPress.com, along with its CEO, Matt Mullenweg, must immediately restore WP Engine’s access to WordPress.org. Follows Power Struggles in WordPress Community This decision follows a heated legal battle that has pitted two prominent players in the WordPress ecosystem against each other, raising critical…

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Apple Introduces ChatGPT Integration Across Devices

Apple has launched the integration of OpenAI’s ChatGPT into its devices, delivering on its long-promised expansion into…

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New Diamond Battery Could Power Devices for Thousands of Years

Scientists and engineers from the University of Bristol and the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) developed the…

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Vodafone and Three Merge (With Conditions)

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has approved Vodafone’s £15 billion merger with Three UK, subject to…

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OpenAI’s New $200 Monthly Plan

With OpenAI’s introduction of a new $200 monthly plan offering unlimited access to its most advanced models…

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TikTok Loses Appeal Against Sell-or-Ban Law

A U.S. federal appeals court has upheld a law requiring ByteDance, TikTok’s China-based owner, to sell the…

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GenCast : Ultra-Advanced Weather Forecasting

Google DeepMind has introduced GenCast, an advanced AI model designed to revolutionise weather forecasting by delivering faster,…

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Apple Facing (Alleged) Employee Spying Lawsuit

Apple Inc. is reportedly facing a lawsuit from employee Amar Bhakta, who alleges the company unlawfully monitors…

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Carbon-Removal Material Trialled In Data Centre

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is to pilot a new AI-designed carbon-removal material at one of its data…

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Oz Social Media Ban For Kids

Australia’s government has enacted legislation prohibiting children under 16 from accessing social media platforms to protect them…

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