Nvidia dethrones Apple as world’s most valuable company November 6, 2024 Nvidia has toppled Apple as the world’s most valuable company after Apple signalled to investors that it may never match the profitability of its flagship iPhone in future products. Chip designer Nvidia hit a market capitalisation of $3.43t (£2.66t) at close yesterday after the stock rose nearly three per cent, nudging Apple’s $3.38t (£2.62t) into [...]
Bonfire Night Wines November 5, 2024 During the time of Guy Fawkes, the historical figure for whom today’s Bonfire Night was created, drinking water was often riddled with dirt and germs meaning fermented or brewed alcoholic beverages were deemed safer to drink. Ale and beer, both lower in alcohol than modern day versions, were the staple of most adults and children [...]
The Best Online Casino Sites in the UK November 1, 2024 City AM has pulled together the best online gaming options for our readers. Our team has examined qualities such as user features, game libraries, new and existing customer promotions, and software. We’ve also examined usability, including mobile compatibility and adequate security, key features of all our recommended online casinos. Below we’ve listed our top picks [...]
Keeping a check on AI Oliver Wyman’s CEO highlights the pitfalls of regulating AI October 29, 2024 AI leaders gathered in Riyadh in September for the Global AI Summit (GAIN). Hosted by the Saudi Data & Artificial Intelligence Authority, GAIN 2024 explored themes such as generative AI, AI in urban life and the ethical governance of AI. Nick Studer, president and CEO of Oliver Wyman, who spoke on ‘AI governance in an interconnected [...]
A ski holiday on the Swiss Riviera, with deserted slopes and a long snow season October 28, 2024 Enjoy the precision and serenity of German-speaking Switzerland for a unique Swiss Riviera ski holiday adventure by train, boat and bus. By Rob Rees The Luzern area of Central Switzerland provides a perfect gateway to top notch ski areas, easily accessible from Zürich or via train from Paris. Zürich airport, with its efficient train station [...]
If McLaren end Red Bull and Mercedes duopoly, it’s great for F1 October 26, 2024 In just one corner at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Lando Norris looked to have blown his shot at winning a first ever Formula 1 world championship, despite there being another five races between now and the coronation in Abu Dhabi. Max Verstappen is by no means driving with the confidence he has [...]
Apple Watch Ultra 2 is the brightest and best October 23, 2024 We write a lot about watches at City AM. Watches that have been up as far as the moon. Watches that have been down as low as the Mariana Trench. The versions of these trail-blazing timepieces that end up being sold to the likes of you and I enjoy a rather less salubrious fate, adorning [...]
The City is ready to bet on Britain. Now let’s see some bold moves October 21, 2024 The Investment Summit signalled a huge vote of confidence in the City - now let's use that to act, writes Chris Hayward.
iPhone 16 Pro review: Amazing camera keeps Apple on top October 17, 2024 The iPhone 16 Pro is not a reinvention of the wheel, rather a polishing of that wheel to an absurd degree, tweaking this, fiddling with that, and in doing so ensuring Apple’s flagship handset remains the phone to buy as we rattle towards the end of 2024. There are two items of headline news for [...]
Supermarkets face calls to ban plastic for fresh goods October 17, 2024 An influential environmental NGO has called for the Government to ban plastic packaging on fruit and vegetable products in a bid to make grocery shopping more environmentally friendly. Waste and Resources Action Programme (Wrap) have called for a ban on packaging for 21 products including apples, carrots and tomatoes to reduce food and plastic waste. [...]