Apple receives bloody nose over Chinese censorship policies February 26, 2020 Apple’s shareholders today launched an unsuccessful proposal critical of the firm’s removal of apps at the request of the Chinese government, despite garnering two-fifths of investors’ support. The proposal drew a much higher proportion of votes than similar proposals in previous years which had gained support only in single-digit percentages. The bid had called on [...]
Apple fined for slowing down old iPhones February 8, 2020 Apple has been fined 25m euros (£21m) for deliberating slowing down its older iPhone models and not making customers aware. The fine, which was imposed by France’s competition and fraud watchdog DGCCRF, was for failing to make this clear to consumers. Apple admitted in 2017 that it slowed down some of its iPhones but only [...]
Bitcoin is bigger than the Swiss Franc – is it time to consider crypto in your portfolio? November 10, 2021 As Bitcoin becomes bigger than the Swiss Franc, Gavin Brown asks 'is it time to consider crypto in your portfolio?'
Warren Buffett bets on Paramount by snapping up £2bn stake May 17, 2022 Just when you think the streaming wars may be starting to settle down, one of the world’s most famous businessmen Warren Buffett snaps up a major stake in Paramount Global. Shares jumped over six per cent yesterday for the owner of MTV and Nickelodeon after it was revealed in a regulatory filing that Buffett’s holding [...]
Priti Patel’s encryption war is a master key for surveillance September 24, 2021 Priti Patel has put encryption in her sights. The Home Secretary has backed a campaign to prevent Facebook rolling out end-to-end encryption across its many platforms, accusing secure messaging sites of harbouring pedofiles. Patel wants a back door to privacy. This month, the Home Office launched a new fund to combat child sexual abuse material [...]
Nintendo Switch is the UK’s most searched Black Friday deal November 22, 2021 The Nintendo Switch is the most anticipated tech for Black Friday in the UK, new research has revealed.
Galvin Bistrot review: A perfect City spot for a working lunch November 16, 2022 Located near to Spitalfields Market and next door to Brother Marcus, Galvin Bistrot & Bar presents diners with an authentic French bistrot experience, from the ambiance to the décor and menus. It’s a five minute walk from Liverpool Street station and has quickly established itself as the new hotspot for a working lunch. WHO IS [...]
Apple could delay iPhone 12 launch ‘by months’ due to coronavirus March 26, 2020 Apple could be forced to delay the launch of iPhone 12 by up to two months as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, analysts have warned. In a note published yesterday, JP Morgan said the launch could be pushed back by one or two months due to disruption to the firm’s supply chain. Travel restrictions [...]
Cafe Koko: New Camden Pizza restaurant review January 31, 2023 Arriving in the evening, you can see the warm orange glow of Koko before you see the building itself. Taking up an entire block, the recently renovated, 122-year-old music hall once again sits at the heart of Camden, having closed in 2020 following a fire. The £70m refurbishment includes an extensive private members’ area with [...]
Etsy accused of not paying enough UK tax, forking out £128,000 after pocketing £160m in sales June 20, 2022 Online marketplace Etsy has become the latest US retailer to be accused of not paying enough tax in the UK, having forked out just £128,000 as it pocketed £160m in sales. Etsy would have been liable to pay some £7m in corporation tax, had it booked all sales made in the UK at its [...]