Spirent: Another listed UK firm to go stateside after £1bn offer March 5, 2024 British telecoms testing services provider Spirent Communications has agreed to be sold to US tech firm Viavi in a deal valuing it at £1bn.
Snap chief says not all Big Tech is bad October 28, 2021 Snap CEO Evan Spiegal has said that Facebook has “a negative impact on society”, and tech companies need to think about the wider impact of their product.
Is the MBA going out of fashion? It might do if it doesn’t adapt for tomorrow’s tech kids April 5, 2022 Go to business school, get an MBA and take the fast track to success in finance or consultancy. It’s been a popular route for students and employers alike for decades, and in 2021 more than half of graduates took this path. But business students have begun to shun this, as the lure of working for [...]
Euan Blair shrugs off Multiverse troubles to become one of Britain’s richest people May 17, 2024 Tony Blair’s son Euan has appeared on a list of the richest Brits for the first time on the back of a hefty stake in his educational tech ‘unicorn’ Multiverse.
Meta: Instagram owner to expand UK bank data scheme in anti-fraud push October 2, 2024 Meta is to partner with more UK banks for a data-sharing programme aimed at tackling fraud, as tech giants come under pressure to address a surge in scams on social media.
Let’s be honest, social media bans won’t stop hate crimes February 8, 2024 With foreign tech bros easier to blame than problems closer to home, social media has become a catchall scapegoat, writes Matthew Lesh.
Global tech stocks show signs of recovery after sharp sell-off January 11, 2022 Global tech stocks have shown signs of a rebound following a sharp sell-off in recent days.
Snap and Google push to protect younger users as the UK closes in on big tech January 19, 2022 Snap has said it is making a number of app changes to “protect 13 to 17 year olds”, including restricting its friend recommendation feature known as ‘Quick Add’, as well as new parental controls.
US recession fears ease but markets remain firmly in the red August 5, 2024 US stocks cratered on Monday as the prospect of a recession in the world's largest economy spooked investors across the globe and tech giants were hit by a mass sell-off.
Tech Weekly: Investment boom in rapid grocery, and FCA gives breathing space for UK crypto firms April 1, 2022 Today Nasson talks to Lily Russell-Jones and Charlie Conchie about this week’s most important stories in crypto and fintech. Lily explains the FCA’s decision to extend its deadline for crypto firms seeking regulatory approval; and Charlie goes through the latest valuations and funding rounds for rapid grocery delivery firms, and outlines whether their high-spend model [...]