Debate: should we use age verification tech for pornography? December 6, 2023 This week, the media regulator caused quite a stir when they suggested anyone who watches porn could have to have their faces scanned to prove their age. Draft guidance from Ofcom has set out a number of ways to stop kids watching adult content, and one of them is to do age checks via AI [...]
‘Lack of appetite’ in London drives another high-tech firm to Nasdaq April 10, 2024 In a statement to markets this morning, London-HQd e-therapeutics said it has "an intention to cancel its admission to AIM and subsequently explore the option of listing on NASDAQ in due course."
Gen-Z needs more digital skills says tech secretary February 20, 2024 Digital skills are crucial for the UK's workforce and the duty to educate lies partly with big tech companies, Michelle Donelan has said.
Deloitte reveals the UK and London’s fastest growing tech companies November 17, 2023 London-based Allica Bank has topped Deloitte’s annual ranking of the UK’s 50 fastest growing technology companies. The top three — Allica Bank, Yoto and Hypervolt — all come from different sectors this year, including fintech, software and environmental tech. Together, the Fast 50 winners have an average four-year growth rate of 5,473%, possess total revenues [...]
Nvidia and Apple lead losses as trillions wiped from Nasdaq tech stocks August 5, 2024 Trillions of dollars have been wiped from the Nasdaq-listed tech giants taking a nosedive amid a global stock sell off, as fears of a US recession are causing investors to run for the hills. The so-called Magnificent Seven’s combined market capitalisation has lost at least $2.3t (£1.8t), equal to a 15 per cent slide from [...]
Thomas Cook snapped up by Polish tech firm in £30m buyout September 5, 2024 British travel agency Thomas Cook has been acquired by a Polish tech firm, marking its return to Europe after spending four years under Chinese ownership. The acquisition by eSky, a Katowice-headquartered search engine and reservation system provider for airlines, will see its current owner, Fosun, hand over all but the Chinese arm of the business [...]
Tech secretary working to ease UK access to Horizon Europe funding February 12, 2024 Tech secretary Michelle Donelan has said she is working to make it easier for British companies to access Horizon Europe funding as the UK looks to secure its science 'superpower' status.
Future of UK tech talent visa uncertain after controversial closure of Tech Nation February 1, 2023 Tech chiefs have sounded the alarm over the future of Tech Nation’s lauded visa programme today after the start-up body announced it would wind down after controversially losing a major government contract.
IBM chief: London Tech Week a chance for the UK to get a lead on AI June 10, 2024 Last year, London Tech Week heard from top political figures including Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Keir Starmer.
Sports tech: Why super Speedo is making a splash yet again February 8, 2024 Speedo is no stranger to revolutionary tech. But 15 years on since the ban of a race suit they produced that was deemed “technical doping”, they’re back with a new bit of space age tech that could change the swimming world. Matt Hardy takes a deep dive. Pharmaceutical doping has been at the heart of [...]