Opposition grows to UK’s censorious Online Safety Bill
The UK government claims it wants to make the internet safer by giving itself sweeping censorship powers. A major new analysis adds to widespread condemnation of the move.
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Angry BT staff told there’s no more money in the pot
The boss of Telco group BT reportedly said the firm is too skint to dish out pay rises to staff, so a strike may be on the cards.
‘Staying afloat’ is the priority of a quarter of UK SMEs – Vodafone
Far from setting their sights on world domination, a survey by UK operator Vodafone asserts that the thing many small businesses in the UK are most focussed on currently is simply not going out of business.
Orange wants to teach the world to code, or at least how to email
At the opening of the Orange Digital Centre in Brussels, we spoke to Deputy CEO of Europe Mari Noelle Jego Laveissiere about why Orange is sticking its ore into the problem of digital illiteracy.
Latest Nothing teaser is high on hype but low on clarity
Upstart device maker Nothing finally gave those who care a look at the design of its impending smartphone, which features a transparent case.
Telus to buy LifeWorks for $2.3 billion
Canadian operator Telus will also take on $600 million in debt to purchase healthcare firm LifeWorks, claiming the move ‘accelerates Telus Health’s vision of employer-based healthcare.’
European smartphone shipments at lowest level for nine years
Fresh data from analyst firm Counterpoint reveals European smartphone shipments declined by 12% in Q1 2022, to their lowest level since Q1 2013.
European General Court throws out €1 billion fine against Qualcomm
Chip firm Qualcomm won its fight against a €1 billion fine imposed on it by the European Commission for allegedly bribing Apple into using its chips.
Where can CSPs fit in the Metaverse?
The high speed and low latency delivered by fibre and 5G SA networks will be needed to enable Metaverse platforms to provide immersive, smooth user experience.
UK government invokes Thatcher to push new digital strategy
The UK government has published its latest Digital Strategy which, as usual, is more about ambition and buzzwords than it is action.
Telefónica jostles for position in the metaverse
Telefónica Chairman José María Álvarez-Pallete says ‘the metaverse will be the most profound change the Internet has undergone’ – but is it time the telecoms sector got specific as to what its place is in all this?
Twitter reportedly set to make concession to Musk
US social media giant Twitter is reportedly going to finally meet would-be acquirer Elon Musk’s demands for more data, but it might not be quite what he has in mind.
Huawei extends IP olive branch to the West
Chinese tech giant Huawei held a conference with the underlying theme that it is open to working with the rest of the world on IP, as the US makes fresh accusations of Chinese state-sponsored hacks.
Apple WWDC 2022: a new MacBook Air and lots of software goodies
At its worldwide developer conference, US gadget giant Apple unveiled a new lappy and refreshes of the operating systems that run its armada of high-end gadgets, including smart home and smart car updates.
Musk set to bail on Twitter deal
In a new SEC filing, Elon Musk claims Twitter’s refusal to provide him with the user data he wants provides grounds for termination of the merger agreement.
UK finally decides to probe Newport Wafer sale
After dragging its feet for nearly a year, the UK government has launched a national security investigation into China-backed Nexperia’s acquisition of Newport Wafer Fab.
Spain splashes out €12 billion on chip making
The Spanish government has approved plans to spend more than €12 billion of public money on the manufacture of semiconductors.
Ukraine conflict leads to 10% European smartphone shipments fall
The latest European smartphone shipment data from analyst firm Canalys reveals the impact of the Ukrainian conflict.
RCS could be finally justifying its existence
Much-maligned Rich Communication Services (RCS) are said to be proving their worth to advertisers.
The Musk Twitter saga hits an impasse
Billionaire Elon Musk is unconvinced by claims that less than 5% of Twitter users are fake or spam and seems set to abandon his acquisition bid.
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