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The Spring Statement signalled a much needed and meaningful shift in the government’s approach to strengthening the UK’s independent defence and security capabilities. In response to growing geopolitical headwinds, the Chancellor increased the MoD’s budget and committed to speeding up procurement timelines, particularly for novel technologies and for greater investment in dual-use technologies – those ...
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Apple today released tvOS 18.6, the latest version of the tvOS operating system. tvOS 18.6 comes 11 weeks after the launch of tvOS 18.5, and it is available for the Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD models. tvOS 18.6 can be downloaded using the Settings app on the Apple TV. Open up Settings and go to System > Software Update to get the new software. Apple TV owners who... Read more ›
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A laptop will cost you more today, but maybe one day you'll get a check in the mail. Read more ›
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Apple today released macOS Sequoia 15.6, the sixth major update to the macOS Sequoia operating system that launched last September. macOS Sequoia 15.6 comes a over two months after the launch of macOS Sequoia 15.5. Mac users can download the macOS Sequoia 15.6 update through the Software Update section of System Settings. It is available for free on all Macs able to run macOS 15. macOS Sequoia 15.6 is light... Read more ›
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The Home Depot is well on its way to becoming a Spirit Halloween that also sells weed whackers. Here we are in July, and the retailer is already rolling out its Halloween product lineup. The centerpiece is the latest version of Skelly, the hardware store's viral skeleton. Meet the $279 animatronic Ultra Skelly. Given its name, you might think Ultra Skelly is even bigger than the standard 12-ft. model. But... Read more ›
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YouTube is starting its age checks in the US, so maybe stop watching so many Roblox videos. Read more ›
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OpenAI launches Study Mode for ChatGPT, intensifying a battle with Google over the future of AI-powered education Read more ›
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Apple today released iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6, the sixth updates to the iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 operating systems. iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6 come more than two months after the release of iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5. The new software can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and iPads over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update. iOS 18.6 addresses a Photos-related bug that could prevent users... Read more ›
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Samsung buried full screen mode in its new DeX on One UI 8. Here's how to enable it. Read more ›
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The iconic Waldorf Astoria New York is reopening in September after an eight-year renovation. Business Insider got a sneak peek. Read more ›
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Wesley LePatner was Blackstone's head of real estate and CEO of an evergreen real estate fund. She was a BI rising star. Read more ›
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New AI regulations suggested by the White House mirror changes to environmental permitting suggested by Meta and a lobbying group representing firms like Google and Amazon Web Services. Read more ›
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Meta told employees it's developing a new type of coding interview where candidates will be able to use AI assistants. Read more ›
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Evidenced in a fresh build of One UI, it appears Samsung might be planning a major shakeup for the Galaxy 26 lineup. For quite some time, we’ve had a base Galaxy S model, along with a Plus (larger) model of that phone, then the Ultra model. If this evidence pans out to be true, you … Continued Read the original post: Report: Samsung Axes Galaxy S26 and S26+, Opts for... Read more ›
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“When you have an extended period of prosperity with no existential war, there’s no cleansing function..." Read more ›
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Microsoft is implementing age verification for Xbox users, in compliance with the UK's new Online Safety Act. Read more Read more ›
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Sony has announced the three monthly games coming to PS Plus in August, available for Premium, Extra, and Essential subscribers. Read more Read more ›
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The Airbus A380, the world's largest commercial passenger jet, faces mounting maintenance challenges as regulatory authorities issue an increasing number of safety directives. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has listed 95 airworthiness directives for the A380 since January 2020, approximately double the number issued for large Boeing aircraft during the same period. The directives address problems including leaking escape slides, cracked seals, and a ruptured landing-gear axle. A comprehensive... Read more ›
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More than a half-billion dollars from the SBA's pandemic grant program for live entertainment was "potentially improper," a new report says. Read more ›
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Apple today released watchOS 11.6, the sixth update to the operating system that runs on the Apple Watch. watchOS 11.6 comes more than two months after Apple released watchOS 11.5. The update is compatible with the Apple Watch Series 6 and later, all Apple Watch Ultra models, and the Apple Watch SE 2. watchOS 11.6 can be downloaded on a connected iPhone by opening up the Apple Watch app and... Read more ›
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A global study of over 88,000 adults reveals that poor sleep habits—like going to bed inconsistently or having disrupted circadian rhythms—are tied to dramatically higher risks for dozens of diseases, including liver cirrhosis and gangrene. Contrary to common belief, sleeping more than 9 hours wasn't found to be harmful when measured objectively, exposing flaws in previous research. Scientists now say it's time to redefine “good sleep” to include regularity, not... Read more ›
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After years of explosive growth, the tech mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market has cooled – but not in the way many expected. The slowdown hasn’t solely been driven by macro headwinds or interest rates; it’s structural. Governance and regulation have increasingly moved to the deal table, influencing which transactions go ahead, how fast, and at ... Read more ›
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Connectd, a platform connecting startups and scaleups with “fractional” executives and advisors, has raised £5.5m in new funding. Originally launched with a focus on connecting investors with startups, the business has rebranded, concentrating on suppling fractional talent – executives and advisors that can provide support for businesses on a temporary or freelance basis. According to ... Read more ›
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Inforcer, a management solution for managed service providers (MSPs) specialising in enterprise-grade Microsoft products, has raised $35m (£25.8m) in a Series B round. Based in London, Inforcer launched in 2022 with the goal of supporting small businesses in the adoption of Microsoft technologies. The firm’s software product allows MSPs to standardise, roll out, back up ... Read more ›
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Vicebio, a London-based biotech firm specialising in the development of respiratory virus vaccines, has been acquired French pharma giant Sanofi in a deal potentially worth over £1bn. The Parisian group intends to expand the capabilities of its vaccine design and development team by incorporating the British firm’s “molecular clamp” technology, a process that stabilises viral ... Read more ›
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The UK’s competition regulator is targeting the duopoly in the mobile app market held by Apple and Google with new proposals aimed at spurring on competitive practices. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on Wednesday proposed that both Apple and Google be designated as having strategic market status (SMS) in the app store industry – ... Read more ›
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Wise’s plans to switch its primary public listing to the US have been thrown into doubt as multiple advisory firms have expressed concern over the terms of the move. Earlier this week Wise co-founder Taavet Hinrikus – via Skaala Investments OÜ, a company he owns that holds significant shares in Wise – said he was ... Read more ›
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Nottingham-based agtech group NZN – short for NetZeroNitrogen – has secured a $6.6m (£4.8m) seed investment to fuel its mission to reduce reliance on harmful fertilisers. Founded in 2022, NZN is developing a biofertiliser that uses endophytic bacteria to replace the agricultural industry’s reliance on synthetic nitrogen fertilisers, a commonly used product that has been ... Read more ›
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Alpha Group, a London-listed fintech, has agreed terms on a cash acquisition that will see it acquired by Atlanta-based financial services group Corpay for £1.8bn. The takeover agreement, which will see Corpay purchase Alpha shares for £42.50 each represents a significant premium, worth 55% more than Alpha’s undisturbed share price of £27.45 as of May ... Read more ›
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London-based investment platform Lightyear has closed a $23m (£17m) Series B round as it confirms it has reached $1bn in customer assets. Founded by Martin Sokk and Mihkel Aamer, two early employees of cross-border payment company Wise, Lightyear is a platform offering access to investments such as stocks, ETFs and money market funds. It also ... Read more ›
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The British Standards Institute (BSI), a Royal Charter organisation that issues technical standards for businesses and professionals, has published what it describes as the “world’s first international standard” for the use of AI in audits. The advent of generative AI technology has presented accounting professionals with a powerful tool that, when deployed well, can massively ... Read more ›
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