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When Rachel Reeves called the 2024 Autumn Budget a “once-in-a-Parliament reset”, many in the UK’s tech sector breathed a cautious sigh of relief. The promise was simple: fewer shocks and a framework that businesses could plan around. “We will never need to do another Budget like this again,” Reeves said at a Treasury Committee meeting ...
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Google is finally adding a much-awaited feature to Gmail, allowing to change your old @gmail addresses without needing to create a new account. After switching to a new Gmail, you'll receive emails on both addresses, and all your existing data will remain intact. Read more ›
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The family claimed in the lawsuit that the incident "ruined their family vacation" and caused embarrassment, inconvenience, and medical expenses. Read more ›
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Season four of "Bridgerton," streaming on January 29, will center on Benedict Bridgerton's love story. Here's what we know so far. Read more ›
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The OnePlus Turbo doesn't try to stand out with a flashy design or cutting-edge cameras. Instead, leaked images suggest OnePlus is betting big on battery life, pairing a familiar look with an unusually massive 9,000mAh cell. Read more ›
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Aaron Cannon thought up his startup, Outset, while on paternity leave. As his kid has grown up, so has the company. Read more ›
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I visited Maryland's Glen Echo Park, where some attractions are frozen in time, while others have been turned into local art centers. Read more ›
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After her husband died weeks after Christmas, a woman reflects on their last holiday together and why capturing everyday moments now matters. Read more ›
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A Texas energy startup proposes repurposing retired U.S. Navy nuclear reactors for use in AI data centers. Read more ›
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What are you willing to do to get your hands on DDR5 memory these days? Whatever it is, it probably doesn't match the lengths these Russian modders are reaching by trying to build their own RAM. You can actually follow along with your own parts, along with a bit of time to solder the memory ICs to the PCB. Read more ›
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Groq, a rival to Nvidia in the AI chip race, has entered into a non-exclusive agreement with the Green Team, with a deal valued at $20 billion, roughly $13 billion more than Groq's last evaluation. Nvidia will also hire the firm's founder and CEO, along with its President, as part of the biggest purchase it's ever made. Read more ›
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Goldman Sachs analysts have identified a notable shift in how investors respond to corporate layoff announcements, finding that even job cuts attributed to automation and AI-driven restructuring are now causing stock prices to fall rather than rise. The investment bank linked recent layoff announcements to public companies' earnings reports and stock market data, concluding that stocks dropped by an average of 2% following such announcements, and companies citing restructurings faced... Read more ›
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More older Americans are returning to work due to financial insecurity and rising costs, as surveys show retirees fear their savings won't last, Read more ›
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Setting up a PS5 for a child means you can offer an age-appropriate and safe platform for them to play. Sony made its parental control tools more comprehensive in recent years and they allow families to manage screen time, block unsuitable content, guide online interactions and approve purchases. The process is straightforward once the right menus are in view, but it helps to understand how each feature works before handing... Read more ›
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Macy's, Kroger, and Carter's are leading 2026 US retail store closures, citing long-term strategy and shifting consumer habits. Read more ›
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AMD prepares EXPO 1.2 revision that could bring CUDIMM support to next-generation Ryzen processors. Read more ›
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With its official launch in China, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has established itself as a significant flagship product in the high-end smartphone and mobile photography market. Along with Xiaomi HyperOS 3, it makes its debut with a number of noteworthy hardware and software enhancements, such as a large battery, a sophisticated camera system, and top-tier performance components. The product is the result of Xiaomi and Leica’s long-standing partnership. Its camera... Read more ›
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The US military has some strange rules for its troops unlikely to be found anywhere else Read more ›
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'Heated Rivalry' Season 1 is ending with one last, highly anticipated episode that fans won't be able to stop talking about. Read more ›
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British royal family members including Prince William and Kate Middleton attended their annual Christmas Day church service in Sandringham in coordinating outfits. Read more ›
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Out: "Sustainable abundance." In: "Amazing abundance." Read more ›
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StretchSense, a Scottish startup developing extended reality gloves for workplace training simulations, has received a £1.75m investment. Targeting industries including healthcare, education, aviation and defence, StretchSense said its data capture gloves allow organisations to immerse staff in detailed simulated environments. The company’s management, software and marketing teams are based in Edinburgh, while its hardware and ... Read more ›
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Existing limits on contactless payments could be raised or removed entirely, the UK’s financial watchdog has confirmed. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced that banks and payment providers that demonstrate strong fraud controls will be allowed to set their own limit for contactless payments, giving way to greater flexibility in responding to consumer demands. ... Read more ›
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Hedgehog Lab, a digital product consultancy that has been backed by BGF, has acquired Label Sessions, a global innovation network based in Edinburgh. With the deal, Hedgehog Lab aims to create a full-stack innovation consultancy combining the firm’s expertise in AI, product design with Label Sessions network of more than 500 tech experts. “This acquisition ... Read more ›
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This week’s UK tech funding deals include AI customer service agent developer PolyAI, consumer tech firm Nothing and more. UKTN tracked £153.95m worth of UK tech investment this week (15 December to 19 December), a 25% week-on-week increase across nine funding rounds. Here’s your weekly roundup of UK tech startup funding deals. PolyAI – £64.3m ... Read more ›
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The UK is set for a sharp rise in demand for IT and technology professionals, according to new research from recruitment firm Robert Half. Looking into UK businesses, the firm has found that 56% of organisations plan to expand their permanent IT and technology teams in the first half of next year. “The rise in ... Read more ›
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Thames Valley Police have deployed two new live facial recognition vans in the city of Oxford as early use of the controversial technology kicks off. Used to compare individual’s faces against a police database, live facial recognition technology has been positioned by the Home Office as a powerful tool to catch wanted criminals and even ... Read more ›
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Venterra Group, a renewable energy firm specialising in wind power ventures, has secured a £40m investment. Founded in 2021 by Ayman Asfari, who formerly ran the multinational oilfield services firm Petrofac, Venterra has been acquiring specialist companies developing technology and solutions in the renewables sector. “This raise is a powerful endorsement of Venterra’s strategy and ... Read more ›
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Sofant, an Edinburgh-based developer of satellite communications and 5G and 6G technologies, has closed a £6.25m equity funding round. The Scottish firm specialises in the development of low-power RF MEMS beamforming solutions used for wireless satellite communications. It has been in an extended research and development phase and, with the new funds secured, is preparing ... Read more ›
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New partnerships between Chinese automotive firm Baidu and ride-sharing services Uber and Lyft could see autonomous taxis on UK roads next year. The Baidu Apollo Go self-driving taxi has been deployed extensively across China already, now the firm is seeking regulatory approval to test the vehicles in London through partnerships with the taxi firms. Lyft ... Read more ›
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Most known for its cloud computing technology, Amazon Web Services (AWS) has also carved out a vital position leveraging its vast resources to support new generations of startups and scaleups. Whether it is technical advice, strategic programmes or resource sharing, AWS has provided a diverse range of firms with the critical support needed to grow. ... Read more ›
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