Category: Silicon UK

Intel Denies Chinese Claims Of Security Issues

Intel China responds after influential Chinese cybersecurity association called for a security review of its products sold there This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Intel Denies Chinese Claims Of Security Issues

US Halts Some Imports From Chinese Drone Maker DJI

After blacklisting in 2020 and 2021, drone giant DJI reportedly says some of its imports are being blocked by US Customs This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: US Halts Some Imports From Chinese Drone…

ASML Warning Sends Tremor Through Global Chip Market

Semiconductor equipment maker ASML shakes chip sector after forecasting lower than expected 2025 sales and bookings This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: ASML Warning Sends Tremor Through Global Chip Market

BT Openreach Names Latest Copper ‘Stop Sell’ Locations

Openreach announces a further 79 exchanges where it is to halt the sale of traditional copper-based phone and broadband connections This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: BT Openreach Names Latest Copper ‘Stop Sell’ Locations

I, Robot Filmmaker Says Tesla Copied His Designs

Director of 2004 film I, Robot says robot, vehicle designs shown by Tesla at Cybercab event look surprisingly familiar This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: I, Robot Filmmaker Says Tesla Copied His Designs

Google Signs Nuclear Deal To Power AI Data Centres

Google signs deal to buy nuclear power from small-scale reactors to meet soaring energy demands for AI data centres This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Google Signs Nuclear Deal To Power AI Data Centres

TSMC Plans Additional Plants In Europe, Official Says

Taiwan official says TSMC planning additional plants in Europe to focus on AI market, after German factory breaks ground This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: TSMC Plans Additional Plants In Europe, Official Says

Northvolt In Talks For 200m Euros In Short-Term Funding

Swedish EV battery start-up Northvolt in talks for 200m euros in short-term funding as it deals with production setbacks, China competition This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Northvolt In Talks For 200m Euros In…

US Lawmakers Seek Answers From Telcos Over China Hack

US Congressional Representatives ask for answers from AT&T, Verizon, Lumen Technologies after wiretap networks reportedly hacked by China This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: US Lawmakers Seek Answers From Telcos Over China Hack

X Drops Unilever From Advertiser Lawsuit

Social media platform X drops Unilever from lawsuit against advertisers after reaching agreement on ‘safety standards’ This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: X Drops Unilever From Advertiser Lawsuit

US Regulator Approves SpaceX Falcon 9 Return To Service

US Federal Aviation Administration approves SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rockets to return to service following second-stage malfuction last month This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: US Regulator Approves SpaceX Falcon 9 Return To Service

Huawei Beats Apple In Mainland China Shipments

Huawei surpasses Apple in mainland China smartphone shipments in August for first time in nearly four years, research finds This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Huawei Beats Apple In Mainland China Shipments

US Labour Board Accuses Apple Of Slack Restrictions

US labour officials say Apple illegally restricted employees’ right to discuss workplace issues on Slack workplace messaging system This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: US Labour Board Accuses Apple Of Slack Restrictions

Apple Opens Major Research Hub In China

Apple opens research centre in Shenzhen, China, aiming to make it biggest such facility outside US amidst tough local competition This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Apple Opens Major Research Hub In China

Tesla Shares Drop After Cybercab Unveiling

Mixed reactions as Elon Musk hypes $30,000 ‘self driving’ robotaxi called Cybercab, as well as larger Robovan This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Tesla Shares Drop After Cybercab Unveiling

Silicon UK In Focus Podcast: Is Your Business Data Ready?

In this episode, we uncover why most organisations aren’t ready to harness generative AI. We explore data stack limitations, tech strategy inflexibility, and the critical role of a unified data culture in unlocking AI’s potential. This article has been indexed…

Chinese Hackers Breach US Wiretap Systems – Report

AT&T and Verizon among US broadband providers reportedly hacked to target American government wiretapping platform This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Chinese Hackers Breach US Wiretap Systems – Report

Elon Musk’s X To Avoid EU’s Tough DMA – Report

Musk’s X will reportedly not be designated as a ‘gatekeeper’, that would have subjected it to onerous DMA obligations This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Elon Musk’s X To Avoid EU’s Tough DMA –…

Largest US Water Utility Suffers Cyberattack

Hack of critical infrastructure in the US, as American Water admits “unauthorised activity” on computer network and systems This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Largest US Water Utility Suffers Cyberattack

Canadian Crypto Expert Denies He Is Satoshi Nakamoto

After HBO documentary names Canadian crypto expert Peter Todd as Bitcoin inventor – but he denies he is Satoshi Nakamoto This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Canadian Crypto Expert Denies He Is Satoshi Nakamoto

Google Confronts Break-Up Threat From US DoJ

US Department of Justice mulls asking judge to force Google to sell parts of its business to eliminate online search monopoly This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Google Confronts Break-Up Threat From US DoJ

US Supreme Court Rejects X’s Trump Appeal

US Supreme Court declines to hear appeal from X, formerly Twitter, over nondisclosure order attached to Trump search warrant This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: US Supreme Court Rejects X’s Trump Appeal

Amazon Antitrust Case Gets Go-Ahead In US Court

US federal judge says FTC and 18 states may proceed with landmark Amazon antitrust case, while dismissing some state charges This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Amazon Antitrust Case Gets Go-Ahead In US Court

Huawei Ditches Android Apps With HarmonyOS Next

Sanctioned Huawei formally launches HarmonyOS Next on smartphones, tablets as it builds new ecosystem around Android-free experience This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Huawei Ditches Android Apps With HarmonyOS Next

Ubisoft Shares Skyrocket On Buyout Speculation

Shares in game developer Ubisoft surge after report Guillemot family and China’s Tencent considering taking company private This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Ubisoft Shares Skyrocket On Buyout Speculation

The Age of Virtual Assistants

Discover how virtual assistants, powered by AI and innovative technology, are transforming industries and personal productivity. From Siri’s debut to advanced voice assistants, explore their growing impact on customer experiences, ethical considerations, and the future of work. This article has…

Google Threatens New Zealand News Ban Over Law

Google says it would stop linking to news in New Zealand if country passes law forcing revenue-sharing deals with media publishers This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Google Threatens New Zealand News Ban Over…

EU States Approve China EV Tariffs In Split Vote

EU member states approve hefty tariffs on China-made EVs in spite of opposition from Hungary and auto-producing Germany This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: EU States Approve China EV Tariffs In Split Vote

US Think Tank Probes NASA Staff Over Trump, Musk Criticism

Conservative think tank requests NASA employee communications discussing Donald Trump, Elon Musk as it compiles ‘undesirables list’ This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: US Think Tank Probes NASA Staff Over Trump, Musk Criticism

Meta Shows Sound-Capable AI Video Generation Tool

Facebook parent Meta shows AI video generation tool Movie Gen that can create 16-second clips with sound effects and music This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Meta Shows Sound-Capable AI Video Generation Tool

Musk Remains Silent Over SEC Interview

Elon Musk, SEC decline to comment on whether businessman attended latest court-mandated interview as Musk alleges ‘harassment’ This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Musk Remains Silent Over SEC Interview

US, Microsoft Disrupts Russian FSB Hackers

Internet domains used by “Russian intelligence agents and their proxies” for cyberattacks, seized by the United States and Microsoft This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: US, Microsoft Disrupts Russian FSB Hackers

Mike Lynch Died From Drowning, Coroner Inquest Rules

UK’s tech billionaire Dr Mike Lynch died from drowning on his superyacht, but his daughter’s death is under investigation This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Mike Lynch Died From Drowning, Coroner Inquest Rules

ChatGPT Maker OpenAI Raises $6.6bn In Funding

OpenAI closes $6.6bn funding round from big name backers, but reportedly asks them not to finance rival AI startups This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: ChatGPT Maker OpenAI Raises $6.6bn In Funding

BT Recoups £105 Million By Recycling Copper Cables

Valuable scrap. As fibre transition continues, BT recycles 3,300 tons of redundant copper cabling, recouping millions of pounds This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: BT Recoups £105 Million By Recycling Copper Cables

US Grounds SpaceX Falcon After Second-Stage Issue

US FAA grounds SpaceX Falcon rockets for third time in three months after Dragon Crew second stage fails to properly execute deorbit burn This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: US Grounds SpaceX Falcon After…

Judge Adds New Terms For X Brazil Re-Entry

Supreme Court judge says X must pay new fine for temporarily evading IP blocks before service can resume in Brazil This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Judge Adds New Terms For X Brazil Re-Entry

California Governor Vetoes AI Safety Bill

California governor vetoes landmark AI bill that would have mandated government oversight of powerful frontier models This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: California Governor Vetoes AI Safety Bill

Epic Sues Google, Samsung Over App Store Barriers

Epic Games says Samsung’s Auto Blocker flags third-party app stores as malware, requires 21 steps to turn off This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Epic Sues Google, Samsung Over App Store Barriers

Digitally Curious

In Digitally Curious, Andrew Grill explores emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, and quantum computing, offering a practical guide for businesses and individuals to embrace digital transformation and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving world. Learn how curiosity can become your…

Apple Must Face Reduced Claims In Device Privacy Case

Privacy lawsuit against Apple to go ahead after federal judge throws out claims related to some data collection settings This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Apple Must Face Reduced Claims In Device Privacy Case

Microsoft Relaunches Controversial AI Snapshot Tool

Microsoft to introduce snapshot tool Recall to CoPilot+ PCs in November with security changes, amidst privacy concerns This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Microsoft Relaunches Controversial AI Snapshot Tool

International Tensions, AI Drive Record Chip Spending

AI, government efforts to boost domestic chip manufacturing expected to boost spending on chip tools to record levels This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: International Tensions, AI Drive Record Chip Spending

Google Expert Argues US Ad Case Is Too Narrow

Google expert economist argues Department of Justice ad tech case does not include market’s shift to mobile, social media This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Google Expert Argues US Ad Case Is Too Narrow

Facebook Parent Fined £75m Over Password Storage

Facebook parent Meta fined 91m euros over unencrypted storage of hundreds of millions of passwords dating back to 2012 This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Facebook Parent Fined £75m Over Password Storage

Meta Unveils Orion AR Glasses, Quest 3S VR Headset

Meta Connect 2024: New announces include budget VR headset; Orion augmented reality glasses; and AI updates for Meta Glasses This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Meta Unveils Orion AR Glasses, Quest 3S VR Headset

Mozilla Firefox Slapped With Privacy Complaint

One of the most privacy focused web browsers, Firefox, is at the centre of a privacy complaint from Austria’s Noyb This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Mozilla Firefox Slapped With Privacy Complaint

Blackstone To Invest £10bn For Blyth AI Data Centre

Blackstone to invest £10 billion in data centre in England’s north east, at proposed site of Britishvolt battery factory This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Blackstone To Invest £10bn For Blyth AI Data Centre

OpenAI To Remove Non-Profit Control – Report

Restructuring plan for OpenAI’s core business will turn it into a ‘for-profit benefit corporation’, amid funding drive This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: OpenAI To Remove Non-Profit Control – Report

US DoJ Sues Visa For ‘Monopolising’ Debit Cards

Visa hit with lawsuit from US Department of Justice, over allegations of threatening merchants with high fees and paying off potential rivals This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: US DoJ Sues Visa For ‘Monopolising’…