Figma: Firm’s boss defends Adobe takeover as CMA probes £16bn deal October 10, 2023 The boss of Figma has sought to defend Adobe's takeover of the design platform as the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) probes the deal.
Amazon boosts UK workers pay – but unions vow to continue strike action October 9, 2023 A UK trade union has said walkouts over pay at Amazon’s warehouse in Coventry will continue, even after the tech giant announced today it would increase wages by at least £1 an hour. The GMB union, which has been spearheading Amazon strikes, told City PM today it would “absolutely not” end strikes in Coventry over [...]
Cyber attack hits electronics firm Volex October 9, 2023 A cyber attack has hit electronic manufacturer Volex, opening the door to unauthorised access to some of its IT systems.
Raspberry Pi eyes £409m London IPO and says need for US float is ‘overblown’ October 8, 2023 Raspberry Pi, which makes beginner-friendly coding computers, is exploring a potential London float, which could see the company valued at over £409m.
‘Worrying failure: Snap handed enforcement notice by UK information watchdog over AI chatbot October 6, 2023 The UK’s information watchdog has said Snapchat may be required to “stop processing data” related to its AI chatbot after issuing a preliminary enforcement notice against the technology business. UK Information Commissioner John Edwards said the provisional findings of a probe into the company suggested a “worrying failure” by Snap, the app’s parent business, over [...]
Bezos chases Musk: Amazon to launch first satellites into space in global internet mission October 6, 2023 Amazon is set to launch its first satellites into space as part of a mission to bring fast internet connection to all corners of the globe. The multinational technology giant will launch two test satellites from a space station in Florida on Friday afternoon. It is part of mission, called Project Kuiper, to bring fast [...]
Canva designs new AI tools aimed at blue-chip giants — and small charities October 5, 2023 Canva, the graphic design powerhouse, is trying to entice large businesses with a new arsenal of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. Duncan Clark, head of Canva in Europe, revealed that the Australian firm has witnessed “astronomic growth” across companies of all sizes, including blue-chip giants. Canva brought in revenues of $1.7bn (£1.4bn) in the past year, [...]
Tech firms listing in London? That’s a red flag, says short seller Carson Block October 5, 2023 Any tech firm that lists in London should raise alarm bells, short seller Carson Block has said today, as he took aim at the City’s “clubby” culture and focus on pedigree.
CMA launches probe into £7.5bn UK cloud market following Ofcom study October 5, 2023 Britain's competition watchdog has launched an investigation into the UK's cloud market after an Ofcom study found competition issues.
New Google Pixel 8 phones suggest step forward, say analysts October 4, 2023 A trickle of leaks and teasers had already primed expectations for Google’s launch of its new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro phones, as well as Pixel Watch 2 and Pixel Buds Pro. At an event live-streamed from New York on Wednesday, the tech giant said its new Pixel phones have brighter screens, upgraded cameras [...]
