Best of 2021: The iPhone 13 is an extraordinary device December 31, 2021 Those following the launch of Apple’s iPhone 13 Pro could be forgiven for thinking it doesn’t push the envelope far beyond last year’s already-excellent 12 Pro. It’s essentially the same chassis, distinguishable only by the new colourways – notably Gold and the powdery Sierra Blue – and a marginally smaller “notch” housing the front-facing camera. [...]
UK to donate up to £105m in global emergency pandemic aid December 30, 2021 The UK will donate up to £105m in emergency pandemic support as the latest wave of Covid-19 sweeps the world. With a particular focus on Africa, which has seen the lowest rates of testing throughout the pandemic, the funds will be used to help scale-up tracking systems. Increased testing will help scientists and government’s gain [...]
Musk urges there is room for ‘billions’ of satellites in Earth’s orbit, following SpaceX backlash December 30, 2021 Elon Musk has urged that there is room for “tens of billions” of satellites in Earth’s orbit, amid concerns that SpaceX is hoarding space for its own. The European Space Agency suggested that Musk was blocking out smaller rivals in space. It is not the first time the billionaire has drawn criticism from the agency, [...]
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Capital raising in the City picks up despite ongoing Covid disruption as listed firms pull in close to £25bn this year December 29, 2021 UK listed companies have raised more than £12bn in new capital from investors in the second half of the year, bringing the total so far for 2021 between January and November to £24.7bn, according to data shared with City PM This represents the second highest total since 2009, following on from 2020 when £34.4bn was [...]
Japan wants boots on the moon by the end of the decade December 28, 2021 Japan has revised its space schedule today, which shows it wanting boots on the moon by the end of the decade. The ambition, part of the US-led Artemis programme, will see the first ever non-American on the moon. “Not only is space a frontier that gives people hopes and dreams, but it also provides a [...]
2021: Best year ever for UK tech sector with £26bn in VC, 116 unicorns, record London listings and more jobs December 28, 2021 The UK tech sector looks back on its best year ever, raking in £26bn in venture capital, record London listings, more jobs and the number of British unicorns climbing to 116. Success feeds cities outside London as Cambridge has become the leading regional tech city in the UK thanks to its combination of high levels [...]
Blockchain-based World Mobile agrees partnership to connect Africa with 4G and 5G December 28, 2021 World Mobile, the first mobile network built on blockchain, has announced a partnership with Altaeros, developers of the world’s first autonomous aerostats, to connect the unconnected across Africa.
Collision risk: China files official UN complaint against US’ space etiquette December 28, 2021 China has filed an official complaint with the United Nations regarding the US’ space etiquette. Two near collisions involving SpaceX’s Starlink Internet Services and the China Space Station on July 1 and October 21 prompted the filing. China’s foreign minister urged the US to act responsibly, after it accused it of ignoring its obligations to [...]
Half of all UK bank branches have been shut or are scheduled for closure as fintech kills off 736 locations in 2021 alone December 27, 2021 New figures published this morning show that the number of bank branches across the UK is dropping dramatically. In fact, nearly half of all banks’ branches have been lost since 2015, or are scheduled for closure, according to Which? Vulnerable customers are being left at risk of being “cut adrift”, the consumer organisation said after [...]
