London-based Colt set to close $1.8bn swoop on Nasdaq-listed tech firm October 31, 2023 London tech firm Colt is set to complete its $1.8bn swoop on a US firm in the coming days after winning regulatory sign-off for the deal, City A.M. can reveal.
Shazam founder warns retailers to embrace AI – or lose out October 31, 2023 A founder of Shazam has said businesses must deploy AI in online shopping, or risk losing out to the likes of Amazon.
Ascential shares soar over 30 per cent on £1.4bn sell-off October 30, 2023 The FTSE 250 company is selling off its digital commerce and consumer research divisions to focus on its events business
US will force Big Tech firms to disclose AI safety strategies October 30, 2023 US president Joe Biden has said organisations whose AI models jeopardise national security must report on how safe their AI tools are.
Tech leaders call on government to cultivate ‘AI ecosystem’ to rival Silicon Valley October 30, 2023 A group of tech leaders led by Tech Nation is calling on the government to act now to become a global leader in artificial intelligence.
Apple: Will Santa skip the gadget stock? October 29, 2023 Apple will update on fourth quarter earnings on Thursday, with analysts bracing for a less-than-jolly Christmas outlook from iPhone sales.
Super Mario Bros Wonder review: Nintendo retires Switch in spectacular fashion October 27, 2023 The Nintendo Switch is the most successful ever console – it bows out on top with the excellent Super Mario Bros Wonder
Amazon profits triple as layoffs fuel record sales surge October 27, 2023 Amazon has over tripled its profits and reported its highest level of sales since the pandemic-driven online shopping spree.
Facebook-parent Meta beats revenue estimates on digital ad strength October 26, 2023 Meta beat expectations for third-quarter profit and revenue on Wednesday, helped a recovery in digital advertising spending.
WPP downgrades outlook as buyout rumours swirl October 26, 2023 WPP chief executive Mark Read believes the firm's "top-line performance in Q3 was below our expectations" and was "impacted by the cautious spending trends".