Facebook ‘do not permit calls to assassinate a head of state’: Meta narrows hate speech following Russian backlash March 14, 2022 Facebook owner Meta Platforms said it would be narrowing the scope of its content moderation policy for Ukraine after Russian backlash over the weekend.
UK Space Agency pumps extra cash into landmark space projects March 14, 2022 The UK Space Agency is set to inject £2m into new space projects, including a Rolls-Royce plan to develop a power station in space which could power the generation of water, breathable oxygen and fuels for solar exploration. “The support of the UK Space Agency has been instrumental in enabling the continued progress of the [...]
Can the world’s first climate change escape room really help us change the ways we act? March 11, 2022 I’m standing in what used to be a Paul Smith store in Covent Garden, but instead of browsing for snazzy striped shirts I’m on my hands and knees, poking my head through a hole in a table and blowing air at a model wind turbine. Can I simulate the process of making green energy all [...]
London-based Lendable tops £3.5bn valuation after fresh funding round March 10, 2022 London-based lending platform Lendable has announced a £210m funding injection today that pushes its valuation north of £3.5bn, as it looks to accelerate a push into new markets.
London consumer tech firm bags $70m to pump into product design March 9, 2022 London-based earphone maker Nothing has bagged a $70m funding round today to pump into product development as it opens up a new design hub in the capital.
Huawei UK directors quit over firm’s silence on Russian invasion March 9, 2022 Two British board members of Huawei’s UK subsidiary are set to resign over the Chinese telecoms giant’s refusal to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. As first reported by Mark Kleinman for Sky News, Sir Andrew Cahn and Sir Ken Olisa notified the company today that they intend to step down from their positions as non-executive [...]
Uber joins London boroughs in £5m EV charger boost March 9, 2022 Hundreds of new electric-vehicle chargers are set to be installed across north and east London, following an agreement between Uber and three London boroughs.
‘Backbone’ of internet Lumen Technologies pulls plug on Russia amid rumours Kremlin planning global disconnect March 9, 2022 The ‘backbone’ of the internet Lumen Technologies has said it will be pulling the plug on Russia due to the “increased security risk” caused by the invasion of Ukraine.
Big Tech face UK legal duty to prevent fraudulent scams online March 8, 2022 The government are set to introduce new legal duty on big tech to prevent paid-for fraudulent ads appearing on their services. The change will improve protections against fake ads, including where criminals impersonate celebrities or companies to steal people’s personal data, peddle dodgy financial investments or break into bank accounts. As part of the government’s [...]
Apple: iPhone 13 now in green as Tim Cook reveals new ‘budget’ iPhone SE March 8, 2022 Apple CEO Tim Cook has revealed a new iPhone product, an update to the iPad Air and new green colours for the latest iPhone. Speaking at Apple’s keynote address, Cook revealed the iPhone 13 would soon be available in green. The new two finishes – “green” for the iPhone 13 and “alpine green” for the [...]