Let’s be honest, new spy powers could kill off how we use Facetime and iMessage December 14, 2023 A new anti-encryption bill quietly introduced to parliament this week could mean the death of iMessage for Brits, writes Matthew Lesh
Polar Capital: Tech stocks remain attractive despite high valuations and market headwinds December 12, 2023 Polar Capital Technology, the tech-focused investment trust, said today that it believes global tech stocks remain attractive despite their recent performance
These tech companies have breached the most data rules this year December 3, 2023 Big tech companies have breached their fair share of data rules this year and regulators have dished out penalties. Here are the largest ones.
CMA: Amazon and Meta agree to retail competition improvements November 3, 2023 As part of the new commitments, Amazon has agreed to give independent sellers a fair chance of their offers being featured in the site’s “Buy Box”, where most sales on the platform take place.
Meta set for legal battle with UK firm of 10 people November 2, 2023 Facebook owner Meta is facing a legal challenge from a British software company called Threads, which employs just 10 people and says the tech giant has stolen their name.
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.
Microsoft, Google, Meta and Amazon hope to lift Wall Street spirits in this week’s results October 22, 2023 Big Tech earnings season is back, with a keen focus on cloud business, AI, and capex changes amid a challenging year on Wall Street.
Meta and Tiktok told to detail curbs on Israel-Hamas disinformation October 19, 2023 The European Union (EU) has ratcheted up its scrutiny of big tech companies – with demands for Meta and TikTok to detail their efforts to curb illegal content and disinformation during the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Meta: Facebook and Instagram owner plans to charge European users October 3, 2023 Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, is reportedly planning to charge European users up to $17 (£14) per month for an ad-free subscription tier. The Silicon Valley powerhouse could offer ad-free Instagram and Facebook for paying subscribers while users wishing to hang onto free access must agree to targeted ads based on their [...]
Facebook owner Meta shells out £149m to break London Regent’s Place lease September 26, 2023 Facebook owner Meta Platforms surrendered one of its two buildings at Regent’s Place, paying £149m at the end of September to break the lease. Property developer British Land revealed that the end of the lease will result in post interest savings of 0.6 pence for the half year. The £149m fee was first reported by [...]