Elton John Glastonbury recap: Better than we could ever have hoped June 25, 2023 Elton John at Glastonbury review and star rating: ★★★★★ Of course he chose mostly unknown special guests: he was the star. At Glastonbury, Elton John was more mesmerising and emotionally-charged than even his fans who’d camped out at the front of the Pyramid Stage since 4am could have hoped. The veteran rocker sounded better than [...]
Apple remains world’s most valuable brand June 14, 2023 Apple has once again been crowned the world’s most valuable brand, as the tech giant continues to entice customers despite the cost of living crisis. The American phone and tech maker is valued at $880bn (£698bn), figures from Kantar show, down from £947.1bn (£751.6bn) last year which is reflective of inflation and a tough market. [...]
Bitcoin and crypto are entirely different things – that’s why Gary Gensler and the SEC might be right about securities June 13, 2023 It may not be a popular opinion, but Susie Violet Ward is in agreement with the SEC that 'all alt coins are securities', unlike Bitcoin.
Nintendo crowned ‘best value for money’ as nearly 70 per cent of Brits reduce gaming spend June 13, 2023 Nintendo’s online gaming subscription is the “best value for money” – but British gamers have spent less on products as the cost of living crisis weighs down their wallets. The Mario and Luigi creators have beaten the likes of the Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus in Indivisible Gaming’s investigation into online gaming subscriptions. An [...]
Ex-Barclays boss: Banks must adapt or face ‘slow decline’ under pressure from tech firms June 12, 2023 Ex-Barclays boss Antony Jenkins has warned established banks that they could be in a “world of very slow decline” if they failed to adapt to new technologies. Speaking to City A.M., Jenkins said “this industry is really on the brink of having to undergo radical transformation if it’s going to remain relevant to its customers.” [...]
Crypto AM SPOTLIGHT on Swarm Markets: Paving the way for tokenisation of real-world assets June 11, 2023 Crypto AM turns its spotlight on Swarm Markets - a regulated blockchain platform and winner of the Crypto AM ‘Outstanding Contribution to DeFi’ award.
Planet Crypto: The Secret Diary of Sam Bankman-Fried, aged 30 and ¾ June 9, 2023 More mirth from the comedic crayons of Planet Crypto as they delve deep into the diaries of Sam Bankman-Fried and see what FTX is up to.
Wall Street: Bulls run again as S&P 500 climbs 20 per cent above October low June 9, 2023 Stocks rose just enough for Wall Street to barrel into a new bull market on Thursday as the S&P 500 keeps rallying off its low from last autumn. The index rose 0.6 per cent to carry it 20 per cent above a bottom hit in October. That means Wall Street’s main measure of health has [...]
Artificial intelligence is bringing about a revolution that the UK shouldn’t try to resist June 9, 2023 Artificial intelligence is creating a divide between life as it was and life as it will be. UK businesses and leaders shouldn't make the common mistake of refraining from it; they should embrace it, writes Chris Hirst
Apple’s virtual reality headset won’t make it to the UK without the right infrastructure June 9, 2023 The virtual reality headset launched by Apple is already making waves. But aside from its price, many in the UK won't be able to access it without a total rollout of full fibre broadband, writes Dan Ramsay