Why smart rings are the next big thing in wellness tech October 7, 2024 Smart rings are taking wellness tracking to the next level, blending cutting-edge tech with a subtle design.
London’s ‘Can of Ham’ tower is up for sale again but price slashed September 25, 2024 London’s ‘Can of Ham’ skyscraper has been put back on sale for a reduced price two years after the first attempt to sell the distinctive building. The property has hit the market with an asking price of £322m, having previously been valued at around £400m when it was last on sale in 2022. The new [...]
Apple unveils Iphone 16 and plans AI tool launch in the coming weeks September 9, 2024 Apple has unveiled the Iphone 16 and revealed launch dates and features of its new artificial intelligence tool, Apple Intelligence.
Samsung UK: TVs boost profit despite smartphones losing ground August 20, 2024 The rise in popularly in premium TVs helped Samsung’s UK profit surge during its latest financial year despite the electronics giant losing ground in the smartphones market. The UK arm of Samsung has reported a pre-tax profit of £135.3m for 2023, up from £126.8m, thanks to it boosting its market share in high-end televisions. The [...]
How Samsung, Pampers and NBC struck gold at Paris 2024 Olympics August 14, 2024 The Paris 2024 Olympics marked a cultural shift in how brands connect with global audiences, with the games being dubbed the “TikTok Olympics” due to many sponsors’ digital-first approach. As the International Olympic Committee (IOC) acknowledges an ageing fanbase—the average age has risen by approximately 10 years in just a decade—the need to captivate younger [...]
LG Electronics: UK sales suffer almost £100m fall as Samsung rivalry heats up August 14, 2024 Sales at the UK arm of LG Electronics have been slashed by almost £100m after it lost market share and Samsung stepped up its competition. The Surrey-headquartered division has reported a turnover of £561.4m for 2023, down from £654.3m, according to newly-filed documents with Companies House. Its pre-tax profit was also cut from £19.7m to [...]
Five fintechs on the verge of unicorn status August 13, 2024 The fintech sector is experiencing lightning growth, with a number companies on the brink of joining the coveted unicorn club – a title given to privately-held startups valued at over $1bn. According to recent data from Crunchbase, analysed by investment bank Panmure Liberum, a handful of fintech firms are leading the charge, with valuations upwards [...]
Tiktok strikes gold with Team GB: 25 per cent revenue surge in UK during Olympics August 9, 2024 Tiktok’s revenue has soared since the start of the Olympics thanks to an increase in advertising spend after it launched a campaign to debut GB athletes on the platform and as audience interest in the Games has piqued. The video sharing app, which is an official partner of Team GB and Paralympic GB, has revealed [...]
Apple pins hopes on AI for iPhone upgrades as China sales falter August 2, 2024 Apple said its third-quarter iPhone sales were better than expected and forecast more gains on Thursday as it bets on artificial intelligence to attract buyers, even as its overall China business disappointed.
FTSE 100 today: London markets poised to open higher as UK job creation likely slows July 18, 2024 Asian stocks fell amid rising US-China trade tensions. Investors now await UK employment data, the ECB decision and AJ Bell's earnings.