Updates

13 Nov 2024

US court asked to drop Huawei case ahead of 2026 trial

Huawei has urged a US judge to drop several charges of technology theft and bank fraud, criticising the Justice Department’s ‘ill-founded’ China Initiative.

13 Nov 2024

UK proposes fines for executives over illegal knife sales ads

Government’s effort to combat knife crime.

13 Nov 2024

AI-generated profile pics spotted on Instagram

Meta’s AI features may soon bring new profile image options to Instagram.

13 Nov 2024

FTX sues Binance, seeks $1.8 billion over alleged fraud

FTX administrators are pushing to recover $1.76 billion from Binance in a lawsuit over a controversial 2021 share buyout funded by allegedly insolvent Alameda Research.

13 Nov 2024

European search initiative between Ecosia and Qwant aims to reduce big tech reliance

A groundbreaking partnership between Ecosia and Qwant aims to reshape search technology in Europe, prioritising privacy and independence from Big Tech. The initiative promises innovation and sustainability through a homegrown search index.

13 Nov 2024

Japan outlines $65 billion tech aid without raising taxes

The Japanese government promises no tax hikes as it rolls out a major investment in technology.

13 Nov 2024

AI startup Cogna secures $15M to revolutionise enterprise software

A promising UK startup is reshaping enterprise software. Led by a self-driving pioneer, Cogna’s AI promises to streamline how companies handle complex operations, backed by $15M in fresh funding.

13 Nov 2024

Bitcoin overtakes silver as eighth-largest asset

The rise is attributed to a 30% increase in Bitcoin’s value over the past week amidst declining silver prices, which fell by over 6%.

13 Nov 2024

Elon Musk’s AI chatbot expands to free users

X is testing free access to its AI chatbot Grok, signaling a bid to expand its user base and gain an edge in the competitive AI market.

13 Nov 2024

Japanese engineers to train in AI chip design in the US

To strengthen its position in the global semiconductor market, Japan will send 200 engineers to the US to study advanced chip technologies, marking a major push in its quest to regain industry prominence.