2025 Predictions for Apple, Microsoft, Tesla, and other tech leaders January 6, 2025 The Magnificent Seven group of leading tech companies: Apple, Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta and Tesla, gained a combined 63 per cent in 2024, building on 2023’s strong performance. Deutsche Bank revealed the group generated more profit in 2024 than most national stock markets. However, JP Morgan has projected their contribution to S&P 500 earnings [...]
Monzo, Open AI, Revolut and Klarna: The IPOs to watch out for in 2025 January 3, 2025 While economic uncertainty prompted a cautious approach to IPOs in 2025, several high-profile companies are preparing to float in 2025. From leading fintechs such as Monzo, Revolut, and Klarna to global giants such as OpenAI and SpaceX, some of the most exciting growth companies in recent years could IPO this year. Here is a look [...]
Lenovo UK sales near £1bn amid Huawei retreat January 2, 2025 Sales at the UK arm of Chinese technology giant Lenovo jumped closer to the £1bn mark during its latest financial year. The division has reported a turnover of £982.8m for the 12 months to 31 March, 2024, up from the £969.3m it generated in the prior year. Newly-filed accounts with Companies House also show that [...]
The world’s first AI university January 1, 2025 Over the past year, AI has taken the world by storm. It is no surprise that there is the world’s first University focused exclusively on AI
AI copyright law changes could undermine British music industry December 31, 2024 Music trade association issued warnings against the government's proposed changes to copyright law
How AI will ‘reshape the UK business landscape’ in 2025, according to Dell boss December 28, 2024 How artificial intelligence (AI) will “reshape the UK business landscape” in 2025 has been outlined by Dell Technologies’ top boss in the country. Steve Young, who is the US giant’s UK senior vice president and managing director, has said new approaches to data centre infrastructure will be crucial to delivering the predicted return on investment [...]
Court rejects appeal in data privacy class action against Google December 12, 2024 A court has rejected an appeal against a decision to throw out a data privacy class action against Google and its AI subsidiary, DeepMind
Best gadgets 2024: The top tech to buy this Christmas December 11, 2024 Choosing the best gadgets and new tech products can significantly enhance your lifestyle, from outdoor adventures to home offices and entertainment. This guide explores key features to look for in smartwatches, laptops and printers, along with the benefits of innovative technologies like Spatial Audio and cutting-edge processors. Whether you’re upgrading your headphones or seeking advice, [...]
Leica SL3 review: Love blossomed with this mirrorless beauty December 10, 2024 Leica SL3 review: Utterly peerless ★★★★★ It feels like the plot from one of the romcoms I get teased by my other half for watching. You bond over whiskies at an exotic location – well, if you can call Geleneagles exotic – they even lose your luggage for comedic effect. You fall in love. But [...]
Who killed the Gif? How the dancing banana split December 9, 2024 In a 2021 Twitter (now ‘X’) post, US journalist Jenny Zhang wrote, “Any time I see someone use a reaction gif I immediately know they are above the age of 33”. The replies to the post featured a mix of indignation and applause, but Jenny had a point. Once the quick and easy reaction to [...]