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Amazon is preparing to cut thousands more jobs as part of a sweeping overhaul driven by artificial intelligence and internal restructuring, according to reports.

Amazon set to cut thousands more jobs as AI overhaul accelerates

23 January 2026 News, Technology Amy Ingham 0 Comments

Amazon is preparing a second major round of job cuts as it looks to shed around 30,000 roles, with artificial intelligence and organisational restructuring driving reductions across corporate teams.

Apple is ending its in-house "buy now, pay later" scheme in the US, a service it launched just last year.

Apple explores wearable ‘AI pin’ that could listen to conversations

22 January 2026 Technology Amy Ingham 0 Comments

Apple is developing a wearable AI pin equipped with microphones, speakers and cameras, as Big Tech races to create AI-powered devices that could challenge the smartphone.

UK businesses are being urged to tighten controls around their use of artificial intelligence in 2026, as legal experts warn that poorly governed AI systems are exposing companies to mounting legal, financial and reputational risks.

Legal experts warn UK firms of rising AI risks in 2026 as regulation tightens

22 January 2026 Advice, Legal, Technology Amy Ingham 0 Comments

Legal experts warn UK businesses face growing legal and compliance risks from AI in 2026, including copyright disputes, hallucinations, data privacy breaches and rapidly evolving regulation.

Elon Musk has launched a $134 billion lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, claiming both companies unjustly profited from his early backing of the artificial intelligence pioneer and abandoned its founding mission.

Musk sues OpenAI and Microsoft for up to $134bn over ‘wrongful gains’

19 January 202619 January 2026 Legal, News, Technology Jamie Young 0 Comments

Elon Musk is seeking up to $134bn from OpenAI and Microsoft, claiming the AI giants profited unfairly from his early backing.

Adverts will soon begin appearing inside OpenAI’s flagship chatbot ChatGPT, as the company looks for new ways to monetise one of the world’s most widely used AI tools.

ChatGPT to carry adverts for some users as OpenAI searches for new revenue

18 January 2026 In Business, Technology Jamie Young 0 Comments

OpenAI will trial adverts in ChatGPT for free users and a new $8-a-month tier, as it looks to boost revenue amid ongoing AI losses.

Elon Musk’s satellite internet provider Starlink has begun undercutting traditional broadband providers in the UK after rolling out aggressive price cuts, intensifying competition in Britain’s fixed-line market.

Musk’s Starlink undercuts BT with UK broadband price cuts

16 January 2026 In Business, Technology Jamie Young 0 Comments

Elon Musk’s Starlink is now cheaper than BT in parts of the UK after broadband price cuts to £35 a month, intensifying pressure on traditional providers.

Google has agreed to pay US$700m and to allow for greater competition in its Play app store, according to the terms of an antitrust settlement with US states and consumers disclosed in a San Francisco federal court.

Google parent joins $4 trillion club after Apple selects its AI technology

13 January 202613 January 2026 News, Technology Amy Ingham 0 Comments

Alphabet joins the $4 trillion club after Apple confirms it will integrate Google’s Gemini AI into Siri and other products, boosting Google’s AI ambitions.

Meta has appointed former Trump administration adviser Dina Powell McCormick to a newly created senior leadership role, underlining the tech giant’s determination to accelerate its push into artificial intelligence infrastructure.

Former Trump adviser Dina Powell McCormick joins Meta in senior AI strategy role

12 January 2026 News, Technology Amy Ingham 0 Comments

Meta has named former Trump adviser Dina Powell McCormick as president and vice chairman to drive AI strategy and infrastructure funding.

The government has issued a stark warning to Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI, signalling it is prepared to block access to its Grok chatbot in the UK if it fails to comply with British law on online safety.

Liz Kendall warns xAI over Grok images as UK moves to criminalise non-consensual AI deepfakes

9 January 2026 News, Technology Paul Jones 0 Comments

The Technology Secretary warns xAI could be blocked in the UK as new laws target AI-generated intimate images without consent.

Hong Kong’s technology sector has enjoyed a standout presence at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, with local firms securing top industry awards and attracting strong interest from global buyers, investors and multinational brands.

Hong Kong tech firms make strong showing at CES 2026 with award-winning innovations

8 January 2026 In Business, Technology Amy Ingham 0 Comments

Hong Kong tech companies win major awards and attract global buyers at CES 2026, reinforcing the city’s role as an international innovation hub.

UK media regulator Ofcom has made “urgent contact” with xAI, the artificial intelligence business owned by Elon Musk, following reports that its Grok chatbot can be used to generate sexualised images of children and non-consensual explicit images of women.

Ofcom demands answers from X over claims Grok AI generates sexualised images of children

6 January 2026 Legal, News, Technology Jamie Young 0 Comments

Ofcom has contacted X and xAI after reports Grok AI generates sexualised images of children and non-consensual deepfakes.

The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has been targeted by almost a quarter of a million cyber attacks over the past year, a dramatic surge that comes just weeks after the fiscal watchdog accidentally leaked the Chancellor’s Budget online.

UK government launches £210m cyber action plan to protect digital public services

6 January 2026 News, Technology Business Matters 0 Comments

The UK government has unveiled a £210m Cyber Action Plan to strengthen public sector defences and protect vital digital services.

The head of the world’s largest technology trade show has accused the UK government of failing to properly support British businesses on the global stage, warning that the country is falling behind its European peers when it comes to showcasing innovation.

Tech trade show boss criticises UK for lack of support at CES

5 January 2026 News, Technology Paul Jones 0 Comments

The boss of CES has accused the UK government of failing to support British tech firms, warning the country is falling behind European rivals.

An AI-powered appointments system developed by UK health-tech company DrDoctor could save the NHS up to £300 million a year by dramatically reducing missed hospital appointments, one of the health service’s most persistent and costly problems.

The AI tool that could save the NHS £300m a year by cutting missed appointments

1 January 20262 January 2026 Technology Jamie Young 0 Comments

Health-tech firm DrDoctor says its AI system can cut missed NHS appointments by 30%, potentially saving £300m a year and treating thousands more patients.

A third of British businesses are planning to invest in artificial intelligence in 2026 as firms sharpen their focus on productivity, skills and technology in an increasingly competitive market.

A third of UK businesses plan AI investment in 2026 as confidence ticks up

30 December 2025 In Business, Technology Jamie Young 0 Comments

A third of UK businesses plan to invest in AI in 2026, according to Lloyds’ Business Barometer, as firms prioritise productivity, skills and technology to drive growth.

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Blue-blooded fund manager Schroders is set to be sold to American rival Nuveen in a £9.9bn deal that will end more than two centuries of independence and deliver another setback to the London Stock Exchange.

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