Which? launches £3 billion action against Apple over competition law breaches
UK consumer association Which? is today launching a landmark £3 billion legal claim against Apple, claiming the tech giant breached competition law, effectively locking millions of consumers into its iCloud service. Around 40 million Apple customers in the UK who have obtained iCloud services over the last nine years could be entitled to a payout if…
VW and Rivian launch joint venture, The Guardian stops posting on X
Volkswagen Group (VW) and Tesla rival Rivian have launched a joint venture, with the German car giant increasing its investment in the partnership. The two companies say the deal is now worth $5.8bn (£4.55bn) - up from an initial pledge from VW of $5bn. Shares in the US electric vehicle (EV) maker jumped more than 9%…
Fake online shop scams surge ahead of festive shopping season
The number of British consumers visiting fake online shops increased by more than a third (35%) in October, as fraudsters step up tactics ahead of busy shopping season 13.4 million attempts to access fraudulent websites were recorded in a month in the UK, up from 9.9 million in September Cybersecurity experts at NordVPN warn about…
How AI is Transforming User Experience (UX)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing how user experience design is handled across various industries by playing a vital role in developing tailored and seamless experiences for users. Starting from app launch to the intricate decision-making processes to behind the scenes, AI is transforming the user experience. This new technology is breaking down barriers in UX…
AI university course uptake increased by 453% over 5 years, claims study
The development and rising popularity of AI is not only impacting the tech we use, but also the career paths the next generation are taking. A recent study by laptop and tech retailer, Currys, took a deep dive into university admissions data to discover how the developments in AI have impacted course uptakes in the UK. The data…
Blue Sky gets post-election boost, Apple Vision Pro headset production scaled back
Social media platform Bluesky says it has gained 700,000 new users in the week following the US election. Bluesky, which was originally conceived as part of Twitter by its former chief executive Jack Dorsey, says the new sign-ups are largely from the US and UK. The company has increased its membership from 9 million people…
Kia EV3 now available across Europe from £33,000
Kia's compact electric SUV, the Kia EV3, has arrived in Europe with a range of up to 375 miles on a single charge and an interior design that the manufacturer claims optimises space, comfort and accessibility. Furthermore, the 375-mile range of the EV3 goes up to 479 miles when the vehicle is used purely…
Smart meters in north/south divide, Bitcoin breaks through $82,000 barrier
The way smart energy meters work in northern England and Scotland is causing issues for customers, BBC Panorama has been told. The body that represents energy companies, Energy UK, has confirmed for the first time there is a regional divide - because of the way meters send usage data back to suppliers...In the Midlands, Wales…
Boycott Wordle – New York Times workers plead, DNA firm disappears without trace
'Don't play Wordle' is the plea from striking New York Times workers who are complaining about what they say are unfair labour practices. The New York Times Tech Guild, which works on things like election content and recipes alongside the newspaper and website's popular array of puzzles, began industrial action earlier this week. The union…
Interview: Andrew Grill, Author of Digitally Curious
Last week we attended the launch of Andrew Grill's latest book, Digitally Curious, held in conjunction with SAP Concur at the firm's London office. In the book, the futurist, speaker, podcaster and technology trends expert examines critical business concepts, such as the future of work, from a technical and human-centric point of view. He also…
