Sir Nick Clegg has accused Apple of making a “commercial land grab” by changing its privacy settings to prevent digital advertisers from tracking its customers without their consent.
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Darktrace hit by fears of sell-off by its early backers
Fears that insiders will dump stock when a lock-up agreement expires this week sent shares in Darktrace tumbling by 15 per cent.
Facebook renames company Meta in rebranding
Facebook has announced that it is changing its holding company name to Meta in its biggest corporate shake-up since it was founded 17 years ago.
Amazon profits suffer largest percentage drop in four years
Amazon’s profits declined by the largest percentage in more than four years as the online giant said it has spent heavily on coping with the pandemic and delivered a downbeat forecast for the holiday season.
Google parent Alphabet posts revenues of $65bn as ads move online
Google parent Alphabet continued big tech’s profitable march through earnings season, reporting third-quarter results that exceeded Wall Street’s expectations and a near doubling in profits as advertisers chased the consumer shift to online.
Facebook reveals profit of $9bn amid challenges from privacy rules and whistleblower claims
Facebook has revealed a profit of $9bn (£6.5bn) in the three months to September, up from $7.8bn (£5.6bn) last year and higher than expected.
PayPal drops Pinterest bid after shareholder pressure
PayPal is not pursuing an acquisition of Pinterest, the digital payments group said yesterday, after reports last week that it was in talks to buy the digital pinboard site for as much as $45 billion.
Tesco website hit by hackers, leaving thousands of customers frustrated
Tesco has been hit by hackers, leaving thousands of frustrated shoppers unable to buy groceries online at Britain’s biggest supermarket.
PayPal bid $45Billion for Pinterest in pollen to create new retail force
Pinterest was the centre of attention on Wall Street last night after reports that PayPal had offered to buy the popular social media platform for $45 billion.
Mark Zuckerberg is planning to rebrand Facebook
Facebook is believed to be preparing to change its corporate name as it battles accusations that its social media sites harm the mental health of younger users.
Black Friday/Cyber Monday 2021 – How to stand out and win sales
This hotly anticipated event is just around the corner but what will it look like for businesses this year? Consumer interest in Black Friday dipped by over one-third in 2020 and as a result, businesses are looking to capitalise on the 2021 event both on and offline.
Tech industry welcomes UK £5bn cyber warfare centre
The new £5bn digital warfare centre which is capable of launching “offensive” cyber attacks against hostile powers such as Russia, announced this week by Defence Secretary Ben Wallace, is being hailed by industry leaders as a positive step in terms of cyber awareness, boosting the UK’s security economy, and creating thousands of jobs.
Why culture is so important in the tech industry
Despite the unprecedented growth, the tech industry has experienced in recent years, it’s no secret the industry suffers from a talent shortage problem.
Surviving to thriving: The digital transformation of SMEs
UK technology consultancy states SMEs must have the right technologies and frameworks in place to succeed
Apple opposes EU plans to make common charger port for all devices
The European Commission has set out plans for a common charger port for all mobile phones, tablets and headphones, in the face of resistance from US tech giant Apple.
