Martyn Landi
Tech
Google facing £25 billion legal claim over abuse of search advertising market
The US tech giant has been accused of abusing its dominant position in online search to overcharge advertisers.
By Martyn Landi
29 May 2025
Politics
New £20m funding to help make drone and flying taxi services 'reality'
Ministers said they want to give the UK the ‘most advanced aviation technology ecosystem in the world’
By Martyn Landi
1 Apr 2025
Business News
New laws to require firms to boost cyber security defences
Ministers have set out the first proposals for the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, which is due to be introduced to Parliament later this year.
By Martyn Landi
1 Apr 2025
Tech31 Mar 2025
Jack Dorsey fires 1,000 employees from Block
The previous owner of X says the mass job losses are not for financial reasons or because of greater use of AI
UK
Trump says TikTok sale deal will be in place before Saturday deadline
The video app has until April 5 to find a buyer for its US business or face a ban.
By Martyn Landi
31 Mar 2025
Business News
Semiconductor start-ups get Government backing
Ten start-ups have joined the Government-backed ChipStart incubator programme to boost growth in the semiconductor sector.
By Martyn Landi
28 Mar 2025
Tech
Smartphone bans alone do not give children healthy tech relationship – academics
A group of experts has warned that blanket phone bans fail to prepare children for modern life in a digital world.
By Martyn Landi
27 Mar 2025
Tech
OnlyFans fined £1m over inaccurate responses to information requests
The regulator said it had issued a fine of £1.05 million to the provider of the site, Fenix International.
By Martyn Landi
27 Mar 2025
UK
Trump suggests he could cut tariffs on China to get TikTok sale approved
The video app currently has until April 5 to find a non-Chinese buyer for its US business.
By Martyn Landi
27 Mar 2025
Business News
Software provider fined £3m over ransomware attack that hit NHS services
The Information Commissioner’s Office said Advanced Computer Software Group had been fined over security failings that put personal data at risk.
By Martyn Landi
27 Mar 2025
Tech
EE confirms phone signal issue fix after outage
Users of the mobile operator’s network had reported being unable to get phone signal and make calls on Wednesday morning.
By Martyn Landi
26 Mar 2025
Tech
Industry figures call for further investment in AI to boost UK economy
Chancellor Rachel Reeves used her spring statement to announce plans for more investment in AI technology for the public sector and defence.
By Martyn Landi
26 Mar 2025
Tech
EE working to fix service issues as users report losing phone signal
The mobile operator has apologised and said its engineers were working to fix the issue.
By Martyn Landi
26 Mar 2025
Business News
Delete personal 23andMe data, privacy experts urge users
The genetics company announced this week it was filing for bankruptcy and looking for a buyer to take over the firm.
By Martyn Landi
26 Mar 2025
Business News
Out-of-date government IT systems ‘hampering public sector adoption of AI’
A report from the Public Accounts Committee has warned that legacy IT systems and poor quality data are slowing Government plans to use AI.
By Martyn Landi
26 Mar 2025
Business News
Smartphones to receive phone signals from space under Ofcom proposals
The regulator is proposing allowing opening up the mobile spectrum for phone signals via satellites.
By Martyn Landi
25 Mar 2025
Politics
Chancellor faces ‘tough balancing act’ if tax on big tech firms is scrapped
One expert has said the perception of lowering taxes on big businesses while making government spending cuts would likely face criticism.
By Martyn Landi
25 Mar 2025
Business News
Smart glasses will be future of computing, Meta executives say
Alex Himel and Mark Rabkin said the future of mobile devices could be users doing everything from within a pair of augmented reality glasses.
By Martyn Landi
17 Mar 2025
Tech
TikTok to introduce mindfulness tool for teenage users
The video-sharing platform says it wants to promote positive digital habits and will also begin testing guided meditation tools in the coming weeks.
By Martyn Landi
11 Mar 2025
UK
‘Ambitious’ online safety rules will protect under-18s - Ofcom boss
Dame Melanie Dawes said the Online Safety Act would give under-18s a ‘very different experience’ online than they get currently
By Martyn Landi
10 Mar 2025
UK
Molly Russell’s father ‘losing trust’ in minister over online safety
Ian Russell said ‘nothing had changed since his daughter chose to end her life in 2017 after viewing harmful content
By Martyn Landi
10 Mar 2025