Microsoft’s plan to open a new AI hub in London is a huge endorsement for the U.K. as a world leader in AI. But I do question whether it is wholly good news for the long-term. The U.K. has shown time and again that some of the very best AI expertise in the world lies here. The pool of talent...
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New rail technology helping trains run smoothly
A Bristol company has won a top award for its pioneering rail technology. One Big Circle has been honoured with a King’s award for enterprise and innovation. The company’s automated intelligent video review system is now deployed across the UK’s railway, capturing imagery. This data is used to boost remote inspection capability, resulting in “smoother...
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The beautiful UK town that’s been ruined by giant US tech firm
Residents living in the Hertfordshire town of Waltham Cross have claimed the £790m data centre being built by Google is causing house prices to fall and worsening their quality of life. Construction of the data centre, the company’s first in the UK, began earlier this year and will help power popular services such as Google...
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New UK tech companies reach five-year high
New UK technology incorporations reached a five-year high in Q1 2024, demonstrating the sustained growth and strength of the UK tech sector. According to analysis by tax and consulting firm RSM UK, the number of UK tech incorporations was up 11% to 13,802 in Q1 2024, from 12,441 in Q1 2023, and rose 4.4% on...
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Best deals in the May sales revealed by Which? – Which? News
Are you after a new laptop, TV or fridge freezer? We’ve found decent discounts on tech, home electricals and kitchen appliances for April. This deals round-up only features products we’ve rigorously tested in our labs – we never recommend ‘deals’ on duds. Our tests are objective and reflect how things are used in real life, so...
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Top Tech Courses at Imperial College of London in 2024
Gain an in-depth understanding of the technical challenges of climate change and develop your solutions to them, from climate resilience to greenhouse gas reduction, across a wide range of sectors and contexts. Develop your skills as designers, innovators, and problem solvers, build your solutions, and get ready to bring real change to the world. This course provides...
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Top UK Tech Stocks of 2024
Tech stocks are often the first destination for growth investors. Today the entire world is driven by technology, from handheld devices to critical software. And with demand skyrocketing for solutions in areas like automation, cybersecurity and fintech, there are plenty of emerging opportunities for investors. With that in mind, let’s dive into the realm of...
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Coadjute secures £10 million investment led by Lloyds Banking Group
Top three UK mortgage lenders join with UK’s largest property website in strategic funding round for property technology firm Coadjute Coadjute is a leading data network for the property market, designed to improve the speed, ease and security of buying and selling homes LONDON: 02 April 2024: Lloyds Banking Group, Nationwide, NatWest, and Rightmove have announced...
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Top Tech News Today: Spotify Offers Video Learning Courses In UK, Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 May La
Spotify Offers Video Learning Courses In The UK In a move to enhance its offerings, Spotify will now give access to a fourth category of content, joining the existing library of songs, podcasts, and audiobooks: online courses, for its UK subscribers. The music streaming giant is initiating a new trial, introducing video-based lessons from BBC...
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Innovate UK grant awarded to develop Seracam for image guided surgical oncology
Serac Imaging Systems Limited, a medtech company developing Seracam, a portable hybrid gamma-optical camera for medical imaging, and Loughborough University have announced that a grant has been awarded by Innovate UK to the university to co-fund the development of the camera for image guided surgery. The aim of the project is to demonstrate proof of...
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ICYMI: the week’s 8 biggest tech stories from Apple getting sued to Android 15 updates
It’s been another busy week in the world of tech. Apple‘s legal battles continued with new monopoly accusations being levied at it by the US Department of Justice and several states, Amazon‘s Big Spring Sale offered us some solid discounts, and the first Star Wars: The Acolyte trailer dropped. We know keeping on top of...
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UK-Ukraine TechBridge launches skills training for tech careers
Resources to support Ukrainian citizens’ learning and career development in tech is offered pro bono by industry partners. Includes offer of formal certifications from Oracle for up to 8,000 Ukrainian participants. Open to Ukrainian citizens both in Ukraine and those displaced, with particular focus on supporting women and veterans to develop new skills. The TechBridge...