Monthly Archives: September 2024

SoftBank-backed Delhivery contests metrics in rival Ecom Express’ IPO filing

Indian logistics firm Delhivery has publicly contested the accuracy of metrics presented by competitor Ecom Express in its draft initial public offering prospectus, a rare confrontation in the lead-up to the latter’s market debut.  Delhivery, which is backed by SoftBank … Continue reading

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Alternative app stores will be allowed on Apple iPad in the EU from September 16

It was a matter of time, but Apple is going to allow third-party app stores on the iPad starting next week, on September 16. This change will occur with the next major release of iPadOS, the operating system specifically designed … Continue reading

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British government had ‘constructive’ talks with Musk’s X over disinformation, minister says

The U.K. government has had “constructive” talks with X over the spread of misinformation and other harmful content, technology minister Peter Kyle told CNBC.

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UK regulator finds Vodafone and Three merger would lead to price rises, seeks remedies for deal

The U.K. Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said the Vodafone and Three U.K. merger would lead to price increases for tens of millions of customers.

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Vodafone clashes with watchdog over Three merger

Watchdog has particular concerns about the customers least able to afford mobile services.

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Boy arrested over London transport cyber hack

The teenager was arrested on suspicion of Computer Misuse Act offences and has since been bailed.

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Three and Vodafone’s $19B merger hits the skids as UK rules the deal would adversely impact customers and MVNOs

The U.K.’s antitrust regulator has delivered its provisional ruling in a longstanding battle to combine two of the country’s major telecommunication operators. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) says that Three and Vodafone’s planned $19 billion merger could lead to … Continue reading

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Samsung shares fall as workers’ strike at India plant continues after talks fall through

The strike in Samsung India follows recent wage protests in South Korea where 36,500 members from its biggest workers’ union went on strike in July and August.

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Saudi Arabia expects to get access to Nvidia’s high performance chips ‘within the next year’

The U.S. has imposed restrictions on exports of the chips out of concerns they could be accessed by China, which is Saudi Arabia’s top trading partner.

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Oprah just had an AI special with Sam Altman and Bill Gates — here are the highlights

Late Thursday evening, Oprah Winfrey aired a special on AI, appropriately titled “AI and the Future of Us.” Guests included OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, tech influencer Marques Brownlee, and current FBI director Christopher Wray. The dominant tone was one of … Continue reading

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