The tech industry revolution over the past few decades has been extraordinary, driving innovation and prosperity at an unprecedented rate. Unfortunately, this meteoric rise of the tech industry has come at a price – it has broken the most prestigious bank in the world. It wasn’t the big tech companies that damaged the world’s economy… Continue reading The tech industry moved fast and broke its most prestigious bank
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contagion shuts
The sudden and unexpected news of the UK-based arm of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) closing its doors has left the financial and tech world in a state of shock. The U.S. based banking institution opened its first UK office in 2013, and only a decade later, it will now be winding down operations, leaving many… Continue reading contagion shuts
Climate tech startups team up to decarbonize Arizona cement plant
In a bid to decarbonize its cement plants, Arizona cement manufacturer St. Marys is teaming up with several climate tech startups in an effort to reduce their carbon footprint. The partnership is made up of CarbonCure, a startup that converts carbon dioxide into a mineral additive for concrete, and Carbon Upcycling Technologies, a Canadian startup… Continue reading Climate tech startups team up to decarbonize Arizona cement plant
Thursday’s top tech news: Copyright and AI are a complicated mix
The power of artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities has been the subject of much debate and polarization in the tech world. But this week, a new topic has emerged: copyright and AI. While copyright law has long been a cornerstone of the creative industry, AI and copyright law are becoming increasingly intertwined as more and more… Continue reading Thursday’s top tech news: Copyright and AI are a complicated mix
Monday’s top tech news: Paid verification comes to Meta
Data security is always a topic of the utmost importance for businesses, and today, that subject has become even more important. Today, the news is out that Meta, the world’s first all-in-one digital identity, has released its paid verification feature. With this new feature, users of Meta can now enjoy a greater level of security… Continue reading Monday’s top tech news: Paid verification comes to Meta
Tech’s next great mafia? Laid-off talent
In recent years, the tech sector has seen its fair share of upheaval, with companies rapidly expanding and then taking massive steps backwards, laying off a wave of tech talent. But could this wave of tech talent be the spark for the next great mafia? Once upon a time, the idea of a group of… Continue reading Tech’s next great mafia? Laid-off talent
Big Tech companies use cloud computing arms to pursue alliances with AI groups
The last decade has seen a dramatic shift in the way businesses operate, with the advancement of technology allowing for unprecedented access to the latest tools and capabilities. One of the most powerful technology breakthroughs of recent times has been the widespread adoption of cloud computing, which has enabled businesses to drastically reduce their IT… Continue reading Big Tech companies use cloud computing arms to pursue alliances with AI groups
Transit company
One of the world’s leading transit technology companies, Via, has recently raised $110 million at a valuation of $3.5 billion. The funding round was led by existing investor 83North, along with CommerzVentures and Sompo Holdings. This brings Via’s total funding to more than $500 million and marks a significant milestone for the public transportation startup.… Continue reading Transit company
How Big Tech Rewrote the Nation’s First Cell Phone Repair Law
When it comes to technology, the law hasn’t always kept up with the times. Until recently, many states had laws on the books that stipulated that any person or company who wanted to repair a cell phone had to have the technical expertise to do so and be certified by the original device manufacturer. That… Continue reading How Big Tech Rewrote the Nation’s First Cell Phone Repair Law
Monday’s top tech news: an ultra year for tech?
The world of technology certainly had an eventful year in 2020, despite the many challenges and obstacles caused by the pandemic. With that in mind, let’s take a look at some of the biggest tech news from 2020, and what it means for the future of the industry. First up is 5G. This new technology… Continue reading Monday’s top tech news: an ultra year for tech?