The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has given Google strategic market status (SMS) for search and search advertising. The regulator said that designating Google with SMS enables it to consider proportionate, targeted interventions to ensure that general search services are open to effective competition, and that consumers and businesses relying on Google can have confidence…

In a “first-of-its-kind” test in the country, Italian operator Fastweb + Vodafone has revealed that a trial on its commercial 5G network in Rome has achieved a peak speed of 2.5 Gbps, marking a significant milestone for next-gen mobile and potentially transforming Italy’s digital landscape. The trial was conducted in collaboration with mobile technology providers…

It’s easy to view PC refreshes as simply cosmetic. Businesses get new designs, faster processors and maybe a thinner chassis. But while these enhancements are certainly welcome, the real significance of a device refresh strategy runs much deeper. By investing into modern AI-powered PCs, businesses are building a more secure, productive, and resilient future. As…

OpenAI and Jony Ive have ambitious plans for an all-new AI device. While this non-smartphone product looks more and more like the series of AI pals we’ve seen in the past few years, including Humane’s AI Pin and that Friend necklace, it seems Sam Altman and Ive are having issues perfecting the device. According to…

Windows 10 was launched in July 2015. It was supposed to be the last major operating system (OS) upgrade, but Microsoft released Windows 11 in October 2021, and now Windows 10 has reached end of life, which means it will no longer be updated. Consumers who register for extended support and back up their PCs…

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will have 10,000 artificial intelligence (AI) companies in five years’ time, up from 1,500 currently. At the same time, it intends to incentivise traditional industry sectors to use AI where they can to gain and retain market share. Backing this plan to become an AI superpower are government schemes and…

UK police are building a new system to help fight economic crime and improve the tracking, management and recovery of criminal assets, the Police Digital Service (PDS) has announced. Set to replace the legacy Joint Asset Recovery Database (JARD) that has been used since 2003 to locate and seize illicit assets – including cash, property,…

The Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) has dismissed Apple’s legal appeal against a government order requiring it to provide intelligence services and law enforcement with the capability to access encrypted data of Apple users worldwide. The tribunal ruled that the case would no longer proceed following a “change in circumstances”, according to court documents obtained by…

The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) ambition to become a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) was one of the most discussed points at the Gitex 2025 conference in Dubai. Across government agencies and enterprise boardrooms, AI is now a key part of strategy, operations, and public services. Microsoft says it is playing a central role…

Chiara Marcati’s move from consulting to AI71 was motivated by a desire to see technology create tangible, human-centred impact. “After years in consulting, I realised I wanted to combine my technical skills with the ability to make a direct difference for people and organisations,” she says. “AI71 offered the perfect balance between innovation, business transformation…