All articles by Kurt Robson
Kurt Robson
Senior reporter at Verdict.
Signal: Apple to halt sales of smartwatches in US as country leads in wearable tech patents
The wearable tech industry was worth $99.5bn in 2022 and will reach $290.6bn by 2030, according to GlobalData.
Tencent closes key US gaming studio amid expansion plans
The shutdown of the studio comes as Tencent looks to expand into the Western video game market.
Fintech in 2024: industry leaders reveal their predictions
Business leaders are anticipating an exciting year for fintech, bolstered by innovation opportunities arising from advancements in artificial intelligence (AI).
Signal: IBM to acquire two Software AG’s data platforms for $2.3bn as AI patents peak
US tech giant IBM is looking to bolster its artificial intelligence and cloud capabilities.
The semiconductor industry will return to growth in 2024, analysts predict
Artificial intelligence (AI) chip revenue will reach $130bn by 2030, according to research company GlobalData.
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China’s video games industry hit record revenue in 2023
The news comes after China’s video game industry reported a shrink in revenue for the first time in 2022.
Signal: UK watchdog investigating TikTok over inaccurate information as social media deals plummet
The investigation comes as the value of global social media deals has shown significant decline since 2020, according to research company GlobalData.
Curve founder says profits likely in 2024 as UK’s fintech sector deals soar
The value of UK fintech deals more than doubled in 2023, according to GlobalData’s deal database.
Signal: Suspended GM’s Cruise robotaxi unit cuts senior staff as AV deals peak
The value of autonomous vehicle deals in the US has failed to reach the heights of 2021, according to research company GlobalData.
Tesla recalls two million cars as autonomous vehicles development moving slowly – GlobalData
Every Tesla vehicle comes fitted with autopilot, using cameras to match the speed of the vehicle with surrounding traffic.