All articles by Sarah Brady

Sarah Brady

5G network to transform UK’s leisure industries, according to Vodafone report

From sustainable cosmetics on-demand to talking trainers, 5G promises to transform British leisure and entertainment.

Apple obliged to allow competitor subscription options to users

Developers opting to use external links to facilitate digital purchases will, however, face a 27% fee imposed by Apple.

IBS software secures APS in a £90m deal

With 20% of hotel organisations planning to replace their central reservation systems within three years, IBS Software hopes to capitalise on this growing demand.

Ubisoft exec tells gamers to embrace subscriptions

Debate on the future of digital subscriptions is rife as leading UK retailer, Game, announces the end of its pre-owned game business.

Australia to launch AI risks advisory body

Australian policy makers have acknowledged the need to catch-up with other nations in regulating AI.

Northvolt secures £5bn green loan for battery factory expansion

The company’s plans include operations in Sweden, Poland, Germany, the US and Canada.

Signal: Binance opens Thai crypto exchange

Thailand initially banned the use of cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin, as a medium of payment for goods and services in the country, in 2022.

Baidu denies involvement in Chinese military AI lab

Baidu has refuted any affiliation with a Chinese military lab employing commercial language models for AI.

Japanese chip company Disco to invest £200m in chipmaking plant

The new plant is expected to boost Disco’s output by a factor of 14 with construction set for 2025.

AI to impact 60% of jobs in advanced economies – IMF

Emerging markets and low-income countries appear to face fewer immediate disruption from AI.