Category: Tech

McDonald’s apologized Friday for a technology outage that disrupted operations at many of its outlets worldwide, including in Japan, the United Kingdom and Australia. The company said the outage was caused by a third-party technology provider and was not a cybersecurity issue. It started at about 12 a.m. CDT during a configuration change and was close to...

UK joins European Union’s chip funding research scheme, pledging £35 million for EU’s ‘Chips Joint Undertaking’ The United Kingdom is to join a European Union semiconductor research funding programme, that will give the UK semiconductor sector access to European funding for chip research purposes. The government announced that the UK has now joined the EU’s...

Semiconductor sector to benefit from up to £35 million, plus European funds, in a boost to British leadership in research of cutting-edge chip technology UK joins European initiative to access €1.3 billion Horizon Europe funding pot for collaborative semiconductor research projects Boost to help push boundary of semiconductor design, improving tech used in all digital...

Members of the European Parliament have voted overwhelmingly to approve a new world-leading set of rules on artificial intelligence. They are designed to make sure humans stay in control of the technology – and that it benefits the human race. So what’s changing? The rules are risk-based. The riskier the effects of an artificial intelligence...

The US Senate has voted in favour of legislation that could ban TikTok in the country – if its Chinese owners refuse to sell.  The bill passed by a wide margin in the Senate on 23 April after being voted through in the House of Representatives. But does the ban actually mean an end to...

Science and Technology Secretary sets out detailed plans to upskill millions across the UK biggest-ever investment of more than £1 billion funding for thousands of students to pursue doctorates over the coming years in key future tech to grow economy and improve lives further multi-million-pound lifts to skills opportunities and resources for those of all...

New partnership to turbocharge science and research links signed by UK and Germany Germany is the UK’s 2nd largest research collaborator globally, and Joint Declaration of Intent commits both countries to deepen this relationship, even further Leading science organisations from UK and Germany come together to find joint opportunities in AI, quantum, clean tech and...

Over a decade ago, Greenpeace asked how dirty is your data? The question for all tech companies today is how to remain competitive and innovative yet have high levels of sustainability, as tech businesses are often cited for poor environmental credentials. However, with an environmental crisis that continues, will we – as we have often...

In the vast landscape of technology, women continue to carve out their paths, leaving indelible marks on innovation, creativity, and progress. As we celebrate International Women’s Day in 2024, reflecting on women’s journeys, challenges, and triumphs in the tech industry is paramount. While strides have been made over the years towards gender equality, there is...