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- [Silicon Valley’s influence in Washington benefits tech elite](https://jnetrading.co.uk/silicon-valleys-influence-in-washington-benefits-tech-elite/) - Elon Musk isn’t the only tech billionaire with power over the federal agencies that regulate his businesses. Since Donald Trump took office, more than three dozen employees, allies, and investors of Musk, Peter Thiel, Marc Andreessen, and Palmer Luckey have taken roles at federal agencies, helping direct billions in contracts to their companies. Companies owned,
- [AI startup Cohere acquires Ottogrid, market research](https://jnetrading.co.uk/ai-startup-cohere-acquires-ottogrid-market-research/) - Ottogrid will sunset its product, according to Omar, but will give customers “ample notice” and “a reasonable transition period.” “We’re very excited to join the Cohere team and integrate Ottogrid into Cohere’s … platform,” Omar said in a statement. “Through our work with Cohere, we’re [going to] dramatically impact how people can automate their workflows, enrich
- [Arc’s new 24-foot electric boat is its cheapest yet](https://jnetrading.co.uk/arcs-new-24-foot-electric-boat-is-its-cheapest-yet/) - Electric boat startup Arc has a new model that is its cheapest and most approachable watercraft yet. The new boat is called the Arc Coast, and it will start at $168,000. The company is taking preorders now and says the Coast will ship in 2026. The Coast is what’s known as a “center console” boat,
- [Google I/O 2025: What to expect, including updates](https://jnetrading.co.uk/google-i-o-2025-what-to-expect-including-updates/) - Google I/O, Google’s biggest developer conference of the year, is nearly upon us. Scheduled for May 20 to 21 at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, I/O will showcase product announcements from across Google’s portfolio. Expect plenty of news relating to Android, Chrome, Google Search, YouTube, and — of course — Google’s AI-powered chatbot, Gemini. Earlier
- [Five things we learned from WhatsApp vs. NSO Group  lawsuit](https://jnetrading.co.uk/five-things-we-learned-from-whatsapp-vs-nso-group-lawsuit/) - On Tuesday, WhatsApp scored a major victory against NSO Group when a jury ordered the infamous spyware maker to pay more than $167 million in damages to the Meta-owned company. The ruling concluded a legal battle spanning more than five years, which started in October 2019 when WhatsApp accused NSO Group of hacking more than
- [ChatGPT: Everything you need to know about the AI-powered chatbot](https://jnetrading.co.uk/chatgpt-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-ai-powered-chatbot/) - OpenAI could “adjust” its safeguards if rivals release “high-risk” AI OpenAI said on Tuesday that it might revise its safety standards if “another frontier AI developer releases a high-risk system without comparable safeguards.” The move shows how commercial AI developers face more pressure to rapidly implement models due to the increased competition. OpenAI is building
- [Egypt’s Nawy, lands a $52M Series A to take on MENA](https://jnetrading.co.uk/egypts-nawy-lands-a-52m-series-a-to-take-on-mena/) - Immune to economic volatility? These products have diversified Nawy’s revenue streams, which the company claims to have grown more than 50x in dollar terms over the last four years, despite the Egyptian pound losing 69% of its value. El Beltagy attributes much of this growth to the market’s demand for real estate as a hedge
- [23andMe customers notified of bankruptcy and potential claims](https://jnetrading.co.uk/23andme-customers-notified-of-bankruptcy-and-potential-claims/) - 23andMe, the genetic testing giant once valued in the billions, is now navigating Chapter 11 bankruptcy and notifying millions of current and former customers that they may be eligible to file claims as part of the restructuring process. The company and 11 of its subsidiaries, including Lemonaid Health and LPRXOne, filed for bankruptcy protection on
- [Trump fires Copyright Office director after report](https://jnetrading.co.uk/trump-fires-copyright-office-director-after-report/) - President Donald Trump has fired Shira Perlmutter, who leads the U.S. Copyright Office. The firing was reported by CBS News and Politico, and seemingly confirmed by a statement from Representative Joe Morelle, the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration. “Donald Trump’s termination of Register of Copyrights, Shira Perlmutter, is a brazen, unprecedented power
- [Fitness tracker Whoop faces unhappy customers](https://jnetrading.co.uk/fitness-tracker-whoop-faces-unhappy-customers/) - Whoop has backed down, somewhat, from the controversial upgrade plans around its Whoop 5.0 fitness tracker. When the company first announced Whoop 5.0 this week, it said members who wanted the new device could either extend their subscriptions by 12 months or pay a one-time upgrade fee of $49 ($79 for the model with EKG
- [The Greek revival you’re not watching (but should be)](https://jnetrading.co.uk/the-greek-revival-youre-not-watching-but-should-be/) - Source: Original Article
- [Amazon offers peek at new human jobs in an AI bot world](https://jnetrading.co.uk/amazon-offers-peek-at-new-human-jobs-in-an-ai-bot-world/) - The tech industry seems to have two thoughts when it comes to where human workers fit into the AI-powered world they are creating: Either they think that all the jobs, except perhaps their own, will be done by bots. (VC Marc Andreessen seems to think that his work as an investor could never be automated).
- [Backbone Pro controller makes mobile gaming worth the hassle](https://jnetrading.co.uk/backbone-pro-controller-makes-mobile-gaming-worth-the-hassle/) - The mobile controller company Backbone unveiled its Backbone Pro controller this week, which brings iOS and Android gaming experiences to the next level. A successor to the Backbone One controller, the Pro features full-size joysticks, re-mappable buttons, and Bluetooth compatibility, making for a more premium gaming setup. Unlike its predecessor, the Backbone Pro doesn’t need
- [FTC delays enforcement of click-to-cancel rule](https://jnetrading.co.uk/ftc-delays-enforcement-of-click-to-cancel-rule/) - The Federal Trade Commission voted Friday to delay enforcement of the Negative Option Rule — known widely as the “click-to-cancel” rule requiring companies to make it as easy to cancel a subscription as it was to sign up. The rule, which was first proposed in 2023, took aim at businesses selling physical and digital subscriptions
- [Google will pay Texas $1.4 billion to settle privacy lawsuits](https://jnetrading.co.uk/google-will-pay-texas-1-4-billion-to-settle-privacy-lawsuits/) - Google has agreed to pay the state of Texas $1.375 billion to settle two lawsuits accusing the company of tracking users’ personal location, incognito searches, and voice and facial data without their permission. The lawsuits were brought by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in 2022. Facebook’s parent company Meta agreed to pay a similar amount
- [Week in Review: Instacart CEO heads to OpenAI](https://jnetrading.co.uk/week-in-review-instacart-ceo-heads-to-openai/) - Welcome back to Week in Review! We’ve got lots of news for you this week: There were CEO shake-ups at Instacart and 11x; the web series is back — kind of; Threads is getting video ads; and much more. Let’s get to it! Big move: Instacart CEO Fidji Simo will become OpenAI’s CEO for Applications,
- [OpenAI enterprise adoption accelerating, at the expense of rivals](https://jnetrading.co.uk/openai-enterprise-adoption-accelerating-at-the-expense-of-rivals/) - OpenAI appears to be pulling well ahead of rivals in the race to capture enterprises’ AI spend, according to transaction data from fintech firm Ramp. According to Ramp’s AI Index, which estimates the business adoption rate of AI products by drawing on Ramp’s card and bill pay data, 32.4% of U.S. businesses were paying for
- [Whitney Wolfe Herd on burning out —  and bouncing back](https://jnetrading.co.uk/whitney-wolfe-herd-on-burning-out-and-bouncing-back/) - Whitney Wolfe Herd returned in March to lead Bumble, the dating app she founded and took public, following the unexpected departure of CEO Lidiane Jones. Now, in a New York Times interview, Wolfe Herd opens up about what happened. “I had no intentions of coming back,” Wolfe Herd says. Her post-Bumble life initially brought existential
- [A timeline of the U.S. semiconductor market in 2025](https://jnetrading.co.uk/a-timeline-of-the-u-s-semiconductor-market-in-2025/) - It’s already been a tumultuous year for the U.S. semiconductor industry. The semiconductor industry plays a sizable role in the “AI race” that the U.S. seems determined to win, which is why this context is worth paying attention to: from Intel’s appointment of Lip-Bu Tan to CEO — who wasted no time getting to work
- [The near joy of biking with Ray-Ban Meta glasses](https://jnetrading.co.uk/the-near-joy-of-biking-with-ray-ban-meta-glasses/) - The feature I use the most: the open-ear speakers in the arms of the glasses, which allow me to listen to podcasts and music without blocking the noise of people, bikers, and cars around me. Meta was far from the first company to put speakers in glasses — Bose has had a solid pair for
- [Aletiq secures $6.5M for SaaS tool: product lifecycle management](https://jnetrading.co.uk/aletiq-secures-6-5m-for-saas-tool-product-lifecycle-management/) - Aletiq has raised a €6 million funding round led by Point Nine a few months ago (around $6.5 million at current exchange rates). The French startup is announcing the founding round today. Aletiq has been developing product lifecycle management (PLM) software for manufacturing industrial companies working in aerospace, automotive, electronics, luxury and more. When you
- [US paid music subscribers cross 100 million mark for first time](https://jnetrading.co.uk/us-paid-music-subscribers-cross-100-million-mark-for-first-time/) - The U.S. crossed the 100 million paid subscribers mark for music streaming services for the first time ever last year, as per a new report by the Record Industry Association of America (RIAA). The subscriber number was up from 96.8 million in 2023, with year-on-year growth of roughly 3%. RIAA’s report said that these numbers
- [Prezent raises $20M to build AI for slide decks](https://jnetrading.co.uk/prezent-raises-20m-to-build-ai-for-slide-decks/) - Prezent, a startup empowering customers to build slide decks using generative AI, has raised $20 million as it further develops and refines its AI models for different use cases and expands into new markets. AI has many different applications — one of which is generating decks for business presentations, as it turns out. Off-the-shelf models
- [One of Elon Musk’s long-time VCs suing former employer](https://jnetrading.co.uk/one-of-elon-musks-long-time-vcs-suing-former-employer/) - Josh Raffaelli, who has deep roots as a Silicon Valley investor and has backed a number of Elon Musk companies, is suing former employer, the massive trillion-dollar AUM Brookfield Asset Management, reports The New York Times. Much of Raffaelli’s complaint concerns how Brookfield covered pandemic-related real estate losses and alleges the company fired him after
- [Microsoft employees are banned from using DeepSeek app](https://jnetrading.co.uk/microsoft-employees-are-banned-from-using-deepseek-app/) - Microsoft employees aren’t allowed to use DeepSeek due to data security and propaganda concerns, Microsoft Vice Chairman and President Brad Smith said in a Senate hearing today. “At Microsoft we don’t allow our employees to use the DeepSeek app,” Smith said, referring to DeepSeek’s application service (which is available on both desktop and mobile). Smith
- [X timelines aren’t updating for many users](https://jnetrading.co.uk/x-timelines-arent-updating-for-many-users/) - X timelines aren’t updating for many users. Sometime Thursday night, timelines stopped updating for a number of users on X, the social network owned by billionaire Elon Musk. Many users report that their notifications stopped working yesterday, meaning they aren’t being alerted to new posts by the people they follow on X. This reporter is experiencing
- [Google inks deal to develop 1.8 GW advanced nuclear power](https://jnetrading.co.uk/google-inks-deal-to-develop-1-8-gw-advanced-nuclear-power/) - Google and nuclear site developer Elementl Power announced this week that they will work together on three sites for advanced nuclear reactors. The tech company has been rushing to lock up energy sources as its AI ambitions drive growing power demands at its data centers. This year alone, Google plans to spend $75 billion building
- [Microsoft Build 2025: How to watch this year’s conference](https://jnetrading.co.uk/microsoft-build-2025-how-to-watch-this-years-conference/) - Microsoft Build, Microsoft’s biggest event of the year, is on the horizon. It’s scheduled to start May 19 at the Seattle Convention Center, and it’ll run through May 22. The keynote address featuring Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and CTO Kevin Scott will take place May 19 at 9:05 a.m. PT. That’ll be followed by a
- [Rippling raises $450M at a $16.8B valuation, reveals YC](https://jnetrading.co.uk/rippling-raises-450m-at-a-16-8b-valuation-reveals-yc/) - HR tech startup Rippling has raised a $450 million Series G round at a $16.8 billion valuation, the company confirmed. It is also conducting a $200 million tender offer to give current and former employees some liquidity. The equity raise marks a big jump in valuation from a year ago. In April 2024, Rippling was
- [FBI and Dutch police seize botnet of hacked routers](https://jnetrading.co.uk/fbi-and-dutch-police-seize-botnet-of-hacked-routers/) - A joint international law enforcement action shut down two services accused of providing a botnet of hacked internet-connected devices, including routers, to cybercriminals. U.S. prosecutors also indicted four people accused of hacking into the devices and running the botnet. On Wednesday, the websites of Anyproxy and 5Socks were replaced with notices stating they had been
- [Serena-backed tech FDA approval for home cervical cancer test](https://jnetrading.co.uk/serena-backed-tech-fda-approval-for-home-cervical-cancer-test/) - Serena-backed tech FDA approval for home cervical cancer test. For the first time, the FDA has just approved a device that lets people screen for cervical cancer from home. Known as the Teal Wand, from the company Teal Health, the prescription device lets patients self-collect samples and mail them to a lab to receive the
- [Epic Games and Spotify test Apple’s new App Store rules](https://jnetrading.co.uk/epic-games-and-spotify-test-apples-new-app-store-rules/) - Source: Original Article JNE Trading
- [Department of Labor dropped its investigation into Scale AI](https://jnetrading.co.uk/department-of-labor-dropped-its-investigation-into-scale-ai/) - The U.S. Department of Labor has dropped its investigation into Scale AI’s compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), according to a source directly familiar with the matter. The FLSA is a federal law that regulates misclassification of employees as independent contractors and unpaid wages. TechCrunch first reported that Scale was the subject of
- [Remember Moviefone? Well, it’s back.](https://jnetrading.co.uk/remember-moviefone-well-its-back/) - For millions of moviegoers in the ’90s, Moviefone 777-FILM number was the go-to source for learning about showtimes. Now, under new ownership, Moviefone is trying to make a comeback. On Friday, as part of its 35th anniversary celebration, Moviefone announced the relaunch of its mobile app and a new nationally syndicated broadcast TV series. Set to
- [DeepSeek: Everything you need to know about the AI chatbot app](https://jnetrading.co.uk/deepseek-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-ai-chatbot-app/) - DeepSeek has gone viral. Chinese AI lab DeepSeek broke into the mainstream consciousness this week after its chatbot app rose to the top of the Apple App Store charts (and Google Play, as well). DeepSeek’s AI models, which were trained using compute-efficient techniques, have led Wall Street analysts — and technologists — to question whether the U.S. can maintain its
- [A comprehensive list of 2025 tech layoffs](https://jnetrading.co.uk/a-comprehensive-list-of-2025-tech-layoffs/) - The tech layoff wave is still kicking in 2025. Last year saw more than 150,000 job cuts across 549 companies, according to independent layoffs tracker Layoffs.fyi. So far this year, more than 22,000 workers have been the victim of reductions across the tech industry, with a staggering 16,084 cuts taking place in February alone. We’re
- [People struggle to get useful health advice from chatbots](https://jnetrading.co.uk/people-struggle-to-get-useful-health-advice-from-chatbots/) - With long waiting lists and rising costs in overburdened healthcare systems, many people are turning to AI-powered chatbots like ChatGPT for medical self-diagnosis. About one in six American adults already use chatbots for health advice at least monthly, according to one recent survey. But placing too much trust in chatbots’ outputs can be risky, in
- [Google accidentally reveals details about its new Android design language, Material 3 Expressive](https://jnetrading.co.uk/google-accidentally-reveals-details-about-its-new-android-design-language-material-3-expressive/) - Google will unveil a new version of its Android design language at its upcoming Google I/O developer conference, according to an event schedule posted to its website, as well as an accidentally published Google blog post. The I/O session title hints at significant changes in store for Android’s design system, which will evolve from “Material
- [A stealth AI model beat DALL-E and Midjourney on a popular benchmark](https://jnetrading.co.uk/a-stealth-ai-model-beat-dall-e-and-midjourney-on-a-popular-benchmark/) - Recraft, the startup behind a mysterious image model that beat OpenAI’s DALL-E and Midjourney on a respected industry benchmark last year, has raised a $30 million Series B round led by Accel, it exclusively told TechCrunch. Other investors in the round include Khosla Ventures and Madrona. Based in San Francisco, Recraft previously raised a $12
- [What is Mistral AI? Everything to know about the OpenAI competitor](https://jnetrading.co.uk/what-is-mistral-ai-everything-to-know-about-the-openai-competitor/) - Mistral AI, the French company behind AI assistant Le Chat and several foundational models, is officially regarded as one of France’s most promising tech startups and is arguably the only European company that could compete with OpenAI. But compared to its $6 billion valuation, its global market share is still relatively low. However, the recent
- [Anduril working on difficult AI-related task of real-time edge computing](https://jnetrading.co.uk/anduril-working-on-difficult-ai-related-task-of-real-time-edge-computing/) - Anduril announced its ninth acquisition on Monday with the purchase of Dublin’s Klas, makers of ruggedized edge computing equipment for the military and first responders. Anduril wouldn’t reveal financial details of the deal, and the purchase is subject to regulatory approval, but the company did say that Klas employs 150 people. Relatedly, on Monday, Anduril
- [Here are Latin America biggest startups based on valuation](https://jnetrading.co.uk/here-are-latin-america-biggest-startups-based-on-valuation/) - Not so long ago, the idea of public tech companies emerging from Latin America seemed far-fetched, and Mercado Libre once appeared as rare and mythical as a true unicorn. Today, however, the region is home to several startups that have reached billion-dollar valuations. Some of these startups, propelled into the spotlight by cross-border expansion, are
- [Meet the companies racing to build quantum chips](https://jnetrading.co.uk/meet-the-companies-racing-to-build-quantum-chips/) - Quantum computing has long been announced as “just around the corner,” but several companies are now determined to make this a commercial reality, with the promise of solving complex problems beyond classical computers’ reach. The problems in question are wide-ranging, from medicine and cybersecurity to materials science and chemistry. But first, there are very practical
- [YouTube testing discounted two-person Premium subscription](https://jnetrading.co.uk/youtube-testing-discounted-two-person-premium-subscription/) - YouTube is testing a new two-person Premium subscription plan in select countries, the company confirmed to TechCrunch on Monday. The tier is being piloted in India, France, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. The news was first reported by Money Control. “We’re experimenting with new ways to provide greater flexibility and value to our YouTube Premium subscribers,
- [TeleMessage, modified Signal clone used by US govt. officials, hacked](https://jnetrading.co.uk/telemessage-modified-signal-clone-used-by-us-govt-officials-hacked/) - A hacker has exploited a vulnerability in TeleMessage, which provides modded versions of encrypted messaging apps such as Signal, Telegram, and WhatsApp, to extract archived messages and other data relating to U.S. government officials and companies who used the tool, 404 Media reported. TeleMessage came into the spotlight last week after it was reported that
- [Musk took chainsaw to US government. Tesla is taking the hit](https://jnetrading.co.uk/musk-took-chainsaw-to-us-government-tesla-is-taking-the-hit/) - Elon Musk has long been credited with turning Tesla into a beacon of innovation, the visionary who pushed the world into an era of electrification. But his slide into politics — specifically his alignment with President Trump and activities within the federal government — has dragged Tesla into uncertainty. For many would-be Tesla buyers, the
- [Layoffs hit General Fusion as fusion power startup runs short on cash](https://jnetrading.co.uk/layoffs-hit-general-fusion-as-fusion-power-startup-runs-short-on-cash/) - General Fusion laid off at least 25% of its employees last week, just days after hitting a key milestone for its latest fusion demonstration device. CEO Greg Twinney posted an open letter on the company’s website Monday saying that while its new LM26 device had been able to compress a plasma — something necessary for fusion
- [Professionals not disclosing neurodivergent: APM research](https://jnetrading.co.uk/apm-research-disclosing-neurodivergent-condition-to-employers/) - 1 in 5 project professionals working in manufacturing are not disclosing neurodivergent condition to employers – APM research reveals One in five project management professionals working in the manufacturing sector who consider themselves to be neurodivergent have not told their employer about their condition, according to a new survey by the Association for Project Management
- [7 of 10 unaware of flexible working law change](https://jnetrading.co.uk/7-of-10-unaware-of-flexible-working-law-change/) - A new survey from Acas has found that seven out of ten employees (70%) are not aware that the law is changing to make it easier to request flexible working at work. The YouGov poll was conducted in January this year and found that 43% of employers were also unaware of the law change. All
- [Self-driving Vehicles on Roads by 2026 After AV Act Passed](https://jnetrading.co.uk/self-driving-vehicles-could-be-on-british-roads-by-2026-after-av-act-passed/) - Announced in the King’s Speech, the AV Act enables advanced technology to safely drive vehicles on British roads. The new law passed on Monday (20th May 2024) puts Great Britain firmly at the forefront of self-driving technology regulation, unlocking the potential of an industry estimated to be worth up to £42 billion and creating 38,000
- [Manufacturing Businesses Set to Benefit as UK Concludes Tax Agreement with Peru](https://jnetrading.co.uk/manufacturing-businesses-set-to-benefit-as-uk-concludes-tax-agreement-with-peru/) - Manufacturing businesses set to benefit as UK concludes tax agreement with Peru and ratifies deal to join major Indo-Pacific trade bloc UK wraps up key step to joining CPTPP – worth £12 trillion in global GDP upon our entry - by ratifying the terms of our agreement to join the trade group British businesses will
- [Future Mobility: Reflecting on What a New Government May Mean](https://jnetrading.co.uk/reflecting-on-what-a-new-government-may-mean/) - Reflecting on what a new government may mean for transport priorities, Ben Foulser, UK Head of Future Mobility for KPMG, writes: After a short election period the wait is now over and we know who the governing party will be for the next term. This change represents a real inflexion point for transport policy, and
- [Roads Minister Launches 'Ways of Life' Highways Campaign](https://jnetrading.co.uk/roads-minister-launches-ways-of-life-highways-campaign/) - A new initiative aimed at transforming public perception of careers in Britain's highways sector has been launched by the Highways Sector Council (HSC). The 'Ways of Life' campaign seeks to highlight how roads and transport networks are vital to modern life whilst showcasing diverse career opportunities within the industry. The campaign features an engaging video
- [Google adds its HD voice model Chirp 3 to its Vertex AI platform](https://jnetrading.co.uk/google-adds-its-hd-voice-model-chirp-3-to-its-vertex-ai-platform/) - Most of the focus in generative AI has been on text-based interfaces used to generate text, images, and more. The next wave appears to be voice, and it’s rolling in fast. In the latest development, Google today announced that it would be adding Chirp 3 — its speech-to-text and HD text-to-speech models — to its
- [What to know about TikTok future in the US and the people who want to buy it](https://jnetrading.co.uk/what-to-know-about-tiktoks-uncertain-future-in-the-us-and-the-people-who-want-to-buy-it/) - What to know about TikTok future in the US and the people who want to buy it. TikTok, owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, has been at the center of controversy in the U.S. for four years now due to concerns about user data potentially being accessed by the Chinese government. Earlier this year, the
- [Tech industry calls for ‘radical action’ on digital sovereignty](https://jnetrading.co.uk/european-tech-industry-coalition-calls-for-radical-action-on-digital-sovereignty/) - European tech industry coalition calls for ‘radical action’ on digital sovereignty. A broad coalition drawn from across the ranks of Europe’s tech industry is calling for “radical action” from European Union lawmakers to shrink reliance on foreign-owned digital infrastructure and services to bolster the bloc’s economic prospects, resilience, and security in increasingly fraught geopolitical times.
- [Apple reportedly considered building the iPhone 17 Air without ports](https://jnetrading.co.uk/apple-reportedly-considered-building-the-iphone-17-air-without-ports/) - After reporting in January that Apple is adding an “Air” option to its iPhone lineup, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman is offering more details about the upcoming slimmer iPhone. The iPhone 17 Air will launch this fall, Gurman says — and like the MacBook Air, it will be thinner than standard models, while combining high-end and low-end
- [Is the TikTok Trend "Sleepmaxxing" Doing More Harm Than Good? Experts Weigh In](https://jnetrading.co.uk/is-the-tiktok-trend-sleepmaxxing-doing-more-harm-than-good-experts-weigh-in/) - The TikTok trend "sleepmaxxing" has taken the platform by storm, with users focusing on maximising their sleep quality and quantity to boost physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. While the concept sounds appealing, some sleep experts warn that this viral TikTok trend could have unintended consequences. Dr Deborah Lee, a leading sleep specialist at Dr Fox
- [Tesla reportedly delays launch of new low-cost model by months](https://jnetrading.co.uk/tesla-reportedly-delays-launch-of-new-low-cost-model-by-months/) - Tesla is pushing back the promised launch of a more affordable EV by months, according to a report from Reuters. The new model, which is supposedly a very stripped-down Model Y, was supposed to debut in the first half of this year but now might not come until late 2025 or early 2026, states the
- [Skype is shutting down in May — these are the best alternatives](https://jnetrading.co.uk/skype-is-shutting-down-in-may-these-are-the-best-alternatives/) - After 23 years of connecting people around the world, Skype, the popular video-calling service, is shutting down. Microsoft, the parent company, confirmed that the official sunset date for the service is Monday, May 5, 2025. Skype users can either migrate all their contacts and chat data to Microsoft Teams, or they can choose to download
- [DoorDash seeks dismissal of Uber lawsuit](https://jnetrading.co.uk/doordash-seeks-dismissal-of-uber-lawsuit/) - DoorDash has asked a California Superior Court judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Uber that accuses the food delivery company of stifling competition by intimidating restaurant owners into exclusive deals. DoorDash argues in its motion that Uber’s claim lacks merit on all fronts. On a post on its website on Friday, DoorDash said, “the
- [Fluent Ventures backs startup models in emerging markets](https://jnetrading.co.uk/fluent-ventures-backs-startup-models-in-emerging-markets/) - While the firm passed on several construction marketplaces globally, it backed BRKZ in Saudi Arabia, a localized take on India’s Infra.Market. The founder, a former Careem executive, was a strong operator in a region with surging infrastructure demand, Lazarow noted. Despite calling itself a global fund, Lazarow says Fluent doesn’t aim for equal allocation across
- [AI note-taking app Fireflies adds new ways to extract insights](https://jnetrading.co.uk/ai-note-taking-app-fireflies-adds-new-ways-to-extract-insights/) - Khosla Ventures-backed Fireflies.ai, an AI-powered note-taking app, on Wednesday released a set of domain-specific “mini apps” to extract insights from meeting transcripts automatically. With the widespread availability of automatic speech recognition models and generative AI, meeting intelligence startups like Otter, Read AI, Circleback, Krisp, and Granola have registered impressive growth. Fireflies, similarly, has seen 8x
- [Meta’s Threads opens up ads to global advertisers](https://jnetrading.co.uk/metas-threads-opens-up-ads-to-global-advertisers/) - Months after first testing ads in select markets, including the U.S., Meta on Wednesday announced that its Instagram Threads app would now expand ads to all advertisers worldwide. The expansion will allow eligible advertisers to reach Threads’ over 320 million monthly active users, and it will include access to an inventory filter to control the sensitivity level
- [Burning questions about Bluesky’s new verification system](https://jnetrading.co.uk/burning-questions-about-blueskys-new-verification-system/) - Bluesky’s launch of a verification system has raised a slew of questions among its user base, from who will be picked — and why — to what outside organizations might be involved and whether the self-verification process will end. TechCrunch has some answers. After a leak last week, Bluesky officially announced Monday the arrival of
- [India’s EV startup Ather Energy cuts IPO size to $308M](https://jnetrading.co.uk/indias-ev-startup-ather-energy-cuts-ipo-size-to-308m/) - Ather Energy, the Indian startup manufacturing electric two-wheelers, has cut the size of its initial public offer by 18% to 26.26 billion Indian rupees ($308.3 million), according to a new draft prospectus filed Tuesday. The Bengaluru-based startup confirmed to TechCrunch that it’s targeting a post-money valuation of $1.4 billion. Last September, the startup sought a
- [Ex-Meta engineer raises $14M for Lace AI](https://jnetrading.co.uk/ex-meta-engineer-raises-14m-for-lace-ai/) - As an AI engineer at Meta, Boris Valkov helped build PyTorch, one of the world’s largest machine learning libraries. During his time there, Valkov realized that artificial intelligence “was about to unlock capabilities…in the application layer in the software stack.” He left Meta in late 2021 to start Lace AI, a startup that has developed
- [Meta releases its CapCut rival Edits globally](https://jnetrading.co.uk/meta-releases-its-capcut-rival-edits-globally/) - Meta announced on Tuesday that it’s officially launching Edits, its CapCut-like video-creation app. Releasing globally, Edits will allow creators to do things like keep track of video ideas, get inspiration for new content, and create videos with effects and AI tools. The app is available on iOS and Android. All of the app’s features will
- [AI doctoral candidate in California says they had their visa revoked](https://jnetrading.co.uk/ai-doctoral-candidate-in-california-says-they-had-their-visa-revoked/) - An AI doctoral student in California had their SEVIS record — the digital proof of their valid student visa — terminated, putting their immigration status at risk. Speaking to TechCrunch, the student, who requested anonymity for fear of reprisal, said they were notified via their college’s international student center that they’d been identified in a criminal records
- [Instagram AI to find teens lying about age and restricting accounts](https://jnetrading.co.uk/instagram-ai-to-find-teens-lying-about-age-and-restricting-accounts/) - Meta is using AI technology to search for kids who are lying about their age on Instagram in order to bypass safeguards, the company announced on Monday. When Meta finds an account that it suspects belongs to a teen, the platform will enroll them into a restricted Teen Account, even if the account lists an
- [Digital frame maker Aura introduces the Aspen](https://jnetrading.co.uk/digital-frame-maker-aura-introduces-the-aspen/) - Aura, a digital photo frames company founded by early Twitter employees, is introducing its latest model, Aspen, which adds new technology to the device and its accompanying mobile app. In addition to hosting your digital photos in its 12-inch HD display, the device now also allows you to add captions to your photos when they
- [Apple races to surpass rivals in quest to eliminate carbon pollution](https://jnetrading.co.uk/apple-races-to-surpass-rivals-in-quest-to-eliminate-carbon-pollution/) - Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon are all locked in a race to see who can zero out their carbon pollution first. Apple reported on Wednesday that it is more than halfway there. Since 2015, the company says it has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by around 60%. That covers everything from manufacturing and marketing to corporate
- [Bluesky feed builder Graze raises $1M, rolls out ads](https://jnetrading.co.uk/bluesky-feed-builder-graze-raises-1m-rolls-out-ads/) - Graze, a startup that lets people build and monetize custom feeds for Bluesky’s social network, has attracted new capital. Pre-seed investors, led by Betaworks and Salesforce Ventures, have invested $1 million in the company’s small team, which is working to give users control over their algorithms and social media experiences. Graze’s software, available via the
- [Notorious image board 4chan hacked and internal data leaked](https://jnetrading.co.uk/notorious-image-board-4chan-hacked-and-internal-data-leaked/) - Notorious internet forum 4chan was hacked on Tuesday. At the time of writing, 4chan’s website was not loading, and users on social media reported the site being intermittently down for hours. Messages on a rival message board, which TechCrunch has seen, celebrated the hack, with one person claiming that the hacker responsible for the breach
- [Deel’s CEO is now in Dubai, complicating Rippling’s lawsuit](https://jnetrading.co.uk/deels-ceo-is-now-in-dubai-complicating-ripplings-lawsuit/) - Rippling’s lawsuit efforts to serve Deel CEO Alex Bouaziz have been significantly complicated by the fact that Bouaziz and his lawyer are now in Dubai, according to internal correspondence seen by TechCrunch. The UAE is a country with a reputation of being a safe haven for those wanting to avoid extradition. Rippling is trying to
- [Amazon’s ‘Buy for me’ button to revolutionise shopping](https://jnetrading.co.uk/amazons-buy-for-me-button-to-revolutionise-shopping/) - Amazon has launched its new ‘Buy for me’ button in the US. It enables shoppers to buy products from other sites if they are not available on Amazon, still using the Amazon app checkout experience. The home delivery expert Parcelhero says ‘Buy for me’ is sure to get a UK launch if its US testing
- [The most interesting startups showcased at Google Cloud Next ](https://jnetrading.co.uk/the-most-interesting-startups-showcased-at-google-cloud-next/) - Google held its Google Cloud Next conference in Las Vegas this week, where it announced dozens of new features, like its next generation AI processing chip, called Ironwood, and its latest AI model, Gemini 2.5 Flash. It also announced a long list of AI startups that have signed to use its cloud. Among them are
- [38 consumer startup founders lobby over Trump tariffs](https://jnetrading.co.uk/38-consumer-startup-founders-lobby-over-trump-tariffs/) - Small businesses could be crushed under President Trump’s increased tariffs, according to an open letter by 38 female consumer product founders. While Trump paused his tariff increases for 90 days for various countries — setting the rate at 10% for now — China’s was raised to 145%, which includes the previous 20% levy. In the letter,
- [Law professors side with authors battling Meta in AI copyright case](https://jnetrading.co.uk/law-professors-side-with-authors-battling-meta-in-ai-copyright-case/) - A group of professors specializing in copyright law has filed an amicus brief in support of authors suing Meta for allegedly training its Llama AI models on e-books without permission. The brief, filed on Friday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, San Francisco Division, calls Meta’s fair use defense “a
- [Academic accuse AI startups of co-opting peer review for publicity](https://jnetrading.co.uk/academic-accuse-ai-startups-of-co-opting-peer-review-for-publicity/) - There’s a controversy brewing over “AI-generated” studies submitted to this year’s ICLR, a long-running academic conference focused on AI. At least three AI labs — Sakana, Intology, and Autoscience — claim to have used AI to generate studies that were accepted to ICLR workshops. At conferences like ICLR, workshop organizers typically review studies for publication
- [ChatGPT adoption skyrockets in India, but monetization trailing](https://jnetrading.co.uk/chatgpt-adoption-skyrockets-in-india-but-monetization-trailing/) - For years, U.S.-based tech companies have tapped into India’s vast and increasing internet user base for growth. OpenAI is no exception. But while the AI lab claims that India is one of its fastest-growing ChatGPT markets, third-party data suggests that OpenAI may be struggling to turn that momentum into revenue. According to analytics firm SensorTower,
- [SF Mayor Lurie to tech CEOs: ‘How can we get you back?’](https://jnetrading.co.uk/sf-mayor-lurie-to-tech-ceos-how-can-we-get-you-back/) - The first step to winning these folks back, he said, is addressing a rampant drug and homelessness crisis that’s pushed many business leaders out of the city. Lurie has spent much of his first 100 days in office walking the city’s most troubled neighborhoods. This week, he rolled back a longstanding program in which San
- [OpenAI’s models ‘memorized’ copyrighted content, study suggests](https://jnetrading.co.uk/openais-models-memorized-copyrighted-content-study-suggests/) - A new study appears to lend credence to allegations that OpenAI trained at least some of its AI models on copyrighted content. OpenAI is embroiled in suits brought by authors, programmers, and other rights-holders who accuse the company of using their works — books, codebases, and so on — to develop its models without permission.
- [Meta says goodbye to its US fact checkers on Monday](https://jnetrading.co.uk/meta-says-goodbye-to-its-us-fact-checkers-on-monday/) - Meta will no longer have any fact-checkers in the U.S. come Monday, according to chief global affairs officer Joel Kaplan. Meta announced this significant policy change in January when it also loosened its content moderation rules. The timing of this change coincided with President Trump’s inauguration, which Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg attended after
- [GitHub Copilot new limits, charges for ‘premium’ AI models](https://jnetrading.co.uk/github-copilot-new-limits-charges-for-premium-ai-models/) - GitHub Copilot, Microsoft-owned GitHub’s AI coding assistant, could soon become costlier for some users. On Friday, GitHub announced “premium requests” for GitHub Copilot, a new system that imposes rate limits when users switch to AI models other than the base model for tasks such as “agentic” coding and multi-file edits. While GitHub Copilot subscribers can
- [Studio Ghibli hasn’t commented on OpenAI’s onslaught of AI copies](https://jnetrading.co.uk/studio-ghibli-hasnt-commented-on-openais-onslaught-of-ai-copies/) - When OpenAI debuted its image-generation feature in ChatGPT last week, social media exploded when users realized that they could make AI-generated images that looked like something out of an animated film from Studio Ghibli. Fans hoped that Studio Ghibli mastermind Hayao Miyazaki would take a stand, but the 84-year-old animator has remained silent. In the
- [Google is shipping Gemini models faster than its AI safety reports](https://jnetrading.co.uk/google-is-shipping-gemini-models-faster-than-its-ai-safety-reports/) - More than two years after Google was caught flat-footed by the release of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, the company has dramatically picked up the pace. In late March, Google launched an AI reasoning model, Gemini 2.5 Pro, that leads the industry on several benchmarks measuring coding and math capabilities. That launch came just three months after the
- [YouTube Shorts takes on TikTok with new creation tools](https://jnetrading.co.uk/youtube-shorts-takes-on-tiktok-with-new-creation-tools/) - As YouTube Shorts continues to compete with TikTok, the platform is announcing new upcoming features to help creators publish engaging short-form videos. Creators will get access to an improved video editor, the ability to generate AI stickers, a feature that syncs content to the beat of a song, enhanced templates, and more. The launch of
- [What Tesla can and can’t do in California](https://jnetrading.co.uk/what-tesla-can-and-cant-do-in-california/) - Tesla received a permit Tuesday from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to operate a transportation service in the state, the beginning of a long regulatory road that could eventually lead to the company getting the OK to operate a robotaxi service there. The permit, which Tesla applied for in November 2024, doesn’t cover autonomous
- [New $5M deep tech fund aims to lure founders from universities](https://jnetrading.co.uk/new-5m-deep-tech-fund-aims-to-lure-founders-from-universities/) - New $5M deep tech fund aims to lure founders from universities. Spend time at a university, and inevitably you’ll come across someone who has a plan to save the world, or at least make some small part of it better. It might be merely the optimism of youth, but sometimes they’re actually on to something.
- [Musk’s DOGE leadership likely violates constitution’s appointments](https://jnetrading.co.uk/musks-doge-leadership-likely-violates-constitutions-appointments/) - Elon Musk’s role overseeing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is likely a violation of the U.S. Constitution’s appointments clause, a federal judge wrote Tuesday. Theodore Chuang, a judge in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, wrote in an opinion there is more than enough evidence — mostly from statements made by
- [JD Vance claims freeing AI from regulation is good for America](https://jnetrading.co.uk/jd-vance-claims-freeing-ai-from-regulation-is-good-for-america/) - On Tuesday, Vice President JD Vance said that the Trump administration’s support of AI and tech innovations should benefit both populists and those investing and leading tech companies. “I think there’s too much fear that AI will simply replace jobs rather than augmenting so many of the things that we do now,” said Vance at
- [Nvidia and Google DeepMind will help power Disney’s cute robots](https://jnetrading.co.uk/nvidia-and-google-deepmind-will-help-power-disneys-cute-robots/) - Nvidia is collaborating with Disney Research and Google DeepMind to develop Newton, a physics engine to simulate robotic movements in real-world settings, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced at GTC 2025 on Tuesday. Disney will be among the first to use Newton to power its next-generation entertainment robots, like the Star Wars-inspired BDX droids — one
- [NASA astronauts return from long Space Station](https://jnetrading.co.uk/nasa-astronauts-return-from-long-space-station/) - Source: Original Article JNE Trading
- [GM teams with Nvidia; AI to robots, factories, and self-driving cars](https://jnetrading.co.uk/gm-teams-with-nvidia-ai-to-robots-factories-and-self-driving-cars/) - General Motors is turning to Nvidia to help bring AI to the physical world in an expanded collaboration designed to touch every aspect of the automaker’s business, including factories, robots, and self-driving cars. Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang, who announced the partnership Tuesday during his keynote at the company’s GTC conference in San Jose,
- [AI from years ago sparked Nvidia’s in autonomous vehicles](https://jnetrading.co.uk/ai-from-years-ago-sparked-nvidias-in-autonomous-vehicles/) - AI from years ago sparked Nvidia’s in autonomous vehicles, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s keynote Tuesday at the company’s GTC 2025 conference stuck with tradition and was chock-full of announcements. But the company also snuck in a little history lesson. During the automotive portion of his speech, Huang referred to AlexNet, a neural network architecture that
- [Nvidia announces Groot N1, model for humanoid robotics](https://jnetrading.co.uk/nvidia-announces-groot-n1-model-for-humanoid-robotics/) - Nvidia announces Groot N1, model for humanoid robotics : Nvidia is releasing what it’s calling an AI foundation model for humanoid robotics. Announced at GTC 2025 in San Jose, the model, dubbed Groot N1, is a “generalist” model, trained on both synthetic and real data. In a video introducing Groot N1, Nvidia says it features
- [Tesla and Rivian charging networks have fewest problems by far](https://jnetrading.co.uk/tesla-and-rivian-charging-networks-have-fewest-problems-by-far/) - The most problem-free EV charging networks in the U.S. right now are the ones built by Tesla and Rivian, according to a new survey from Consumer Reports. The publication surveyed 1,230 owners on their EV charging experiences between March 2024 and February 2024, and just 4% of the respondents said they experienced problems at Tesla’s
- [Maju Kuruvilla CEO is launching a new e-commerce startup](https://jnetrading.co.uk/maju-kuruvilla-ceo-is-launching-a-new-e-commerce-startup/) - Maju Kuruvilla, who left the CEO role of controversial one-click checkout startup Bolt last year, is back. He’s launching his own startup, focused on a different problem for online shoppers: what he calls “check-in.” When you click on an ad for something like a T-shirt, the experience afterward can feel a little clunky. The website
- [Pebble creator unveils two new Pebble-inspired smartwatches](https://jnetrading.co.uk/pebble-creator-unveils-two-new-pebble-inspired-smartwatches/) - It looks like a Pebble, it works like a Pebble, but don’t call it a Pebble. Eric Migicovsky, the original creator of the Pebble smartwatch, just unveiled two new smartwatches — called the Core 2 Duo and the Core Time 2. These spiritual successors to the Pebble smartwatches are available for preorder, costing $149 and
- [Stability AI new AI model turns photos into 3D scenes](https://jnetrading.co.uk/stability-ai-new-ai-model-turns-photos-into-3d-scenes/) - Stability AI has released a new AI model, Stable Virtual Camera, that the company claims can transform 2D images into “immersive” videos with realistic depth and perspective. Virtual cameras are tools often used in digital filmmaking and 3D animation to capture and navigate scenes in real time. With Stable Virtual Camera, Stability sought to add
- [Google pitched its $32B Wiz acquisition as ‘multicloud’](https://jnetrading.co.uk/google-pitched-its-32b-wiz-acquisition-as-multicloud/) - Google pitched its $32B Wiz acquisition as ‘multicloud’ : Tuesday’s big news that Google is acquiring security startup Wiz for a record-breaking $32 billion comes with a very big qualifier. Google says it will position Wiz as a “multicloud” offering, meaning Wiz will not be a Google-only shop. The reality is that Google had no
- [Nvidia announces new GPUs at GTC 2025, including Vera Rubin](https://jnetrading.co.uk/nvidia-announces-new-gpus-at-gtc-2025-including-vera-rubin/) - Onstage at Nvidia’s GTC 2025 conference in San Jose on Tuesday, CEO Jensen Huang announced a slew of new GPUs coming down the company’s product pipeline over the next few months. Perhaps the most significant is Vera Rubin. Vera Rubin, which is set to be released in the second half of 2026, will feature tens
- [Google brings ‘canvas’ feature to Gemini, plus Audio Overview](https://jnetrading.co.uk/google-brings-canvas-feature-to-gemini-plus-audio-overview/) - Google brings ‘canvas’ feature to Gemini, plus Audio Overview : They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and Google seems to agree. On Tuesday, the company added a feature to its AI-powered Gemini chatbot that the company is calling Canvas. Similar in concept to OpenAI’s identically named Canvas tool for ChatGPT and Anthropic’s
- [Anthropic-backed, AI code review platform Graphite raises cash](https://jnetrading.co.uk/anthropic-backed-ai-code-review-platform-graphite-raises-cash/) - Anthropic-backed, AI code review platform Graphite raises cash : AI coding assistants are becoming wildly popular, with the vast majority of respondents in GitHub’s latest poll saying that they’ve adopted AI tools in some form. Y Combinator partner Jared Friedman recently claimed that a quarter of YC’s W25 startup batch have 95% of their codebases generated by AI.
- [Al Gore, Climate fund raises $175M from Microsoft and CalSTRS](https://jnetrading.co.uk/al-gore-just-climate-fund-raises-175m-from-microsoft-and-calstrs-for-nature-based-climate-investments/) - Al Gore, Just Climate fund raises $175M from Microsoft and CalSTRS : When it comes to climate-related investments, the lion’s share has gone to companies working in energy and transportation. Most investors overlook actual lions — that is, nature-based solutions like biodiversity tend to get short shrift in the investment world. Just $35 billion was
- [CISA contacts fired employees after court rules layoffs ‘unlawful’](https://jnetrading.co.uk/cisa-contacts-fired-employees-after-court-rules-layoffs-unlawful/) - CISA : The U.S. government’s cybersecurity agency is scrambling to contact more than 130 former employees after a federal court ruled that the Trump administration must reinstate workers it “unlawfully” fired. U.S. District Judge James Bredar last week ordered the Trump administration to reinstate employees laid off across a number of U.S. government agencies, including
- [Coreshell has a plan to slash the price of American made batteries](https://jnetrading.co.uk/coreshell-has-a-plan-to-slash-the-price-of-american-made-batteries/) - Coreshell : The electric vehicle transition is really a story about China. There, subsidies have helped juice not just automakers, but the entire battery supply chain behind them. Those incentives, plus decades of industrial policy focused on controlled critical mineral supply chains, has left American and European automakers flat-footed. Take graphite, for example. Every lithium-ion
- [Zuckerberg says that Meta’s Llama models have hit 1B downloads](https://jnetrading.co.uk/zuckerberg-says-that-metas-llama-models-have-hit-1b-downloads/) - In a brief message Tuesday morning on Threads, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the company’s “open” AI model family, Llama, hit 1 billion downloads. That’s up from 650 million downloads as of early December 2024 — a ~53% increase over a roughly three-month period. Llama, which powers Meta’s AI assistant, Meta AI, across the tech
- [WhatsApp will soon limit number of broadcast messages](https://jnetrading.co.uk/whatsapp-will-soon-limit-number-of-broadcast-messages/) - Chat platform WhatsApp said today that it will limit the number of broadcast messages individual users and businesses can send to curb spam on the app. In the coming weeks, the company will start testing limits on individual broadcast messages. Under these limits, WhatsApp will put a monthly limit on the number of broadcasts. While
- [Arcade raises $12M from Perplexity to make AI agents less awful](https://jnetrading.co.uk/arcade-raises-12m-from-perplexity-to-make-ai-agents-less-awful/) - Arcade, an AI agent infrastructure startup founded by former Okta exec Alex Salazar and former Redis engineer Sam Partee, has raised $12 million from Laude Ventures. Laude is the new fund launched in 2024 by Perplexity co-founder Andy Konwinski, the UC Berkeley computer scientist who also co-founded Databricks. This isn’t the only check Laude has cut. But it
- [Exist, a new social wellness app that helps middle-age users](https://jnetrading.co.uk/exist-a-new-social-wellness-app-that-helps-middle-age-users/) - A new iOS social wellness app called Exist wants to help middle-aged consumers connect and build meaningful communities with one another as they navigate their lives and the stresses that come with it. The app describes itself as the edgier cousin of Calm or Headspace, and its main feature is social journaling. The idea behind
- [Nerdio nabs $500M to power virtual desktops on Azure](https://jnetrading.co.uk/nerdio-nabs-500m-to-power-virtual-desktops-on-azure/) - Nerdio, a platform designed to simplify how companies deploy and manage Microsoft cloud technologies, has raised $500 million in a Series C round of funding. The Chicago-based startup says its valuation has now quadrupled since its Series B round two years ago, and is now firmly in unicorn territory — though the company wouldn’t reveal
- [Google is buying Wiz for up to $33B to beef up in cloud security](https://jnetrading.co.uk/google-is-buying-wiz-for-up-to-33b-to-beef-up-in-cloud-security/) - Google is making the biggest acquisition in its history. The company’s parent company Alphabet is buying Wiz, the cloud security startup, for $32 billion in an all-cash transaction. The deal has now been confirmed. A source described the transaction as a $33 billion deal previously. That includes the $1 billion that Google is paying out
- [Apple loses appeal against Germany’s special abuse control](https://jnetrading.co.uk/apple-loses-appeal-against-germanys-special-abuse-control/) - Being a staggeringly successful big tech company does have some downsides: Apple has lost an appeal against a special abuse control regime that Germany’s competition watchdog applied to it last year. The iPhone maker can expect to continue to face bespoke competition controls in a major European market, in addition to other similar laws (such
- [TurinTech reveals $20M in backing to fix problems in ‘vibe coding’](https://jnetrading.co.uk/turintech-reveals-20m-in-backing-to-fix-problems-in-vibe-coding/) - TurinTech. So-called “vibe coding” with LLM-driven tools like Cursor Composer — a term coined by renowned computer scientist Andrej Karpathy — describes a hands-off approach to writing code using GenAI models, and it has really taken off recently. According to Y Combinator, one-quarter of the startups in its latest batch relies on AI to generate
- [Google plans to release new ‘open’ AI models for drug discovery](https://jnetrading.co.uk/google-plans-to-release-new-open-ai-models-for-drug-discovery/) - During a health-focused event in New York on Tuesday, Google announced that it’s developing a collection of “open” AI models for drug discovery called TxGemma. The AI models, which Google said will be released through its Health AI Developer Foundations program later this month, can understand both “regular text” and the structures of different “therapeutic
- [Introducing EquiAI – Your Smart Riding Companion](https://jnetrading.co.uk/introducing-equiai-your-smart-riding-companion/) - We’re proud to launch EquiAI, a ground breaking new platform that blends advanced artificial intelligence with expert equestrian knowledge to revolutionize the way you train, ride, and grow with your horse. Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned rider, EquiAI offers a fully personalized experience tailored to your unique goals, style, and progress. From
- [Google launches new healthcare features for Search, Android](https://jnetrading.co.uk/google-launches-new-healthcare-features-for-search-android/) - Google on Tuesday announced new products aimed at healthcare features use cases, including improved overviews in Google Search for health queries, medical records APIs, and new health-focused “open” AI models. In Search, Google says it’s using AI and ranking systems to expand “knowledge panel” answers on thousands of health-related topics, and adding support for healthcare
- [GrubMarket raises $50M at a $3.5B+ valuation to build AI](https://jnetrading.co.uk/grubmarket-raises-50m-at-a-3-5b-valuation-to-build-ai/) - U.S. President Donald Trump’s wide-ranging tariff hikes are already resulting in growth forecasts being cut amid an uncertain public mood — all of which will inevitably impact the technology sector. On Tuesday, however, food e-commerce startup GrubMarket seemed impervious to these macroeconomic concerns: it announced a new equity round of $50 million at a post-money
- [Startup Vendease restructures employees’ salaries](https://jnetrading.co.uk/vendease-yc-backed-food-supply-startup-restructures-employees-salaries/) - But the last two years have been brutal for Vendease and many Nigerian startups without FX-denominated revenue. Since its Series A in September 2022, its revenue in Nigeria’s naira has tripled, but the currency’s sharp depreciation within the last three years has wiped out those gains in dollar terms. Inflation has further increased operational costs,
- [Google revives talks to acquire Wiz at higher valuation](https://jnetrading.co.uk/wiz-google-revives-talks-to-acquire-at-higher-valuation/) - Google revives talks to acquire Wiz at higher valuation. Update: the deal is done at $32 billion, in cash. Read more here. Google’s parent company Alphabet is again in advanced talks to acquire cloud cybersecurity startup Wiz, a person familiar with the deal told TechCrunch. The two companies were close to securing a deal at
- [Google, Speedinvest back Leta; AI to make logistics cheaper](https://jnetrading.co.uk/google-speedinvest-back-kenyas-leta-ai-to-make-logistics-cheaper/) - Leta’s load and route optimization technology helps its clients cut costs and improve delivery efficiency by reducing the number of vehicles needed for distribution, Founder and CEO Nick Joshi explains. Leta integrates directly with businesses’ ERP, POS, and OMS systems, pulling in live order data like SKUs, product types, prices, and customer details, Joshi says.
- [Waymo’s milestone SFO mapping permit comes with strings](https://jnetrading.co.uk/waymos-milestone-sfo-mapping-permit-comes-with-strings/) - Waymo has been given permission to map roadways at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) via a temporary permit — the first step in the Alphabet company’s bid to unlock a potentially lucrative use case for its robotaxis. The temporary permit, which was announced Monday evening by San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, kicked off March
- [Rippling sues Deel, Deel denies ‘all legal wrongdoing’](https://jnetrading.co.uk/rippling-sues-deel-deel-denies-all-legal-wrongdoing/) - It’s gloves off in one of the more tense rivalries in the world of startups. HR company Rippling Monday morning announced a lawsuit against Deel, another big player in the same space. The dramatic 50-page complaint alleges racketeering, misappropriation of trade secrets, tortious interference, unfair competition, and aiding and abetting a breach of fiduciary duty.
- [This app limits your screen time by making you literally touch grass](https://jnetrading.co.uk/this-app-limits-your-screen-time-by-making-you-literally-touch-grass/) - This app limits your screen time by making you literally touch grass. If you’ve ever spent way too long scrolling through endless feeds about nothing, you may have been advised to touch grass. It’s a tongue-in-cheek suggestion, basically telling you to log off and go outside. But one developer took the concept to the next
- [Google and Muon Space launch a new satellite to battle wildfires](https://jnetrading.co.uk/google-and-muon-space-launch-a-new-satellite-to-battle-wildfires/) - Google and Muon Space launch a new satellite to battle wildfires. The first satellite of the Google-backed FireSat constellation successfully made it to orbit over the weekend, kicking off what promises to be a new era in wildfire detection and monitoring. The constellation will keep a close eye on wildfires. When fully operational, the constellation’s
- [The 6-inch screen of a smartphone, how to stop doomscrolling](https://jnetrading.co.uk/the-6-inch-screen-of-a-smartphone-how-to-stop-doomscrolling/) - How to stop doomscrolling. The world is bad sometimes, but it feels even worse if you can’t stop staring into the all-consuming abyss that is the 6-inch screen of a smartphone, following you through space and time. It taunts you with its compact, light build that’s small enough to slip into your pocket and take
- [Klarna nabs Walmart from Affirm and boosts its IPO prospects](https://jnetrading.co.uk/klarna-nabs-walmart-from-affirm-and-boosts-its-ipo-prospects/) - On the heels of its IPO filing, Swedish fintech giant Klarna announced on Monday that it will exclusively provide buy now, pay later loans for Walmart. The partnership with Walmart is one that rival Affirm had previously owned. Klarna will provide the loans to Walmart customers through OnePay, a fintech startup in which it owns
- [OpenAI to start testing ChatGPT connectors for Google Drive](https://jnetrading.co.uk/openai-to-start-testing-chatgpt-connectors-for-google-drive/) - OpenAI will soon begin testing a way for business customers to connect apps like Slack and Google Drive to ChatGPT. OpenAI plans to start beta testing a new feature called ChatGPT Connectors, according to a document viewed by TechCrunch. ChatGPT Connectors will allow ChatGPT Team subscribers to link workspace Google Drive and Slack accounts to
- [Musk’s AI company, xAI, acquires a generative AI video startup](https://jnetrading.co.uk/musks-ai-company-xai-acquires-a-generative-ai-video-startup/) - Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, has acquired Hotshot, a startup working on AI-powered video generation tools along the lines of OpenAI’s Sora. Aakash Sastry, Hotshot’s CEO and co-founder, announced the news in a post on X on Monday. “Over the past 2 years we’ve built 3 video foundation models as a small team — Hotshot-XL,
- [Flexport accuses former employees of stealing its source code](https://jnetrading.co.uk/flexport-accuses-former-employees-of-stealing-its-source-code/) - Flexport accuses former employees of stealing its source code : Creating a startup that competes with your former employer can be risky. Apple, for example, once sued a former chip design executive who founded his own chip startup in a case that was dropped in 2023. A recent case involving logistics unicorn Flexport and a
- [People are using Google’s AI model to remove image watermarks](https://jnetrading.co.uk/people-are-using-googles-ai-model-to-remove-image-watermarks/) - Users on social media have discovered a controversial use case for Google’s new Gemini AI model: removing watermarks from images, including from images published by Getty Images and other well-known stock media outfits. Last week, Google expanded access to its Gemini 2.0 Flash model’s image generation feature, which lets the model natively generate and edit
- [Prison for activating ‘kill switch’ on former employer’s network](https://jnetrading.co.uk/prison-for-activating-kill-switch-on-former-employers-network/) - Texas man faces prison for activating ‘ kill switch ’ on former employer’s network. Texas software developer Davis Lu is facing a potential 10-year prison sentence after being convicted by a federal jury for intentionally sabotaging his former employer’s network. The Justice Department announced that Lu, 55, was found guilty of “causing intentional damage”
- [ReactWise is applying AI to speed up drug manufacturing](https://jnetrading.co.uk/reactwise-is-applying-ai-to-speed-up-drug-manufacturing/) - Artificial intelligence continues stirring things up in chemistry. To wit: Y Combinator-backed Cambridge, U.K.-based ReactWise is using AI to speed up chemical manufacturing — a key step in bringing new drugs to market. Once a promising drug has been identified in the lab, pharma firms need to be able to produce much larger amounts of
- [TikTok rolls out ‘Security Checkup’ tool to help users](https://jnetrading.co.uk/tiktok-rolls-out-security-checkup-tool-to-help-users/) - TikTok is introducing a new “Security Checkup” tool that allows users to quickly review and update their account’s security settings from a single screen, the company announced on Monday. The feature is similar to Security Checkup tools offered by TikTok rival Instagram and tech giant Google. TikTok users can access the new tool from their
- [Telegram founder, Pavel Durov, allowed to leave France](https://jnetrading.co.uk/pavel-durov-allowed-to-leave-france-despite-ongoing-criminal-investigation/) - Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of messaging app Telegram, no longer has to stay in France. A source told AFP that the investigating judge in charge of Durov’s case has accepted a request to modify the conditions of his supervision. “As you may have heard, I’ve returned to Dubai after spending several months in
- [Hackers are exploiting Fortinet firewall bugs to plant ransomware](https://jnetrading.co.uk/hackers-are-exploiting-fortinet-firewall-bugs-to-plant-ransomware/) - Security researchers have observed hackers linked to the notorious LockBit gang exploiting a pair of Fortinet firewall vulnerabilities to deploy ransomware on several company networks. In a report published last week, security researchers at Forescout Research said a group it’s tracking dubbed “Mora_001” is exploiting the Fortinet firewall, which sit on the edge of a
- [Bumble heightens safety measures with new ID verification](https://jnetrading.co.uk/bumble-heightens-safety-measures-with-new-id-verification/) - Bumble is finally catching up with competitor Tinder with a new ID verification feature as dating app users urge for more safety measures. In addition to ID verification, the company also released three more features, including a feature that flags inappropriate messages in chat before users hit send and the ability to share date details
- [Meta takes aim at Sarah Wynn-Williams memoir](https://jnetrading.co.uk/sarah-wynn-williams-meta-takes-aim/) - Meta won a legal victory this week against Sarah Wynn-Williams, a former employee who recently published a memoir of her time at the company titled “Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism.” An arbitrator ruled that the company has made a valid argument that Sarah Wynn-Williams, who worked at Facebook (now
- [Ernie 4.5 and Ernie X1 Unveiled by Baidu: Advancing AI](https://jnetrading.co.uk/ernie-baidu-launches-two-new-versions-of-its-ai-model/) - What Are Ernie 4.5 and Ernie X1? Baidu first introduced its Ernie (Enhanced Representation through knowledge Integration) AI model in 2021, and Ernie 4.5 represents the latest evolution of this foundational model. The company highlights several key improvements, including enhanced reasoning abilities, improved efficiency, and better multimodal processing. Baidu has also emphasized that Ernie 4.5
- [Joby Aviation and Virgin Atlantic; electric air taxis in the UK](https://jnetrading.co.uk/joby-aviation-and-virgin-atlantic-electric-air-taxis-in-the-uk/) - Joby Aviation is partnering with Virgin Atlantic to launch electric air taxis in the U.K., marking the seventh country in which the startup hopes to one day commercialize. Joby, which went public in 2021 via special purpose acquisition merger, did not provide a timeline for when it plans to launch its partnership with Virgin in
- [Photo calorie app Cal AI, downloaded over a million times](https://jnetrading.co.uk/photo-calorie-app-cal-ai-downloaded-over-a-million-times/) - In a world filled with “vibe coding,” Zach Yadegari, teen founder of Cal AI, stands in ironic, old-fashioned contrast. Ironic because Yadegari and his co-founder, Henry Langmack, are both just 18 years old and still in high school. Yet their story, so far, is a classic. Launched in May, Cal AI has generated over 5 million
- [VC Aileen Lee highlights the broader investor exodus](https://jnetrading.co.uk/vc-aileen-lee-highlights-the-broader-investor-exodus/) - In this week’s episode of the StrictlyVC Download podcast, veteran VC Aileen Lee was direct about a major consequence of the recent boom-and-bust cycle: many companies stuck in limbo aren’t just struggling to regain their footing after raising too much money at unsustainable valuations; they’ve also lost the champions who once backed them. Lee was
- [Nvidia AI empire: A look at its top startup investments](https://jnetrading.co.uk/nvidia-ai-empire-a-look-at-its-top-startup-investments/) - Nvidia AI empire: No company has capitalized on the AI revolution more dramatically than Nvidia. Its revenue, profitability, and cash reserves have skyrocketed since the introduction of ChatGPT over two years ago — and the many competitive generative AI services that have launched since. And its stock price soared. During that period, the world’s leading
- [Amazon boycott could spread to the UK, costing up to £47m](https://jnetrading.co.uk/amazon-boycott-could-spread-to-the-uk-costing-up-to-47m/) - Amazon is one of a number of retailers being shunned by consumers over its association with the Trump administration. Last week, 9% of US users planned to Amazon boycott it. A similar move by UK consumers could cost Amazon up to £47m in lost sales, says the international delivery expert Parcelhero. American shoppers are increasingly
- [Google beefs up its UK AI business with Agentspace data residency and more](https://jnetrading.co.uk/google-beefs-up-its-uk-ai-business-with-agentspace-data-residency-and-more/) - Google is doubling down on building out its AI business in the U.K. On Monday morning in London, the CEO of Google DeepMind Demis Hassabis and Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian appeared alongside customers BT and WPP to spell out some of its plans. The company said it would expand U.K. data residency to include
- [How to watch Nvidia GTC 2025, including CEO Jensen Huang’s keynote](https://jnetrading.co.uk/how-to-watch-nvidia-gtc-2025-including-ceo-jensen-huangs-keynote/) - This story was originally published on March 11. Source: Original Article
- [Nvidia GTC 2025: What to expect from this year’s show](https://jnetrading.co.uk/nvidia-gtc-2025-what-to-expect-from-this-years-show/) - This story originally published March 11. Source: Original Article
- [DOGE staffer violated Treasury rules by emailing unencrypted personal data](https://jnetrading.co.uk/doge-staffer-violated-treasury-rules-by-emailing-unencrypted-personal-data/) - A staffer working for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) broke Treasury policies by sending an email containing unencrypted personal information, according to testimony from a senior government cybersecurity official in a federal lawsuit. Marko Elez, a DOGE staffer working at the U.S. Treasury, emailed a spreadsheet with unencrypted personally identifiable information to two Trump administration
- [Roblox releases its open-source model that can create 3D objects using AI](https://jnetrading.co.uk/roblox-releases-its-open-source-model-that-can-create-3d-objects-using-ai/) - Roblox announced Monday that it’s launching the first iteration of its 3D model, dubbed “Cube,” to allow creators to create 3D objects using generative AI. The company also launched an open source version so anyone off the platform can build on it. Announced last year at Roblox’s annual developer conference, the company is demoing Cube
- [TechCrunch All Stage unveils a powerhouse agenda for founders](https://jnetrading.co.uk/techcrunch-all-stage-unveils-a-powerhouse-agenda-for-founders/) - TechCrunch All Stage (formerly Early Stage) returns to Boston on July 15, and the agenda for our tentpole East Coast founder event is almost complete. We’re excited to share this sneak peek at some of the fantastic speakers and sessions we have on tap. For builders who are just starting on their founder journey, our
- [Palmetto wants software developers to electrify America using its AI building models](https://jnetrading.co.uk/palmetto-wants-software-developers-to-electrify-america-using-its-ai-building-models/) - For someone who wants solar panels, the question is often: “How many?” And for a heat pump, it’s “how big?” Answering those questions typically requires a contractor to set foot on your property. Yet over the last decade, solar installers have trimmed that time-consuming process considerably. Some, like Tesla, have eliminated it entirely. The secret
- [Snap expands Spectacles capabilities with GPS and hand-tracking features](https://jnetrading.co.uk/snap-expands-spectacles-capabilities-with-gps-and-hand-tracking-features/) - It’s only been around six months since Snap released the fifth generation of Spectacles, its AR glasses for developers, and the company is already enhancing its latest pair with new Lenses and platform features. Snap announced on Monday that it’s launching the ability to create Spectacles-focused Lenses that tap GPS, new hand-tracking capabilities, and more. Now,
- [Vote for the session you want to see at TechCrunch Sessions: AI ](https://jnetrading.co.uk/vote-for-the-session-you-want-to-see-at-techcrunch-sessions-ai/) - We’ve been blown away by the overwhelming response to speak at TechCrunch Sessions: AI on June 5 in Zellerbach Hall at UC Berkeley. After thorough consideration, we’ve selected six standout finalists. The power to choose who will take the stage and share their AI expertise with 1,200 AI leaders and enthusiasts is now in your
- [Travis Kalanick wants to do a lot more than develop more ghost kitchens](https://jnetrading.co.uk/travis-kalanick-wants-to-do-a-lot-more-than-develop-more-ghost-kitchens/) - Last week, at the Abundance Summit in Los Angeles, billionaire entrepreneur Travis Kalanick gave attendees a rare glimpse into his vision for the future of his newest company, CloudKitchens. While today the eight-year-old L.A.-based outfit is known for a growing real estate portfolio that it uses to it host – and set up – restaurants
- [Discord launches SDK to help developers enhance social experiences in their games](https://jnetrading.co.uk/discord-launches-sdk-to-help-developers-enhance-social-experiences-in-their-games/) - Discord on Monday announced the launch of its Discord Social SDK, a free toolkit that allows developers to leverage the platform’s social infrastructure to enhance their games’ social and multiplayer experiences. The toolkit allows developers to improve their in-game experiences, whether players have a Discord account or not. Social integrations include a unified friends list
- [UK’s internet watchdog puts storage and file-sharing services on watch over CSAM](https://jnetrading.co.uk/uks-internet-watchdog-puts-storage-and-file-sharing-services-on-watch-over-csam/) - As duties under the U.K.’s Online Safety Act (OSA) related to tackling illegal content came into force Monday, the internet watchdog, Ofcom, said it has launched a new enforcement program focused on online storage and file-sharing services. The regulator said its evidence shows that file-sharing and file-storage services are “particularly susceptible” to being used for
- [Bluesky users debate plans around user data and AI training](https://jnetrading.co.uk/bluesky-users-debate-plans-around-user-data-and-ai-training/) - Social network Bluesky recently published a proposal on GitHub outlining new options it could give users to indicate whether they want their posts and data to be scraped for things like generative AI training and public archiving. CEO Jay Graber discussed the proposal earlier this week, while on-stage at South by Southwest, but it attracted
- [Amazon’s Echo will send all voice recordings to the cloud, starting March 28](https://jnetrading.co.uk/amazons-echo-will-send-all-voice-recordings-to-the-cloud-starting-march-28/) - Amazon Echo users will no longer have the option to process their Alexa requests locally, which means all of their voice recordings will be sent to the company’s cloud. Ars Technica reports that on Friday, Amazon sent an email to customers who have “Do Not Send Voice Recordings” enabled on their Echo smart speakers and
- [SpaceX launches astronauts for long-awaited International Space Station crew swap](https://jnetrading.co.uk/spacex-launches-astronauts-for-long-awaited-international-space-station-crew-swap/) - SpaceX successfully launched four people into space on Friday, beginning a mission that will give the International Space Station enough crew members to allow astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore to return to Earth after their nine-month stay. The mission, known as Crew-10, will see SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft dock with the International Space Station (ISS)
- [Week in Review: SXSW week comes to a close](https://jnetrading.co.uk/week-in-review-sxsw-week-comes-to-a-close/) - Welcome back to Week in Review! I’m Karyne Levy, TechCrunch’s deputy managing editor, and I’ll be writing this newsletter from here on out. Thrilled to be here! This week we’re checking out everything at SXSW; Waymo’s expansion into Silicon Valley; Intel’s new CEO; TikTok’s new suitor; and why DeepSeek isn’t taking VC money. Let’s get
- [Republican Congressman Jim Jordan asks Big Tech if Biden tried to censor AI](https://jnetrading.co.uk/republican-congressman-jim-jordan-asks-big-tech-if-biden-tried-to-censor-ai/) - On Thursday, House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan (R-OH) sent letters to 16 American technology firms, including Google and OpenAI, asking for past communications with the Biden administration that might suggest the former president “coerced or colluded” with companies to “censor lawful speech” in AI products. The Trump administration’s top technology advisors previously signaled they would pick
- [AI coding assistant Cursor reportedly tells a ‘vibe coder’ to write his own damn code](https://jnetrading.co.uk/ai-coding-assistant-cursor-reportedly-tells-a-vibe-coder-to-write-his-own-damn-code/) - As businesses race to replace humans with AI “agents,” coding assistant Cursor may have given us a peek at the attitude bots could bring to work, too. Cursor reportedly told a user going by the name “janswist” that he should write the code himself instead of relying on Cursor to do it for him. “I
- [Bench is charging people for services they already paid for, some customers say](https://jnetrading.co.uk/bench-is-charging-people-for-services-they-already-paid-for-some-customers-say/) - After Employer.com acquired bankrupt accounting startup Bench in a fire-sale late last year, CEO Jesse Tinsley pledged on LinkedIn and elsewhere to honor past customer payments. “We’re honoring all prepaid Bench services even though we will not have the revenue from that directly ourselves,” Tinsley said in an interview with founder and investor Julian Weisser.
- [Profitable Klarna files for a potentially blockbuster IPO](https://jnetrading.co.uk/profitable-klarna-files-for-a-potentially-blockbuster-ipo/) - Swedish fintech Klarna took the next step in its highly anticipated U.S. IPO on Friday when it made its F-1 prospectus public. We are sifting through the document now. Klarna hopes to raise at least $1 billion at a $15 billion valuation with this IPO, Bloomberg reported last week. The public documents don’t yet reveal
- [Google is replacing Google Assistant with Gemini](https://jnetrading.co.uk/google-is-replacing-google-assistant-with-gemini/) - Google will replace Google Assistant on Android phones with Gemini later this year, the company announced on Friday. Google said in a blog post that it’ll upgrade more users from Google Assistant to Gemini “over the coming months.” Later this year, Assistant will no longer be accessible on most mobile devices or available from app
- [‘Open’ model licenses often carry concerning restrictions](https://jnetrading.co.uk/open-model-licenses-often-carry-concerning-restrictions/) - This week, Google released a family of open AI models, Gemma 3, that quickly garnered praise for their impressive efficiency. But as a number of developers lamented on X, Gemma 3’s license makes commercial use of the models a risky proposition. It’s not a problem unique to Gemma 3. Companies like Meta also apply custom,
- [Testing the Uber-Waymo robotaxi, Rivian goes hands-free, and Travis Kalanick has AV FOMO ](https://jnetrading.co.uk/testing-the-uber-waymo-robotaxi-rivian-goes-hands-free-and-travis-kalanick-has-av-fomo/) - Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! For regular readers of TechCrunch Mobility, you may be wondering, “Why did this newsletter land in my inbox on Friday?” Folks, we’re moving days in an effort
- [AT&T technician Mark Klein, who exposed secret NSA spying, dies](https://jnetrading.co.uk/att-technician-mark-klein-who-exposed-secret-nsa-spying-dies/) - Mark Klein, a former AT&T technician turned whistleblower who exposed mass surveillance by the U.S. government, has died at age 79. Klein went public in 2006 with documents revealing that the NSA was using a secret room in an AT&T hub in San Francisco to tap into the backbone of the internet. Behind the door
- [Tern AI’s low-cost GPS alternative actually works](https://jnetrading.co.uk/tern-ais-low-cost-gps-alternative-actually-works/) - We’ve all experienced that moment of frustration when the GPS glitches and you miss an exit on the highway. The team at Tern AI, which is building a low-cost GPS alternative, says that’s because the current technology is limited by its reliance on satellite positioning. Tern AI says it has figured out how to locate
- [How ‘The Electric State’ team created a world of unlikely robots](https://jnetrading.co.uk/how-the-electric-state-team-created-a-world-of-unlikely-robots/) - Source: Original Article
- [China is reportedly keeping DeepSeek under close watch](https://jnetrading.co.uk/china-is-reportedly-keeping-deepseek-under-close-watch/) - China appears to think homegrown AI startup DeepSeek could become a notable tech success story for the country. After DeepSeek’s sudden rise to fame in January with the release of its open “reasoning” model, R1, the company is now operating under new, tighter government-influenced restrictions, according to The Information. Some of the company’s employees have
- [Startups Weekly: Founders may be raising less, but deals haven’t been lacking](https://jnetrading.co.uk/startups-weekly-founders-may-be-raising-less-but-deals-havent-been-lacking/) - Welcome to Startups Weekly — your weekly recap of everything you can’t miss from the world of startups. Want it in your inbox every Friday? Sign up here. This week showed more optimism among startups than in other corners of the world, with entrepreneurs feeling confident enough to acquire other companies, raise fresh funding, and
- [Arizona proposes law that would shift wildfire liability from utilities to insurers](https://jnetrading.co.uk/arizona-proposes-law-that-would-shift-wildfire-liability-from-utilities-to-insurers/) - Arizona lawmakers are debating a bill that would protect utilities from wildfire-related lawsuits, a move that would likely send shockwaves through the insurance industry. The bill would make it harder to prove that utilities are to blame for wildfires started by faulty or poorly maintained equipment while also limiting damages. In exchange for reduced liability,
- [No one knows what the hell an AI agent is](https://jnetrading.co.uk/no-one-knows-what-the-hell-an-ai-agent-is/) - Silicon Valley is bullish on AI agents. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said agents will “join the workforce” this year. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella predicted that agents will replace certain knowledge work. Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff said that Salesforce’s goal is to be “the number one provider of digital labor in the world” via the company’s
- [iPhone and Android users will soon be able to send encrypted RCS messages to each other](https://jnetrading.co.uk/iphone-and-android-users-will-soon-be-able-to-send-encrypted-rcs-messages-to-each-other/) - Text messages sent between iPhones and Android devices will soon benefit from end-to-end encryption (E2EE), after the GSM Association (GSMA) yesterday published new specifications for the Rich Communication Services (RCS) protocol that include support for cross-platform E2EE. RCS is a long-standing effort to enable SMS-style cross-platform communications with richer features, such as group messaging, typing
- [Developer of LockBit ransomware gets extradited to the United States](https://jnetrading.co.uk/developer-of-lockbit-ransomware-gets-extradited-to-the-united-states/) - Rostislav Panev, a 51-year-old dual Russian and Israeli national who is accused of being a key developer for the notorious LockBit ransomware gang, has been extradited from Israel to the United States, the Department of Justice announced on Thursday. Panev was arrested in Israel in December 2024, becoming the third person arrested for their role
- [US lawmakers urge UK spy court to hold Apple ‘backdoor’ secret hearing in public](https://jnetrading.co.uk/us-lawmakers-urge-uk-spy-court-to-hold-apple-backdoor-secret-hearing-in-public/) - A group of bipartisan U.S. lawmakers are urging the head of the U.K.’s surveillance court to hold an open hearing into Apple’s anticipated challenge of an alleged secret U.K. government legal demand. U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, along with four other federal lawmakers, said in a letter this week to the president of the U.K.’s Investigatory
- [Trump family is reportedly in talks to acquire stake in Binance’s US arm](https://jnetrading.co.uk/trump-family-is-reportedly-in-talks-to-acquire-stake-in-binances-us-arm/) - President Trump’s family has been weighing an investment in Binance.US, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal. The investment would come just a couple of years after Binance’s U.S. arm pleaded guilty to violating anti-money laundering regulation. As part of that guilty plea, Binance’s founder, Changpeng Zhao, better known as CZ, paid a
- [UK’s secret iCloud backdoor order triggers civil rights challenge](https://jnetrading.co.uk/uks-secret-icloud-backdoor-order-triggers-civil-rights-challenge/) - The U.K. government’s secret order to Apple demanding it backdoor the end-to-end encrypted version of its iCloud storage service has now been challenged by two civil rights groups, Liberty and Privacy International, which filed complaints Thursday. They called the order “unacceptable and disproportionate” and warned of “global consequences” as the access order is thought to
- [Kerry Washington invests in wedding marketplace Cheersy](https://jnetrading.co.uk/kerry-washington-invests-in-wedding-marketplace-cheersy/) - Kerry Washington is expanding her angel investment portfolio, serving as lead investor in the pre-seed round of the wedding marketplace Cheersy. Cheersy, which was founded in 2024 by Amy Shack Egan, helps couples find day-of-service wedding coordinators and has raised a total of $550,000 from other investors, including Elizabeth Cutler, co-founder of Soul Cycle, and
- [SoftBank buys $676M old Sharp plant for its OpenAI collab in Japan](https://jnetrading.co.uk/softbank-buys-676m-old-sharp-plant-for-its-openai-collab-in-japan/) - SoftBank is marching ahead on its ambitions to build out a major AI operation in its home market of Japan, on its own steam and in strategic partnership with others like OpenAI. On Friday, the tech company confirmed it would pay $676 million for a factory previously used by Sharp to build LCD panels and
- [Anti-aging zealot Bryan Johnson wants to start ‘foodome sequencing’](https://jnetrading.co.uk/anti-aging-zealot-bryan-johnson-wants-to-start-foodome-sequencing/) - In the same way that genome sequencing determines the genetic makeup of an organism, Bryan Johnson — the investor and founder behind the Don’t Die movement — wants to start “foodome” sequencing. “We’re going to sequence the U.S. ‘foodome,’ which means test 20% of foods that constitute 80% of the American diet based on stuff
- [Waymo was slapped with nearly 600 parking tickets last year in SF alone](https://jnetrading.co.uk/waymo-was-slapped-with-nearly-600-parking-tickets-last-year-in-sf-alone/) - Waymo now has more than 300 driverless vehicles zipping passengers around San Francisco, but while they follow traffic laws, parking is another matter entirely. According to city records cited by The Washington Post, these rolling robots racked up 589 citations totaling $65,065 in fines last year for parking violations that ranged from blocking traffic to
- [Rad Power Bikes already has a new CEO](https://jnetrading.co.uk/rad-power-bikes-already-has-a-new-ceo/) - Rad Power Bikes has named a new CEO, just a few days after its previous leader stepped down. The e-bike company has tapped Kathi Lentzsch, who has spent the last few decades helping turn around underperforming companies in both the consumer and B2B spaces. The change comes as Rad Power continues to shift away from
- [Sesame, the startup behind the viral virtual assistant Maya, releases its base AI model](https://jnetrading.co.uk/sesame-the-startup-behind-the-viral-virtual-assistant-maya-releases-its-base-ai-model/) - Consumer Reports recently warned that many popular AI-powered voice cloning tools on the market don’t have “meaningful” safeguards to prevent fraud or abuse. Sesame, co-founded by Oculus co-creator Brendan Iribe, went viral in late February for its assistant tech, which comes close to clearing uncanny valley territory. Maya and Sesame’s other assistant, Miles, take breaths
- [Android is adding Auracast support, which allows hearing aids to connect to public audio broadcasts](https://jnetrading.co.uk/android-is-adding-auracast-support-which-allows-hearing-aids-to-connect-to-public-audio-broadcasts/) - Google announced on Thursday that Android phones will soon support Auracast, a new Bluetooth technology that uses a phone to enable a direct connection from hearing aids to audio broadcasts in noisy environments. With Auracast, compatible hearing aids and earbuds can receive direct audio streams, such as a PA system at a train station or
- [Y Combinator’s police surveillance darling Flock Safety raises $275M at $7.5B valuation](https://jnetrading.co.uk/y-combinators-police-surveillance-darling-flock-safety-raises-275m-at-7-5b-valuation/) - Flock Safety and one of its long-time VCs, Bedrock Capital, announced Thursday that the startup raised a fresh $275 million at a $7.5 billion valuation. Flock makes computer vision-enabled video surveillance technology used by law enforcement as well as businesses, property management companies, and so on. It’s best known for its automatic license plate recognition
- [Move over, Apple: Meet the alternative app stores coming to the EU](https://jnetrading.co.uk/move-over-apple-meet-the-alternative-app-stores-coming-to-the-eu/) - Fortnite maker Epic Games launched its alternative iOS app store in the EU on August 16, allowing users to download games, including its own Fortnite and others like Rocket League Sideswipe and Fall Guys, with more to come. The company said it’s also bringing its games to other alternative app stores, including AltStore PAL, which
- [Google calls for weakened copyright and export rules in AI policy proposal](https://jnetrading.co.uk/google-calls-for-weakened-copyright-and-export-rules-in-ai-policy-proposal/) - Google, following on the heels of OpenAI, published a policy proposal in response to the Trump administration’s call for a national “AI Action Plan.” The tech giant endorsed weak copyright restrictions on AI training, as well as “balanced” export controls that “protect national security while enabling U.S. exports and global business operations.” “The U.S. needs
- [Bluesky quickly sold out of the t-shirt its CEO wore to troll Mark Zuckerberg](https://jnetrading.co.uk/bluesky-quickly-sold-out-of-the-t-shirt-its-ceo-wore-to-troll-mark-zuckerberg/) - When Bluesky CEO Jay Graber took the SXSW stage this week, she managed to make fun of Mark Zuckerberg without mentioning Meta at all. Her black T-shirt was emblazoned with black text stretching across the chest and sleeves, similar to the style of a T-shirt that the billionaire founder wore at an event last year.
- [Oracle is reportedly a top choice for helping run TikTok](https://jnetrading.co.uk/oracle-is-reportedly-a-top-choice-for-helping-run-tiktok/) - TikTok has until April to finalize a sale to a U.S.-based buyer, yet uncertainties about the future of the short-form video app remain. However, a new report has emerged, suggesting that Oracle is the leading candidate to serve as the cloud technology partner for managing TikTok in the U.S., according to The Information. Sources including
- [Y Combinator urges the White House to support Europe’s Digital Markets Act](https://jnetrading.co.uk/y-combinator-urges-the-white-house-to-support-europes-digital-markets-act/) - Y Combinator, one of the world’s most prolific startup accelerators, sent a letter on Wednesday urging the Trump administration to openly support Europe’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), a wide-ranging piece of legislation that aims to crack open Big Tech’s market power. The DMA designates six tech companies as “gatekeepers” to the internet — Alphabet, Amazon,
- [Minimalist Light Phone III launches March 27](https://jnetrading.co.uk/minimalist-light-phone-iii-launches-march-27/) - Light, the maker of a minimalist phone designed to help consumers disconnect from smartphone distractions and social media, will launch its newest model, the Light Phone III, on March 27. This version of the device, like its older counterpart, offers a simple black-and-white display and necessary features like support for calls, texts, navigation, alarms, hotspots,
- [Ex-Twitter AI ethics lead Rumman Chowdhury is worried about Musk’s impact on the federal government](https://jnetrading.co.uk/ex-twitter-ai-ethics-lead-rumman-chowdhury-is-worried-about-musks-impact-on-the-federal-government/) - Rumman Chowdhury, a data scientist, nonprofit founder, and former director of Twitter’s machine ethics team, had strong words for Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) during a panel at SXSW on Thursday. “When your funding is frozen and you don’t know if you’re gonna be fired, and there’s this, like, absolutely unhinged
- [Amazon is still hosting stalkerware victims’ data weeks after breach alert](https://jnetrading.co.uk/amazon-is-still-hosting-stalkerware-victims-data-weeks-after-breach-alert/) - Amazon will not say if it plans to take action against three phone surveillance apps that are storing troves of individuals’ private phone data on Amazon’s cloud servers, despite TechCrunch notifying the tech giant weeks earlier that it was hosting the stolen phone data. Amazon told TechCrunch it was “following [its] process” after our February
- [10 startups to watch from Y Combinator’s W25 Demo Day](https://jnetrading.co.uk/10-startups-to-watch-from-y-combinators-w25-demo-day/) - One of Silicon Valley’s most storied startup accelerators, Y Combinator, held its Winter 2025 Demo Day on Wednesday, showcasing what its latest batch of 160 startups are cooking up. Some of Silicon Valley’s most successful startups — including Stripe, Airbnb, and Reddit — started out in a YC batch. Today, YC’s newer startups are focused
- [FBI, EPA, and Treasury told Citibank to freeze funds as Trump administration tries to claw back climate money](https://jnetrading.co.uk/fbi-epa-and-treasury-told-citibank-to-freeze-funds-as-trump-administration-tries-to-claw-back-climate-money/) - Citibank revealed in court filings on Wednesday that the FBI, the EPA, the EPA inspector general, and the Treasury Department have all requested that the bank freeze accounts of several nonprofits and state government agencies. The accounts were frozen in February, but the new documents make public details that had previously been unknown, including a
- [Facebook now lets creators get paid for views on stories](https://jnetrading.co.uk/facebook-now-lets-creators-get-paid-for-views-on-stories/) - Facebook is rolling out the ability for creators to earn money for views on public stories. The new monetization option is available globally to creators who are part of the Facebook Content Monetization program. With this new monetization option, creators can earn money from content that they are already producing and sharing if they post
- [Apple’s Lockdown Mode is good for security — but its notifications are baffling](https://jnetrading.co.uk/apples-lockdown-mode-is-good-for-security-but-its-notifications-are-baffling/) - As a paranoid journalist, I am an enthusiastic user of Apple’s opt-in “extreme protection” feature, Lockdown Mode. Apple launched Lockdown Mode in 2022, and since then the security feature is considered a must-use for dissidents in corrupt countries, human-rights defenders in oppressive regimes, and journalists speaking truth to power. Lockdown Mode is designed to switch
- [Meghan Markle is launching a podcast about female founders](https://jnetrading.co.uk/meghan-markle-is-launching-a-podcast-about-female-founders/) - Meghan Markle is launching a new podcast entitled “Confessions of a Female Founder,” which will hear the duchess talking about her entrepreneurial journey. It will also feature talks with other female founders about the reality of building a business, according to People magazine. The show will premiere April 8th on Lemonada Media and will have
- [OpenAI calls DeepSeek ‘state-controlled,’ calls for bans on ‘PRC-produced’ models](https://jnetrading.co.uk/openai-calls-deepseek-state-controlled-calls-for-bans-on-prc-produced-models/) - In a new policy proposal, OpenAI describes Chinese AI lab DeepSeek as “state-subsidized” and “state-controlled,” and recommends that the U.S. government consider banning models from the outfit and similar People’s Republic of China (PRC)-supported operations. The proposal, a submission for the Trump administration’s “AI Action Plan” initiative, claims that DeepSeek’s models, including its R1 “reasoning” model,
- [Google wants Gemini to get to know you better](https://jnetrading.co.uk/google-wants-gemini-to-get-to-know-you-better/) - In the AI chatbot wars, Google thinks the key to retaining users is serving up content they can’t get elsewhere, like answers shaped by their internet habits. On Thursday, the company announced Gemini with personalization, a new “experimental capability” for its Gemini chatbot apps that lets Gemini draw on other Google apps and services to
- [Google introduces new developer tools and titles for games on mobile and PC](https://jnetrading.co.uk/google-introduces-new-developer-tools-and-titles-for-games-on-mobile-and-pc/) - Google announced new features around PC and mobile gaming today ahead of the Game Developers Conference (GDC), including new titles, control customization, and developer tools for making mobile games available on PC. The company first introduced Play Games for PC in 2022 in the beta phase. Over time, it has introduced the program to various
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- [Xbox debuts a new AI-powered gaming companion for mobile users](https://jnetrading.co.uk/xbox-debuts-a-new-ai-powered-gaming-companion-for-mobile-users/) - Ahead of the Game Developers Conference (GDC), Xbox revealed on Thursday that it’s experimenting with an AI-powered gaming sidekick. “Copilot for Gaming,” powered by Microsoft’s AI technology, is a voice-activated assistant designed to enhance the gaming experience and is designed to answer questions, complete tasks, and even criticize if you’re playing poorly. “It can trash
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- [OpenAI’s ‘creative writing’ AI evokes that annoying kid from high school fiction club](https://jnetrading.co.uk/openais-creative-writing-ai-evokes-that-annoying-kid-from-high-school-fiction-club/) - When I was 16, I attended a writing workshop with a group of precocious young poets, where we all tried very hard to prove who among us was the most tortured upper-middle-class teenager. One boy refused to tell anyone where he was from, declaring, “I’m from everywhere and nowhere.” Two weeks later, he admitted he
- [Apple’s appeal against UK’s secret iCloud backdoor order must be held in public, rights groups urge](https://jnetrading.co.uk/apples-appeal-against-uks-secret-icloud-backdoor-order-must-be-held-in-public-rights-groups-urge/) - Privacy rights groups have called on Apple’s legal challenge to a secret U.K. government order asking it to backdoor an end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) version of its iCloud storage service to be heard in public, rather than behind closed doors. The existence of the order emerged via press reports last month. Apple went on to confirm
- [Spotify launches a program to publish audiobooks from independent authors](https://jnetrading.co.uk/spotify-launches-a-program-to-publish-audiobooks-from-independent-authors/) - In an expansion of its existing audiobook efforts, Spotify on Thursday announced the launch of a new publishing program for authors that allows them to submit short-form stories they’d like to see turned into audiobooks. When Spotify selects a story for audiobook publishing, it will handle the production and distribution of the work to other
- [Omni raises $69M to design tools that help companies better analyze their data](https://jnetrading.co.uk/omni-raises-69m-to-design-tools-that-help-companies-better-analyze-their-data/) - Employees at many companies today are expected to make decisions through careful data analysis, but the tools they need to do it are clunky, slow or — in some cases — don’t exist. That’s according to Colin Zima, the CEO of Omni, a business intelligence (BI) platform that aims to help organizations simplify how they
- [UiPath is looking for a path to growth in agentic AI with its Peak.ai acquisition](https://jnetrading.co.uk/uipath-is-looking-for-a-path-to-growth-in-agentic-ai-with-its-peak-ai-acquisition/) - A rush of agentic AI solutions is hitting the enterprise market, and now one of the bigger players in automation has scooped up a startup in the space in hopes of taking a bigger piece of that market. UiPath, as part of a quarterly result report last night that spelled tougher times ahead, also delivered
- [Huawei’s lobbying lands it in a bribery scandal with EU politicians](https://jnetrading.co.uk/huaweis-lobbying-lands-it-in-a-bribery-scandal-with-eu-politicians/) - Huawei is at the center of a fresh scandal in Europe, following reports that lobbyists representing the Chinese tech titan bribed members of the European Parliament (MEPs) to curry favor with lawmakers. After being cast out of the U.S. market over fears that its telecommunications equipment could be infiltrated by the Chinese government for nefarious
- [OpenAI calls for U.S. government to codify ‘fair use’ for AI training](https://jnetrading.co.uk/openai-calls-for-u-s-government-to-codify-fair-use-for-ai-training/) - In a proposal for the U.S. government’s “AI Action Plan,” the Trump administration’s initiative to reshape American AI policy, OpenAI called for a U.S. copyright strategy that “[preserves] American AI models’ ability to learn from copyrighted material.” “America has so many AI startups, attracts so much investment, and has made so many research breakthroughs largely
- [Meta is launching Community Notes in the US next week](https://jnetrading.co.uk/meta-is-launching-community-notes-in-the-us-next-week/) - Next week, Meta will begin one of the company’s most significant overhauls ever for how it fact-checks information on its platforms. On March 18, Meta will start releasing its version of Community Notes for Facebook, Instagram, and Threads users in the United States. The program copies a crowdsourced fact-checking system that Twitter unveiled in 2021
- [Skich launches an alternative app store on iOS in the EU](https://jnetrading.co.uk/skich-launches-an-alternative-app-store-on-ios-in-the-eu/) - Skich, a Tinder-like app for discovering mobile games, announced Thursday the launch of a new marketplace to put it in closer competition with alternative game stores like Aptoide and Epic Games. Skich Store, a new alternative mobile games store, will be available for iOS users in the European Union. The company plans to begin adding
- [ClickUp is launching a revamped calendar tool for task and meeting management](https://jnetrading.co.uk/clickup-is-launching-a-revamped-calendar-tool-for-task-and-meeting-management/) - Productivity platform ClickUp launched a revamped calendar tool that integrates tasks, docs, chats, and meetings in one place. The most interesting features of the calendar are an integrated AI meeting notetaker and AI-powered time blocking for tasks. ClickUp already had a calendar product, but it was focused more on team management and scheduling. Last year,
- [Telegram introduces trading and yield features for its self-custodial crypto wallet](https://jnetrading.co.uk/telegram-introduces-trading-and-yield-features-for-its-self-custodial-crypto-wallet/) - Telegram’s crypto wallet, developed by a third-party company called The Open Platform (TOP), has introduced new features for people who don’t just use Telegram as a messaging app. The updates include multi-asset trading and yield functionalities. Based on the TON blockchain, TOP launched the wallet in 2023. The company reported that over 100 million users
- [Bria lands new funding for AI models trained on licensed data](https://jnetrading.co.uk/bria-lands-new-funding-for-ai-models-trained-on-licensed-data/) - AI-powered image generators, which are at the center of a number of copyright lawsuits against AI companies, are frequently trained on massive amounts of data from public websites. Most of these companies argue that fair use doctrine shields their data scraping and training practices. But many copyright holders disagree. That’s why some startups and firms developing image
- [Singapore grants bail for Nvidia chip smugglers in alleged $390M fraud](https://jnetrading.co.uk/singapore-grants-bail-for-nvidia-chip-smugglers-in-alleged-390m-fraud/) - Source: Original Article
- [Vento rolls out new €75M fund for Italian founders, no matter where they live](https://jnetrading.co.uk/vento-rolls-out-new-e75m-fund-for-italian-founders-no-matter-where-they-live/) - Over the last 15 years or so, as European venture capital shifted into a higher gear, one way to help a nation’s ecosystem flourish was to invest in founders from that country, regardless of where they were based. This would help re-patriate the entrepreneurial mindset back home. In Europe, the approach was pioneered in part
- [Estonia-based Blackwall raises €45 million Series B to protect SMBs from malicious online traffic](https://jnetrading.co.uk/estonia-based-blackwall-raises-e45-million-series-b-to-protect-smbs-from-malicious-online-traffic/) - A huge chunk of online traffic now comes from bots, both good and bad — but AI is boosting the latter. From DDoS attacks to scraping, there’s a renewed barrage of threats that companies have to deal with. According to cybersecurity entrepreneur Nikita Rozenberg, the impact is more severe for SMBs. “The main difference is
- [Xiaomi to preinstall PhonePe’s app store on smartphones sold in India](https://jnetrading.co.uk/xiaomi-to-preinstall-phonepes-app-store-on-smartphones-sold-in-india/) - Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi said on Thursday that its Android smartphones sold in India will come preinstalled with Indian fintech company PhonePe’s app store. Xiaomi’s Android smartphones usually come preinstalled with Google’s Play Store and the Chinese company’s own GetApps. Xiaomi said that it has signed a multi-year deal with PhonePe to replace GetApps with
- [Could deeptech serve as Europe’s  path to autonomy from the US?](https://jnetrading.co.uk/could-deeptech-serve-as-europes-path-to-autonomy-from-the-us/) - Amidst geopolitical tensions and volatile markets, the question of Europe’s ability to weather the storms ahead, especially as President Trump seems intent on having his pound of tariffs from the continent, is looming large. But an extensive new report claims deeptech is poised to become a key pillar of Europe’s security, defense, and future autonomy,
- [Food delivery startup Wonder acquires media company Tastemade for $90M](https://jnetrading.co.uk/food-delivery-startup-wonder-acquires-media-company-tastemade-for-90m/) - Food delivery startup Wonder is acquiring media company Tastemade for around $90 million, according to The Wall Street Journal. Founded in 2012, Tastemade produces food, travel, and home videos and operates several free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels. The acquisition gives Wonder access to a content studio, production company, and advertising business. Wonder will leverage
- [Intel appoints Lip-Bu Tan as its next CEO](https://jnetrading.co.uk/intel-appoints-lip-bu-tan-as-its-next-ceo/) - Intel has appointed Lip-Bu Tan, a major figure in the semiconductor industry, as CEO, the company announced late Wednesday. Tan succeeds interim co-CEOs David Zinsner and Michelle Johnston Holthaus. He’ll also rejoin the Intel board of directors after stepping down from the board in August 2024, Intel said. Zinsner will remain Intel’s CFO, while Johnston
- [Anthropic CEO says spies are after $100M AI secrets in a ‘few lines of code’](https://jnetrading.co.uk/anthropic-ceo-says-spies-are-after-100m-ai-secrets-in-a-few-lines-of-code/) - Anthropic’s CEO Dario Amodei is worried that spies, likely from China, are getting their hands on costly “algorithmic secrets” from the U.S.’s top AI companies — and he wants the U.S. government to step in. Speaking at a Council on Foreign Relations event on Monday, Amodei said that China is known for its “large-scale industrial
- [As Intel welcomes a new CEO, a look at where the company stands](https://jnetrading.co.uk/as-intel-welcomes-a-new-ceo-a-look-at-where-the-company-stands/) - Semiconductor giant Intel hired semiconductor veteran Lip-Bu Tan to be its new CEO. This news comes three months after Pat Gelsinger retired and stepped down from the company’s board, with Intel CFO David Zinsner and executive vice president of client relations Michelle Johnston Holthaus stepping in as co-CEOs. Tan, who was most recently the CEO
- [Travis Kalanick thinks Uber screwed up: “Wish we had an autonomous ride-sharing product”](https://jnetrading.co.uk/travis-kalanick-thinks-uber-screwed-up-wish-we-had-an-autonomous-ride-sharing-product/) - Travis Kalanick, the former CEO of Uber, made it clear on Wednesday: he believes the company’s decision to abandon its autonomous driving program was a mistake. Said Kalanick at the Abundance Summit in L.A., “Look, [new management] killed the autonomous car project we had going on. At the time, we were really only behind Waymo
- [UK competition probe of mobile browsers finds Apple-Google duopoly is ‘anti-innovation’](https://jnetrading.co.uk/uk-competition-probe-of-mobile-browsers-finds-apple-google-duopoly-is-anti-innovation/) - A U.K. competition authority investigation of Apple and Google’s mobile browsers has concluded that the mobile duopoly’s policies are “holding back innovation” and could also be limiting economic growth. “Mobile browsers are apps which provide the primary gateway for consumers to access the web on their mobile devices, and hence for businesses to reach them
- [Browser Use, one of the tools powering Manus, is also going viral](https://jnetrading.co.uk/browser-use-one-of-the-tools-powering-manus-is-also-going-viral/) - Manus, the viral AI “agent” platform from Chinese startup Butterfly Effect, has had an unintended side effect: raising the profile of another AI tool called Browser Use. Browser Use, which aims to make websites more accessible for agentic applications that perform tasks on a user’s behalf, has experienced explosive growth in the past week. Daily
- [The people in Elon Musk’s DOGE universe](https://jnetrading.co.uk/the-people-in-elon-musks-doge-universe/) - Elon Musk has spent decades building a universe of companies that has served as an incubator for up-and-coming engineers and a proving ground for his inner circle. That universe — an ecosystem of Silicon Valley tech titans, veterans of his companies like Tesla and SpaceX, and a crop of fresh-faced hackers and software engineers —
- [Google DeepMind unveils new AI models for controlling robots](https://jnetrading.co.uk/google-deepmind-unveils-new-ai-models-for-controlling-robots/) - Google DeepMind, Google’s AI research lab, on Wednesday announced new AI models called Gemini Robotics designed to enable real-world machines to interact with objects, navigate environments, and more. DeepMind published a series of demo videos showing robots equipped with Gemini Robotics folding paper, putting a pair of glasses into a case, and other tasks in
- [Five Million School Meals in the UK Go Meat-Free](https://jnetrading.co.uk/five-million-school-meals-in-the-uk-go-meat-free/) - More than five million school meals have gone meat-free or plant-based since the launch of ProVeg UK’s School Plates programme, kickstarting a plant-based school food revolution in the UK. Schools and local authorities across the country are introducing healthier and more sustainable school meals with plant-based food playing a more prominent role in new-look menus.
- [Regional Mayors Should Be Empowered for Levelling up Funds to Rebalance UK Economy](https://jnetrading.co.uk/regional-mayors-should-be-empowered-for-levelling-up-funds-to-rebalance-uk-economy/) - Regional Mayors Should Be Empowered for Levelling up Funds to Rebalance UK Economy : British manufacturing is a versatile sector, accounting for £191 billion of Britain’s output, paying an average of 13% more in start-up wages than the national norm. The majority of the 2.7 million people already employed in the sector are in those
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- [Construction Drive Aids Economic Recovery](https://jnetrading.co.uk/construction-drive-aids-economic-recovery/) - A recruitment campaign that set out to train high-quality assessors for the construction industry in Scotland has played a vital role in economic recovery. The two-year project launched back in early 2020 was targeted at experienced tradespeople working in the Construction Sector. It was driven by ESP and the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), in
- [UK SME Manufacturers want a Dedicated Minister to Tackle Industry Challenges](https://jnetrading.co.uk/uk-sme-manufacturers-want-a-dedicated-minister-to-tackle-industry-challenges/) - Almost three quarters (71%) of small to medium sized manufacturers believe their industry’s fortunes would be improved with a dedicated Minister for Manufacturing, according to research commissioned by after-market technology specialist SamsonVT. The company surveyed 200 senior managers and decision-makers working within UK manufacturing businesses (up to 250 employees) about the current state of the
- [The Benefits of Engaging Contractors](https://jnetrading.co.uk/the-benefits-of-engaging-contractors-managing-ir35/) - When Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng announced – in their now infamous mini-budget – that they were repealing the IR35 reforms, we saw the spark of excitement for engaging with contractors reignited. But this soon fizzled out as many businesses are still reluctant due the IR35 tax implications. There are many benefits to engaging with
- [Ministers and aviation chiefs have revealed an action plan for the next 2 years in the race to reach Jet Zero](https://jnetrading.co.uk/ministers-and-aviation-chiefs-have-revealed-an-action-plan-for-the-next-2-years-in-the-race-to-reach-jet-zero/) - Ministers and aviation chiefs have revealed an action plan for the next 2 years in the race to reach Jet Zero by 2050, as the government continues with ambitious plans to decarbonise faster than any other G7 country, grow the economy, and support hundreds of thousands of well-paid green jobs. The Jet Zero Council –
- [Greater Manchester to Invest a Further £40.7m in Walking, Wheeling and Cycling Infrastructure](https://jnetrading.co.uk/active-travel-england-greater-manchester-to-invest-a-further-40-7m-in-walking-wheeling-and-cycling-infrastructure/) - Greater Manchester is set to invest a further £40.7m in its walking, wheeling and cycling infrastructure as it progresses with its delivery of the largest active travel network in the country. Active Travel England (ATE) has today confirmed it will award £23.7m to the city-region as part of a wider boost to active travel funding
- [Government Commits £500m in Bid to Save Jobs](https://jnetrading.co.uk/government-commits-500m-in-bid-to-save-jobs/) - A Greener Future for Port Talbot Steelworks: UK Government Commits £500m in Bid to Save Jobs Tata Steel Invests £700m to Cut Emissions, but Job Losses Loom in Ambitious Green Transformation In a bold and ambitious move towards a more sustainable future, the UK government has pledged up to £500 million to support the Port
- [Local Politician Visits CUMMINS Huddersfield](https://jnetrading.co.uk/local-politician-visits-cummins-huddersfield/) - Local Politician Visits CUMMINS Huddersfield to See Recent Investments and hear about Net-Zero Ambitions The Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, MP For Huddersfield, Barry Sheerman and Labour’s Parliamentary Candidate for Huddersfield, Harpreet Uppal, visited the Cummins site in Huddersfield on Friday to learn more about how Cummins, a global power technology leader, is working to
- [HS2 Warning: Abandoning Manchester Connection Poses Threat to Northern Powerhouse Initiative](https://jnetrading.co.uk/hs2-warning-abandoning-manchester-connection-poses-threat-to-northern-powerhouse-initiative/) - The potential abandonment of the HS2 rail link from Birmingham to Manchester has raised concerns, with the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, warning that such a move could have a detrimental impact on the improvement of rail services in northern England, potentially creating a significant north-south divide. Speculation surrounding the project has intensified as
- [Minister Calls on Jobseekers to Consider Manufacturing Sector](https://jnetrading.co.uk/manufacturing-key-to-growing-the-economy-minister-calls-on-jobseekers-to-consider-sector-on-national-manufacturing-day/) - This National Manufacturing Day, the Minister for Employment is calling on employers to use the free support available from Jobcentres to help boost the UK economy. Jobcentre Plus teams play a key role in organising sector jobs fairs to link jobseekers with opportunities in manufacturing, as well as running Sector Based Work Academies (SWAPs) which
- [Fingers Off: Dirty Van Graffiti Could See Wannabe Artists Imprisoned](https://jnetrading.co.uk/fingers-off-dirty-van-graffiti-could-see-wannabe-artists-imprisoned/) - Fingers Off: Dirty Van Graffiti Could See Wannabe Artists Imprisoned Dirty white vans covered in profound language and penises are a very common site on UK roads particularly during the wetter months. However, the creators partaking in the drawing of genitalia graffiti and offensive words onto vehicles have been told to put their fingers down. Under
- [Revolutionising Supply Chain Solutions: thyssenkrupp Materials](https://jnetrading.co.uk/revolutionising-supply-chain-solutions-thyssenkrupp-materials-uk/) - Revolutionising Supply Chain Solutions: thyssenkrupp Materials UK - Northern Ireland's Consignment Stock Service In a dynamic stride towards customer-centric solutions, thyssenkrupp Materials UK - Northern Ireland has introduced an innovative consignment stock service that is setting new benchmarks in efficient inventory management. thyssenkrupp Materials (UK) Ltd is a leading materials supplier and supply chain solutions
- [ABB and Export Development Canada Agree on Global Partnership](https://jnetrading.co.uk/abb-and-export-development-canada-agree-on-global-partnership/) - ABB and Export Development Canada Agree on Global Partnership for Financing Clean Tech Projects Global partnership of up to US$ 2.9 billion between ABB and Export Development Canada (EDC) will support ABB’s customers with debt financing for key electrification and automation projects globally Commercial financing will be provided on a project-by-project basis as part of
- [ABB to Push Boundaries of Methane Emissions Monitoring](https://jnetrading.co.uk/abb-to-push-boundaries-of-methane-emissions-monitoring-with-funding-from-u-s-department-of-energy/) - ABB to Push Boundaries of Methane Emissions Monitoring with Funding from U.S. Department of Energy ABB has received significant funding from the U.S. Department of Energy to design an Integrated Methane Monitoring Platform, a single repository that will aggregate, analyze, and visualize data from multiple sources in the United States for the first time With
- [Anti-Science Stance on New Genomic Techniques](https://jnetrading.co.uk/new-report-details-the-e3t-cost-of-europes-anti-science-stance-on-new-genomic-techniques/) - A new report by the Breakthrough Institute and the Alliance for Science presents an in-depth analysis of the potential economic impact tied to the European Union's current regulatory approach to new genomic techniques (NGTs). The report, titled "The €3 Trillion Cost of Saying No: How the EU Risks Falling Behind in the Bioeconomy Revolution," discusses
- [HMF Conducts Research in the TETRA++ Project](https://jnetrading.co.uk/hmf-conducts-research-in-the-tetra-project-to-expand-tetra-with-new-generation-broadband-networks/) - With the handover of the grant, HMF Smart Solutions now has it in black and white: The "Extension of TETRA by new generation broadband networks (TETRA++)" research project has started and is being funded by the Federal Ministry of Digital Affairs and Transport with a total of 1.44 million euros. HMF is part of the
- [Make UK join forces with West Yorkshire Manufacturing](https://jnetrading.co.uk/make-uk-join-forces-with-west-yorkshire-manufacturing-services-wyms/) - Make UK join forces with West Yorkshire Manufacturing Services (WYMS) to bring the best in environmental and health & safety training to the North of England The Manufacturers’ organisation, Make UK are joining forces with West Yorkshire Manufacturing Services in Brighouse to bring the best in environmental and health and safety training to the North
- [UK Businesses Pushing Forwards on Net Zero](https://jnetrading.co.uk/uk-businesses-pushing-forwards-on-net-zero-despite-government-u-turn/) - UK Businesses Pushing Forwards on Net Zero Despite Government U-turn : Rishi Sunak recently announced a major recalibration of the nation’s net-zero targets. Key changes include pushing back the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars to 2023, and the 2025 ban on gas boilers to 2035. While the government’s reasoning for this environmental
- [The UK Must Harness the Power of Advanced Manufacturing](https://jnetrading.co.uk/the-uk-must-harness-the-power-of-advanced-manufacturing/) - UK advanced manufacturing can support sustainable regional and national economic growth, but this requires long-term political vision and commitment, according to the leaders of the UK’s five most successful manufacturing sectors. With a general election coming up, a coalition of the UK’s leading advanced manufacturing sectors, the Manufacturing Five (M5), is calling on all political
- [Offshore Wind Giant Secures £370 Million UKEF](https://jnetrading.co.uk/offshore-wind-giant-secures-370-million-ukef-backed-facility-to-expand-uk-business/) - In a move which supports the growth of the North Sea offshore wind industry, UK Export Finance (UKEF) has issued a loan guarantee so that Seaway7 can access a £370 million funding package. The export credit agency has issued the guarantee under its Export Development Guarantee (EDG) so that the offshore wind specialist can invest
- [Turbo Charge Digital Transformation for Manufacturers ](https://jnetrading.co.uk/made-smarter-national-roll-out-to-turbo-charge-digital-transformation-for-sme-manufacturers/) - Made Smarter National Roll-Out : Celebration as Government commits to expanding the pioneering adoption programme Made Smarter, a programme helping SME manufacturers access technology and digital skills, is to be rolled out nationally. The Government has committed to expanding the Made Smarter Adoption Programme to all nine English regions in 2025-26 before working with Scotland,
- [Electrification Expert Calls for Industrial Strategy New Funding](https://jnetrading.co.uk/electrification-expert-calls-for-industrial-strategy-to-support-new-funding/) - Professor Matt Boyle OBE, Executive Chair of DER-IC (Driving the Electric Revolution Industrialisation Centres) is calling on government to produce a new industrial strategy to make sure the £4.5billion funding announced for the British manufacturing industry in today’s Autumn Statement is spent in a joined up way which maximises the impact. Matt leads the DER-IC network which provides open
- [UK Export Finance Unveils Extra Support for SME Exporters](https://jnetrading.co.uk/uk-export-finance-unveils-extra-support-for-sme-exporters/) - UKEF extra support for SME Export Financeannounces today at its annual conference that it is introducing more flexible, fast-track financing for small businesses – making it easier than ever for UK firms to sell in international markets. More fast-track funding for small UK exporters The export credit agency has expanded its ‘auto-inclusion’ scheme which provides
- [3 in 5 Workers are Unaware of Zero Hours Contracts Rights](https://jnetrading.co.uk/3-in-5-workers-are-unaware-of-zero-hours-contracts-rights/) - A new Acas zero hours contract survey has found that three in five workers (61%) are unaware of the rights of people on zero hours contracts. Acas commissioned YouGov to ask workers at the end of August on how aware, if at all, they were of the rights of a worker employed on a zero
- [EU Agreement on Waste Shipments Compliance](https://jnetrading.co.uk/eu-agreement-on-waste-shipments-puts-compliance-in-sight-for-non-oecd-recycling-yards-says-sea-sentinels/) - A newly-minted EU agreement on waste shipments is set to remove a legal roadblock to make it possible for a raft of non-OECD ship recycling yards to be included on an EU-approved list, which would unleash much-needed shipbreaking capacity for a massive wave of tonnage due to be scrapped over the coming years, according to
- [Stand to Gain from this Autumn Statement?](https://jnetrading.co.uk/what-does-the-manufacturing-sector-stand-to-gain-from-this-autumn-statement/) - The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, delivered his Autumn Statement to Parliament last Wednesday, including 110 measures for growth across the board. Menzies’ accountancy and strategic advisory experts shares a summary of the main points relating to the manufacturing sector: Specific investment towards the manufacturing sectors: £4.5bn support over the next five years: The Chancellor announced a further £4.5bn
- [UKEF Joins New International Alliance : Net Zero](https://jnetrading.co.uk/ukef-joins-new-international-alliance-to-help-export-finance-reach-net-zero/) - UKEF : The UK’s export credit agency (ECA) has become a founding member of a partnership convened by the UN to help export finance reach net zero emissions by 2050. UK Export Finance (UKEF) and other ECAs have launched a ‘Net Zero Export Credit Agencies Alliance’ promoting the role of export credit in supporting global
- [UK Manufacturing Delivers ‘Packed’ Open House](https://jnetrading.co.uk/mazak-investment-in-uk-manufacturing-delivers-packed-open-house/) - Yamazaki Mazak’s investment in its UK manufacturing facilities was one of the main draws behind strong attendance at its recent annual Open House. The event, themed ‘Building For Your Future’, linked the increase in capacity at the company’s European Manufacturing Plant with its ability to now offer significantly shorter lead times on key machines. In
- [€415M Development Scheme in Coastal Angola](https://jnetrading.co.uk/uk-firms-to-deliver-e415-million-sustainable-development-scheme-in-coastal-angola/) - UKEF (UK Export Finance) has issued loan which guarantees British exporter Innovo Group to secure a €415 million contract to deliver critical infrastructure projects in Benguela Province, a region in the west of Angola adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean. The support has been issued through UK Export Finance (UKEF) – the government’s export credit agency – and means that projects will now go ahead to improve the region’s potable water supply, storm drainage, sanitation, roads, public
- [British CERN Partner Sights International Growth](https://jnetrading.co.uk/british-cern-partner-sights-international-growth-with-new-financing-deal/) - British CERN Partner Sights International Growth With New Financing Deal : A small manufacturer trusted by scientists across six continents receives new export funding Quantum Detectors is a small business leading the global market for electron detector systems – cutting-edge technology helping scientists collect vast amounts of data using light. UK Export Finance and Lloyds
- [CILT(UK) Calls for Strategic Investment in Manifesto](https://jnetrading.co.uk/ciltuk-calls-for-strategic-investment-in-transport-and-logistics-in-pre-election-manifesto-request/) - The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK – CILT(UK) ­­– has published a comprehensive manifesto request outlining policy priorities and recommendations for the future of the UK's transport, logistics and supply chain sector ahead of the 2024 General Election. Created by experts from across the transport, logistics and supply chain sector, the
- [Industry chief calls for 15% GDP manufacturing target](https://jnetrading.co.uk/industry-chief-calls-for-15-gdp-manufacturing-target/) - Industry chief calls for 15% GDP manufacturing target : Industrial strategy has potential to add £150bn to economy The head of Britain’s manufacturing body will today call for all political parties to commit to an industrial strategy with an explicit target for industry to account for 15% of UK GDP, with the potential to add
- [Ahead of Neurodiversity Celebration Week](https://jnetrading.co.uk/apm-neurodiversity-week/) - 1 in 5 project professionals working in manufacturing are not disclosing neurodivergent condition to employers – APM research reveals One in five project management professionals working in the manufacturing sector who consider themselves to be neurodivergent have not told their employer about their condition, according to a new survey by the Association for Project Management
- [UK funding boost for international space projects](https://jnetrading.co.uk/uk-funding-boost-for-international-space-projects/) - Eleven projects that showcase the best of UK space expertise on the international stage have secured a funding boost from the UK Space Agency. The UK Space Agency’s International Bilateral Fund is focused on supporting the UK space sector to work directly with international partners on exciting and innovative projects. It is funding, amongst others,
- [Acas New Code of Practice on Flexible Working](https://jnetrading.co.uk/acas-new-code-of-practice-on-flexible-working/) - Workplace expert, Acas, published its new statutory Code of Practice on requests for flexible working alongside accompanying guidance. All employees will have the right to ask their employer if they can work flexibly from their first day of employment. This right previously only applied if employees worked for their employer for 26 weeks or more. Susan Clews,
- [Manufacturers Missing Out On £10bn Investment](https://jnetrading.co.uk/manufacturers-missing-out-on-10bn-investment/) - Manufacturers missing out on £10bn investment potential – Make UK/NatWest survey Improving financial awareness can boost investment by up to a fifth in next twelve months Key findings: Almost three quarters of companies say without access to finance, investments would not take place More than a quarter of companies say improved access to finance can
- [UK Export Finance & Barclays Helps Medical Supplier](https://jnetrading.co.uk/uk-export-finance-barclays-helps-medical-supplier-2/) - UK Export Finance and Barclays helps medical supplier send lifelines around the world Leicester business Unimed Procurement Services secured government-backed financing to help it deliver life-saving medical equipment around the world. Supported by UK Export Finance, Unimed Procurement Services secured a £1.3 million financing package from Barclays in 2023. Unimed supplies governments, NGOs, research institutions
- [Coverage About The Cost Of New Border Checks](https://jnetrading.co.uk/coverage-about-the-cost-of-new-border-checks/) - There has been reporting today that new border checks for EU imports, which will begin on 30 April, could increase food prices. These border checks are fundamental in protecting our farmers and countryside from the threat of plant and animal diseases, such as African Swine Fever, reaching these shores. These figures are based on analysis
- [Cornwall Construction Investment Worth £10 Billion](https://jnetrading.co.uk/cornwall-construction-investment-worth-10-billion/) - Senior representatives from Cornwall Council, Cornwall Trade and Investment and Treveth will be attending the UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF), 21-23 May, to attract investment for a range of once in a generation development opportunities in the region. Procurement pipeline project research carried out by Inner Circle Consulting, has qualified eight significant
- [AIX Launches New Report Exploring DEI in Aviation](https://jnetrading.co.uk/diversity-takes-off-aix-launches-new-report-exploring-dei-in-aviation/) - Aircraft Interiors Expo ( AIX ) this week released a new report exploring the vital topic of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) in aviation and aircraft interiors. Diversity Takes Off offers a deep dive into inclusivity and accessibility within these sectors, focusing primarily on experiences given by industry employees and insights from experts discussing the needs of disabled
- [Make UK - A Healthier Manufacturing Workforce](https://jnetrading.co.uk/make-uk-a-healthier-manufacturing-workforce/) - Industry investing in workforce wellbeing with nearly half increasing spending despite difficult economic conditions – Make UK research Companies saw increased staff retention and decrease in sick days – but mental health issues are top of the problem list Key findings: In the last year 48.6% of manufacturers increased their spending on health and wellbeing
- [Transforming the Building Blocks of our Society](https://jnetrading.co.uk/transforming-the-building-blocks-of-our-society/) - The term foundation industries groups together glass, ceramics, cement, metal, paper and chemicals. As the name suggests, these materials are the pivotal foundation of a successful economy, and since the dawn of the Industrial Revolution, they have enabled the UK to become a global leader in science, technology, and innovation. Jumping to the present day,
- [Make UK comment on Chancellor's Speech & Housing Announcement](https://jnetrading.co.uk/make-uk-comment-on-chancellors-speech-housing-announcement-stephen-phipson/) - Commenting on the speech by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Stephen Phipson , Chief Executive of Make UK, said: “Industry will welcome such a bold statement of intent which is a clear indication of a Government that has well and truly hit the ground running, especially in ensuring that key institutions are focused on promoting
- [The MTA Welcomes New Government’s Commitment to Industry](https://jnetrading.co.uk/the-mta-welcomes-new-governments-commitment-to-industry/) - The Manufacturing Technologies Association ( MTA ) is delighted to welcome the new government and its robust commitment to revitalising the UK’s manufacturing and technology sectors. For over a century, MTA has championed the cause of a comprehensive industrial strategy, and we are thrilled to see this vision finally being recognised and implemented by the
- [Acas Urges Employers to Aim for Gold](https://jnetrading.co.uk/acas-urges-employers-to-aim-for-gold/) - Workplace expert, Acas, has issued top tips today to help employers prepare for potential issues that could arise during the 2024 Olympics Games in Paris that start on Friday. Paris 2024 will take place between Friday 26 July and Sunday 11 August 2024. Acas advises employers and small businesses to have agreements in place that
- [UK Manufacturing Slips to Twelfth in World Rankings](https://jnetrading.co.uk/uk-manufacturing-slips-to-twelfth-in-world-rankings/) - The UK’s manufacturing sector has dropped out of the top ten world rankings, falling to twelfth according to the latest official figures available published by Make UK. The figures are contained in the latest annual ‘Manufacturing – The Facts’ which contains a wide variety of data about the contribution of manufacturing to the economy including
- [A Difficult Year for Employment Relations](https://jnetrading.co.uk/a-difficult-year-for-employment-relations/) - 2023 to 2024 felt like a year of conflict. From industrial disputes in the workplace to geopolitical unrest and the year of elections, few of us will have been unaffected. While some of these challenges are resolving, conflict continues to cause deep unease and worry for many. This is certainly true in workplaces where inflationary
- [UK Metals Council - State of Metals Report](https://jnetrading.co.uk/uk-metals-council-state-of-metals-report/) - UK metals sector calls for Minister for Manufacturing and Industrial Strategy in latest report The metals sector has made an overwhelming call for a ‘Minister for Manufacturing’ to back its vital role in supporting jobs and the UK economy. More than 62% of companies who took part in the State of the Metals Industry in
- [Sunderland to Showcase at Completely Retail](https://jnetrading.co.uk/sunderland-to-showcase-at-completely-retail/) - The opportunities available in Sunderland thanks to on-going investments will be showcased at this year’s Completely Retail. Representatives from Sunderland City Council and the city’s Business Improvement District will be highlighting what the city has to offer and how a range of developments will not only boost footfall but will also put the area on
- [Goole Train Manufacturing Facility Opening Marking Siemens Mobility's Commitment to the North of England](https://jnetrading.co.uk/goole-train-manufacturing-facility-opening-marking-siemens-mobilitys-commitment-to-the-north-of-england/) - The Secretary of State for Transport Louise Haigh and the Mayor of London attended the grand opening of the Goole Train Manufacturing Facility, a significant milestone for Siemens Mobility and the future of rail transportation in the region. Alongside the opening, Siemens Mobility announced a substantial investment of up to £40 million in a state-of-the-art
- [Millions of Pounds of Investment Approved for Transport Infrastructure Schemes](https://jnetrading.co.uk/millions-of-pounds-of-investment-approved-for-transport-infrastructure-schemes/) - Greater Manchester’s Bee Network Committee has signed off several millions of pounds worth of investment in transport infrastructure across the city region.The funding - drawn down from the £1.07bn of City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement awarded in 2022 and the wider Greater Manchester Transport Capital Programme – will support the delivery and continuous improvement of
- [£30 Million UKEF Support Fuels JDR Cables' Global Expansion](https://jnetrading.co.uk/30-million-ukef-support-fuels-jdr-cables-global-expansion/) - JDR Cable Systems (JDR), a global subsea cable supplier and service provider, part of the TFKable Group, has won new contracts and is set to grow after a UK Export Finance (UKEF) guarantee helped it secure £30 million in financing. Supported by an 80% UKEF guarantee, HSBC UK, Societe Generale and Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK) issued
- [Donald Trump Jr. has been boosting MAGA-related startups](https://jnetrading.co.uk/donald-trump-jr-has-been-boosting-maga-related-startups/) - Since Donald Trump Jr. joined VC firm 1789 Capital after his father won the election, he’s been busy monetizing the Make America Great Again (MAGA) ecosystem. He’s been making bets in media, pharmaceutical, guns, and crypto while pushing against environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), the Financial Times reported. The
- [OpenStack comes to the Linux Foundation](https://jnetrading.co.uk/openstack-comes-to-the-linux-foundation/) - Back in 2010, Rackspace and NASA launched a project called OpenStack, which was meant to become an open source option for running an AWS-style cloud inside of private data centers. The two companies then moved OpenStack to the OpenStack Foundation, which has steadfastly shepherded the project through its many ups and downs. Right now, with
- [Dapr’s microservices runtime now supports AI agents](https://jnetrading.co.uk/daprs-microservices-runtime-now-supports-ai-agents/) - Back in 2019, Microsoft open sourced Dapr, a new runtime for making building distributed microservice-based applications easier. At the time, nobody was talking about AI agents yet, but as it turns out, Dapr had some of the fundamental building blocks for supporting AI agents built-in from the outset. That’s because one of Dapr’s core features
- [Moonvalley releases a video generator it claims was trained on licensed content](https://jnetrading.co.uk/moonvalley-releases-a-video-generator-it-claims-was-trained-on-licensed-content/) - Los Angeles-based startup Moonvalley has launched an AI video-generating model it claims is one of the few trained on openly licensed — not copyrighted — data. Named “Marey” after cinema trailblazer Étienne-Jules Marey, the model was built in collaboration with Asteria, a newer AI animation studio. Marey was trained on “owned or fully licensed” source
- [Jio announces deal to bring Starlink to India just hours after similar Airtel  partnership](https://jnetrading.co.uk/jio-announces-deal-to-bring-starlink-to-india-just-hours-after-similar-airtel-partnership/) - Jio Platforms, the subsidiary of India’s conglomerate Reliance Industries and the country’s largest telecom operator, Wednesday announced a partnership with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to offer Starlink’s satellite broadband internet services to its customers in India. Under the agreement, which is subject to regulatory approvals, Jio and SpaceX will explore using Starlink to extend the telco’s
- [Tata Technologies’ data leaked by ransomware gang](https://jnetrading.co.uk/tata-technologies-data-leaked-by-ransomware-gang/) - A ransomware group called Hunters International has published some of the data it claims to have stolen from Tata Technologies, just over a month after the Indian company confirmed a ransomware attack that resulted in the suspension of some services. The leaked data, published on the gang’s dark web leak site — which TechCrunch has seen
- [Uber terminates Foodpanda Taiwan acquisition, citing regulatory hurdles](https://jnetrading.co.uk/uber-terminates-foodpanda-taiwan-acquisition-citing-regulatory-hurdles/) - Source: Original Article
- [Elea AI is chasing the healthcare productivity opportunity by targeting pathology labs’ legacy systems](https://jnetrading.co.uk/elea-ai-is-chasing-the-healthcare-productivity-opportunity-by-targeting-pathology-labs-legacy-systems/) - VC funding into AI tools for healthcare was projected to hit $11 billion last year — a headline figure that speaks to the widespread conviction that artificial intelligence will prove transformative in a critical sector. Many startups applying AI in healthcare are seeking to drive efficiencies by automating some of the administration that orbits and
- [Salesforce to invest $1B in Singapore to boost adoption of AI](https://jnetrading.co.uk/salesforce-to-invest-1b-in-singapore-to-boost-adoption-of-ai/) - Salesforce plans to invest $1 billion in Singapore over the next five years as it seeks to fuel the adoption of its AI agent development platform, Agentforce. Salesforce claimed that Agentforce can help alleviate Singapore’s ongoing labor issues and augment the country’s workforce and enterprises by creating “digital workforces” that combine humans with autonomous AI
- [North Korean government hackers snuck spyware on Android app store](https://jnetrading.co.uk/north-korean-government-hackers-snuck-spyware-on-android-app-store/) - A group of hackers with links to the North Korean regime uploaded Android spyware onto the Google Play app store and were able to trick some people into downloading it, according to cybersecurity firm Lookout. In a report published on Wednesday, and exclusively shared with TechCrunch ahead of time, Lookout details an espionage campaign involving
- [Scimplify raises $40M to help manufacturers access specialty chemicals](https://jnetrading.co.uk/scimplify-raises-40m-to-help-manufacturers-access-specialty-chemicals/) - Scimplify, an Indian startup that helps pharmaceutical and agriculture companies access a range of specialty chemicals, has raised $40 million in a new funding round co-led by Accel and Bertelsmann India Investments to widen its footprint in the U.S. and reach new markets. The Series B round pegs Scimplify’s valuation at about $150 million post-money,
- [Meta faces publisher copyright AI lawsuit in France](https://jnetrading.co.uk/meta-faces-publisher-copyright-ai-lawsuit-in-france/) - Source: Original Article
- [Ditto lands $82M to synchronize data from the edge to the cloud](https://jnetrading.co.uk/ditto-lands-82m-to-synchronize-data-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud/) - Ditto, a company that’s setting out to bring “resilient” connectivity to edge devices, has raised $82 million in a Series B round of funding at a post-money valuation of $462 million, more than double its Series A valuation from 2023. “Edge,” in the context of Ditto’s industry, refers to a distributed computing model that brings
- [Pokémon Go maker Niantic is selling its games division to Scopely for $3.5B](https://jnetrading.co.uk/pokemon-go-maker-niantic-is-selling-its-games-division-to-scopely-for-3-5b/) - Mobile gaming giant Scopely on Wednesday said it has agreed to acquire Pokémon Go maker Niantic’s gaming division for $3.5 billion. Niantic said that it will add an additional $350 million cash to yield a total value of $3.85 billion to Niantic equity holders. Niantic’s games roster includes the hit Pokémon Go, which has more
- [Pentera nabs $60M at a $1B+ valuation to build simulated network attacks to train security teams](https://jnetrading.co.uk/pentera-nabs-60m-at-a-1b-valuation-to-build-simulated-network-attacks-to-train-security-teams/) - Strong and smart security operations teams are at the heart of any cybersecurity strategy, and today a startup that builds tooling to help keep them on their toes is announcing some funding on the back of a lot of growth. Pentera — which has built a system that launches simulations of network attacks to stress
- [Wolf Games, backed by ‘Law & Order’ creator, uses AI to create murder mystery games](https://jnetrading.co.uk/wolf-games-backed-by-law-order-creator-uses-ai-to-create-murder-mystery-games/) - However, creating new murder mysteries for players to solve on a daily basis is a tall order. To tackle this, Wolf Games leverages an AI engine that helps the team of writers whip up new cases. The AI draws inspiration from headlines published by major news sources such as CBS and NBC. Similar to “Law
- [How La Fourche, an online organic supermarket, is thriving after q-commerce’s bust](https://jnetrading.co.uk/how-la-fourche-an-online-organic-supermarket-is-thriving-after-q-commerces-bust/) - La Fourche is just seven years old but it has been quite a rollercoaster for the French startup. During this time, the online grocery retailer has gone through a global pandemic, followed by the rise of venture-backed quick-commerce startups that promised grocery deliveries in less than 15 minutes, followed by the implosion of that vertical.
- [Why Onyx thinks its open-source solution will win enterprise search](https://jnetrading.co.uk/why-onyx-thinks-its-open-source-solution-will-win-enterprise-search/) - Enterprises have troves of internal data and information that employees need to complete their tasks or answer questions for potential customers. But that doesn’t mean the right information is easy to find. Onyx wants to solve that problem through its internal enterprise search tool. There are other big names in the category, like Glean —
- [Lithium-ion batteries are remaking Google’s data centers](https://jnetrading.co.uk/lithium-ion-batteries-are-remaking-googles-data-centers/) - Sometimes the smallest of news items can point to bigger trends lurking beneath the surface. Case in point: Google announced late last month that it has installed 100 million lithium-ion cells across its data centers to provide backup power to its servers. On its own, it’s not earth-shattering news. But it shines a light on
- [Project Europe, a new early stage fund, will back people under 25 to build the next tech titan](https://jnetrading.co.uk/project-europe-a-new-early-stage-fund-will-back-people-under-25-to-build-the-next-tech-titan/) - A recurring theme in Europe’s tech world is that the region needs its own Google or Microsoft. Now comes the launch of a new fund to support this initiative. Project Europe — a new fund for founders “solving hard problems with technical solutions” — says it has initially pulled together $10 million from 128 different
- [Battery manufacturer Northvolt nears the end as it files for bankruptcy in Sweden](https://jnetrading.co.uk/battery-manufacturer-northvolt-nears-the-end-as-it-files-for-bankruptcy-in-sweden/) - Northvolt filed for bankruptcy in Sweden on Wednesday, the latest blow to Europe’s attempts to create a battery manufacturing juggernaut that could rival the Chinese giants. Though the Swedish startup has raised more than $14 billion, it has been running short on cash recently. Northvolt filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. in November. Since
- [Snap introduces AI Video Lenses powered by its in-house generative model](https://jnetrading.co.uk/snap-introduces-ai-video-lenses-powered-by-its-in-house-generative-model/) - Snapchat is introducing its first ever video generative AI Lenses, the company told TechCrunch exclusively. The Lenses are powered by Snap’s in-house built generative video model. The three new AI Video Lenses are available to users on the app’s premium subscription tier, Snapchat Platinum, which costs $15.99 per month. The launch comes as Snap unveiled an
- [Garantex administrator arrested in India under extradition law](https://jnetrading.co.uk/garantex-administrator-arrested-in-india-under-extradition-law/) - Indian police have arrested the co-founder of Garantex, a Russian cryptocurrency exchange sanctioned by the European Union and the U.S. government, under India’s extradition law, TechCrunch has exclusively learned and confirmed with state authorities. At 4 p.m. local time (3:30 a.m. PT) on Tuesday, the state police of Kerala arrested Lithuanian national Aleksej Besciokov in
- [Waymo expands its robotaxi service across Silicon Valley](https://jnetrading.co.uk/waymo-expands-its-robotaxi-service-across-silicon-valley/) - Waymo will start offering robotaxi rides to people in its “Waymo One” early rider program in Mountain View, Los Altos, Palo Alto, and “parts of Sunnyvale” starting Wednesday, an expansion that will bring its footprint in Silicon Valley to 27 square miles. The Waymo vehicles will be available around-the-clock, and the new territories add to
- [OpenAI launches new tools to help businesses build AI agents](https://jnetrading.co.uk/openai-launches-new-tools-to-help-businesses-build-ai-agents/) - On Tuesday, OpenAI released new tools designed to help developers and enterprises build AI agents — automated systems that can independently accomplish tasks — using the company’s own AI models and frameworks. The tools are part of OpenAI’s new Responses API, which lets businesses develop custom AI agents that can perform web searches, scan through
- [Mark Cuban says AI is ‘never the answer,’ it’s a ‘tool’](https://jnetrading.co.uk/mark-cuban-says-ai-is-never-the-answer-its-a-tool/) - Source: Original Article
- [Hugging Face expands its LeRobot platform with training data for self-driving machines](https://jnetrading.co.uk/hugging-face-expands-its-lerobot-platform-with-training-data-for-self-driving-machines/) - Last year, Hugging Face, the AI dev platform, launched LeRobot, a collection of open AI models, datasets, and tools to help build real-world robotics systems. On Tuesday, Hugging Face teamed up with AI startup Yaak to expand LeRobot with a training set for robots and cars that can navigate environments, like city streets, autonomously. The
- [Flower Labs launches a new service that automatically switches from local to cloud AI](https://jnetrading.co.uk/flower-labs-launches-a-new-service-that-automatically-switches-from-local-to-cloud-ai/) - Flower Labs, a Y Combinator-backed startup, on Tuesday launched a preview of its distributed cloud platform for serving AI models, called Flower Intelligence. Mozilla is already using it to power the upcoming Assist summarization add-on for its Thunderbird email client. What makes Flower Intelligence unique, Flower Labs said in a post on X, is that
- [Yet another AI robotics firm lands major funding, as Dexterity closes latest round](https://jnetrading.co.uk/yet-another-ai-robotics-firm-lands-major-funding-as-dexterity-closes-latest-round/) - The intersection of robotics and AI continues to attract attention from investors and Big Tech alike. The latest indicator? Dexterity, a startup specializing in industrial robots with “human-like” finesse, has raised $95 million at a post-money valuation of $1.65 billion, per Bloomberg. The investment, which includes backing from Lightspeed Venture Partners and Sumitomo Corp., highlights
- [Geothermal could power nearly all new data centers through 2030](https://jnetrading.co.uk/geothermal-could-power-nearly-all-new-data-centers-through-2030/) - There’s a power crunch looming as AI and cloud providers ramp up data center construction. But a new report suggests that a solution lies beneath their foundations. Advanced geothermal power could supply nearly two-thirds of new data center demand by 2030, according to an analysis by the Rhodium Group. The additions would quadruple the amount
- [Apple fixes new security flaw used in ‘extremely sophisticated attack’](https://jnetrading.co.uk/apple-fixes-new-security-flaw-used-in-extremely-sophisticated-attack/) - Apple released patches for a bug that it says “may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals,” citing a report. The zero-day bug was found in WebKit, the browser engine powering Safari and other apps, and allowed hackers to break out of WebKit’s protective sandbox with “maliciously crafted web content,”
- [OpenAI says it has trained an AI that’s ‘really good’ at creative writing](https://jnetrading.co.uk/openai-says-it-has-trained-an-ai-thats-really-good-at-creative-writing/) - Watch out, fiction writers. OpenAI may have you in its crosshairs. In a post on X on Tuesday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said that the company has trained a “new model” that’s “really good” at creative writing. He posted a lengthy sample from the model given the prompt “Please write a metafictional literary short story
- [DOGE axes CISA ‘red team’ staffers amid ongoing federal cuts](https://jnetrading.co.uk/doge-axes-cisa-red-team-staffers-amid-ongoing-federal-cuts/) - Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has fired more than a hundred employees working for the U.S. government’s cybersecurity agency CISA, including “red team” staffers, two people affected by the layoffs told TechCrunch. The people, who asked not to be named, said affected employees were axed immediately when their network access was revoked with
- [Podcast app Pocket Casts makes its web player free](https://jnetrading.co.uk/podcast-app-pocket-casts-makes-its-web-player-free/) - Source: Original Article
- [The New Yorker has finally embraced modernity](https://jnetrading.co.uk/the-new-yorker-has-finally-embraced-modernity/) - When the first email was sent in 1971, Richard Nixon was president. The video game “Pong” was still in development. The Pittsburgh Pirates was a good baseball team. This is to say, technological achievements like the email have lived long enough to have their own grandchildren. And yet, one of the most storied magazines in
- [IBM’s CEO doesn’t think AI will replace programmers anytime soon](https://jnetrading.co.uk/ibms-ceo-doesnt-think-ai-will-replace-programmers-anytime-soon/) - IBM CEO Arvind Krishna says that, despite the Trump administration’s attacks on globalism, global trade isn’t dead. In fact, he thinks that the U.S.’s key to growth will be embracing an international exchange of goods. “So, I actually am a firm believer — I think it goes all the way back to the economists who
- [Y Combinator founders raising less money signal a ‘vibe shift,’ VC says](https://jnetrading.co.uk/y-combinator-founders-raising-less-money-signal-a-vibe-shift-vc-says/) - Silicon Valley has been captivated by the prospect of AI, not only as a productivity enhancer but also as a catalyst for creating successful companies with much leaner teams than in the past. Stories abound of AI startups quickly reaching tens of millions in revenue with headcount as low as 20 people. With less overhead,
- [Bolt CEO Ryan Breslow explains his troubled $30M personal loan, announces new ‘super app’](https://jnetrading.co.uk/bolt-ceo-ryan-breslow-explains-his-troubled-30m-personal-loan-announces-new-super-app/) - Bolt’s controversial co-founder Ryan Breslow, who returned as CEO earlier this month, spoke on Monday about the $30 million personal loan he took out of his company that sparked legal battles and contributed to his (temporary) ouster. Breslow also announced that Bolt will launch an “everything app” that will integrate one-click checkouts for everything from
- [Trump says he will label violence against Tesla as domestic terrorism](https://jnetrading.co.uk/trump-says-he-will-label-violence-against-tesla-as-domestic-terrorism/) - President Donald Trump said he will label violence against Tesla dealerships as domestic terrorism, per a transcript shared by the White House pool reporters, a sign of deepening ties with Elon Musk. “Tesla Takeovers” have been breaking out across the globe at Tesla dealerships as people protest what they see as a hostile takeover of
- [Meta is reportedly testing in-house chips for AI training](https://jnetrading.co.uk/meta-is-reportedly-testing-in-house-chips-for-ai-training/) - Meta is reportedly testing an in-house chip for training AI systems, a part of a strategy to reduce its reliance on hardware makers like Nvidia. According to Reuters, Meta’s chip, which is designed to handle AI-specific workloads, was manufactured in partnership with Taiwan-based firm TSMC. The company is piloting a “small deployment” of the chip
- [Google has given Anthropic more funding than previously known, show new filings](https://jnetrading.co.uk/google-has-given-anthropic-more-funding-than-previously-known-show-new-filings/) - Anthropic, a San Francisco startup often cast as an independent player in the AI race, has deeper ties to Google than previously known. Court documents recently obtained by The New York Times reveal that Google owns a 14% stake in the company and is set to pour another $750 million into it this year through
- [Spotify says its payouts are getting better, but artists still disagree](https://jnetrading.co.uk/spotify-says-its-payouts-are-getting-better-but-artists-still-disagree/) - Spotify on Tuesday released its annual Loud & Clear report, detailing information about the music streaming service’s royalty payments. While Spotify revealed earlier this year that it paid out $10 billion to the music industry in 2024, the new report offers more in-depth numbers about its payments in an effort to dispel reports that the company
- [Sakana claims its AI-generated paper passed peer review — but it’s a bit more nuanced than that](https://jnetrading.co.uk/sakana-claims-its-ai-generated-paper-passed-peer-review-but-its-a-bit-more-nuanced-than-that/) - Japanese AI startup Sakana said that its AI generated one of the first peer-reviewed scientific publications. But while the claim isn’t necessarily untrue, there are caveats to note. The debate swirling around AI and its role in the scientific process grows fiercer by the day. Many researchers don’t think AI is quite ready to serve
- [Virtual physical therapists Hinge Health files for IPO, estimated to raise $500M](https://jnetrading.co.uk/virtual-physical-therapists-hinge-health-files-for-ipo-estimated-to-raise-500m/) - Hinge Health, a 10-year-old company that offers a digital solution to treat chronic musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions, filed to go public. Although Hinge has not yet announced how many shares, nor priced them, the IPO specialists at Renaissance Capital estimate the company hopes to raise up to $500 million in its offering. Hinge’s revenue in 2024
- [Show Preview: Retail Supply Chain & Logistics Expo](https://jnetrading.co.uk/show-preview-retail-supply-chain-logistics-expo/) - The Retail Supply Chain & Logistics Expo is the UK’s leading retail-focused logistics exhibition. Key UK automation distributor RARUK Automation Limited will be showcasing the latest robotic technology to improve the efficiency of internal logistics operations. The event will be taking place on the 27th and 28th of February at the ExCel London. RARUK Automation
- [Scaling Your Logistics Capabilities by a Factor of X2](https://jnetrading.co.uk/scaling-your-logistics-capabilities-by-a-factor-of-x2/) - As a leading 4PL service provider, X2 works with clients across the country to expand their logistics capabilities with access to an enormous network of reputable hauliers. Both filling the capacity of SME hauliers across the country and integrating scalability into the logistical functions of its client-base, X2 is a reputable and increasingly-known 4PL service
- [Few transport firms saw an increase in Jan turnover](https://jnetrading.co.uk/few-transport-firms-saw-an-increase-in-jan-turnover/) - Compared to any other sector, fewer transport & storage firms saw an increase in January turnover A new survey reveals only 6.7% of transport & storage sector businesses enjoyed an increase in turnover in January, the lowest result of all business sectors. The survey also reveals that transport companies are among the most pessimistic about
- [Spring Budget fails to deliver for retailers and SME's](https://jnetrading.co.uk/spring-budget-fails-to-deliver-for-retailers-and-smes/) - The Budget that wasn’t. Spring Budget fails to deliver for retailers and SME businesses: ParcelHero The Spring Budget was more notable for what wasn’t announced than what was, says the home delivery expert ParcelHero. Among expected measures that weren’t announced were business rates reforms, scrapping the tourist tax and cutting VAT for hospitality businesses. The
- [Optimising insurance to alleviate financial pressure](https://jnetrading.co.uk/optimising-insurance-to-alleviate-financial-pressure/) - Optimising insurance to alleviate financial pressures on transport & logistics businesses : Scott McLuskey BA (Hons) Dip CII Transport and logistics businesses across the UK are operating in an increasingly challenging economic environment. Some businesses are struggling to stay profitable and are looking for ways to optimise cost. This exercise should include the insurance programme.
- [G7 annual export figures put UK bottom of the class](https://jnetrading.co.uk/g7-annual-export-figures-put-uk-bottom-of-the-class/) - G7 annual export figures put UK bottom of the class, says ParcelHero The OECD’s 2023 international merchandise trade statistics highlight the UK’s export problems last year. The UK had the lowest export figures of all the G7 countries and the second-worst trade balance, although exports did grow by 0.14% over 2022. The Organisation for Economic
- [Lemon Sets Standard for 24/7 Customer Support Solutions](https://jnetrading.co.uk/lemon-sets-standard-for-24-7-customer-support-solutions/) - For logistics firms aiming to stand out in a crowded market, contact centre services, now an essential offering, add significant value. However, managing a contact centre often diverts management focus and resources away from the core service delivery. Experienced outsourcers like Lemon Contact Centre, a 24/7 UK-based specialist with two decades of expertise, offer a
- [Closer Government & Industry Ties are Essential](https://jnetrading.co.uk/closer-government-and-industry-ties-are-essential/) - A senior Government Minister has told leaders of the logistics sector that close Government collaboration with businesses, academia and trade organisations is the only way to ensure resilient UK supply chains. Delivering the keynote speech at Logistics UK’s Supply Chain Resilience event in central London today, Minister for Industry and Economic Security Nusrat Ghani MP highlighted the
- [ParcelCompare again FT 1000 fastest-growing companies](https://jnetrading.co.uk/parcelcompare-again-ft-1000-fastest-growing-companies/) - The ground-breaking online price comparison site ParcelCompare has once again featured in the Financial Times’ FT 1000 list of Europe’s fastest-growing companies. The pioneering online parcel price comparison site ParcelCompare has again charted in the Financial Times’ eighth annual FT 1000 list of Europe’s fastest-growing companies. This year, it has achieved 624th place, making it the highest- ranking UK parcels company
- [New Car Market Best March Since Pre-Pandemic](https://jnetrading.co.uk/new-car-market-best-march-since-pre-pandemic/) - New Car Market Records Best March Since Pre-Pandemic, NFDA Calls for Price Incentives as Private Demand Lags Behind Fleet “March signals a twentieth month of consecutive growth for the automotive sector, a remarkable milestone for the industry” said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), which represents franchised car and commercial
- [UK Garage and Bodyshop Event new for 2024](https://jnetrading.co.uk/uk-garage-and-bodyshop-event-new-for-2024/) - As anticipation builds for the second edition of the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event at the NEC in Birmingham on June 5 and 6 2024, the trade exhibition has unveiled details of this year’s 14 show features and new training hubs designed exclusively for garages and technicians. This unique trade event offers a prime opportunity
- [UK Export Finance & Barclays Helps Medical Supplier](https://jnetrading.co.uk/uk-export-finance-barclays-helps-medical-supplier/) - UK Export Finance and Barclays helps medical supplier send lifelines around the world Leicester business Unimed Procurement Services secured government-backed financing to help it deliver life-saving medical equipment around the world. Supported by UK Export Finance, Unimed Procurement Services secured a £1.3 million financing package from Barclays in 2023. Unimed supplies governments, NGOs, research institutions
- [UK Goods Exports to EU Tumbled £10.7bn in 2023](https://jnetrading.co.uk/uk-goods-exports-to-eu-tumbled-10-7bn-in-2023/) - UK goods exports to EU tumbled £10.7bn in 2023. Brexit turmoil is not over yet, says ParcelHero. The UK’s official trade figures for Q4 2023 have been released, and they reveal the UK’s goods exports to the EU slumped from £196.7bn in 2022 to £186bn last year. The international delivery expert ParcelHero says new post-Brexit
- [British Businesses Return to Pre-Brexit Transit Times](https://jnetrading.co.uk/british-businesses-return-to-pre-brexit-transit-times/) - British Businesses Return to Pre-Brexit Transit Times : On the fourth anniversary of Britain’s departure from the European Union, road freight operator Europa Road has successfully returned to offering guaranteed pre-Brexit delivery times across Europe. Europa Road, the European road freight division of pioneering independent operator Europa Worldwide Group, recently welcomed MP Gareth Johnson to
- [Atlantic Pacific Receive King’s Award For Enterprise](https://jnetrading.co.uk/atlantic-pacific-receive-kings-award-for-enterprise/) - Global logistics and supply chain service providers Atlantic Pacific Global Logistics, have been awarded the much-coveted King’s Award For Enterprise 2024 in the International Trade category this week. In a confirmation statement from the government, the company were advised that His Majesty The King had approved the Prime Minister’s recommendation to award the accolade, which is
- [Transport & Storage Sector Leads UK Out of Recession](https://jnetrading.co.uk/transport-storage-sector-leads-uk-out-of-recession/) - Britain’s recession has officially ended, and the transport & storage sector led the resurgence with the highest increase of any service sector. The home delivery expert Parcelhero says the UK courier and parcels market alone will be worth £25bn by 2030. The UK has officially come out of recession, with higher than expected GDP (gross
- [UK Garage and Bodyshop Event Unveils Host of Offers](https://jnetrading.co.uk/uk-garage-and-bodyshop-event-unveils-host-of-offers/) - UK Garage and Bodyshop Event Unveils Host of Special Offers and Savings on Essential Equipment and Services The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event is set to return to the NEC in Birmingham on 5th – 6th June and is firmly becoming a must-attend for garage professionals seeking to enhance their businesses with the latest tools,
- [Businesses Create the Finalists for Multimodal Awards](https://jnetrading.co.uk/businesses-create-the-finalists-for-multimodal-awards/) - As the logistics and supply chain industry looks forward to Multimodal 2024 this summer, organisers have announced which businesses have been nominated as Finalists for the prestigious Modal section of its Awards. Recognising outstanding achievements in air, road, rail, maritime and freight across the logistics sectors, voting for this year’s Multimodal Awards Finalists opened earlier
- [Northern Ireland Executive Needs a Logistics Strategy](https://jnetrading.co.uk/northern-ireland-executive-needs-a-logistics-strategy/) - To realise fully the potential of Northern Ireland’s economy, business group Logistics UK is urging the Northern Ireland Executive to develop and deliver a NI-specific logistics strategy. In its new report “Logistics: underpinning Northern Ireland’s economy”, Logistics UK highlights the significance of the sector to the economy and identifies five key areas where it believes
- [Safe & Legal Operation with Transport Manager Conferences](https://jnetrading.co.uk/safe-legal-operation-with-transport-manager-conferences/) - Run a Safe and Legal Operation with the Help of Logistics UK’s Transport Manager Conferences Logistics UK’s series of Transport Manager conferences returns this autumn with ten events taking place across the country providing transport operators with the latest compliance and legislation information. Now in its 24th year, the conferences are the industry’s leading events
- [Logistics UK's Response to the King’s Speech](https://jnetrading.co.uk/logistics-uks-response-to-the-kings-speech/) - Following the new government’s first King’s Speech, Michelle Gardner, Deputy Director – Policy at Logistics UK commented, “The government has rightly put economic growth at the centre of its ambitions through its first King’s Speech, and our members will welcome the new legislation to accelerate the delivery of critical transport and energy grid infrastructure. With
- [Increasing Fuel Duty Would Harm Growth and Prices](https://jnetrading.co.uk/increasing-fuel-duty-would-harm-growth-and-prices/) - Increasing Fuel Duty Would Harm Growth and Drive Up Prices, Logistics UK Warns Removing the five pence per litre cut in fuel duty could drive inflationary cost pressures, raising prices for businesses and consumers, according to a submission made by business group Logistics UK to the Treasury ahead of the autumn Budget on 30 October.
- [Logistics Needs Consistency & Commitment to Thrive](https://jnetrading.co.uk/logistics-needs-consistency-commitment-to-thrive/) - Logistics UK Response to Consultation on National Planning Policy Framework – Logistics Industry Needs Consistency and Commitment in Order to Thrive If the country’s logistics industry is to provide the economy with the productivity and profitability boosts it is capable of driving, it is imperative that the National Planning Police Framework (NPPF) is strengthened to
- [7 Days to Go: DVS Phase 2 to Start in London on 28 October](https://jnetrading.co.uk/7-days-to-go-dvs-phase-2-to-start-in-london-on-28-october/) - 7 Days to Go: DVS Phase 2 to Start in London on 28 October; With only one week until enforcement of the next phase of the Mayor of London’s Direct Vision Standard begins, two groups which represent the majority of those operating road vehicles which will be affected – Logistics UK and the RHA (Road
- [Logistics UK Virtual Transport Manager - One month to go](https://jnetrading.co.uk/logistics-uk-virtual-transport-manager-one-month-to-go/) - There is only one month to go until Logistics UK’s Virtual Transport Manager event, which takes place on Friday 29 November. Virtual Transport Manager enables transport managers from across the country to take advantage of all the information and guidance available at Logistics UK’s live Transport Manager conferences, even if they are unable to attend in
- [Five steps UK SMEs should take to prepare for Trump](https://jnetrading.co.uk/five-steps-uk-smes-should-take-to-prepare-for-trump/) - Donald Trump’s return to office will have a significant impact on UK retail and supply chain businesses, says the international delivery expert Parcelhero. SME businesses and their logistics and delivery partners should start preparing now to meet the challenges and opportunities of Trump 2.0. The international delivery expert Parcelhero says Donald Trump’s return to power is likely
- [Snow Affecting Some Deliveries – Your Rights For Delays?](https://jnetrading.co.uk/snow-affecting-some-deliveries-your-rights-for-delays/) - Snow Affecting Some Deliveries – Your Rights For Delays? : The home delivery expert Parcelhero says most courier and mail services across the UK are delivering as normal, even in snowy areas. However, there are a number of localised exceptions. What can customers do if their delivery or collection is delayed? Much of the UK,
- [Fuel Card Comparison Site Saves UK Businesses Thousands  ](https://jnetrading.co.uk/fuel-card-comparison-site-saves-uk-businesses-thousands/) - FuelQ® business fuel card holders have saved an average 11.03 pence per litre on pump prices since September 2023 by using fuel cards when they pay to fill up. Fluctuating fuel prices have become a staple concern for UK motorists. According to a research briefing published by the House of Commons in July this year,
- [Gloomy Start to Christmas Peak as Sales Slump in October](https://jnetrading.co.uk/gloomy-start-to-christmas-peak-as-sales-slump-in-october/) - October’s High Street and online sales results make depressing reading for retailers as the Christmas season gets underway. They will be desperately hoping Black Friday brightens November’s figures, says the home delivery expert Parcelhero. The latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) retail sales bulletin shows overall retail sales, and online sales in particular, stumbled in October. Combined
- [New Survey Reveals Half of Brits to Rely on Black Friday](https://jnetrading.co.uk/new-survey-reveals-half-of-brits-to-rely-on-black-friday/) - 25-34 year olds are most likely to get their gifts on Black Friday Brits plan to spend £352 on Christmas presents this year 1 in 8 shoppers plan to buy the majority of Christmas shopping in Black Friday sales A new survey of UK consumers commissioned by GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest
- [Back To Black: Black Friday Will Dazzle This Year](https://jnetrading.co.uk/back-to-black-black-friday-will-dazzle-this-year/) - Following last year’s lacklustre Black Friday – dubbed ‘Beige Friday’ after sales dropped by -1.9% – the event is set to regain its sparkle this year. Brits have been tightening their belts for so long that they have run out of notches, says the home delivery expert Parcelhero. Expect them to loosen up for a
- [Pros & Cons to a Trump or Harris Win for UK Businesses](https://jnetrading.co.uk/pros-cons-to-a-trump-or-harris-win-for-uk-businesses/) - What impact might a Trump or Harris US Presidency have on UK retail, courier and supply chain businesses? As the neck-and-neck election nears, the international delivery expert Parcelhero says there are pros and cons to both candidates, which could have significant repercussions for UK-US trade. As the 5 November US elections near, the two candidates
- [British Business Unites for Lower Thames Crossing Consent](https://jnetrading.co.uk/british-business-unites-for-lower-thames-crossing-consent/) - Businesses from across the UK have made a united call for the government to approve the Development Consent Order (DCO) for the Lower Thames Crossing which has been at the planning stage for over a decade. 73 organisations nationwide have sent a letter to Secretary of State for Transport Louise Haigh outlining why the Nationally Significant Infrastructure
- [Call for ‘Minister for Manufacturing’ of Supply Chain Issues](https://jnetrading.co.uk/call-for-minister-for-manufacturing-as-latest-report-points-to-cocktail-of-supply-chain-issues-for-industry/) - Call for ‘Minister for Manufacturing’ as Latest Report Points to ‘Cocktail’ of Supply Chain Issues for Industry : A complex cocktail of supply chain pressures, availability of raw materials and recruitment issues is holding back UK industry according to a new report. Crowe’s Summer Manufacturing Outlook, conducted in partnership with the Confederation of British Metalforming

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