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UK fintech Ryft secures £5.7m to challenge payment giants lionherald.com/uk-fintech-r...
UK fintech Ryft secures £5.7m to challenge payment giants - LionHerald
Ryft, a UK-based fintech startup, secures £5.7M in Series A funding, bringing its total funding to £7.4M. With plans to expand globally, Ryft is challenging industry giants like Stripe and Adyen by of...
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April 10, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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AI’s global market value could hit $4.8 TRILLION by 2033 , matching Germany’s entire GDP today!
A UNCTAD report warns this tech revolution could reshape economies, boost productivity, and disrupt 40% of jobs worldwide.
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A UNCTAD report warns this tech revolution could reshape economies, boost productivity, and disrupt 40% of jobs worldwide.
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April 5, 2025 at 9:07 PM
AI’s global market value could hit $4.8 TRILLION by 2033 , matching Germany’s entire GDP today!
A UNCTAD report warns this tech revolution could reshape economies, boost productivity, and disrupt 40% of jobs worldwide.
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A UNCTAD report warns this tech revolution could reshape economies, boost productivity, and disrupt 40% of jobs worldwide.
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No more red tape—just results: Jessica Lennard on revolutionizing UK digital markets for startups and giants - READ MORE: lionherald.com/no-more-red-... -
No more red tape—just results: Jessica Lennard on revolutionizing UK digital markets for startups and giants - LionHerald
Jessica Lennard, Chief Strategy Officer of the CMA, unveils a bold strategy to transform the UK’s digital markets, fostering competition, innovation, and growth under the new DMCCA framework.
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March 25, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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March 16, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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British tech brand Nothing has revealed the design of its upcoming 3a smartphone series, launching on March 4.
It features the signature transparent design, a new camera module, and an extra side button that may enable AI-powered features.
It features the signature transparent design, a new camera module, and an extra side button that may enable AI-powered features.
February 25, 2025 at 4:22 PM
British tech brand Nothing has revealed the design of its upcoming 3a smartphone series, launching on March 4.
It features the signature transparent design, a new camera module, and an extra side button that may enable AI-powered features.
It features the signature transparent design, a new camera module, and an extra side button that may enable AI-powered features.
China’s EngineAI just launched the PM01, a compact humanoid robot with a 320-degree rotating waist for unmatched agility.
At 1.38m tall and 40kg, it’s priced at $12,000—undercutting competitors like Booster’s T1. A game-changer for robotics?
At 1.38m tall and 40kg, it’s priced at $12,000—undercutting competitors like Booster’s T1. A game-changer for robotics?
February 25, 2025 at 3:29 PM
China’s EngineAI just launched the PM01, a compact humanoid robot with a 320-degree rotating waist for unmatched agility.
At 1.38m tall and 40kg, it’s priced at $12,000—undercutting competitors like Booster’s T1. A game-changer for robotics?
At 1.38m tall and 40kg, it’s priced at $12,000—undercutting competitors like Booster’s T1. A game-changer for robotics?
Over 1,000 UK musicians, including Kate Bush & Hans Zimmer, released a silent album titled “Is This What We Want?” to protest proposed copyright law changes allowing AI companies to use artists' work without consent. Critics call it music theft.
February 25, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Over 1,000 UK musicians, including Kate Bush & Hans Zimmer, released a silent album titled “Is This What We Want?” to protest proposed copyright law changes allowing AI companies to use artists' work without consent. Critics call it music theft.
China is the world’s largest EV market, and North America’s demand for EVs is rising.
Toyota’s investments position it competitively in both regions.
Toyota’s investments position it competitively in both regions.
February 5, 2025 at 8:32 PM
China is the world’s largest EV market, and North America’s demand for EVs is rising.
Toyota’s investments position it competitively in both regions.
Toyota’s investments position it competitively in both regions.
GoCardless cut losses by 55% in 2024, dropping from £78M to £35.1M.
Revenue surged 41% to £132M, with £91.9M from customers.
Layoffs (15% of staff) and cost cuts helped, but strong sales growth was key.
The goal?
Profitability by 2026.
Revenue surged 41% to £132M, with £91.9M from customers.
Layoffs (15% of staff) and cost cuts helped, but strong sales growth was key.
The goal?
Profitability by 2026.
February 3, 2025 at 10:37 AM
GoCardless cut losses by 55% in 2024, dropping from £78M to £35.1M.
Revenue surged 41% to £132M, with £91.9M from customers.
Layoffs (15% of staff) and cost cuts helped, but strong sales growth was key.
The goal?
Profitability by 2026.
Revenue surged 41% to £132M, with £91.9M from customers.
Layoffs (15% of staff) and cost cuts helped, but strong sales growth was key.
The goal?
Profitability by 2026.
The EU has begun enforcing its AI Act, banning high-risk AI like social scoring & real-time facial recognition.
Companies must now comply or face fines up to €35M or 7% of global revenue. This is just the start, more rules & compliance steps to come.
Companies must now comply or face fines up to €35M or 7% of global revenue. This is just the start, more rules & compliance steps to come.
February 3, 2025 at 10:35 AM
The EU has begun enforcing its AI Act, banning high-risk AI like social scoring & real-time facial recognition.
Companies must now comply or face fines up to €35M or 7% of global revenue. This is just the start, more rules & compliance steps to come.
Companies must now comply or face fines up to €35M or 7% of global revenue. This is just the start, more rules & compliance steps to come.
Google offers voluntary buyouts after employee petition
After 1,400+ Googlers petitioned for job security, Google is offering U.S.-based employees on its Platforms & Devices (P&D) team a voluntary exit program with severance.
After 1,400+ Googlers petitioned for job security, Google is offering U.S.-based employees on its Platforms & Devices (P&D) team a voluntary exit program with severance.
February 2, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Google offers voluntary buyouts after employee petition
After 1,400+ Googlers petitioned for job security, Google is offering U.S.-based employees on its Platforms & Devices (P&D) team a voluntary exit program with severance.
After 1,400+ Googlers petitioned for job security, Google is offering U.S.-based employees on its Platforms & Devices (P&D) team a voluntary exit program with severance.
Elon Musk’s father Errol enters crypto: The controversial ‘Musk It’ token explained
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Elon Musk’s father Errol enters crypto: The controversial ‘Musk It’ token explained - LionHerald
Errol Musk has launched the "Musk It" memecoin project, aiming to raise up to $200 million for the Musk Institute, despite lacking Elon Musk's endorsement. The venture, tied to internet trends, faces ...
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February 1, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Elon Musk’s father Errol enters crypto: The controversial ‘Musk It’ token explained
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Security researchers from the University of Pennsylvania and Cisco have revealed that DeepSeek’s R1 reasoning AI is highly vulnerable to jailbreaking, failing to block harmful prompts in tests involving cybercrime, misinformation, and illegal activities.
February 1, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Security researchers from the University of Pennsylvania and Cisco have revealed that DeepSeek’s R1 reasoning AI is highly vulnerable to jailbreaking, failing to block harmful prompts in tests involving cybercrime, misinformation, and illegal activities.
Cracks in the firewall: Are U.S. export controls failing to stop china’s AI advancements?
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Cracks in the firewall: Are U.S. export controls failing to stop china’s AI advancements? - LionHerald
U.S. export controls aim to limit China’s AI progress, but with DeepSeek’s advancements, are these restrictions truly effective? Explore the growing doubts about America’s ability to maintain its tech...
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February 1, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Cracks in the firewall: Are U.S. export controls failing to stop china’s AI advancements?
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The Author’s Guild( The US body representing writers) is introducing a “Human Authored” certification to help readers distinguish books written by humans from AI-generated ones.
The Author’s Guild’s new initiative aims to protect authors from AI-generated content flooding bestseller lists.
The Author’s Guild’s new initiative aims to protect authors from AI-generated content flooding bestseller lists.
February 1, 2025 at 8:25 PM
The Author’s Guild( The US body representing writers) is introducing a “Human Authored” certification to help readers distinguish books written by humans from AI-generated ones.
The Author’s Guild’s new initiative aims to protect authors from AI-generated content flooding bestseller lists.
The Author’s Guild’s new initiative aims to protect authors from AI-generated content flooding bestseller lists.
OpenAI has fully released its o3-mini model to paid tiers and a free trial.
The model excels in math, science, and coding, delivering faster results than the o1 model but lacks vision capabilities.
It supports function calling, JSON/XML responses, and streaming.
The model excels in math, science, and coding, delivering faster results than the o1 model but lacks vision capabilities.
It supports function calling, JSON/XML responses, and streaming.
February 1, 2025 at 8:01 PM
OpenAI has fully released its o3-mini model to paid tiers and a free trial.
The model excels in math, science, and coding, delivering faster results than the o1 model but lacks vision capabilities.
It supports function calling, JSON/XML responses, and streaming.
The model excels in math, science, and coding, delivering faster results than the o1 model but lacks vision capabilities.
It supports function calling, JSON/XML responses, and streaming.
In Superagency, Reid Hoffman argues AI expands human agency, enhancing knowledge, jobs, and lives.
He urges “smart risk-taking” over fear, advocating for iterative deployment to maximize AI’s benefits while addressing risks.
He urges “smart risk-taking” over fear, advocating for iterative deployment to maximize AI’s benefits while addressing risks.
February 1, 2025 at 7:49 PM
In Superagency, Reid Hoffman argues AI expands human agency, enhancing knowledge, jobs, and lives.
He urges “smart risk-taking” over fear, advocating for iterative deployment to maximize AI’s benefits while addressing risks.
He urges “smart risk-taking” over fear, advocating for iterative deployment to maximize AI’s benefits while addressing risks.
Controversial Zimbabwean inventor Sangulani Maxwell Chikumbutso finally unveils groundbreaking fuel-free car alongside President Emmerson Mnangagwa
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Controversial Zimbabwean inventor Sangulani Maxwell Chikumbutso finally unveils groundbreaking fuel-free car alongside President Emmerson Mnangagwa - LionHerald
Zimbabwe is set to launch the Saith electric vehicle on February 10. Developed with Chinese collaboration, it features an unlimited driving range, a 220 km/h top speed, and autonomous driving. Plans f...
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February 1, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Controversial Zimbabwean inventor Sangulani Maxwell Chikumbutso finally unveils groundbreaking fuel-free car alongside President Emmerson Mnangagwa
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Climate fintech Zero launches sustainable Money App targeting eco-conscious users
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Climate fintech Zero launches sustainable Money App targeting eco-conscious users - LionHerald
Zero, the B Corp-certified fintech, launches a sustainable money app designed to help users reduce their carbon footprint while managing finances. With a valuation of £8.3 million, the app offers inno...
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February 1, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Climate fintech Zero launches sustainable Money App targeting eco-conscious users
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Friday.
The discussion covered AI policy, semiconductor technology, and U.S.-China trade tensions.
Trump did not disclose details but hinted at potential tariffs on computer chips.
The discussion covered AI policy, semiconductor technology, and U.S.-China trade tensions.
Trump did not disclose details but hinted at potential tariffs on computer chips.
February 1, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Friday.
The discussion covered AI policy, semiconductor technology, and U.S.-China trade tensions.
Trump did not disclose details but hinted at potential tariffs on computer chips.
The discussion covered AI policy, semiconductor technology, and U.S.-China trade tensions.
Trump did not disclose details but hinted at potential tariffs on computer chips.
Honda is bringing back the Prelude—this time as a hybrid.
Set to arrive in 2025, the revived sports coupe will introduce Honda’s new S+ Shift mode for enhanced driver engagement.
While some may wish it were fully electric, Honda sees hybrids as a key bridge to EVs.
Set to arrive in 2025, the revived sports coupe will introduce Honda’s new S+ Shift mode for enhanced driver engagement.
While some may wish it were fully electric, Honda sees hybrids as a key bridge to EVs.
February 1, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Honda is bringing back the Prelude—this time as a hybrid.
Set to arrive in 2025, the revived sports coupe will introduce Honda’s new S+ Shift mode for enhanced driver engagement.
While some may wish it were fully electric, Honda sees hybrids as a key bridge to EVs.
Set to arrive in 2025, the revived sports coupe will introduce Honda’s new S+ Shift mode for enhanced driver engagement.
While some may wish it were fully electric, Honda sees hybrids as a key bridge to EVs.
Can Alexandra Chirica’s startup Recfindr finally fix what’s broken in recruitment? lionherald.com/can-alexandr...
January 24, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Can Alexandra Chirica’s startup Recfindr finally fix what’s broken in recruitment? lionherald.com/can-alexandr...
PayPal will pay a $2M fine after a NY probe found cybersecurity failures exposing customers’ Social Security numbers in 2022.
NY regulators cited lack of qualified staff and training. PayPal cooperated, saying consumer security is a “top priority.”
NY regulators cited lack of qualified staff and training. PayPal cooperated, saying consumer security is a “top priority.”
January 24, 2025 at 2:26 AM
PayPal will pay a $2M fine after a NY probe found cybersecurity failures exposing customers’ Social Security numbers in 2022.
NY regulators cited lack of qualified staff and training. PayPal cooperated, saying consumer security is a “top priority.”
NY regulators cited lack of qualified staff and training. PayPal cooperated, saying consumer security is a “top priority.”
Climate tech startup Arborea raises £4.1M to scale its Biosolar Leaf system, which uses photosynthesis to produce sustainable proteins while cutting CO2 emissions.
HQ in London & Portugal, Arborea aims to revolutionize food production & reduce reliance on livestock.
HQ in London & Portugal, Arborea aims to revolutionize food production & reduce reliance on livestock.
December 23, 2024 at 10:56 AM
Climate tech startup Arborea raises £4.1M to scale its Biosolar Leaf system, which uses photosynthesis to produce sustainable proteins while cutting CO2 emissions.
HQ in London & Portugal, Arborea aims to revolutionize food production & reduce reliance on livestock.
HQ in London & Portugal, Arborea aims to revolutionize food production & reduce reliance on livestock.
#Google unveils Willow, a quantum chip that tackles error correction and performs tasks classical supercomputers couldn’t achieve in billions of years!
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A major step forward, but real-world uses are still on the horizon.
#Quantum #Computing #Tech #Innovation
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A major step forward, but real-world uses are still on the horizon.
#Quantum #Computing #Tech #Innovation
Google’s quantum computing breakthrough: A leap forward or hype? - LionHerald
Google’s Willow chip achieves a quantum computing milestone, completing tasks beyond classical computers. Explore its significance, limitations, and the road to practical applications.
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December 10, 2024 at 7:11 PM
#Google unveils Willow, a quantum chip that tackles error correction and performs tasks classical supercomputers couldn’t achieve in billions of years!
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A major step forward, but real-world uses are still on the horizon.
#Quantum #Computing #Tech #Innovation
lionherald.com/googles-quan...
A major step forward, but real-world uses are still on the horizon.
#Quantum #Computing #Tech #Innovation