New data reveals London’s fintech sector is experiencing its strongest hiring surge since 2021. The capital is forecast to see a 37% year-on-year rise in vacancies for 2026, dominating the national landscape. AI and risk specialists are commanding the highest premiums in this red-hot market.
Apple is reportedly in early talks with Indian semiconductor firm CG Semi to handle iPhone chip packaging. This would mark a significant first for Apple’s supply chain in India, which is assembling more iPhones than ever.
Microsoft has started notifying UK users of an impending price increase for Microsoft 365 subscriptions. The cost for a Family plan is set to rise by £25 annually, with the new rate taking effect on February 14, 2025, for upcoming renewals.
Amazon has escalated its crackdown on piracy apps for Fire TV devices. A new full-screen warning now completely blocks identified apps from launching, a significant step beyond previous warnings.
Bethesda has released a new patch for the 10-year-old Fallout 4, fixing several issues ahead of the Fallout Season 2 premiere. However, a highly-requested console storage expansion feature has been pushed to 2026.
2025 was a brutal year for cloud reliability. The three biggest providers—AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure—all suffered major outages, some lasting for days and affecting everything from airlines to financial services. Ransomware and software bugs proved that even the most critical infrastruct
A major new player, Shield Technology Partners, has launched with a former Palantir executive at the helm. The move signals a push to bring Palantir’s data-centric, AI-driven playbook to the massive managed IT services industry.
Neil Murray, a solo GP in Copenhagen, has closed a $6 million fund for Nordic startups. He turned down more investor money to stay small and focused. His strategy reveals a lot about the region’s momentum.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is gearing up for a potential IPO next year that could shatter records with a $1.5 trillion valuation. The deal would unlock billions for private backers and send shockwaves through the entire aerospace sector. So who benefits even before the stock starts trading?
Intel has appointed a former Trump administration official to lead its government affairs team. The move comes just four months after the U.S. government took a 9.9% equity stake in the chipmaker using $8.9 billion in CHIPS Act funds.
