big tech EU and UK Officials Question Big Tech Regulation After Trump Bans European and British leaders are questioning whether social media companies act as publishers after major platforms banned President Donald Trump's accounts. The controversy accelerates ongoing debates over holding tech giants accountable for user content.
huawei U.K. Reverses Course, Orders Complete Ban on Huawei 5G Equipment The British government bans telecom companies from purchasing new Huawei equipment starting in January and requires the removal of all existing Huawei 5G gear by 2027. This dramatic policy shift follows worsening U.K.-China relations and intense pressure from the United States.
oneplus OnePlus Reveals Nord Pricing and August 4 Release Date OnePlus officially unveils the mid-range Nord smartphone, marking a return to affordable devices with prices starting at 399 euros. However, the phone skips a direct US launch and lacks guaranteed carrier compatibility in America.
huawei UK Orders Complete Removal of Huawei Equipment From 5G Networks by 2027 The UK government bans the purchase of new Huawei 5G equipment and mandates the full removal of all existing gear by 2027. This decision follows a National Cyber Security Centre review concluding that recent US sanctions make it impossible to guarantee the security of the company's hardware.
huawei UK Bans All New Huawei 5G Equipment Over US Sanctions The British government bans new Huawei equipment from its 5G networks and mandates the removal of all existing gear by 2027. This policy shift follows strict US sanctions that prevent the tech giant from accessing American technology.
fintech Fintech Coalition Builds Open Banking Tool to Verify Self-Employed Income Loss A group of UK fintech companies quickly develops a cloud-based tool called Covid Credit to help self-employed workers prove income loss using open banking data. The application aims to support relief claims but still awaits official government approval.
virgin media Virgin Media and O2 Merge to Rival BT and Sky in UK Telecom Market Liberty Global and Telefonica are combining their UK assets to form a massive joint venture. The new entity brings together millions of mobile and broadband customers to compete with the country's top telecom providers.
revolut Revolut Cuts 60 Jobs as Pandemic Pressures Challenge Profit Goals UK digital bank Revolut lays off 60 employees as COVID-19 forces cost-saving measures. The $5.5 billion company still aims to achieve profitability this year despite the economic downturn.
5g UK Arson Attacks on 5G Towers Fueled by Coronavirus Conspiracy Theories At least a dozen 5G cell towers in the UK are set on fire by individuals who falsely believe the technology spreads the coronavirus. Telecom workers also face physical abuse as health officials and scientists urgently debunk the baseless claims.
5g UK Cell Towers Burn as False 5G Coronavirus Conspiracy Spreads Attackers set fire to multiple cell towers in the U.K. and harass telecom workers due to baseless online theories linking 5G networks to the coronavirus pandemic.
5g Arson Attacks on U.K. 5G Towers Spark Investor Fears Over Baseless Virus Claims Misguided individuals set fire to telecom masts in the U.K. based on an unfounded conspiracy theory linking 5G technology to the coronavirus pandemic. Analysts warn that this public fear could potentially delay the global rollout of next-generation wireless networks.
5g Arson Attacks Hit U.K. Cellphone Towers Amid Baseless 5G Coronavirus Claims Multiple cellphone towers in the U.K. catch fire as unfounded conspiracy theories link 5G networks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Telecommunication authorities and government officials are actively pushing back against the dangerous rumors.
5g Arson Attacks Hit U.K. Cell Towers Over False 5G Coronavirus Links Vandals set fire to multiple cell towers and harass telecom workers in the U.K. due to baseless online conspiracy theories linking 5G networks to the COVID-19 pandemic.
skyrora Scottish Rocket Startup Shifts All Production to Pandemic Supplies Private space launch company Skyrora pauses its rocket development to manufacture hand sanitizer and 3D-printed face masks for UK healthcare workers.
covid-19 UK COVID Symptom Research App Reaches 750,000 Downloads In A Single Day A new UK symptom-tracking app developed by Zoe and King's College London sees massive public adoption to aid coronavirus research. The tool gathers self-reported data to help medical professionals allocate resources effectively.