BrewDog founder James Watt faces complaints to the UK's data privacy watchdog, ICO, regarding his unexpected bid to buy back the company. Shareholders claim Watt contacted them without clear consent, raising GDPR concerns after their shares were rendered worthless in an earlier sale to Tilray.
Dutch semiconductor equipment maker ASML reported better-than-expected quarterly results, driven by strong AI-related investments, leading the company to raise its full-year 2026 net sales and gross margin outlook. The firm also plans significant production capacity increases despite ongoing US-China tech tensions.
Hong Kong authorities are increasing autonomous vehicle (AV) tests and road availability. Baidu showcased its sixth-gen AV, preparing for remote-controlled operations. The government has issued seven pilot licenses for 63 AVs, with speed limits raised to 50km/h.
EU regulators have charged Meta with failing to tackle the "addictive design" of Facebook and Instagram, which they say harms users' mental and physical health. Features like video autoplay and infinite scroll were cited as contributing to compulsive use, particularly among children. Meta faces potential fines up to 6% of its annual turnover if found in breach of the Digital Services Act.
A Palestinian driver delivering food aid into Gaza was killed by an Israeli soldier, escalating tensions in the Middle East. Meanwhile, a Telstra network glitch caused a 48-hour outage, and the World Cup quarter-finals begin with France vs. Morocco.
A Palestinian man delivering food aid to Gaza was reportedly killed by an Israeli soldier. Telstra's network experienced a 48-hour outage due to a software glitch. The World Cup quarter-finals begin with France vs. Morocco.
Former BHP chief economist Huw McKay argues for robust government climate policies, like a carbon price, to drive decarbonisation at major resource companies. Leaked documents revealed BHP's delays in renewables projects and electrification, raising concerns about Australia's climate targets.
Groq founder Jonathan Ross revealed on a podcast that his own leadership errors, not technical issues, cost the AI chip startup up to four years of progress. He cited a flawed hiring strategy where employees expected detailed instructions but were given broad responsibility, leading to stalled projects. Ross has since shifted his hiring approach to focus on selecting talent.
Water company Severn Trent avoided a fine from regulator Ofwat despite "serious and unacceptable breaches" in wastewater and sewage handling. Ofwat noted proactive identification and investment by Severn Trent, leading to a 41% reduction in spills.
MediaFuse, known for its crypto platform Chainwire, has launched TechnologyWire, a newswire service targeting technology companies. It focuses on visibility across media, search engines, and AI platforms, offering same-day distribution and AI-driven discovery.
OpenAI's multibillion-pound Stargate UK datacentre project is under scrutiny as reports reveal a lack of site visits and questionable investment figures. The UK government touted £30bn in potential investment, but £20bn appears hypothetical, raising doubts about the project's substance and its role in US-UK AI cooperation.
OpenAI's "Stargate UK" datacentre project, touted as a major US-UK tech partnership, faces scrutiny. Revelations show OpenAI never visited key sites, and £20bn of £30bn "potential" investment may have been hypothetical, raising questions about the project's substance.
OpenAI is staggering the release of its GPT 5.6 AI model, initially to a limited group of partners, after a request from the US government. CEO Sam Altman stated the government would approve customer access, a move echoing Anthropic's Mythos release, which was later pulled.
Ukrainian pharmaceutical companies are reportedly exiting the country due to a severe shortage of specialists and labor. Biopharma plans to open an €85 million production facility in Romania by late 2027.
Claude Guillemot, co-founder of the video game giant Ubisoft, died Friday evening in a plane crash near La Baule airport in western France. He was aboard a Cessna 421 with a flight instructor, both experienced pilots, when the aircraft crashed just before landing. Ubisoft expressed deep sadness and offered condolences to his family.
A Canadian safety report found OceanGate, the company behind the Titan submersible, suffered from 'groupthink' and 'confirmation bias,' leading to a catastrophic implosion. The report highlights design flaws, insufficient testing, and a company culture that dismissed safety concerns, ultimately contributing to the deaths of all five passengers.
Elon Musk's Boring Company, promising revolutionary underground transport, has delivered an underwhelming experience in Las Vegas. The Vegas Loop, a network of tunnels for Teslas, operates at low speeds with limited capacity and few passengers, failing to alleviate congestion or offer a viable public transit alternative. Critics point to overpromising, lack of regulatory oversight, and a focus on private funding over public need.
A Hong Kong court dismissed a HK$12 million claim against actress Cecilia Cheung by her former agent, finding she never signed the alleged contract or received advance payment. The court deemed the agent an "incredible" witness and questioned the authenticity of a key contract.
SpaceX is acquiring AI coding assistant developer Anysphere, maker of Cursor, for $60 billion in an all-stock deal. Announced Tuesday, the move aims to boost SpaceX's enterprise AI market presence and follows its recent IPO.
Fox Corp is acquiring Roku for approximately $22 billion in a cash-and-stock deal. This move aims to enhance Fox's position in the online streaming market by combining its content with Roku's platform, which serves over 100 million households.
Fox Corp is acquiring Roku for approximately $22 billion in a cash-and-stock deal. This move aims to combine Fox's content with Roku's streaming platform to enhance its online presence and advertising capabilities as audiences shift from traditional TV.
France's cybersecurity agency Viginum has accused Israeli tech company BlackCore of orchestrating a digital interference campaign targeting Scottish First Minister John Swinney and the Scottish government during recent elections. The firm allegedly used proxy social media accounts to spread disinformation, with similar operations noted in France, New York, Togo, and Angola. The sponsor behind BlackCore's actions remains unidentified.
OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is opening a new office in Madrid, Spain, to expand its European operations and foster collaboration with local businesses, developers, and institutions. The move comes as Spain shows significant growth in AI adoption and ChatGPT usage, ranking among the top five European markets.
OpenAI is opening an office in Madrid to expand its European operations and deepen cooperation with Spanish businesses, developers, and institutions. The move comes as ChatGPT sees significant user growth in Spain, positioning it as a key European market.
