The government has announced that it plans to bring stablecoins into regulation and that the cryptoassets will be recognised as a form of payment in the UK. The move is part of government plans to make Britain a “global hub for cryptoasset technology and investment”.
Lenovo has committed to hiring 12,000 new employees specialising in research and development (R&D) over the next three years. To mark the start of its financial year the company set out its vision for the coming 12-months, which also includes pledging to achieve net-zero by 2050 and doubling R&D investment.
Tesla produced over 305,000 vehicles and delivered more than 310,000 cars in the first quarter of the year. The company reported a record quarter, despite facing “ongoing supply chain challenges” alongside factory shutdowns.
New research has shown that the metaverse could be between $8 trillion and $13 trillion in the next eight years. The report, from Citi Bank, said that total metaverse users could number around five billion by the 2030.
A new predictive tool that uses artificial intelligence could diagnose type 1 diabetes in children earlier, reducing diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) – a serious and possibly life threatening complication.
techUK has published a new paper on data governance which lists six key principles for the UK to “seize post-Brexit opportunities”. The UK technology trade association released the proposals ahead of the government’s publication of the consultation response, ‘Data: A new direction’.
On-demand delivery business Gorillas is digitally transforming its HR management strategy with a new partnership. The company is using technology from Workday Human Capital Management to roll out the digitalisation plans.
DHL has announced the roll out of what3words location tech on its UK parcel platform. From Wednesday, customers will be able to add their what3words address to the delivery preferences section on the DHL Parcel App.
GiveStar has announced the launch of tap-on-phone, a technology which can turn any smartphone into a contactless donations point for charity fundraising.
Almost a third – 29 per cent – of companies have lost a client or customers due to sending an email to the wrong person, according to research from Tessian.
Deliveroo has announced that WHSmith is trialling its online delivery service. The move will give customers access to 600 WHSmith products, including stationary, home office products, and books.
Ukrtelecom, a national telecoms provider based in Ukraine, has reportedly been hit with a major cyber-attack. NetBlocks – which tracks network disruptions and shutdowns – said that the disruption was the most severe registered since the invasion by Russia.