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UK Startup Secures $20m to Launch Touring Avatar Concerts Featuring Living and Deceased Musicians

UK music-tech startup Unit1 has secured $20 million in funding to develop touring avatar concerts featuring both living and deceased musicians. The platform aims to offer a more affordable alternative to fixed-venue experiences like Abba Voyage.

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Europe's Muted Voice in Global AI Safety Debate Risks Strategic Dependence

Europe's absence from the global AI safety debate threatens to deepen its strategic dependence on US and Chinese technology. Central bank leaders and policymakers are now pushing for indigenous AI development and infrastructure investment.

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Memory chip shortage adds £100 to iPhone prices, reversing decades of cheaper electronics

Apple's £100 iPhone price increase reflects a severe memory chip shortage driven by AI datacentre demand, reversing decades of declining electronics costs. The crisis is pushing up prices across all consumer devices while global smartphone sales plummet.

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Google hit with €403m fine over location data tracking practices

Ireland's Data Protection Commission has fined Google €403 million over its handling of location data, finding the company manipulated users into enabling constant tracking and failed to obtain valid consent for using location information to target ads and infer personal interests.

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Google fined €403m by Irish regulator for unlawful location data handling

Ireland's Data Protection Commission has fined Google €403m for unlawful handling of location data, finding the company breached GDPR transparency and fairness requirements. Google must comply within six months.

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Former Labour deputy leader Tom Watson joins Palantir as senior vice-president

Former Labour deputy leader Tom Watson has joined US tech firm Palantir as senior vice-president, amid ongoing controversy over the company's expanding role in British public services and criticism over the revolving door between politics and big business.

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Tech Giants Turn to Fashion: Why AI Companies Are Selling Branded Clothing

Technology companies including Nvidia, OpenAI and Palantir are selling branded merchandise using scarcity tactics borrowed from fashion houses. The strategy serves brand promotion and reputation management rather than revenue generation, with limited releases driving consumer demand and enabling ...

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Nvidia Chief Huang Rejects New AI Laws, Backs Industry Self-Regulation

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang argues AI companies should self-regulate rather than face new laws, as safety concerns mount within the industry. His position contrasts with warnings from AI researchers and calls from other executives for government oversight.

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Tech stocks tumble as AI leaders warn of reckless development pace

European technology stocks hit a six-week low as investors react to calls from AI leaders for a slowdown in development. South Korea's KOSPI fell 3.7%, SoftBank dropped over 10%, and semiconductor makers faced sharp declines. UK borrowing costs reached multi-year highs amid oil price pressures.

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Amazon seeks approval to expand UK drone deliveries across Darlington

Amazon has applied to expand its UK drone delivery trial from a limited area to cover the entire town of Darlington after completing over 500 successful flights since February 2026. The company expects Civil Aviation Authority approval very soon.

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Google commits €13bn to Finland's AI infrastructure with nuclear power deal

Google announces a record €13bn investment in Finland's AI infrastructure, including three new data centres and a 22-year nuclear power agreement with Fortum. The deal marks Google's largest single European investment and is expected to create 37,000 construction jobs.

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McLaren to hire 1,000 staff in £450m UK technology expansion

McLaren is investing £450m in its Woking technology centre and creating 1,000 jobs, providing a rare boost to the UK automotive sector as rivals including Jaguar Land Rover announce major redundancies.

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