All articles by Refna Tharayil
Refna Tharayil
Intel plans to spin off venture capital arm as independent fund
Intel Capital manages over $5bn in assets and has invested more than $20bn in 1,800 companies.
UK CMA launches probe into Google’s search and advertising dominance
The probe into Google will be the CMA’s first strategic market status designation inquiry.
UN aviation agency confirms nearly 12,000 affected by data breach
After conducting an internal review, the organisation confirmed that the affected data primarily consists of personal details provided by applicants during the ICAO’s recruitment process.
UK government pins productivity hopes on AI plan
In a bid to boost the UK’s stagnant productivity levels, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has directed Cabinet members to prioritise AI development across their departments.
Darktrace proposes buying Cado Security
Cado Security would be a major acquisition for Darktrace so soon after voluntarily delisting from the London Stock Exchange.
TSMC’s Q4 revenue surges on AI semiconductor demand
TSMC reported Q4 revenue of TWD868.4bn, exceeding analysts’ estimates.
UK CMA weighs remedies in Synopsys-Ansys $35bn merger to avoid deeper scrutiny
The UK regulator’s concerns stem from potential competition issues in overlapping areas, including Ansys’ power consumption analysis tools for digital chips and Synopsys’ optics and photonics software.
EU General Court orders EC to cough up damages for data privacy breach
The dispute began when a German citizen used the “Sign in with Facebook” option to register for a conference on the Commission’s website, leading to the transfer of device data, including his IP address, to third-party providers such as Meta Platforms.
Samsung’s Q4 guidance falls short amid struggles in AI chip market
The South Korean conglomerate projects consolidated sales of around KRW75 trillion ($51bn), reflecting a 10.7% increase compared to the same period in 2023.
UK CMA launches digital markets regulation to foster competition and innovation
The regulator will begin “Strategic Market Status” investigations into two digital activities this month, with a third planned mid-year, aiming for completion within nine months while minimising stakeholder disruption.