Nokia has launched the Nokia G42, a new budget smartphone that offers 5G connectivity and easy at-home repairs. The G42 is the latest in Nokia’s series of repairable smartphones, which aim to extend the lifespan and reduce the environmental impact of mobile devices. The G42, which costs £199 in the UK and AU$449 in Australia,…
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OnePlus Fold rumored to feature massive 7.8-inch display and premium design
In the ever-evolving world of smartphones, OnePlus is set to join the foldable phone trend with its highly anticipated device, the OnePlus Fold. Recent leaks and rumors have shed light on the potential specifications and design elements of this forthcoming smartphone, further fueling excitement among tech enthusiasts. According to the renowned leakster @OnLeaks, the OnePlus…
Salesforce to invest $4bn in UK tech sector over next five years
Salesforce, a US cloud-based software giant, has announced that it will invest $4bn in its UK business over the next five years, citing high demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformations. The company, which provides enterprise cloud computing solutions to various industries, said its investment will strengthen its UK presence, increase its capacity and…
Nothing raises $96M to take on Apple in the U.S. with its new smartphone
Nothing, the hardware startup from OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei, has secured $96 million in a new round of funding to fuel its ambitious plans to challenge Apple in the U.S. smartphone market. The London-based company, which has launched three wireless earbuds and a smartphone so far, said it will use the funds to expand its…
Triumph Motorcycles Unveils 2024 Scrambler 400 X in Collaboration with Bajaj
On June 27, 2023, Triumph Motorcycles officially revealed the first two bikes resulting from its highly anticipated collaboration with Bajaj. The collaboration aimed to develop small and mid-displacement motorcycles, and after much anticipation, Triumph introduced the 2024 Speed 400 and the 2024 Scrambler 400 X. This article will focus on the Scrambler 400 X, providing…
OnePlus announces upcoming launch of new hardware at OnePlus Nord Summer Event
OnePlus has unveiled its plans to introduce several new hardware products, including the OnePlus Nord 3 5G, OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G, OnePlus Nord Buds 2r, and OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 ANC, during the highly anticipated global OnePlus Nord Summer event on July 5. OnePlus Nord 3 Design Revealed, Expected as a Successor to OnePlus…
Boots to close 300 UK stores as parent company optimizes locations
Boots, the well-known UK pharmacy and beauty retailer, has announced plans to close 300 branches across the country within the next 12 months. The decision comes as part of a broader strategy by its parent company, Walgreens Boots Alliance, to optimize its locations. The closures will not result in any job redundancies as employees will…
Fanatics ups its bid for PointsBet’s U.S. business to $225 million
Fanatics, the sports platform company, has made a higher offer to acquire the U.S. business of PointsBet, an Australian online sports betting operator, in a bid to beat its rival DraftKings. Fanatics has increased its offer by 50% to $225 million, after DraftKings made a non-binding offer of $195 million earlier this month. PointsBet shareholders…
Apple hikes iCloud+ prices in several countries
Apple has raised the prices of its iCloud+ monthly subscription in several countries around the world, including the UK, Brazil, South Africa and Colombia. The price hike ranges from 25% to 30% for different plans and regions. iCloud+ is a paid service that offers extra cloud storage and security features to iCloud users. It has…
Circor International accepts KKR’s revised buyout offer of $1.7 billion
Industrial machinery manufacturer Circor International has announced its acceptance of investment firm KKR’s revised buyout offer worth $1.7 billion, including debt. This decision comes in response to a higher bid from an undisclosed third party. Following the news, shares of Circor reached a more than five-year high of $51.87 during early trading, slightly above KKR’s…
Brookfield proposes acquisition of American Equity Investment Life
Brookfield has announced its proposal to acquire all outstanding shares of common stock of American Equity Investment Life Holding Company (AEL) not already owned by Brookfield Reinsurance. The offer includes a cash consideration of $38.85 per AEL share and a number of Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. (BAM) class A limited voting shares, valued at $16.15…
Dexory Raises £15mn to expand warehouse robotics solution in the US and Europe
London-based warehouse robotics firm Dexory has secured £15 million in Series A funding, led by European VC firm Atomico, to facilitate its expansion in the United States and key markets in Central and Northern Europe. Dexory combines analytics with autonomous robots capable of capturing comprehensive image and sensor data from warehouses. Its digital platform, DexoryView,…