Big tech’s pro-climate rhetoric is not matched by policy action, report finds
Tech companies poured $65m into lobbying in 2020 – but only 6% of their lobbying activity is targeted at climate policy
Techies think we’re on the cusp of a virtual world called ‘the metaverse’. I’m skeptical
Silicon Valley has been anticipating virtual reality for more than three decades, and keeps running into the same problem: people mostly like actual reality
Secret buyer nabs Microsoft grandee’s superyacht for £200m
For £1m a week you can rent 126-metre ship built for Paul Allen, which has eight decks, two helicopters, two subs and a recording studio
Big tech’s big week raises fears of ‘Blade Runner future’ of mega-company rule
Amazon, Google, Apple and Microsoft all reported record-breaking profits but recent Biden administration moves suggest US tech’s easy ride is over
China ‘propped the doors open’ for criminals in Microsoft hack, Australian spy agency boss says
Rachel Noble said the Chinese government’s actions ‘crossed a line’ as she spoke at an inquiry on proposed cyber laws
Google, Apple and Microsoft report record-breaking profits
‘Perfect positive storm’ for big tech as pandemic fuels huge quarterly sales and stock market gains
Why the Bank of England has its head in the cloud over data security
Rapid digitalisation of banking services and increasing reliance on just three tech giants has made the Bank uneasy
US condemns China for ‘malicious’ cyberattacks, including Microsoft hack
Justice department charged four Chinese nationals with hacking as Washington accused Beijing of threatening national security
UK and allies accuse Chinese state-backed group of Microsoft hack
British foreign secretary says Beijing will be held to account if it does not stop ‘systematic cyber sabotage’
What is the Hafnium Microsoft hack and why has the UK linked it to China?
Britain has joined the US and other allies in formally accusing China of being behind the cyber-attack
Phil Spencer on the future of Xbox: we still want to take risks with games
While developing traditional narrative games is harder than it has ever been, Microsoft’s Xbox chief sees an opportunity in using modern platforms and tech to tell new stories
Microsoft to let developers keep all their Windows app store revenue
Change affecting all firms apart from game developers will increase pressure on Apple and Google
Windows 11: Microsoft revamps start menu and adds Android apps
New version of PC software unveiled with fresh design, faster performance, longer battery life and more open store
Microsoft urged to keep corporate travel to 2020 levels for good
Firm should set example by using its videoconferencing tools to reduce flying, campaigners say
George RR Martin, console-less games and a Final Fantasy fail: the biggest news from E3 2021
This year’s online-only E3 video game expo was hardly the usual explosion of blockbuster games, but there were still some standout stories