Amazon’s rise in Europe to be discussed by union leaders at Berlin meeting
Leaders from UK, France and Germany will address how to engage with retailer on job security, working conditions and pay
Silicon Valley’s culture of failure … and ‘the walking dead’ it leaves behind
Though tech startups rely on origin myths and mantras like 'Fail fast, fail often,' the psychic toll of unrelenting failure simmers just beneath the exuberance
UK app developers predicted to add £4bn to economy this year
Upbeat research predicts sector will be worth £31bn to Britain by 2025, as it leads Europe in revenue and innovation
10 things we learned in London Technology Week
From City Hall vendettas to better Wi-Fi and the vexed question of robot takeovers, what's the buzz in the UK tech sector, asks Alex Hern
How tech’s new wave turned UK on to winning ways
London's tech economy is booming as apps and games made there entertain the world – and experts predict the first global trillion-dollar company will rise in the UK. What is the secret of this rapid success, asks Juliette Garside
Doubts about Amazon’s future overshadow Fire Phone launch
As it unveils the latest in its line of smart devices, the tech company faces a growing number of challengers
UK video games tax breaks expected to protect more than 10,000 jobs
Games industry body Tiga says new tax breaks will also generate net tax gain of £361m over next five years. By Charles Arthur
Twitter COO, ‘co-CEO’ and ‘Mr Fix It’ Ali Rowghani resigns
Former Pixar finance chief announces exit on Twitter as social-media giant faces slow growth and share-price falls
Growing potential of UK tech startups promoted by royal reception
Gathering of digital entrepreneurs at Buckingham Palace highlights the rising contribution of tech firms in the UK economy
New in tech this week
Apple's new apps, Pure's new audio-syncing system, a solar-powered plane and Dyson's shelved smartglasses. By Samuel Gibbs
Nintendo to close European headquarters
Nintendo of Europe is consulting on closing its Großostheim headquarters and relocating to Frankfurt. By Alex Hern
How King Digital Entertainment’s CEO conquered the gaming world
Riccardo Zacconi overcame near financial ruin to make the Candy Crush creator Britain's most valuable games company
Google claims driverless car could transform mobility and improve safety
Firm adds that licensing technology to conventional car makers is option. But "hands free" cars alarm taxi trade
Self-driving cars face a long and winding road to success
Google's self-driving cars may still not happen. But if they do, their effect would be bigger than the company's prepared to say. By Alex Hern
Smartwatches the next big idea as sales of smartphones slacken
LG and Motorola are expected to join Samsung, Pebble and Sony in offering wearable devices for your wrist