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October 1, 2025

The Future’s Personal: Why OpenAI’s Roi Deal Changes the Game

OpenAI just bought investment start-up Roi, but this isn’t about portfolio tracking. It’s about owning the future of personalisation. The kind that learns you, not just your data. Finance is just the beginning; the whole software stack is next.

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September 28, 2025

Cyber Blindspots Could Bankrupt Giants

A billion-pound carmaker just proved what happens when cyber risk is treated like a side project. If JLR can stumble, what about scale-ups juggling growth, funding, and fragile supply chains? Cyber is no longer IT’s problem; it’s yours.

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September 22, 2025

Can AI Drive in a Blizzard?

Waymo’s robotaxis can handle sunny LA like a dream — but what happens when the streets are frozen, the sensors are blinded, and a snowplough cuts across its path? Let’s talk AI, snow, and operational reality.

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September 15, 2025

YouTube’s Crackdown Just Levelled Up

YouTube’s new rules on violent gaming and online gambling content could flip the script for creators. Here’s why it matters — and what founders in fintech and greentech can learn from YouTube’s latest play.

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September 8, 2025

How Toilets Got Smarter Than Some Teams

Withings just dropped a toilet gadget that tracks your nutrition in real time via your, ahem, morning splash. Here's what it means for health tech—and the sneaky potential lessons for how we use data in teams.

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August 25, 2025

Why Dutch Chips Just Sparked Global Heat

When the Dutch government grabbed control of a Chinese-owned chip firm, it wasn't just about tech—it was a geopolitical mic drop. Here’s what it means for your data team, your hiring roadmap, and your next VC deck.

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August 18, 2025

Instagram’s Teen Lockdown Tightens

Instagram’s new teen safety rules are rolling out, but are they genuinely safeguarding kids—or just another PR patch job? Meta's latest tweaks aim for 'PG-13', but even the movie rating system isn't that clear-cut.

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August 11, 2025

When Hiring Feels Like Dodging Tomahawks

Scaling your tech startup shouldn’t feel like navigating a warzone — but hiring the wrong data or cyber talent can leave you ducking for cover. Here’s why founders need to rethink talent strategy before everything blows up.

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August 8, 2025

AI’s Dirty Secret

Big Tech promised net-zero by 2030. Then came the AI arms race, and the sustainability playbook went out the window. Here’s why your next data centre might come with a smokestack.

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August 4, 2025

What NIO Just Taught Us About Scaling Fast

NIO’s record-breaking EV delivery numbers aren’t just good news for clean transport—they’re a masterclass in scaling talent, tech, and ops under pressure. Here's what high-growth tech teams can steal from their playbook right now.

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July 10, 2025

From Scrap to Strategy: EV Batteries and the New Power Game

Altilium is turning shredded EV batteries into a high-stakes advantage for UK tech. As global demand for critical minerals explodes, recycled supply isn’t just ethical—it’s strategic. This is how scrapped power cells are becoming the secret weapon in the new energy arms race.

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June 13, 2025

Cyber Attack Hits Co-op Stores Hard

When cyber attacks bring retailers like the Co-op to their knees, it’s a wake-up call for every leadership team. Beyond shelves and sales, it’s about resilience, trust, and future-proofing your digital backbone. Here’s what every CTO and COO should learn.

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