This week's roundup looked at the top news stories from the Global B2B tech & telecoms industry.
The stories cover AI, Sam Altman, Tech, Crypto, Roaming, OpenAI, Satellites and SIM Cards.
Here are our highlights:
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AI coaching app Bloom launches in UK with £8m seed
London-based AI coaching app Bloom is launching in the UK and US after raising a $10m (£8m) investment. Founded last year, the Bloom app merges insights of “industry leaders”, behavioural science, AI, psychometrics and check-ins to provide a personalised coaching experience.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3uo66SH
Sacked OpenAI boss Sam Altman to join Microsoft
Sam Altman is to join Microsoft, the tech-giant has announced, trouncing speculation he might return to OpenAI just 48 hours after his chaotic ousting. Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella wrote on X, that Mr Altman would be joining Microsoft.
Read the full story here: https://bbc.in/3R4sWrt
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Jeremy Hunt to unveil US-inspired tech VC fellowship scheme
The chancellor will announce a science and tech venture capital (VC) investment growth scheme inspired by the US in his upcoming Autumn Statement speech.
Apple sued for blocking crypto tech for P2P payments
Apple faces a class-action lawsuit over alleged anti-competitive conduct in the iOS peer-to-peer payments market. Disgruntled consumers have filed a class-action lawsuit against Apple, claiming the tech giant has conspired to limit peer-to-peer (P2P) payment options on its devices.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/46sZhMW
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Wireless Logic allows permanent roaming in Brazil
Wireless Logic today announced it has established a permanent local connectivity solution for Brazil. Using its partnerships with around 200 mobile network operators (MNOs), Wireless Logic offers solutions that overcome regulated roaming restrictions for organisations.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3QOMCOO
Sam Altman: Ousted OpenAI boss to return days after being sacked
OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman will return as boss just days after he was fired by the board. The agreement involves new board members being appointed, the tech company added.
Read the full story here: https://bbc.in/3QY003g
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Australian telecoms boss quits after mass outage
The boss of Australian telecoms provider Optus has resigned. "Having now had time for some personal reflection, I have come to the decision that my resignation is in the best interest of Optus moving forward", she said in a statement released by parent company Singtel.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3RcfIJc
Arctic broadband is a step closer to reality after Viasat satellite aces latest test
A recent milestone reached by a satellite communications provider has brought the icy expanses of the Arctic one step closer to high-speed broadband.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3MYh87z
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Chasing a different China Dream, young digital nomads head for the hills
In this mountain town in China's southwest, drifters and tarot card readers rub shoulders with tech entrepreneurs and artists.
Read the full story here: https://reut.rs/3Gy2zEp
e& Launches Recycled Eco-Friendly SIM Cards
e& has announced the introduction of an eco-friendly Green SIM Card initiative for its UAE customers. The announcement was made in the run-up to the upcoming 28th Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC (COP28) in Dubai.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3MSUwVV
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