UK court loss could cost Apple £1.5bn

UK court loss could cost Apple £1.5bn

Chris VallanceSenior Technology Reporter Getty Images Apple could be forced to pay up to £1.5bn in damages after losing a collective legal action court case brought on behalf of 36 million UK iPhone and iPad users, both consumers and businesses. The Competition Appeals Tribunal found that Apple had abused its dominant position by charging “excessive … Read more

Water companies told to refund £260m to customers.

Water companies told to refund £260m to customers.

Mark Poynting,Climate and science reporter, BBC News and Jonah Fisher,Environment correspondent PA Media England’s water companies have been ordered to refund more than £260m to their customers for poor performance. The economic regulator Ofwat says 40% of that money has already been taken off this year’s bills, with the rest to come off next year’s. … Read more

European firms unite in bid to rival SpaceX

European firms unite in bid to rival SpaceX

Key European aerospace firms have agreed to pool their space operations into a single business in a bid to compete in the rapidly developing space industry against rivals including SpaceX. Pitched as a ‘European Space Champion’, the new company will be headquartered in Toulouse, employ around 25,000 people and have an annual turnover of €6.5bn … Read more

Amazon unveils prototype AI smart glasses for its delivery drivers

Amazon unveils prototype AI smart glasses for its delivery drivers

Lily JamaliNorth America technology correspondent Amazon Amazon has unveiled a prototype of artificial intelligence-powered smart glasses designed to be used by its delivery drivers. The “Amelia” glasses include a camera and built-in display, and pairs with a waistcoat with a button drivers can press to take photos of deliveries. “We’re testing it at a number … Read more