All articles by Kurt Robson

Kurt Robson

Senior reporter at Verdict.

Russian court fines Wikipedia for seventh time over Ukraine invasion article

Wikimedia Foundation previously defended the article saying it adhered to Wikipedia standards.

Meta’s Reality Labs records $3.99bn loss

So far, Zuckerberg’s metaverse vision has had a tough time coming to fruition. 

GM and Samsung to invest $3bn in US battery plant

Increasing competition within the global electric car market is creating a need for an efficient car battery supply chain.

Spotify sees subscriber and revenue growth after recent layoffs

Spotify has increased its subscriber base in 2023 despite navigating tough macroeconomic conditions.

UK blocks Microsoft’s $69bn takeover of Activision Blizzard

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority has ruled against Microsoft’s acquisition of US gaming giant Activation Blizzard.

US sends more cyber forces overseas to fight hackers

Over 40 US specialists have been sent to Ukraine to help battle cyber threats from Russia.

UK government introduces new bill to crack down on Big Tech

The bill has been labeled a potential “watershed moment” in protecting UK consumers online.

Apple wins Epic Games antitrust appeal

The ruling means Apple will continue to have autonomy over its App Store, including the right to charge app developers a hefty fee for inclusion on its platform.

Apple’s VR headset to offer hundreds of thousands of apps

The headset will also reportedly support classic apps like FaceTime, Messages, Camera and Maps.

The US is exploring AI for national defence

Artificial intelligence could be used by the Department of Homeland Security to help identify illegal drug imports into the US.