All articles by Kurt Robson

Kurt Robson

Senior reporter at Verdict.

Japan is making it harder for everyone to get semiconductors, not just China

Japan has refrained from mentioning China as the main focus of its new chip export restrictions.

Gaming industry to be worth $470bn by 2030 despite setbacks, experts predict

Experts say the metaverse and virtual reality will be a driving force of growth for the gaming industry.

Virtual wards in NHS are becoming vital but there are risks, experts warn

Over 100,000 NHS patients were reportedly treated in virtual wards last year.

China’s metaverse investments will outpace the West in 2023, experts predict

The metaverse race continues to rage on despite an uncertain economic climate.

GPT-4 risks accelerating cybercrime, expert warns

GPT-4 is a huge step forward in the generative artificial intelligence race, but experts say it has dangerous potential.

OpenAI’s GPT-4 ‘still has no idea what it’s saying,’ slams former Siri engineer 

OpenAI claims its new GPT-4 model can process eight times as many words as the previous edition of ChatGPT.

Google kills Google Glass as AR continues to disappoint

After years of not living up to the hype, the Google Glass product line has finally been discontinued.

‘Muddled’ UK Spring Budget underdelivers for UK tech sector

The UK tech sector needs reassurance after the collapse of SIlicon Valley Bank and the closure of government-backed accelerator Tech Nation.

Calls for fintech focus in UK Spring Budget

Fintech insiders believe government investment into the sector is “vital” in repairing the country’s economy.

Meta cuts NFT support in yet another blow to Zuckerberg’s metaverse dream

So far, Mark Zuckerberg hasn’t been able to explain the metaverse without mentioning NFTs, so what does his reversal on NFTs mean for his grand metaverse plan?