All articles by Lara Williams

Lara Williams

Lara Williams is managing editor of Verdict technology. An experienced writer, Lara previously worked as deputy editor of the Financial Times’s fDi Magazine. Lara has a background in technology journalism writing for the UK’s Computing magazine and has spent almost a decade living in Silicon Valley.

Alibaba announces major governance overhaul

Alibaba plans to split into six separate businesses to address growing regulatory scrutiny and increase shareholder value.

Under ten percent of chief technology officers are women

Addressing the technology industry’s gender imbalance starts in early education, as well as supporting women currently working in technology.

Apple tests buy-now-pay-later service

Buy-now-pay-later services are a fast growing segment of the mobile payments sector. But regulation is on the horizon.

Microsoft to integrate crypto wallet into browser

The collapse of US crypto exchange FTX has investors looking for safer ways to store their crypto funds.

UK government cuts tech start-up support

UK start-ups are facing the double headwinds of challenging economic times and shrinking global venture funding.

Digital wallets see increased adoption in the UK

A number of factors have increased adoption of digital wallets in the UK including the pandemic and the cost-of-living-crisis.

Coinbase SEC warning shows regulators are coming for crypto

Calls for greater regulation of the crypto industry have been going unanswered for some time. But regulators appear to be taking action.

Mozilla demonstrates cash commitment to ethical AI

Ethical AI has entered tech industry boardroom discussions. But how much progress is actually being made?