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BBC ‘risks entering inescapable doom spiral’ as further cuts hit TV and radio
The BBC is implementing major cuts as part of a £500m savings plan that will shed up to 2,000 jobs, with further closures of TV and radio services anticipated. The latest announcement reveals reductions in local specialist correspondent roles, which will be replaced by fewer multi-platform correspondents across regions. Staff morale is extremely low following…
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Norfolk housing approved despite ecological outcry; markets tumble on inflation fears
Government clears way for 16,000 new homes in protected wetlands amid environmental concerns. Global bond markets rocked by inflation fears and strong US economy.
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ElevenLabs reportedly reaches $22bn valuation as voice AI revenue grows
ElevenLabs, which develops AI voice technology for customer service and creative applications, is reportedly valued at $22 billion by its investors after only four years. CEO Mati Staniszewski said the company is generating $600 million in annual recurring revenue, while acknowledging that AI firms increasingly compete with the customers and partners using their technology. More…
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Inmo recalls Air3 smart glasses after overheating causes burn risk
Inmo has recalled its Air3 smart glasses after the left temple overheated during extended use, creating a risk of burns and potentially serious injury. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission said there have been 10 reports of users feeling burning on their faces and the left side of their ears. The recall covers more than…
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Vistry slashes housebuilding plans after expansion missteps trigger profit warnings
Vistry is sharply reducing its housebuilding ambitions after a failed expansion strategy led to repeated profit warnings, operational problems and a collapse in its share price. New chief executive Adam Daniels says the company’s partnership model was fundamentally viable, but poor execution, weak controls and overpaid land contributed to serious difficulties, particularly in southern England.…
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Gemini can now call businesses for you so you don’t have to wait on hold
Google is testing a Gemini feature on Pixel 11 that can call local businesses on a user’s behalf, handling tasks such as reservations, stock checks and appointment changes. The tool is intended to save users from waiting on hold, while keeping them involved through a live transcript and the option to take over at any…
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Meet the next wave of VCs judging Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
TechCrunch has announced five additional venture capital judges for Startup Battlefield 200 at Disrupt 2026, where selected founders will pitch their companies in six minutes before facing detailed investor questioning. The event will take place from 13–15 October at San Francisco’s Moscone West, giving founders and the wider audience insight into how investors assess execution,…
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ParaBros Merger Settlement Sign-Off Delayed As Deal Foes Granted Hail Mary Move By Judge
A U.S. judge has granted merger opponents the right to file amicus briefs in the Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery antitrust settlement case, delaying the formal approval hearing scheduled for 11 am PT. The decision allows public interest groups such as Free Press to submit arguments against the consent decree, which they argue is weak and unenforceable.…
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Ex-Disney CEO Bob Chapek Says Bob Iger Ran ‘Relentless Three-Year Campaign’ to Fire Him: ‘Made It Seem as If I Had Committed Some Terrible Offense’
Former Disney chief executive Bob Chapek has claimed in his forthcoming memoir that predecessor Bob Iger conducted a “relentless three-year campaign” to remove him from the top job. Chapek was appointed as CEO in February 2020 with Iger’s backing, but was ousted by the Disney board in November 2022 after a series of missteps; Iger…