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Recession is small businesses’ main concern, with a quarter predicting their company will shrink in 2023

Concerns around recession, inflation, and high operating costs are causing distress to UK small businesses as they enter this year, according to new SME Outlook 2023 research from iwoca – one of Europe’s largest small business lenders.

That’s a wrap! CES was back, larger than before

CES 2023 concluded yesterday with innovative product launches that will help to solve many global challenges.

Arbe Releases 360° Radar-Based Perception, the first AI based Integrated Analysis of Complete Vehicle Surroundings

Arbe Robotics Ltd. (Nasdaq: ARBE) (“Arbe”), a global leader in Perception Radar Solutions, today announced its latest release, a 360° Radar-Based Perception that pushes the boundaries beyond imaging to provide an integrated analysis of the complete vehicle surroundings in long range. The surround data captured by a suite of Arbe’s perception radars, which leverage AI to identify, classify, and track objects in 360°, is processed in real-time to create a full free space map around the vehicle, as well as an analysis of the evolving hazards sensed by the radars.

HEALTHTECH TO LAUNCH FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND POSTAL SPERM TEST, ALLOWING MEN TO ACCESS CLINIC-GRADE FERTILITY RESULTS WITHOUT SETTING FOOT IN A CLINIC

New Healthtech start-up, Jack Fertility, announces it will be launching the first UK postal male fertility test in 2023, providing men with a convenient way to collect a sperm sample home and send it to a lab for testing, avoiding the need for awkward, inconvenient in-person clinic appointments. The innovative offering is set to change how men access fertility testing thanks to a unique preservation solution, meaning patients can get a fast and comprehensive semen analysis from anywhere in the UK.

Want to nail a 4-day working week? Read on

The way we work is gradually starting to change – with many of us preferring to spend more time with our loved ones than in the office. This shift in attitude has led to a range of new working styles gaining popularity – from remote-working, flexible working and hybrid working arrangements, to a newer approach: a four-day work week.

Tech startups must not underestimate the power of IP in 2023

Economic headwinds have created a challenging environment for technology startups that they must confront in order to grow this year. The risk of devaluation could lead founders to attempt to streamline costs by foregoing expenditure on generating intellectual property (IP) assets, but such actions are too often taken at the expense of long-term success. 

Lili for Life unveils lamps to help dyslexic people read with greater ease

Winner of the USA TODAY award in the Best of Tech category at CES 2022, the French startup Lili for Life is back at CES this year.

Half of UK businesses missed financial targets amid economic uncertainty

As the economic downturn becomes more severe and a recession looms, inaccurate financial projections will put businesses at risk more than ever. A new survey conducted by Gong, finds that 44% of UK businesses missed their earning targets at some point this year, with almost half (49%) confirming they missed their target in the first quarter of this year.

Tesla’s Q4 market cap loss tops its 10 EV competitors’ cumulative market worth

United States-based electronic vehicle (EV) manufacturer Tesla is undergoing a turbulent moment recording a sharp decline in market capitalisation.

CTAs Green Grant Contributes $100K to Nevada Recipients Focused on Sustainability

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced the recipients of its CES 2023 Green Grant program, providing funding of $100K to three Nevada organizations focused on sustainability, including solar charging, student STEM gardens and a statewide tree planting program. CTA owns and produces CES 2023, which returns to Las Vegas January 5-8 to showcase technology that will help to solve global challenges through innovation and collaboration.

What Not to Miss at CES 2023

CES, the world’s most influential tech event, is back in Las Vegas on January 5th – 8th. With more to see than ever, the show footprint will be over 70 percent larger than CES 2022.

CES 2023 Showcases Diverse Conversations and Leaders

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced a CES 2023 keynote panel, “Bold Solutions for a Changing World,” featuring top female investors and company founders. The conversation will explore how investments in under-represented founders are propelling innovation and having big impact on global challenges.

Murata to Introduce Type2DA Neural Decision Processor Module for Edge AI Audio and Sensor Applications at CES 2023

Murata announced that it is showcasing its new Edge AI module Type2DA with Syntiant® NDP102 Neural Decision Processor™ (NDP) at CES 2023 (LVCC booth #10249). Ideal for always-on audio and sensor applications, the new solution significantly improves efficiencies while simplifying design challenges for a seamless integration and faster time-to-market.

Murata Announces New Module Utilizing LoRa® for Asset Tracking

Murata announced a new compact low-cost low-power wide area network (LPWAN) wireless product. The module integrating Semtech’s LoRa® devices measures just 9.98 mm x 8.7 mm with a metal shield surrounding multiple electronic components to allow for faster time to market and increased cost savings for customers. Target applications include asset location, traceability, loss and theft prevention, and recovery and inventory management.

100 of the UK’s most dynamic female founders named

A line up of the UK’s most dynamic female entrepreneurs has been unveiled by Small Business Britain, with 100 women who run some of the UK’s most impressive businesses being showcased to highlight the phenomenal contribution to society, economy and communities that female founders make across the UK.

WePower launches & demos Gemns EHG product line at CES 2023

WePower, a kinetic energy harvesting startup providing scalable and sustainable power solutions for wireless IoT sensors, transmitters, and related devices, introduces their Gemns Energy Harvesting Generator (EHG) product line.

2023 tech & business predictions from Will Hale, monday.com

What will your 2023 have in store? Will Hale, Northern European Leader at monday.com shares his technology and business predictions to kick off the year.

Getting organised in the workplace for 2023

The team at Craft, the company building the future of documents, have revealed their expert advice and recommendations to help you get ultra-organised in the workplace, and achieve your career goals in 2023.

EU businesses fined over €830m for GDPR violations in 2022, Meta paid over 80%

The latest data analysed by Atlas VPN reveals that as of December 2022, companies paid a total of €2.83 billion in 1,401 cases for violating various data protection laws.

British entrepreneur awarded MBE in New Years Honours List

Awarded an MBE in the 2023 New Years Honours List for services to female entrepreneurship, Alison Cork has been a role model and champion for women in enterprise for over 35 years.