This is Top Tech: your monthly tech news roundup.

Join Thematic Analysts, Emma, Patrick, and Hugo as they offer their insight, analysis, and some humor about October's scariest tech themes 🎃.

This month we dive into Meta's latest success using AI AdTech, the impact of Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard on the consumer, and recent developments in the metaverse marketplace.

In this episode, Amalia and Martina discuss their main takeaways from recent ESG conferences, focusing on how technology will support changes in ESG reporting.

Hosts:

Amalia Maiden - Thematic Analyst, GlobalData

Martina Raveni - Thematic Analyst, GlobalData

In this episode, Adarsh and Sourabh discuss what are the game-changing innovations in AI after Generative AI.

Here is the link to the 'What are the game-changing innovations in AI after Generative AI?' webinar: https://www.globaldata.com/webinars/past/what-are-the-game-changing-innovations-in-ai-after-generative-ai/

In this episode, Amna and Martina discuss Gen Z, what trends define them, the challenges they face, and how technology plays a crucial role in their lives.

Here is the registration link for the Gen Z webinar: https://globaldata.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TeHcCnROQNG2RFJj8-dB6A#/registration

Time/Date: 4 pm GMT 30 November

Speakers: Michael Orme, Martina Raveni, Amna Mujahid.

In this episode, Emma talks to Anthony Lam, the Head of Product at iProov about biometrics, what it is, where it can be used, bad actors, and the future impact of generative AI on identification.

In this episode, Steve discusses the likelihood of a new global reserve currency led by the BRICS and the resilience of the US economy.

In this episode, Simon Mundy discusses the future of ESG for businesses, and the important role that policy will play in changing corporate attitudes towards sustainability.​

In this episode, Rory discusses how US-China competition is leading to reglobalization and its effects on Taiwan.

In this episode, Shabnam discusses the key technological trends in fashion, giving insights into how AI will affect the industry.

Report: https://www.globaldata.com/store/report/impact-of-generative-ai-in-retail-and-apparel-theme-analysis/

For disruptor clients: https://disruptor.globaldata.com/Analysis/details/thematic-research-ai-in-retail-apparel

In this episode, Amalia and Martina look at recent news headlines from each of the three ESG themes and discuss how they are creating waves around the world.