AMD Issues Microcode Update for Ryzen 3000 CPUs After Sinkclose Controversy
AMD has unexpectedly reversed its initial decision and released a microcode update to address the Sinkclose security flaw in older Ryzen 3000 CPUs. This follows the company’s earlier announcement that…
Microsoft Unveils Unified Teams App for Seamless Account Switching
Microsoft has launched a new unified Teams app for Windows 11, Windows 10, and macOS, enabling users to easily switch between personal and work accounts. This new development provides a…
Nvidia Expands G-Sync Accessibility Through MediaTek Collaboration
Nvidia has announced a pivotal update to its G-Sync technology, eliminating the need for a proprietary hardware module by integrating G-Sync features directly into MediaTek’s monitor scalers. This development marks…
India’s Tollbooth Automation Enhanced by Nvidia’s Accelerated Computing
India is leveraging Nvidia’s accelerated computing technology to tackle the challenge of tollbooth traffic, which affects a road network stretching over four million miles across 1,000 tollbooths. The Indian road…
Authors File Class-Action Lawsuit Against Anthropic
Anthropic, an AI startup backed by Amazon, is now facing a class-action lawsuit in California federal court, with allegations of copyright infringement at the core of the case. Authors Accuse…
OpenAI Announces Content Partnership with Condé Nast
OpenAI has announced a partnership with Condé Nast, allowing its AI-powered products, such as ChatGPT and SearchGPT, to feature and display content from several of Condé Nast’s prominent publications, including…
SleekFlow Secures $7M to Expand Conversational AI in Asia
SleekFlow, a social commerce platform with headquarters in Singapore and Hong Kong, has secured an additional $7 million in funding to further develop its conversational AI suite for customer engagement…
Zoom Now Supports Up to One Million Attendees Following Large Political Fundraisers
Zoom has significantly increased its capacity for webinar calls, now allowing up to one million simultaneous participants, following a series of massive fundraising events held to support Vice President Kamala…
Cyber Incident Affects Microchip Technology’s Business Operations
Microchip Technology has disclosed a cyber incident involving an “unauthorized party” that has disrupted some of its servers and affected business operations. This latest security breach adds to the series…
Amazon UK Warehouses See 1,400 Ambulance Callouts in a Five-Year Span
Amazon’s UK warehouses have experienced over 1,400 ambulance callouts within the past five years, raising significant concerns about safety at the company’s facilities. Data obtained by the Observer reveals that…
TP-Link Under Scrutiny as US Lawmakers Raise Spying Fears
US lawmakers are urging the Department of Commerce to investigate Wi-Fi router vendor TP-Link over concerns that the Chinese government could potentially exploit the company’s products for spying purposes. Representatives…
Waymo Prepares for Colder Climates with 6th-Gen Autonomous Tech
Waymo has unveiled its sixth-generation autonomous driving system, designed to enhance the capabilities of its robotaxi service by operating efficiently in harsher climates and more complex traffic conditions. This significant…
Amazon’s Prime Air Drones Face Backlash Over Noise in Texas Town
Residents of College Station, Texas, are urging the FAA to address the noise pollution caused by Amazon’s Prime Air delivery drones. As Amazon tests its MK-27 drones in the area,…
Google Refutes Claims About Discontinuing Fitbit Smartwatches
Google has denied recent reports suggesting that it is discontinuing Fitbit smartwatches, including the Sense and Versa lines. In response to claims made by TechRadar, which implied that Fitbit’s smartwatch…
Mitsubishi Corp Invests in Andrew Ng’s Latest AI Fund
Japan’s Mitsubishi Corp. is set to invest in a new artificial intelligence (AI) fund led by Stanford University computer scientist Andrew Ng. This strategic move aims to build connections between…
Waymo Finally Resolves Persistent Robotaxi Honking Issue
Waymo has resolved a persistent issue with its robotaxis honking excessively in a San Francisco parking lot. After previously attempting to address the problem with a software patch, the company…
Procreate’s AI-Free Promise Resonates with Digital Artists
Procreate’s recent commitment to keeping generative AI out of its products has garnered significant praise from digital creatives. The announcement, made by Procreate CEO James Cuda, emphasized the company’s stance…
Opera One Expands to iOS with AI Features and Mobile Optimization
Opera has expanded its AI-driven web browser, Opera One, to iOS devices. Originally launched for desktop, Opera One focuses on generative AI features and is now available for users on…
New Acura EV Concept Blends Crossover SUV and Sportback Design
Acura has unveiled a new EV concept at Monterey Car Week, showcasing a crossover SUV with a distinctively aggressive design. The Acura Performance EV concept features a boat-like front end,…
OpenAI Dismantles Iranian Operation for Misusing ChatGPT to Generate Fake News
OpenAI announced on Friday, August 16, that it had identified and dismantled an Iranian influence operation, named Storm-2035, which was using ChatGPT to generate fake news articles and social media…