U.S. Senators React to Chinese Hacking Campaign Targeting Telecoms
U.S. senators are ramping up their efforts to address a growing cybersecurity threat following a classified briefing on the Chinese hacking campaign, Salt Typhoon. The briefing, held Wednesday, provided alarming…
Amazon Partners with Orbital Materials to Trial Carbon Capture at Data Centers
Amazon has partnered with Orbital Materials, an AI startup, to deploy a novel carbon capture technology at one of its AWS data centers. This collaboration addresses the surging energy demands…
Chinese Hackers Steal Metadata in Major Cybersecurity Breach
A Chinese hacking group, known as “Salt Typhoon,” has stolen a significant amount of Americans’ metadata in an ongoing cyberespionage campaign, a senior U.S. official revealed on Wednesday. The hackers…
Walmart Finalizes $2.3 Billion Acquisition of Vizio
Walmart has officially completed its $2.3 billion acquisition of Vizio, marking a major step in the retail giant’s push to grow its connected TV advertising business. The all-cash deal, initially…
Schneider Electric and Nvidia Team Up to Create AI Data Center Cooling Systems
Schneider Electric, the French electrical equipment giant, is collaborating with Nvidia to create advanced cooling systems for artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. These systems will support Nvidia’s flagship servers, set…
Amazon Music’s “2024 Delivered” Is Here to Compete with Spotify Wrapped
Amazon Music has officially entered the year-end recap game with its new feature, 2024 Delivered. Launched on Tuesday, the tool offers a detailed look at user listening habits, including top…
Apple Music Replay 2024 Now Available in the App
Apple Music’s Replay 2024 is here, giving users a detailed breakdown of their streaming habits. This year, Replay is available directly in the Apple Music app for users on iOS…
Trade Tensions Deepen as China Questions Safety of U.S. Semiconductors
Chinese companies have been advised to reconsider purchasing U.S. semiconductor products, with top industry associations declaring on Tuesday that American chips are “no longer safe.” The coordinated statements, issued by…
Lip-Bu Tan Emerges as Key Candidate in Intel’s CEO Hunt
Intel has begun its search for a new CEO, evaluating several external candidates, including semiconductor industry veteran and former board member Lip-Bu Tan. This follows the departure of Pat Gelsinger,…
US Urges Stronger Encryption Amid Chinese Telecom Hacking Allegations
A senior U.S. cybersecurity official has issued a clear recommendation to Americans: embrace encryption to secure their communications. Jeff Greene, Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure…
China Tightens Grip on Critical Minerals Amid US Trade Dispute
China escalated trade tensions with the United States on Tuesday by banning the export of gallium, germanium, and antimony—critical minerals with significant military and technological applications. The move, effective immediately,…
Spotify Wrapped Underwhelms Fans with Lack of Creativity
Spotify’s annual Wrapped feature, eagerly awaited by users each year, has drawn criticism in 2024 for falling short of expectations. While typically celebrated for its creative and interactive data insights,…
Microsoft Faces UK Lawsuit Over Cloud Pricing Practices
Microsoft is facing a lawsuit in the U.K. over allegations that it has been unfairly overcharging customers who use its Windows Server software on rival cloud platforms, including Amazon Web…
Meta Reports AI Content Makes Up Less Than 1% of Election Misinformation
Warnings about generative AI fueling election misinformation in 2024 ultimately did not materialize as feared, according to Meta. The tech giant stated that AI-generated content accounted for less than 1%…
Netflix Japan Hits 10 Million Subscribers with Local Shows Driving Growth
Netflix has achieved a major milestone in Japan, surpassing 10 million subscribers in the first half of this year. The streaming giant attributes this growth to its investment in Japanese-language…
US Escalates Crackdown on China’s Chip Industry with Export Restrictions
The United States on Monday announced a comprehensive set of restrictions targeting China’s semiconductor industry. The measures, introduced by the Commerce Department, aim to curb China’s advancements in chipmaking and…
Uber launches Shikara boat rides on Dal Lake
Uber has launched a new boat-hailing service in India, offering tourists the chance to ride the iconic Shikara boats on Dal Lake in Kashmir. These brightly colored wooden boats, adorned…
GoBlue App Launches, Brings Analytics Tracking to Bluesky Users
GoBlue, a new iOS app, is stepping in to fill a void in the Bluesky ecosystem, offering users the ability to track analytics on the rapidly growing social network. With…
ASML Says New U.S. Restrictions Will Not Impact Its Guidance
Computer chip equipment giant ASML remains steadfast in its financial outlook, stating that new U.S. restrictions on semiconductor exports to China, announced Monday, will not affect its most recent projections.…
OpenAI Explores Potential for Ads Amid Financial Pressures
OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is considering the introduction of advertising as a revenue stream, according to comments from its CFO Sarah Friar in an interview with the Financial Times.…