EU privacy complaints target Microsoft over schools’ use of 365 Education suite
Microsoft’s education-focused cloud productivity suite, Microsoft 365 Education, is currently under investigation by the European Union. The privacy rights nonprofit noyb has lodged two complaints with Austria’s data protection authority,…
Samsung stock rises as Nvidia certifies its high-bandwidth memory chips
Samsung Electronics Co‘s shares saw a significant rise after Nvidia Corp announced that it is in the process of certifying Samsung’s high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips. This crucial development could allow…
Max Raises Subscription Prices Again
Max, previously known as HBO Max, HBO Go, HBO, and other names, has raised its subscription prices. Famous for shows like The Sopranos and Game of Thrones, Max has increased…
Chinese AI chip firms are scaling down their designs to secure TSMC production
SINGAPORE – Several Chinese AI chip companies are now designing less powerful processors to maintain access to production capabilities at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC), in light of stringent U.S.…
Twitch Increases U.S. Subscription Prices for the First Time
Twitch is the latest to join the trend of raising subscription prices, following the footsteps of services like Spotify, Max, Peacock, Crunchyroll, and EA. The Amazon-owned platform announced on Tuesday,…
Meta Confirms Testing of Unskippable Ads on Instagram
Instagram is currently testing a new feature called “ad breaks,” which introduces unskippable ads within the app, a format familiar to users of the free version of YouTube. This feature,…
Chinese Scientists Reorient Satellite Network to Detect Killer Asteroids
In an unprecedented mission, a Chinese Jilin-1 satellite averted a potential asteroid disaster by accurately tracking the trajectory of asteroid 1994 PC1. The asteroid, as large as San Francisco’s Golden…
GM’s Cruise Resumes Robotaxi Testing in Dallas
GM’s Cruise is sending out a few self-driving taxis in Dallas this week to check and prove that their technology works well and to regain people’s confidence in it. Dallas…
New Rules at X: Adult Content Allowed with Conditions
X, formerly known as Twitter, has officially revised its platform rules to allow the posting of adult content, a decision that aligns with the informal practices previously observed within its…
Once more, Spotify is increasing the price of Premium subscriptions.
Spotify, the leading music streaming platform, has declared its intention to raise subscription rates for its Premium service in the United States, effective from July. This move comes following earlier…
Temasek and Fidelity invest $200M in Lenskart, valuing it at $5B.
Temasek and Fidelity have purchased shares worth $200 million in the Indian eyewear retailer Lenskart, according to a statement by the startup’s financial adviser, Avendus. This substantial investment further solidifies…
Microsoft Announces Layoffs Affecting HoloLens and Azure Teams
Microsoft has announced a new series of layoffs, impacting approximately 1,000 employees across several innovative teams, including those involved in the HoloLens 2 and Azure cloud projects. This decision follows…
NVIDIA’s Spectrum-X boosts AI network performance.
On May 31, NVIDIA unveiled a groundbreaking development in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning networking: the NVIDIA Spectrum-X Ethernet networking platform. This platform is the world’s…
Snowflake Denies Vulnerabilities After Ticketmaster and Santander Data Exposed
Ticketmaster has been severely impacted by a cyber-attack, which has led to potential exposure of personal data belonging to 560 million customers. This alarming security breach was initially detected on…
Intel challenges AMD with new data center processors
TAIPEI/SAN FRANCISCO – In a strategic move to regain market share in the data center sector, Intel introduced its latest generation of Xeon server processors on Tuesday. Alongside this, the…
OpenAI Rolls Out ChatGPT Edu Tailored for University Campuses
OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Edu, a specialized version of ChatGPT tailored for the academic sector, aiming to facilitate the broader deployment of AI technology in universities. Announced on Thursday, May…
AMD unveils new AI chips to challenge market leader Nvidia
TAIPEI – Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) unveiled its latest artificial intelligence processors on Monday and detailed its ambitious plan to develop AI chips over the next two years, marking a…
Samsung sues Oura to stop a lawsuit over the Galaxy Ring.
In a strategic move to preempt potential intellectual property disputes, Samsung has filed a lawsuit against Finnish startup Oura. This legal action comes as the launch of Samsung’s highly anticipated…
Informatica unveils revolutionary generative AI technology to revolutionize data management
Informatica announced significant advancements in its cloud data management platform at the Informatica World conference held in Las Vegas last week. These innovations are set to democratize generative AI (GenAI)…
SpaceX Prepares for Fourth Starship Flight, Targets Heat Shield Durability
SpaceX is gearing up for the fourth flight of its colossal Starship rocket on June 5, aiming to pioneer a reusable heat shield for orbital return—a milestone not yet achieved…