TD SYNNEX partners to get first dibs on new AI chips
At least in the UK
TD SYNNEX partners will be the first in the trade to get their hands on devices powered by the new Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite chips with built-in AI expected to be launched by top PC makers in mid-2024.
Google blasts Microsoft's cloud 'monopoly'
It is getting in the way of our cloud monopoly
Google Cloud has slammed Microsoft's cloud computing tactics, saying its rival is after a monopoly that would hurt new technologies like generative AI.
The US chip plan is a waste of cash
It could make things worse
A report by top boffins has warned that the US plan to lure chip makers from Taiwan is a flop that could harm the island's security.
Engineers saddled with unpaid work to get jobs
…and it's getting worse
Crooked employers force developers to work for free by dangling the prospect of a job.
Apple’s expensive Vision Pro is cracking up
Jobs’ mob rubs paws at prospect of making money repairing it
Apple Vision Pro owners are posting identical reports of a crack appearing on the front glass of their overpriced headsets.
India's tax plan could ruin its chip dreams
Making the global shortage worse
India's plan to let a ban on imposing customs duties on cross-border digital e-commerce transactions run out may scupper India's more ambitious plans to become a global chip leader in the next five years, the industry has warned.
M&M machines spy on students' faces
University rushes to remove them
Canada-based University of Waterloo is hurrying to remove M&M-branded smart vending machines from campus after furious students discovered the machines secretly collect facial-recognition data without their permission.
Toshiba laptop chargers go up in flames
15.5 million recalled
Dynabook Americas, the firm that used to be Toshiba, has recalled 15.5 million Toshiba laptop AC adapters over fears they could burn and set fire to your home.
Boeing boss sacked after jet door blows off in mid-air horror
Someone had to take the blame
Boeing has axed Ed Clark, the chief of its 737 Max passenger jet programme, after a shocking and terrifying mid-air blowout in January exposed the ongoing problems with the jet.
Google's robocabs crash, burn and get recalled
Just like human cars
Google's self-driving car firm Waymo is facing a backlash in its bid to launch 24/7 robotaxi service in other parts of California after a series of blunders that have sparked safety fears about the vehicles invading their towns.