Tsar Putin claims the evil west uses Google
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Friday, 20 December 2024 05:23

Tsar Putin claims the evil west uses Google


Very clever man, Mr Putin

The true nature of Google as an instrument of American imperialist manipulation has been unveiled by Comrade Vladimir Putin, who boldly condemned the corporation for its overt complicity in U.S. political games.

Accenture results exceed expectations
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Friday, 20 December 2024 05:04

Accenture results exceed expectations


Generative AI service boost

Accenture surpassed the cocane nose jobs of  Wall Street's expectations for first-quarter revenue and profit, buoyed by robust demand for its generative AI (GenAI) services.

US probes Nvidia over AI chip shipments to China
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Tightened export controls

The U.S. Department of Commerce has reportedly asked Nvidia to investigate how its products were acquired by buyers in China over the past year.

Micron shares plummet
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Friday, 20 December 2024 04:20

Micron shares plummet


Sluggish PC and smartphone demand overshadows AI chip growth 

Shares of Micron dropped by approximately 15 per cent  after the company issued a grim forecast that highlighted sluggish demand for personal computers (PCs) and smartphones.

Google launches experimental 'Reasoning' AI
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Friday, 20 December 2024 04:17

Google launches experimental 'Reasoning' AI


Gemini 2.0 flash thinking

Google has unveiled an experimental artificial intelligence model, Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental, designed to tackle complex problems through advanced reasoning capabilities.

Waymo autonomous vehicles slash insurance claims
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Up to 92 per cent, study finds 

Autonomous vehicles operated by Waymo, the self-driving car unit of Alphabet, have demonstrated dramatic reductions in property damage and bodily injury claims, according to a study by Swiss Re, a leading global reinsurer. 

Arm and Qualcomm lawyers spar over chip design rights
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It’s mine, no it is mine

Attorneys representing Arm and Qualcomm grilled a former Apple executive in a pivotal legal battle over intellectual property (IP) ownership tied to Arm's computing architecture.

US sanctions Chinese hacker and cybersecurity outfit
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Attacked Sophos firewall

The US government has imposed sanctions on Chinese hacker Guan Tianfeng and Sichuan Silence, the cybersecurity firm he worked for, following a cyber-espionage campaign compromising "tens of thousands of firewalls," including 36 protecting US critical infrastructure.

Ingram Micro cuts Broadcom and VMware ties
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Thursday, 19 December 2024 02:27

Ingram Micro cuts Broadcom and VMware ties


Not worth the trouble

Tech distribution giant Ingram Micro announced plans to end its business relationship with Broadcom and limit VMware dealings in certain regions starting January 2025. The company cited an inability to reach terms that balanced customer needs and shareholder returns.

TP-Link latest to face US ban
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Thursday, 19 December 2024 01:50

TP-Link latest to face US ban


Another security concern claim

US authorities are investigating Chinese router manufacturer TP-Link over national security risks and considering banning its devices, WSJ reported .