Launching first in the U.S., Google said it will keep testing how it presents results and prioritize driving traffic to websites. Google is now rolling out links to webpages within the Search Generative Experience AI-powered answers. You will see the AI-powered overview Read More
Leaseweb Hit by Cyberattack
Leaseweb, one of the biggest hosting providers, has been hit with a cyberattack and is working to recover. According to TechRadar Pro, Leaseweb became aware of the attack when its monitoring systems detected “unusual activity” on the night of August 22. Read More
FBI: Barracuda ESG Devices Still Vulnerable, Fixes ‘Ineffective’
The FBI has issued an urgent warning regarding Barracuda Network’s Email Security Gateway (ESG) devices, saying they are still vulnerable to a zero-day exploit. Barracuda identified a vulnerability in its ESG devices in late May. While the company issued fixes Read More
South Korean Telco: 5G Has Been a Failure
South Korean telco SK Telecom has weighed in on the status of 5G, saying the next-gen wireless standard has largely been a failure. 5G was touted as the biggest evolutionary leap in wireless technology, offering speeds and latency similar to Read More
Song Lyrics Added to Google Search Results
In a deal with LyricFind, Google is now displaying lyrics in search results starting immediately. LyricFind is the world’s largest lyric licensing service with over 4,000 publishers in its catalog. Lyrics will be seen both in Google’s search results and within Read More
Google releases August 2023 broad core update
This is the second Google core update of 2023. The rollout is expected to take up to two weeks to complete. Google’s August 2023 core update is now rolling out and may take up to two weeks to complete. This Read More
Microsoft Is Rolling Out AI-Powered Smart Find for Edge
Microsoft is rolling out AI-powered Smart Find for Microsoft Edge, making it easier for users to get the answers they’re looking for. Microsoft described the feature in its Microsoft 365 Roadmap: Searching for a word or phrase on a webpage has Read More
Intel Lays Off Cloud and GPU Staff
Questions continue to plague Intel’s turnaround plans, with the company announcing layoffs in its Cloud and GPU divisions. Intel is amid an an attempted turnaround under CEO Pat Gelsinger that has seen the company re-focus on its core semiconductor manufacturing Read More
YouTube tests new anti-adblocker popup with countdown timer
The notification now serves as a warning to non-paying viewers about when the next advert will begin to play. YouTube is trialling a new anti-adblocker popup that features a timer warning when the next advert will play. A countdown clock, Read More
Microsoft CEO Likens AI to a Tidal Wave, Says ‘It’s As Big’ As the Internet
In an interview with Bloomberg’s The Circuit with Emily Chang, the CEOS of Microsoft and OpenAI talked about AI and just how big it will be. Microsoft’s found and then-CEO Bill Gates famously sent a memo in 1995 outlining how important Read More