Rumors of the demise of Meta’s dual-camera smartwatch may be greatly exaggerated, with a new leak suggesting the project is very much alive. Reports surfaced that Meta (then Facebook) had been working on their own version of a smartwatch for Read More
FCC Deals Blow to Starlink, Approves Amazon’s Kuiper Satellite Plans
The Federal Communications Commission has dealt a blow to Starlink, approving Amazon’s Kuiper satellite plans. Kuiper is the satellite internet constellation Amazon is deploying, in direct competition with SpaceX’s Starlink. SpaceX wanted the FCC to limit the number of satellites Read More
Amazon Agrees to Major Business Changes in the EU to Head Off Probe
Amazon has reached an agreement with the EU to make major changes to its business in exchange for heading off antitrust probes. Amazon was under fire for dealing unfairly with third-party sellers, preferring its own retail business over those of Read More
Samsung’s Galaxy S23 Has Become the Definition of ‘Bloatware’
Samsung’s Galaxy S23 has become the definition of mobile bloatware, with a base install taking roughly 60GB. Operating systems growing in size is an inevitable trade-off of new features, improved support, and the addition of new technologies. Unfortunately for S23 Read More
Google reenables the validate fix feature in Search Console and adds new classifications
As expected, Google has launched the new classifications for the coverage report with a tour to walk you through the changes. Google has reenabled the validate fix feature in Google Search Console while launching the new “more simplified” classifications for the Read More
Intel and Google Cloud Collaborate On New Data Center Semiconductor
Intel and Google Cloud have collaborated on a new chip designed for the data center, the E2000. Intel has been working to expand its foundry services and regain its crown as the world’s dominant chipmaker. Data centers have traditionally been Read More
Google search, network, and YouTube revenue all fell in Q4 2022
Google’s Q4 earnings report showed a decline in ad revenue, missing analysts’ expectations, due to challenges in the digital advertising market. Search, ad network, and YouTube revenues all fell in the fourth quarter of 2022, Google reported yesterday. Overall, Google Read More
Tesla’s Net 2022 Bitcoin Losses Totaled $140 Million
Tesla executives may be regretting the company’s investment in Bitcoin, with its losses totaling a whopping $140 million in 2022. Tesla surprised the industry with a $1.5 billion Bitcoin purchase in early 2021. The company initially announced plans to accept the Read More
Intel Slashes Employee Pay Rather Than Reduce Dividend
Intel is showing where its priorities are, slashing employee pay in an effort to maintain its quarterly dividend. Intel is in trouble, with the company losing $8 billion of its market value in what has been described as a “historic collapse” that Read More
Apple Maps relaunches Apple Business Connect
Initially launched about a decade ago, now Apple is adding numerous features for businesses, including messaging. Apple has revamped the Apple Business Connect service, where businesses can update what Apple Maps shows about their business. This service initially launched Apple Maps Read More