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
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
Zoom Updates Terms to Use Customer Data for AI Training With No Opt-Out [Updated]
Zoom has rolled out a controversial update to its terms of service, adding a clause that allows it to use customer data for AI and ML training. The pertinent clause is quoted below: You consent to Zoom’s access, use, collection, creation, modification, Read More
India Cracks Down on Computer Imports
India is cracking down on computer imports, requiring a license to import laptops, desktops, tablets, and more. According to TechCrunch, the move appears to be aimed at boosting the local computer manufacturing industry. “Import of laptops, tablets, all-in-one personal computers, and Read More
Cisco Unveils Automated Ransomware Recovery Tool
Cisco has announced a major upgrade to its Extended Detection and Response (XDR) solution, adding ransomware recovery abilities. Ransomware is a growing threat, costing governments, organizations, and companies in money, effort, downtime, and lost data. Cisco is promising a solution, Read More
Windows 11 Adds a Warning When You Copy and Paste Your Password
Microsoft is trying to protect customers from malware and phishing attacks, with a warning in Windows 11 when copying and pasting your password. Microsoft revealed the new feature in a blog post: Starting in Windows 11, version 22H2, Enhanced Phishing Protection Read More
Google Cloud Nabs Former AWS Data Center Lead
Google Cloud has recruited Chris Vonderhaar, an AWS veteran who oversaw the company’s data centers. According to GeekWire, Vonderhaar left AWS in May after 13 years with the company. He has been hired by Google Cloud with the title of Vice Read More
[Poll] Should Microsoft Charge for Improved Security? US Officials Don’t Think So.
Microsoft is under fire from US officials who are criticizing the company for charging more for improved security. A recent security incident has raised uncomfortable questions about cloud security and whether companies should charge more for premium features. The incident Read More
Cash For US Startups Dries Up As VC Spending Drops By Half
Startups in the US have a more difficult road ahead, with venture capitalist spending dropping by half in the second quarter of 2023. According to research by PitchBook, via Bloomberg, VCs are tightening the purse strings in 2023 amid a slowing economy. Read More
The Fintech Solutions for Managing Debt
Debt can be a slippery slope. If you aren’t proactive about repayments, your outstanding debts could keep growing. And the bigger your outstanding debts grow, the harder it will be to tackle them. If you let those debts grow too Read More