UK Begins Probe into AI Partnerships by Microsoft, Amazon
UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched a preliminary probe into partnerships between tech giants over artificial intelligence (AI), like Microsoft and Mistral AI, and Amazon and Anthropic.
Qualcomm Expands Snapdragon Portfolio with New Platform to Power AI PCs
Qualcomm on Wednesday expanded its Snapdragon X Series portfolio with a new platform to deliver better performance, longer battery life and on-device AI capabilities for more Windows PCs.
CERT-In Finds Multiple Bugs in Microsoft Edge, Advises Users to Update
The affected software includes Microsoft Edge (Stable) versions before '124.0.2478.51'.
Nvidia Acquires GPU Software Provider Run:ai Likely for $700 Million
Graphics chip giant Nvidia acquired Run:ai, a Tel Aviv-based workload management and orchestration software provider.
X Takes on YouTube, to Launch Dedicated TV App for Videos Soon
Taking on Google-owned YouTube, X social media platform will soon launch a dedicated TV app for users to upload high-quality videos, its CEO Linda Yaccarino has announced.
TikTok Faces Nationwide Ban in US as Biden Prepares to Sign ‘Historic’ Bill
US President Joe Biden is set to sign a historic bill regarding a huge foreign aid package on Wednesday, that will also ban TikTok in the country if its China-based owner ByteDance doesn’t sell its stake within a year.
UnitedHealth Confirms Ransom Payment To Avoid Data Leak
The UnitedHealth group has paid a ransom to cybercriminals to protect sensitive data stolen during the Optum ransomware attack in late February.
US Imposes Visa Bans on 13 Spyware Makers and Their Family
The Department of State has imposed visa restrictions on 13 individuals who have been involved in the development and sale of commercial spyware or who are immediate family members of those involved.
North Korean Hackers Target South Korean Defense Industry
Law enforcement officials in South Korea have disclosed that hacker organizations funded by North Korea's state have been persistently carrying out cyber espionage operations against the nation's defense firms.
Apple Announces May 7th Event for New iPads
Tech giant Apple has started inviting members of the media to a “special Apple Event” on May 7th at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET.
Apple’s Phone Sales in China Fell By Over 19 Percent in Q1: Report
Apple smartphone sales have dropped by 19.9 percent in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024 in China, a new report showed on Tuesday.
Most Dating Apps May Share or Sell Your Data for Advertising: Report
Most dating apps might share or sell your data for advertising, a new report revealed on Tuesday.
Elon Musk Hits Out at Australia Over Ruling to Hide Stabbing Videos
Elon Musk has hit out at Australia over the country's attempts to ban footage of a Sydney church stabbing on his social media platform X.
Ten Charged and One Arrested in Connection with Sanctions Evasion Scheme
10 charged for evading Venezuela sanctions. Scheme used bogus companies to buy US aircraft parts for state-owned oil firm.
How to Spot and Avoid Online Scams That Target Tech Users
Online scams targeting tech users are becoming increasingly sophisticated, making it crucial to stay vigilant and informed to protect yourself.
Microsoft Hires Former Meta Exec for Supercomputing Push
Microsoft has brought on board former Meta executive Jason Taylor as corporate vice president and deputy CTO.
NASA Re-Establishes Communication with Interstellar Spacecraft Voyager 1
NASA has successfully restored reliable communication with its interstellar voyager, Voyager 1.
Cognizant, Microsoft Join Hands to Expand Adoption of GenAI in Enterprise
Cognizant and Microsoft announced an expanded partnership to make the tech giant's generative AI (GenAI) and Copilots available to millions of users to transform enterprise business operations, enhance employee experiences, and accelerate cross-industry innovation.
Russian Sandworm Group Targeted Nearly 20 Ukrainian Critical Infrastructure Sites for Cyberattacks
Ukrainian cybersecurity authorities have uncovered a plot by the notorious Sandworm hacking group to launch cyberattacks against nearly 20 critical infrastructure facilities nationwide.
AI Models by Google, Nvidia Can Predict Path, Intensity of Major Storms: Study
Artificial intelligence (AI) models developed by tech giants like Google, Nvidia, and Huawei, can quickly and accurately predict the path and intensity of major storms, a new study said on Monday.
