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Amazon Web Services Plans Saudi Arabia Infrastructure Region
Amazon Web Services plans new infrastructure region in Saudi Arabia as country pitches itself as prospective hub for AI cloud apps
Apple Adds ‘AI’ M3 Chip To MacBook Air Laptops
Apple adds latest M3 chip to thin-and-light MacBook Air laptops as it touts on-device AI capabilities, looks for sales recovery
Nissan Ends Sunderland Production Of Leaf EV
Nissan ends production in Sunderland of Leaf EV as it prepares new lineup, cuts off app access for older Leaf models
Clouded II Documentary Reveals the True Cost of the Cloud
Exposing the economic and environmental impacts of cloud technology. Explore the hidden expenses and ecological footprints unearthed by industry experts, challenging prevailing narratives and urging a more conscientious approach to dig ...
Nvidia Shares Close Over $2tn For First Time
Shares of Nvidia close over $2tn for first time after Dell reports surge in demand for AI servers, amidst ongoing stock market boom
UK Proposes Faster, More Powerful E-Bikes
UK proposals would double e-bike motor power, allow faster throttle-controlled e-bikes in move to make category more attractive
Elon Musk Sues OpenAI Over Breach Of Contract
Elon Musk sues OpenAI for allegedly giving up its mission to 'benefit humanity' and instead serving interests of Microsoft
OpenAI Sued For Unauthorised Use Of Journalist Content, Again
Three US online news outlets sue OpenAI, alleging the AI pioneer used thousands of their articles to train its chatbots
Microsoft Investment In Mistral AI Prompts EU Scrutiny Calls
European lawmakers call for investigation after Microsoft this week made small investment in French startup Mistral AI
Apple To Disclose AI Plans This Year, Says Tim Cook
CEO Tim Cook once again indicates Apple will open up about its generative artificial intelligence plans later this year
Silicon In Focus Podcast: Your Life and Your Business on Your Phone
Mobile technology has transformed our personal lives and our businesses. Central to enterprise connectivity and agility, how will these mobile devices and the networks they connect to evolve? How has the business case for mobile change ...
US SEC Investigates If OpenAI Investors Were Misled – Report
Financial regulator examines internal comms of CEO Sam Altman, after his shock firing for not being “consistently candid in communications”
Odysseus Lander Reveals Moon Images, Despite Broken Leg
NASA and Intuitive Machines declare success as Odysseus lander transmits lunar images, despite lying on one side
Vodafone Completes 3G Network Switch Off In UK
Switching off 3G network in the UK allows Vodafone to “repurpose” 3G spectrum to strengthen 4G and 5G services
BYD Ramps Up EV Price War In China With Cheaper Models
Pressure for Tesla. Price war increases for EVs in China, after BYD unveils cheaper versions of two of its models
Apple Cancels Much Delayed Electric Car Project
Project Titan is dead. Apple reportedly winds down its delayed electric car project, after a decade of research and development
CES 2024: Motorola Reveals Smartphone On Wrist Concept
Motorola's 'adaptive display concept' smartphone wraps around a person's wrist, and can change background to match clothing
University Of Warwick To Launch Fintech Research Group
University of Warwick receives £1.25m donation for new research group focused on fintech innovation in property sector
Meta Forms Team To Protect EU Elections From AI Risks
Facebook parent Meta forms dedicated team to protect upcoming EU Parliament elections in June from generative AI fraud
CES 2024: Lenovo Shows Transparent Laptop Concept
Lenovo shows concept transparent laptop with virtual keyboard, items visible on other side of clear glass display
Reddit Users React With Dismay To IPO Plans
Reddit users, moderators express scepticism about IPO plans for company as it licenses content to Google for AI training
Silicon In Focus Podcast: The Business Case for Mobile
Learn why your business should embrace more mobile devices to gain commercial advantages and an engaged workforce. We'll explore the challenges and opportunities that businesses face in leveraging mobile technologies to drive growth, e ...
Nvidia Briefly Surpasses $2tn Valuation On AI Demand
Investors drive Nvidia shares briefly over $2tn after company reveals staggering financial benefits from AI boom
Intuitive Machines Becomes First Commercial Firm To Land On Moon
Return to the moon. First commercial entity (Intuitive Machines) successfully lands spacecraft on lunar surface
GM Cruise To Resume Robotaxi Tests On Public Roads – Report
In the coming weeks, Cruise reportedly will soon resume robotaxi testing on public roads after suspension in California
Google To Pause Gemini AI’s Image Generation Of People
Image generation of historical people by Gemini (aka Bard) AI model is to be halted, amid inaccuracy criticisms
Gartner Predicts Concerns For Enterprises Using Cloud-based Generative AI
Cloud technology will continue to be best delivery option for generative AI applications at scale, says Gartner
Nvidia Nears $2 Trillion Value, As AI Boosts Profits, Sales
Financial results surpass Wall Street expectations and drive Nvidia's market value close to the $ 2 trillion mark
Intel Signs Microsoft As Foundry Customer
Microsoft will use Intel’s chip contract manufacturing division to manufacture a custom computing chip, chip giant says