The global PC market experienced another quarter of decline in Q3 2023, according to new data from market research firm […]
China rolls out plan to boost computing power infrastructure
Six Chinese government departments, including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, have jointly released an action plan to promote […]
US approves chip tool exports to China for Korean giants
The United States has granted Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix indefinite waivers allowing them to export American chipmaking equipment to […]
Accel leads Lottie’s series A round, elevating the UK’s care services with a £16.35M boost
Lottie, an online marketplace for care services in the UK, announced today it has raised £16.35M ($20M) in a Series […]
Social media is a playground for scammers and fraudsters
Social media platforms have become a goldmine for scams and fraud, according to a new in-depth report from the Federal […]
Predator on the prowl: how Vietnam tried to hack U.S. diplomats and journalists
The Vietnamese government has been implicated in a spyware campaign this year that attempted to plant surveillance software on the […]
Artificial intelligence being trained to show empathy
As humans become increasingly overwhelmed and busy, we are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to express empathy for us. According […]
Hamas attacks disrupt Israel’s vital tech sector
The surprise Hamas militant attacks in Israel over the weekend that killed hundreds of Israelis and abducted others have raised […]
Merlin goes immersive: Gamebox deal signals expansion beyond theme parks
Merlin Entertainments, the world’s second-largest location-based entertainment company, has announced a new partnership with immersive gaming company Immersive Gamebox. According […]
Apple and Meta race to improve next-gen XR headsets
Although Apple and Meta have yet to release their first consumer virtual reality headsets, the tech giants are already working […]
LLMs provide brains for smart self-driving cars: paper suggests
A new study demonstrates large language models can serve as effective decision-makers for autonomous vehicles, thinking logically about complex scenarios. […]
Open source AI with retrieval beats ChatGPT: Nvidia paper claims
A recent research paper found that an open-source AI system using retrieval augmentation can outperform proprietary chatbot models like OpenAI’s […]
Fintech startup Slice merges with small finance bank in rare India deal
Indian fintech startup Slice is merging with North East Small Finance Bank after receiving approval from the Reserve Bank of […]
Sony AI proposes new solution to address computer vision bias against yellow skin
Japanese technology behemoth Sony described a possible way to measure system bias against some skin tones in a recent paper. […]
Microsoft gives OneDrive a major overhaul with new design and AI features
Microsoft has unveiled a significant update to its OneDrive cloud storage service, rolling out new features and a redesigned interface. […]
Google eyed for $2 billion Anthropic deal after major Amazon play
Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic is seeking to raise at least $2 billion in fresh funding just days after securing a […]
Google is making big changes to prevent Gmail spam
Google recently announced significant new requirements for senders of bulk email to Gmail users, aiming to cut down on spam […]