Microsoft has stepped back from its observer position on the OpenAI board, a move that signals a shift in the companies’ relationship amid growing regulatory scrutiny. This decision comes after antitrust concerns were raised by …
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Space Startup Funding Soars Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Space startups saw a surge in funding during the second quarter of 2023, attracting $2.41 billion in global investments. This marks the third consecutive quarter of growth, driven by increased government spending and geopolitical tensions. …
Continue readingxAI and Oracle End $10 Billion Server Deal Talks
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI has ended talks with Oracle for a potential $10 billion server deal, according to The Information. The deal would have expanded on an existing arrangement where xAI rents Nvidia’s …
Continue readingAI Startup Funding Explodes in Q2, Doubling from Previous Quarter
Artificial intelligence (AI) startups experienced a significant surge in funding during the second quarter of 2023, reaching $24 billion, more than double the amount invested in the previous quarter. This data, released by Crunchbase, highlights …
Continue readingAlibaba Leverages Generative AI to Power International E-Commerce Growth
Alibaba, the Chinese tech giant, is tapping into generative AI to give its international e-commerce businesses a boost. The company’s international unit is utilizing AI-powered tools to help cross-border merchants with translation, content creation, and …
Continue readingSamsung Q2 Profit Skyrockets on AI Chip Boom, Memory Prices Surge
Samsung Electronics is poised for a record-breaking second quarter, with estimates indicating a staggering 15-fold increase in operating profit. The surge is attributed to the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, which has driven up semiconductor prices …
Continue readingFiiO M23: The Android-Powered Digital Audio Player That Doesn’t Compromise On Sound
FiiO’s new M23 digital audio player proves that the dedicated music player isn’t dead, offering high-end audio quality and a wealth of features. In an age dominated by smartphones with advanced audio capabilities like Qualcomm’s …
Continue readingGoogle Embraces African Languages, Including Dyula, Wolof, Baoulé and Tamazight
Google, the Silicon Valley giant, has expanded its Google Translate service to include 31 new African languages, including Dyula, Wolof, Baoulé, and Tamazight. This move marks a significant step towards making the internet more inclusive …
Continue readingOutsmart Car Thieves with These Clever AirTag Tactics
Car theft is a major problem, with a vehicle stolen every 32 seconds in the US alone. But what if you could use an AirTag to track your car if it were stolen? While AirTags …
Continue readingEpic Games Vows to ‘Fight’ Apple Over ‘Absurd’ App Store Changes
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has vowed to fight Apple over what he calls “absurd” demands for changes to the company’s new Epic Games Store on iOS. Despite recently receiving approval for its store, Apple has …
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