Microsoft Outlook Is Now Spyware That Shares Your Data With 801 Companies

Microsoft is once again under fire for its efforts to monetize users at the expense of privacy, this time by mining data from Outlook and sharing it with 801 other companies.

System76 Is Poised to Cause a COSMIC Shift In the Linux Desktop Space

System76, maker of the popular Pop!_OS Linux distro, is poised to cause a massive shift in the Linux desktop space in the coming months.

Apple May Be Ready to Tackle Robots

On the heals of its exit from developing autonomous vehicles, Apple is reportedly looking at the possibility of developing home robots.

FCC Poised to Bring Back Net Neutrality

The Federal Communications Commission plans to vote on restoring net neutrality, a move with wide-ranging industry support.

Microsoft Announces Expensive Option for Those Who Want to Continue Using Windows 10

Microsoft has announced an expensive extended support option for those who want to continue using Windows 10 beyond its EOL date.

Navigating the Economics of YouTube: Understanding Ad Revenue and Maximizing Earnings

On average, channels earn around $15.50 per thousand views, but this figure can fluctuate depending on several factors, including the channel’s niche and the types of ads displayed. Matt notes that while some channels may earn closer to the higher end of the spectrum, many fall within the five- to ten-dollar range.

Apple Unveils Groundbreaking AI Breakthrough That Beats ChatGPT: The Realm of Contextual Understanding

In the relentless pursuit of innovation, Apple Inc. has once again asserted its dominance in artificial intelligence (AI) with a series of groundbreaking advancements. Over the past year, the tech giant has spearheaded a dozen AI breakthroughs, each poised to reshape not only the company’s future but also humanity’s trajectory. The latest revelation from Cupertino, […]

Rubrik’s Potential IPO: A Look at the Moves and Market Expectations

Notably, Rubrik’s unique profile sets it apart from recent IPO darlings. It offers a glimpse into the intersection of cloud data security and market demand. Backed by industry giants like Microsoft, Rubrik occupies a pivotal position within the burgeoning cybersecurity sector, poised to capitalize on growing demand for cloud-based solutions.

California’s New $20 Fast Food Minimum Wage Sends Shockwaves Through Franchisees

Addressing how franchise owners navigate these challenges, Rodrick outlined a multifaceted approach focused on maximizing efficiency and exploring alternative revenue streams. “One of the most critical levers I can use as a business owner is price,” he explained. “But I can’t charge $20 for a Happy Meal.”

Apple Faces Existential Threat Amid Regulatory Pressure

As the company grapples with the existential threat posed by regulatory intervention, it must also confront the specter of identity erosion—the gradual erosion of the principles that have long defined Apple’s brand. From its products’ iconic design aesthetics to the seamless integration of hardware and software, Apple’s identity is inextricably linked to its commitment to innovation and differentiation.

Boeing’s Starliner Saga: A Tale of High Hopes Dashed, SpaceX’s Triumph, and the Fight for Cosmic Dominance!

While Boeing grapples with challenges, SpaceX continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in space exploration. Despite previous setbacks, the upcoming fourth flight test of SpaceX’s Starship reflects the company’s determination to overcome obstacles and realize its ambitious goals.

Amazon’s Office Space Exodus: A Harbinger of Commercial Real Estate Turmoil

Amazon intends to allow certain leases to expire naturally, halt the use of particular office floors, and negotiate early lease terminations for select buildings. This tactical retreat from office space is emblematic of a broader trend sweeping through corporate America as companies grapple with the economic fallout from the pandemic and the rise of remote work.

Apple Faces Legal Battle: Threatens to Upend Decades of Innovation

In a startling turn of events, Apple finds itself embroiled in a legal battle that could reshape the very foundation of its business model and alter the technological landscape it has long dominated. The tech giant, celebrated for its revolutionary products like the Mac, iPhone, and iPad, now faces a formidable challenge that threatens to dismantle everything it has built over the past 47 years.

Xbox Faces Backlash Over “Bud Light Moment” … then Elon Musk Tweet Slams!

“It should not be acceptable for any company in the gaming industry to be racist and sexist against ‘white guys’,” Musk tweeted. “But what if it’s beyond that though? What if it’s actually written into your company’s ethos?”

Anthropic’s Claude 3 Beats ChatGPT For The First Time

Anthropic’s Claude 3 Opus has achieved a major milestone, beating out OpenAI’s ChatGPT on the crowdsourced Chatbot Arena.

UPS Sets Sights on Automation to Drive Future Growth

“As we look ahead, automation will be a key driver of our growth and operational efficiency,” Tomé asserted, emphasizing technology’s pivotal role in shaping UPS’s evolution. Against an increasingly dynamic and competitive market landscape, UPS is doubling down on automation to enhance productivity, streamline operations, and deliver unparalleled customer service worldwide.

Opera Sees Massive Growth On Mobile, Thanks to EU’s DMA

Opera is experiencing massive growth on iOS and Android, thanks to the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) that helped level the playing field.

OpenAI’s Sora Unleashes Creative Revolution: Redefining Artistry in the Digital Age!

OpenAI has extended priority access to Sora to a select group of creatives and artists, recognizing their pivotal role in shaping the platform’s evolution. OpenAI envisions Sora as a catalyst for transformative change in the creative landscape by fostering a symbiotic relationship between human ingenuity and AI-driven capabilities.

Tesla Announces Free Full Self-Driving Trial for All U.S. Customers

“We want to give everyone the chance to experience the future of transportation,” Musk stated during the event. “With this free trial, customers will have the opportunity to see for themselves the incredible capabilities of our Full Self-Driving system.”

Tesla’s AI Breakthrough: What It Means for the Future of Autonomous Driving

The implications of this breakthrough are far-reaching. For years, Tesla has been at the forefront of autonomous driving research, leveraging neural network architectures and vast amounts of real-world data to train its self-driving algorithms. However, the lack of sufficient compute resources has been a bottleneck, limiting the pace of progress in refining these systems.

EU Investigating Alphabet, Apple, & Meta For DMA Non-Compliance

The EU Commission is opening investigations into Alphabet, Apple, and Meta over possible non-compliance with the Digital Markets Act.

Apple’s Paranoia, Hubris, & Hypocrisy to Blame For DOJ’s Lawsuit

The DOJ launched a sweeping antitrust lawsuit against Apple, accusing the company of abusing its smartphone monopoly and attacking several key aspects of the company’s business. Unfortunately, Apple has only itself to blame.

Trump’s Truth Social Deal: A Windfall Amidst Business Struggles

Trump’s fervent supporters have rallied behind Digital World Acquisition, driving its stock price to unprecedented heights akin to the enthusiasm surrounding GameStop during the pandemic. This surge has inflated Truth Social’s valuation to $6 billion, potentially catapulting Trump’s majority stake into billions.

Reddit’s IPO Surges 40% on Debut, Valuation Exceeds $9 Billion

Reddit saw its shares soar by an impressive 40%, trading at around $48 to $49 per share. The social media platform’s valuation now stands just above $9 billion, including restricted stock and options, marking a significant milestone for the company.

US DOJ Sues Apple for ‘Monopolizing Smartphone Markets’

The US Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Apple for “monopolizing smartphone markets” and harming consumers.

AWS and Nvidia Collaborate On Blackwell-Powered Supercomputer

AWS is wasting no time deploying Nvidia’s new Blackwell GPU platform designed to power the next generation of AI models.

How the TikTok Ban Could Set a Dangerous Precedent

Much has been written about the proposed TikTok ban that sailed through the US House on March 13, with some speaking for and against the merits. Unfortunately, much of the debate misses the big picture.

AI’s Impact on Hollywood: Innovation, Opportunity, and Concerns

Yet, amidst the excitement surrounding AI’s potential, concerns linger over its impact on jobs and the artistic process. The union representing Hollywood crews is advocating for safeguards against potential job displacement resulting from AI integration, with discussions of strike action looming on the horizon.

Real Estate Revolution: NAR Shakes Up Industry with $418 Million Settlement

In a seismic shift for the real estate world, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) has inked a groundbreaking $418 million settlement to address claims .of industry collusion and high agent commissions. This landmark agreement promises to reshape how Americans buy and sell homes

Lower End Developers Will Be Replaced By AI!

Lower-end developers who fail to adhere to best practices risk being replaced by AI. “As developers, we need to be proactive and learn to work alongside AI,” Robinson advised.

OpenAI’s Figure One: A Revolutionary Leap in Humanoid Robotics

At the heart of Figure One’s prowess lies its ability to seamlessly integrate vision-based perception with natural language understanding. This enables it to perceive and interact with its environment in a manner reminiscent of human cognition.

Why Ban TikTok? It’s All About the Data!

In a recent congressional hearing, Ivan Sirini, the CEO of Faruk Security, delivered a comprehensive testimony shedding light on TikTok’s data collection practices and the associated privacy concerns. His comments may have sparked bipartisan concerns about TikTok, which led to today’s vote by the House to ban the platform. Sirini’s discourse, which delved into the […]

Experts Warn That a TikTok Ban Is Needed—But Not Enough

In the wake of the US House voting overwhelmingly to ban TikTok or force a sale, experts are praising the decision while warning it is not enough.

Apple Evolves App Distribution in the EU: What Developers Need to Know

The tech giant’s latest updates include provisions enabling developers to distribute apps directly from webpages, tailor in-app promotions to suit their preferences, and access a slew of new APIs to facilitate seamless app distribution and integration with system functionality.

Glean’s Meteoric Rise: CEO Discusses $200 Million Series D Round

Glean’s AI-powered search engine is akin to having Google or ChatGPT embedded within an organization but explicitly tailored to harness the vast troves of internal company data and information.

Tesla Gigafactory Near Berlin Restores Power Following Arson Attack

In a dramatic turn of events, power has been restored earlier than expected at the Tesla Gigafactory near Berlin following a week-long outage caused by arson, the factory’s chief announced Monday.

Uber and Lyft Threaten to Pull Out of Minneapolis Over Driver Minimum Wage Mandate

The standoff highlights the challenges inherent in regulating the gig economy, where traditional labor laws often struggle to keep pace with evolving business models.

Google’s Sundar Pichai: A CEO Under Siege

Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai is under siege, with critics inside and outside of Google calling for his departure.

Elon Musk’s X to Rival YouTube with Smart TV App Launch

As X prepares to launch its smart TV app and expand its presence in the video streaming space, all eyes will be on Musk and his team to see if they can disrupt the status quo and carve out a niche in an industry dominated by giants like YouTube.

Android 15 Could Finally Bring Satellite Texting

Android 15 could be gaining a major new feature, one that will help it leapfrog iOS by removing a key limitation Apple users deal with.

Lex Fridman: Google’s Gemini 1.5 is “Super Woke”

Lex Fridman has unleashed scathing criticism against Google’s latest AI model, Gemini 1.5, branding it “super woke” with a negative connotation. Lex highlighted several eyebrow-raising aspects of Gemini 1.5, including its modification of historical figures, such as generating images of a black George Washington.

EU Commission Rules Its Use of Microsoft 365 Infringes Data Protection Law

The EU Commission has ruled that its use of Microsoft 365 infringes on the bloc’s data protection law, necessitating changes.

Microsoft Says Source Code Stolen In Attack By Nation-State Actor

Microsoft has revealed more details about the attack it suffered at the hands of Midnight Blizzard, saying the group stole source code.

Harnessing the Power of User-Generated Content for Brand Advocacy

Learn more about how to harness the power of user generated content for brand advocacy in the article below.

Linux Desktop Adoption Accelerates, Tops 4%

According to the latest data, Linux officially has more than 4% desktop market share, a marked acceleration of its adoption.

OpenAI: AI Content Detectors Don’t Work

OpenAI has thrown cold water on those hoping for an easy way to detect AI-generated content, saying such tools don’t work.

Amazon Brings One Medical to Prime Members For $9 a Month

Amazon continues its foray into the health services market, making One Medical services available to Prime members for $9 per month.

Microsoft Briefly Blocked Employees From Using ChatGPT

Microsoft created a stir when it blocked its own employees from using ChatGPT, citing privacy and security concerns.

Congress Wants to Help Rural Telecoms Replace Chinese Equipment

A bipartisan bill in the US House of Representatives would provide money for rural telecoms to replace equipment made by Chinese companies.

T-Mobile Abandons Plan to Force Customers to Upgrade Their Plans

T-Mobile has officially abandoned plans to force customers to upgrade to more expensive plans following predictable blowback.

Maine Government Data Breach Impacts 1.3 Million

The State of Maine has disclosed it suffered a MOVEit data breach, one that has impacted some 1.3 million individuals.

YouTube’s War On Ad Blockers Challenged By Privacy Advocate

YouTube’s war on ad blockers is facing a legal challenge in the EU over Google’s use of JavaScript to determine when an ad blocker is in use.

Elon Musk: ‘Overwhelming Consensus’ On AI Regulation

Elon Musk has offered details on a meeting between tech leaders and lawmakers, saying there was “overwhelming consensus” in favor of AI regulation.

Cisco Kills Off Its Hyperflex Hyperconverged Infrastructure Line

Cisco has killed off its Hyperflex hyperconverged infrastructure line of products, blaming a changing market.

Amazon Sellers Can Now Use Generative AI to Create Product Descriptions

Amazon continues to invest in generative AI, applying it to the task of creating product descriptions for sellers.

Pop!_OS Cosmic Desktop Slated for 2024 Release

System76 has shared details on its upcoming Cosmic Desktop Environment (DE), saying it will be released in 2024.

Google Cloud CEO: Flexibility is a Cornerstone of Google Cloud’s Success

Kurian elaborates on Google Cloud’s commitment to providing an open platform, emphasizing the importance of empowering users with choice. “They have a choice of models, choice of tools, choice of chips, choice of many other elements,” he explains. According to Kurian, this flexibility is a cornerstone of Google Cloud’s success.

HD Photos Come to Facebook Messenger

On the heels of WhatsApp rolling out support for HD photos, Facebook Messenger has finally followed suit.

Judge In DOJ’s Case Against Apple Recuses Himself

US District Judge Michael Farbiarz has recused himself from the DOJ’s antitrust case against Apple, citing a potential conflict of interest.

Waymo Will Start Charging For Its Robotaxi Service In LA

Waymo has begun notifying customers that it will begin charging for its robotaxi service in Los Angeles, starting today.

Microsoft Releases Azure Linux Update

Microsoft has released an update to its Azure Linux distro, bosting a slew of fixes and bringing the version to 2.0.20240403.

Amazon Ending Program That Pays Devs to Create Alexa Apps

Amazon is ending a program that pays developers to create Alexa apps, a program that helped drive the Alexa ecosystem.

Thunderbird Takes Over Maintenance of the Thunderbird Snap

Thunderbird announced it has taken over maintenance of the Snap version of the email client, putting it in direct control of the version slated to be the default on Ubuntu.

Proton Acquires Standard Notes, the Privacy-Focused Notes App

Proton, the maker of the private and secure ProtonMail, has acquired Standard Notes, adding an end-to-end encrypted notes app to its suite of tools.

RISC-V CTO Leaving to Return to Consulting

RISC-V CTO Mark Himelstein has announced he is leaving the organization to return to his consulting practice, effective May 2.

AlmaLinux Patches Security Issue Before Red Hat

AlmaLinux has patched a moderate security vulnerability before Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), a first for the RHEL clone distro.

Google Launches Axion Line of Arm-Based CPUs

Google has announced its own line of custom Arm-based processors designed specifically for use in the data center.

Microsoft CVP Kareem Choudhry Reportedly Leaving

Kareem Choudhry, Microsoft CVP of Xbox Emerging Technologies, is reportedly leaving the company after 26 years with the Redmond giant.

Unveiling the Future of Retail Media: A Deep Dive with Jacquelyn Baker, CEO of Omnicom Commerce Group

“Retail media is not just another advertising channel; it’s a strategic imperative for brands seeking to thrive in today’s competitive marketplace,” Baker asserts, emphasizing the pivotal role of data-driven insights in driving meaningful consumer engagements. As retailers amass vast troves of customer data, brands gain unprecedented access to actionable intelligence, enabling them to tailor advertising campaigns with surgical precision.

Leveraging Content Marketing Trends in 2024: Insights and Strategies

Organic content marketing has long been hailed as a cornerstone of success for many businesses, with entrepreneurs like Trina Little attributing their growth to its power. But as new platforms emerge and strategies evolve, staying informed about what’s trending in content marketing is essential.

Tesla’s Revamped Model 3 Sparks Excitement in Austin

“Hey, guys, it’s Farzad here, and I am beyond thrilled to be here today to unveil the refreshed Model 3,” Farzad exclaimed, his trademark enthusiasm lighting up the dreary day. As Farzad made his way through the crowd, he couldn’t help but marvel at the sight before him. “Just look at this lineup of Model 3s, It’s like a Tesla lover’s dream come true!.”

Canonical Launches Ubuntu Pro for IoT Devices

Canonical is expanding its Ubuntu Pro service, bringing the extended security maintenance plan to IoT devices, in addition to desktop and servers.

Elon Musk Unveils Ambitious Plans for Starship in Tokyo Presentation

According to YouTuber Ellie in Space, Musk’s address was centered on the audacious goal of making Star Trek a reality. This sentiment resonated deeply with space enthusiasts and visionaries alike. In a stirring proclamation, Musk declared that humanity now possesses the unprecedented ability to extend its consciousness beyond Earth’s confines, ushering in a new era of exploration and discovery.

Optimizing Networking for Generative AI Inference: A Deep Dive into Google Cloud’s New Capabilities

Google Cloud’s pioneering networking solutions for generative AI inference applications represent a paradigm shift in AI-driven workflows. By addressing the unique networking challenges inherent to generative AI applications, these innovative solutions empower developers to unleash the full potential of AI in their applications.

Deciphering the Cloud: A Comprehensive Guide for App Developers

Before embarking on their cloud journey, app developers must adopt a cloud-native mindset, designing applications optimized for cloud environments’ distributed and elastic nature. Arjan’s design guide serves as a roadmap for developers, offering practical tips and best practices for architecting cloud-native applications that leverage the full potential of cloud computing.

Meta May Release a Version of Its Llama 3 AI Model This Month

Meta may be planning to release a more streamlined version of its Llama AI model this month, well before the major release expected later this summer.

Unveiling the Peculiarities of Google Analytics 4: A Closer Look at 9 Quirky Features

Google Analytics 4 (GA4) stands out as a robust tool, offering businesses valuable insights into their online presence. However, beneath its sleek interface lie a few quirks and idiosyncrasies that might catch seasoned users off guard. In this insightful exploration by a YouTuber analytics expert, we delve into nine peculiar features of GA4, shedding light on their workings and implications.

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