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.

Elon Musk Unleashes Wave of Updates on SpaceX’s Starship Project

Perhaps most intriguingly, Musk hinted at groundbreaking developments in SpaceX’s Raptor engine technology with the introduction of the highly anticipated Raptor 4 engine. With its impressive thrust capabilities, the Raptor 4 represents a significant leap forward in propulsion systems, underscoring SpaceX’s relentless pursuit of innovation and optimization in spaceflight.

Tesla’s Full Self-Driving: A Surprising Leap Towards Reality

“What is truly remarkable is how far full self-driving has come for Tesla,” Evans remarks, highlighting the abrupt shift in sentiment among critics. “All of a sudden, we’re seeing these videos where people are going, ‘Hang on a minute, did we get it wrong? Has Tesla just figured it out?'”

Open-Source Has a Burnout Problem—Here’s Why and How It Needs to Change

The recent XZ Utils Linux backdoor shone a spotlight on a major problem in the open source community: maintainer burnout. It’s time for a change.

EU Launches Fresh Attempt To Destroy Privacy and Encryption

The European Union is poised to destroy online privacy and encryption mere months after its last attempt was shot down.

Tesla Drops Model Y Prices Amid Inventory Glut

Tesla has slashed prices on the Model 7 after a quarter that saw a significant drop in sales for the EV maker.

Artists Fight Back Against AI Copyright Infringement

Nightshade seeks to disrupt AI models by introducing imperceptible alterations to images, rendering them unrecognizable to AI systems while still discernible to the human eye.Ortiz explains the rationale behind Nightshade: “It’s saying, ‘Hey, if you take this without my consent, there might be consequences to that.'”

Cathie Wood Remains Bullish on Tesla Amidst Market Volatility

Wood’s unwavering optimism stems from Tesla’s relentless pursuit of innovation and its ability to drive down costs, making electric vehicles accessible to a broader market. She emphasized Tesla’s position at the forefront of this transformative shift, stating, “Tesla is at the forefront of being able to drive down costs and prices,” highlighting the company’s commitment to accelerating the adoption of clean energy solutions.

Rust: Beyond the Hype – A Deep Dive into Its Lasting Impact

What sets Rust apart from other programming languages is Rust’s unique combination of performance and safety features, which alleviate the complexities of manual memory management while ensuring robust security. Despite Rust’s learning curve, developers find themselves more productive in the language, as evidenced by Google’s reports of twice the productivity compared to C++.

Navigating Cloud Career Challenges: Lessons from a Senior Engineer

When Daniel embarked on his journey into AWS and Cloud Concepts, he dove headfirst into specific services like Dynamo DB and S3, crucial components of his team’s workflow. While he gained proficiency in these areas, he realized too late that his narrow focus hindered his ability to grasp the broader AWS ecosystem.

Ford’s Electric Dreams Turn Sour: A Struggle for Profitability

Ford’s woes stem from its admission of being alarmingly behind in the race to profitability in the EV market. Despite ambitious plans and substantial investments in electrification, the company finds itself mired in unsustainable losses, with each EV sold reportedly costing the company around $35,000 in losses on every electric car it produced last year alone.

Tesla and SpaceX Collaborate on Next-Generation Electric Roadster

Elon Musk, the visionary entrepreneur behind both companies, envisions a vehicle surpassing all conventional expectations of what a car can be.”The new Roadster will be unlike any other car you have seen before or will ever see again,” Musk boldly declares, hinting at revolutionary features beyond mere transportation.

The Pitfalls of the 32-Hour Work Week Proposal: A Critical Analysis

Senator Sanders’ 32-hour work week proposal is far from a panacea for the myriad challenges facing American workers. Rather than pursuing arbitrary reductions in working hours, policymakers should focus on implementing targeted measures to address income inequality, improve working conditions, and promote economic stability.

Tesla Will Unveil Its Robotaxi On August 8

Tesla has announced the date for its anticipated Robotaxi, with CEO Elon Musk saying it will be unveiled on August 8.

NYC AI Chatbot Debacle Illustrates the Challenges of AI Deployment

New York City is providing an example of why deploying AI can be a challenging proposition after its chatbot encouraged entrepreneurs to engage in illegal behavior.

Best Buy Laying Off Geek Squad Employees En Masse

Best Buy is reportedly laying off Geek Squad employees en masse, in a move being described as “bigger than the cuts last summer.”

Leading Tech Companies Studying AI’s Impact On the Workforce

Leading tech companies are joining together to study the impact AI is likely to have on the workforce and what jobs may be most affected.

Cloudflare Acquires PartyKit, the Real-Time, Multi-User Platform

Cloudflare announced it has acquired PartyKit, the “open source platform for deploying real-time, collaborative, multiplayer applications.”

Google Introduces Jpegli, An Improved JPEG Coding Library

Google announced the release of Jpegli, a new JPEG coding library that includes some impressive performance and compression benefits.

Disney CEO Bob Iger: Password Sharing Crackdown Part of Path to Profitability

Disney CEO Bob Iger sat down for an interview with Squawk on the Street to discuss Disney’s path to profitability since his return, including a detail many users won’t like.

Secrets to Success — 5 Founders Share Advice for the Next Generation

What is the secret to success? Learn more when founders share advice for the next generation in the article below.

Google Podcasts Join the Long List of Killed Google Products

Google has killed off another product, with its Google Podcasts no longer working as of April 2024.

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