Microsoft buys shedloads of Nvidia chips
Big hopper customer
Software King of the world Microsoft has cemented its position at the forefront of artificial intelligence development, purchasing more than double the number of Nvidia’s flagship “Hopper” chips than any of its closest competitors in the US or China this year.
Microsoft moves away from gaming excusives
Beware of Voles baring gifts
Software King of the World Microsoft is significantly shifting its Xbox strategy, moving away from console exclusives in a bid to reach gamers across all platforms,
Australia fast-tracks cryptography overhaul
Fears of Quantum cats
Australia’s chief cyber security agency has announced plans to overhaul the cryptographic foundations of the internet by 2030, years ahead of other nations.
Apple’s iPhone subscription dreams crash
Bugs and Bureaucracy
Fruity cargo cult Apple has quietly shelved its much-hyped iPhone subscription service, reportedly due to software glitches and regulatory hurdles.
Nvidia slashes AI computer price
Targets hobbyists and SMEs
Nvidia has unveiled a $249 version of its Jetson computer for artificial intelligence applications, halving the price of its predecessor in a bid to attract more hobbyists and small companies.
Neon dying out
Iconic signs being replaced by LED
The iconic neon signage at Rockefeller Center faces extinction as Tishman Speyer proposes replacing it with energy-efficient LEDs.
Seagate unveils 32TB Hard Drive
HAMR technology
Seagate has released its largest hard drive yet, a 32TB model built on the long-awaited heat-assisted magnetic recording (HAMR) technology. The drive is based on Seagate’s advanced Mozaic 3+ platform.
Meta Fined $263 Million for 2018 security breach
GDPR enforcement
Meta has been fined €251 million (approximately $263 million) by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) for a Facebook security breach disclosed in 2018, which compromised the personal data of millions of users, including around three million in the EU/EEA.
Intel’s new Arc B580 graphics card spotted
24 GB Version shipping document found
Intel’s latest Battlemage B580 graphics card may not be topping gaming performance charts, but it appears to be carving out a niche for professional and AI applications.
TSMC denies helping Chipzilla
Rumors are "Misunderstanding"
Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has denied claims of aiding Intel in resolving its "foundry matters," dismissing such assertions as a "mere misunderstanding."