Rand Paul defends Apple’s anti-trust antics.
Allowing big businesses to crush smaller businesses is the American way
In a bizarre op-ed he penned for the ironically-titled Reason magazine, US Senator Rand Paul has rushed to the defence of the fruity cargo-cult Apple, saying that the Department of Justice is picking on Jobs’ Mob because it was successful.
Microsoft suffered significant cloud outage.
All fixed now
Microsoft grappled with a significant service outage, which left users worldwide unable to access its cloud computing platforms and caused airlines to cancel flights.
Fitbit users furious at Google's treatment
Feel Google wants to push them to Pixel Watch
Since Google acquired Fitbit in 2021, there has been a noticeable reduction in features, with a push towards using the Fitbit app.
Boffins want to make jailbreaking AI legal
There is some government backing
A group of researchers, academics, and hackers are advocating for the ability to break AI companies' terms of service to conduct "good faith research" without fear of legal repercussions.
TSMC does better than expected
Demand goes into meltdown
TSMC exceeded revenue and profit expectations in the second quarter, as demand for advanced chips used in AI applications continues to surge.
Samsung snaps up UK knowledge graph startup
Oxford Semantic Technologies boosts AI capabilities
Samsung announced the acquisition of UK knowledge graph startup Oxford Semantic Technologies on Thursday, to boost its AI capabilities and offer more personalised experiences and content on its devices.
ASUS claims some surprising Radeon speed facts
Radeon 880M RDNA3.5 integrated graphics 15 per cent faster than RDNA3-based Radeon 780M
ASUS claims that Radeon 880M RDNA3.5 integrated graphics are 15 per cent faster than RDNA3-based Radeon 780M.
PDS CEO no longer company director
Two employees were arrested suspicion of fraud, bribery, and misconduct in public office
Police Digital Service (PDS) CEO Ian Bell is no longer a director of the company, two weeks after it emerged, two of its employees were arrested on suspicion of fraud, bribery, and misconduct in public office.
People don’t want to pay extra for AI
PC users say no
A recent poll on TechPowerUp revealed that an overwhelming majority of PC users are not interested in paying extra for hardware with AI capabilities.
GlobalWafers gets government cash
Will expand 300mm wafer manufacturing facilities in Texas and Missouri
The US government is granting GlobalWafers up to $400 million in CHIPS Act funding to support its 300mm wafer manufacturing facilities in Texas and Missouri.