Rand Paul defends Apple’s anti-trust antics.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Thursday, 18 July 2024 10:59

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
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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
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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
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Thursday, 18 July 2024 09:48

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
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Thursday, 18 July 2024 09:37

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
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Thursday, 18 July 2024 09:26

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.