Microsoft smashes profit forecasts thanks to AI
Published in News
Wednesday, 31 January 2024 11:24

Microsoft smashes profit forecasts thanks to AI


Worth more than Apple now 

Software King of the World Microsoft has wowed investors with its latest results, showing a massive surge in profits thanks to getting its foot in the AI door early.

Raspberry Pi to go public
Published in News
Wednesday, 31 January 2024 11:09

Raspberry Pi to go public


Wants to make money for charity 

The makers of the tiny computer that powers everything from robots to smart fridges are set to float on the London Stock Exchange and rake in a fortune for their good causes.

Tame Apple Press starting to admit that the Vision Pro is pants
Published in IoT


Not ready to be released

After Jobs Mob lifted the embargo on the first wave of “non-curated reviews” of its Vision Pro headset the Tame Apple Press is being forced to admit publically that the gear is not ready for release.

Musk removes diversity claims from Tesla announcements
Published in Transportation


Drags company kicking and screaming into the 19th century

Carmaker Tesla has dropped a line about encouraging a diverse workforce from its annual filing.

Microsoft and OpenAI knew about DALL-E 3 problems
Published in AI


Pair allowed pervs to make fake porn of Taylor Swift: claim

A Microsoft AI boss says he found holes in OpenAI's DALL-E 3 image maker in early December that let users make violent and dirty images and that the company stopped him from telling the public.

Dell dumps VMware after Broadcom buyout
Published in News
Wednesday, 31 January 2024 09:53

Dell dumps VMware after Broadcom buyout


Does not want an open relationship any more

The tech distributor has ditched its deal to sell VMware products after Broadcom snapped up the software firm.

OpenAI in hot water
Published in AI
Tuesday, 30 January 2024 11:58

OpenAI in hot water


Italy's data cops give US firm an offer it can't refuse

OpenAI, the US company that made ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence chatbot is in trouble with Italy's data cops who have warned that it has to get its act together or end up sleeping with the fishes.

Blackstone's AI gold rush
Published in News
Tuesday, 30 January 2024 11:34

Blackstone's AI gold rush


Mega-rich firm is cashing in on the tech revolution

Blackstone, the world's biggest private equity firm, is cashing in on the artificial intelligence craze. After snapping up data centre operator QTS for $10 billion in 2021, the firm is pumping money into one of the top landlords for tech titans like Microsoft, Amazon, and Google.

How AMD might have helped Nvidia
Published in Graphics
Tuesday, 30 January 2024 11:32

How AMD might have helped Nvidia


RX 7600 XT repeats one of Nvidia’s mistakes

AMD has launched a new graphics card that could end up making Nvidia’s offerings look good.

IBM remote workers told to find an office or leave
Published in News


Our managers are lonely

IBM suits has given a harsh warning to those managers still working from home: move near an office or find another job.