Microsoft starting to benefit from AI investment
Published in AI


Buried in the quarterly results

Software King of the World Microsoft had a surprise number in its quarterly figures. It would appear that the giant is already making money off its investment in AI.

G7 agrees on AI measures
Published in AI
Monday, 30 October 2023 10:47

G7 agrees on AI measures


Helping China, Russia and developing countries 

The "G7" — America, Canada, Japan, Germany, France, Italy, and Britain — will agree on a code of conduct today for companies developing advanced AI systems.

Developers want new jobs
Published in News
Monday, 30 October 2023 10:41

Developers want new jobs


More than 79 per cent are looking for something different

More developers are looking for or are open to a new job now compared to the last two years, according to a Stack Overflow study.

Superatomic material could make superfast chips
Published in News


Pricer than anything from Apple

Boffins have come up with a “superatomic” material, the fastest semiconductor known to humanity and could lead to computer chips that are thousands of times faster than anything available.

Apple “privacy-enhancing feature” left users exposed
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Never worked for years, Apple just said it did

Apple’s privacy-enhancing feature that hid the Wi-Fi address of iPhones and iPads when they joined a network has never worked since the day it was rolled out.

AI risks are as bad as climate change
Published in News
Friday, 27 October 2023 11:37

AI risks are as bad as climate change


Google boss calls for an oversight body

The world must treat the risks from artificial intelligence as seriously as the climate crisis and cannot afford to delay its response, one of the technology's leading figures has warned.

Western Digital and Kioxia Holdings merger abandoned
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SK Hynix did not want it to happen

Negotiations to merge Western Digital's semiconductor memory business and Japan's Kioxia Holdings have been abandoned.

Indian outsourcer wants kids to work 70-hour week
Published in News


Good for me and good for the country

Billionaire NR Narayana Murthy, the founder of software consultancy giant Infosys, urged youngsters in India to work 70 hours a week if they want the nation to compete with other economies.

UK's Online Safety Bill becomes law
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Friday, 27 October 2023 10:44

UK's Online Safety Bill becomes law


Almost certain to be ignored

The UK's Online Safety Bill, an overreaching law designed to be evaded and ignore by everyone was signed into law today.

Cloud company forms joint venture with cannabis outfit
Published in Cloud


Will snap up a brownie company next month

Cloudy HyperScale Nexus Holding expects to roll out exciting new products after acquiring the Colorado-based American Cannabis Company.