Oracle’s Java licences antics looking a little harsh
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It makes it too expensive for most customers.

According to Gartner estimates, database outfit Oracle is making its Java licences two to five times more expensive.

OpenAI pulls AI detector tool
Published in AI
Wednesday, 26 July 2023 11:34

OpenAI pulls AI detector tool


To be fair it didn't work very well

OpenAI has quietly pulled a took which promised to detect if content had been created using generative AI tools

Apple falls out with its banking partner
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Wednesday, 26 July 2023 11:32

Apple falls out with its banking partner


Apple was too much like hard work

Goldman Sachs is trying to exit from the partnership that the Tame Apple Press touted as the most successful credit card launch ever.

Ballmer is the sixth richest bloke in the world
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Who says the quiet guys don't get to the top?

The shy and retiring former Microsoft CEO Steve [sounds of silence] Ballmer is even richer than Warren Buffett, Mark Zuckerberg, Larry Page, and Sergey Brin.

Germany confirms 20 billion euros investment in chips
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Worried about reliance on South Korea and Taiwan

Germany plans to invest around 20 billion euros in the semiconductor industry in the coming years, the economy ministry amid growing alarm over supply chain fragility and dependence on South Korea and Taiwan for chips.

AMD is working to bring 3D V-Cache to Zen 4 mobiles
Published in PC Hardware


Took long enough

AMD is reportedly bringing its 3D V-Cache technology to its Zen 4 mobile CPUs.

TSMC invests $2.87 billion in chip packaging plant
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Strong demand for AI chips

TSMC plans to invest nearly $2.87 billion in an advanced chip packaging plant in Taiwan.

Norwegian government departments hit by hackers
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Because poking Vikings is such a safe hobby

A cyber attack has hit twelve government ministries, the Norwegian government said.

Flip phones are starting to get cool again
Published in Mobiles


Screens getting better

Flip phones have been making a slow comeback over the last few years, even if they have been pricier, smaller, and less robust. But that is all set to change with the current wave of updates from Motorola, Oppo, and Samsung.

Police and military encrypted radios had an intentional backdoor
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Been there for decades

A group of cybersecurity researchers has uncovered what they believe is an intentional backdoor in encrypted radios used by police, military, and critical infrastructure entities.