Google search monopoly

The tech world is closely watching a US judge's ruling that Google illegally monopolizes online search and related advertising. Alphabet, Google's parent company, is expected to appeal, ensuring a prolonged legal battle. The ruling's potential consequences range from hefty fines to complex structural remedies. Potential Outcomes Breaking Up Google One drastic remedy could be breaking…

August 6, 20240Comments

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China and 26 African countries have agreed to enhance collaboration and boost innovation in the digital sector

China and 26 African countries have committed to enhancing partnerships and fostering innovation in the digital sector. China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology hosted the Forum on China-Africa Digital Cooperation, which was held on July 29 in Beijing. Senegal's Minister of Telecommunications, Alioune Sall, expressed optimism about the upcoming changes. "This digital cooperation between…

August 5, 20240Comments

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Women in Tech Leadership: Thriving and Driving Innovation

The tech industry has seen a remarkable rise in women taking on leadership roles and finding immense satisfaction in their careers. A critical factor in this success is the growing recognition of diverse perspectives' value to innovation. Women are not only thriving but also reshaping the landscape of technology. According to AND Digital's Rewards &…

August 3, 20240Comments

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CrowdStrike Faces Shareholder Lawsuit After Major Software Update Failure

CrowdStrike is facing a class action lawsuit filed by its shareholders after a faulty software update caused over eight million computers to crash worldwide. The lawsuit alleges that the cybersecurity firm made "false and misleading" statements about its software testing, resulting in a 32% drop in the company's share price and a loss of $25…

August 2, 20240Comments

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Founder of Collapsed Social Media Site Charged with $170M Fraud

Authorities in the US have charged Abraham Shafi, the founder of the now-defunct social media platform IRL, with fraud amounting to $170 million. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) alleges that Shafi misled investors about the company's growth by making false claims. Background on IRL IRL, which aimed to encourage real-life meetups among its users,…

August 1, 20240Comments

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Food Poisoning Outbreak at ByteDance’s Singapore Office Hospitalises Dozens

Dozens of employees at ByteDance's Singapore office, TikTok's parent company, were hospitalized following a food poisoning incident. Health and food safety officials are investigating the outbreak, which caused gastroenteritis symptoms in 60 staff members on Tuesday, with 57 requiring hospital treatment. ByteDance has also stated it is investigating the cause, noting that food is provided…

July 31, 20240Comments

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Microsoft Apologises for Global Outage Affecting Outlook, Minecraft, and More

Microsoft has apologised after a significant global outage impacted several of its services, including Outlook and Minecraft. According to Downdetector, thousands of users worldwide reported issues, with many unable to access their emails or play their favorite game. This incident follows a major IT outage less than two weeks ago caused by a flawed software…

July 30, 20240Comments

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ChatGPT Introduces Search Feature to Compete with Google

OpenAI is enhancing its AI bot, ChatGPT, by integrating a real-time search feature, challenging Google's dominance as a search engine. This new tool, currently available to a limited number of US users, will allow ChatGPT to provide up-to-date information and links in response to user queries. This feature could potentially revolutionize the way we search…

July 28, 20240Comments

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Microsoft Inflection AI merger

Microsoft is being scrutinized by the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) over whether its hiring of key employees from AI start-up Inflection AI effectively constitutes a merger. Key staff, including co-founder Mustafa Suleyman and chief scientist Karén Simonyan, left Inflection AI in March to join Microsoft's new AI division. The CMA's investigation will determine…

July 16, 20240Comments

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Apple’s Vision Pro: Can VR Headsets Go Mainstream?

To gauge interest in the Vision Pro, Apple's new high-tech VR headset launched in the UK and Europe, I visited a central London Apple Store. Unlike past product launches, only a tiny group awaited its release, suggesting the VR headset market remains niche. Apple, a brand known for its innovation and quality, aims to make…

July 13, 20240Comments

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