‘Microsoft-backed Rubrik prepping for a $750M IPO’
The data protection software startup has hired banks to prep the massive public offering, sources say.
This week Reuters reported that Rubrik, the US cybersecurity startup, has hired a group of banks to prepare for an initial public offering that could go as high as $750 million (€696 million)... Read more
Google adds passkeys to Workspace and Google Cloud in open beta
Google is adding passkeys to some of its major platforms. Under the program, more than 9 million organizations can now allow their users to sign in to Google Workspace and Google Cloud accounts using passkeys instead of passwords.
This week Google announced that it was offering passkey functiona... Read more
AMD EPYC Rome CPUs Stop Working After 1,044 Days of Uptime
A timer bug causes AMD's chips to crash after about three years unless they are rebooted.
A revision guide for AMD EPYC 7002 "Rome" server processor reveals that a chip core could hang after 1,044 days of uptime (approximately three years). The revision notice, which was issued in April 2023, st... Read more
‘EU members split over network fee levy on Big Tech’ – Reuters
While a two thirds majority are opposed to the idea, the EC continues to try to reach a consensus.
This week Reuters reported that a majority of EU countries have rejected a push by Europe's big telecoms operators to force major tech companies like Google to help fund the rollout of 5G and broad... Read more
Apple tests new high-end Macs with M2 Max and M2 Ultra chips
Reports say the company is planning to launch the new models at the upcoming WWDC 2023.
A report from Bloomberg this week revealed that Apple is currently conducting tests on two new top-of-the-line Mac computers and their corresponding M2 processors in preparation for its upcoming WWDC event.
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German antitrust watchdog: “insufficient transparency” in online ads
Google has an unfair market advantage in behavioural advertising, according to the German competition authority.
This week Germany's antitrust regulator, the Bundeskartellamt (Federal Cartel Office) announced that it had published the final report on its sector inquiry into non-search online adv... Read more
European Commission tells staff to not use generative AI
The EC has issued a directive to staffers not to use Generative AI services for "critical" work.
This week the European Commission issued a set of internal guidelines for its staff regarding the use of Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT and Bard.
The document is known as “Guidelines for s... Read more
Cisco intends to acquire Armorblox
The deal will give Cisco a wide range of tools to deliver AI-powered cybersecurity for the enterprise.
This week US networking giant Cisco announced that it will acquire the cybersecurity startup Armorblox. The acquisition will give Cisco a new palette of products and services to provide email ... Read more
NXP unveils its i.MX 91 family of applications processors
NXP has unveiled new i.MX 91 processors. The new chips should power Smart Factories and Smart Homes.
This week Dutch semiconductor giant NXP used the Computex event to announce the latest processor from its i.MX 9 series of applications processors. These are intended for industrial, medical, con... Read more
Logitech unveils new MX Products and Smart Actions in Logi Options+
Logitech has unveiled new MX Products and Smart Actions in Logi Options+. The new products are aimed at advanced computer users in a hybrid work environment.
This week Logitech announced three new high end input devices. These are the MX Keys S Combo and MX Keys S keyboards, and the MX Anywhere ... Read more