Meta and Microsoft Collaborate to Unveil Llama 2: A Next-Generation Language Model

July 19, 2023 – A recent collaboration between Meta and Microsoft has brought forth the introduction of Llama 2, Meta’s next-generation open-source language model. Llama 2 is now available for free usage in both research and commercial applications. In their official press release, Microsoft expressed their intent behind Llama 2, aiming to assist developers and…

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Layoffs, Order Cuts, Redesigns: Global Chip Giants Cornered by Memory Crisis

January 27, 2026 – A “super cycle” in memory chip prices is sending shockwaves through the semiconductor industry, with IT equipment and consumer electronics manufacturers experiencing a sharp slowdown in end-user demand, South Korean outlet Chosun Biz reported today. Fabless giants like Qualcomm and MediaTek, key suppliers for smartphone components, now face significant downward revisions…

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Yelp Sues Google for Antitrust Violations, Alleging Abuse of Local Search Dominance

August 29, 2024 – Yelp, the popular American consumer review platform, has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Google on Wednesday, accusing the tech giant of leveraging its dominant position to dominate the local search and advertising landscape. This legal action marks a significant escalation in Yelp’s long-standing grievances against Google’s search hegemony. In the complaint,…

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Apple Services Shake-up: Over 100 Jobs Cut, Affecting Apple Books and Apple News

August 28, 2024 – Apple Inc. has disclosed a significant restructuring within its Services division, resulting in approximately 100 job cuts, according to sources familiar with the matter cited by Bloomberg. The announcement, made on Tuesday, sent shockwaves through the tech giant’s workforce, as affected employees from various teams under Senior Vice President Eddy Cue’s…

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