Named ‘Alice Recoque,’ Europe’s Second Exascale Supercomputer Comes with a Price Tag of Over €544 Million
June 28, 2024 –In a significant step forward for European high-performance computing (HPC), the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking (JU) has recently inked a hosting agreement with the Grand Equipement National de Calcul Intensif (GENCI), France’s national HPC agency, for the deployment of the continent’s second E-class (exascale) supercomputer. This development comes as the inaugural E-class system,…
Alibaba Group Announces September Quarter 2023 Results
HANGZHOU, China–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA and HKEX: 9988 (HKD Counter) and 89988 (RMB Counter), “Alibaba” or “Alibaba Group”) today announced its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2023. “Alibaba Group delivered a solid quarter, marked by renewed momentum and energy across multiple businesses as a result of our strategic reorganization….
Microsoft Sets 16GB as Minimum RAM for AI-Enabled PCs: TrendForce Report
January 19, 2024 – According to the latest report from research firm TrendForce, Microsoft has made 16GB the minimum system requirement for AI-powered PCs. Among the several new features natively integrated into Windows 11 23H2, Microsoft’s upcoming update includes a boost in memory requirements. Specifically, the company has set 16GB as the minimum RAM capacity,…
Korean Court Rejects Meta’s Appeal, Upholds 6.7 Billion Won Fine for User Data Leak
March 14, 2025 – The Supreme Court of Korea rejected an appeal by social media giant Meta against a 6.7 billion Korean won fine imposed by the Korea Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) on Thursday. Judicial sources revealed that the Supreme Court upheld the verdicts of lower courts in October 2023 and September last year….
Apple CEO Defends Vision Pro’s $3499 Price Tag, Calling it ‘Tomorrow’s Technology Today
February 03, 2024 – In a highly anticipated move, Apple CEO Tim Cook made an appearance at the iconic Apple Store on Fifth Avenue in New York City to sit down with ABC’s “Good Morning America” for an interview. The focus of the discussion was none other than the newly launched Vision Pro headset, which…
Nikola Files for Bankruptcy, Marking the Fall of a Silicon Valley Darling
February 20, 2025 – Nikola Corp., the once-promising hydrogen electric truck startup, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Wednesday, citing its inability to find a buyer or raise additional funds to sustain its operations. Nikola, which was once a darling of Silicon Valley, saw its valuation soar to $30 billion after going public…
OpenAI Gives Green Light for Former Employees to Sell Shares
April 11, 2024 – According to recent media reports, informed sources have revealed that OpenAI has notified some of its former employees that they are now permitted to sell their shares in the company. This move follows the recent $86 billion valuation acquisition offer received by the company, which has propelled OpenAI into the ranks…
Strategic Move: IBM Eyes $5 Billion Deal to Acquire Apptio
June 25, 2023 – IBM to Acquire Apptio in a Multibillion-Dollar Deal IBM Corporation, a leading technology company, has announced its plans to acquire software company Apptio from private equity firm Vista Equity Partners for a staggering $5 billion. This strategic move showcases IBM’s commitment to expanding its presence in the software market and driving…
Microsoft’s Big Leap: MAI-Voice-1 Delivers Seconds-Level Audio, MAI-1-preview Targets Copilot Text
August 29, 2025 – On Thursday, Microsoft’s AI division made a significant splash by unveiling its first two in – house developed AI models: the MAI – Voice – 1 speech model and the MAI – 1 – preview general – purpose model. The new MAI – Voice – 1 speech model boasts impressive capabilities….
Sony ZV-E10 II to Debut July 10th with 26MP Sensor, Echoing A6700’s Success
June 25, 2024 – Sony’s eagerly anticipated ZV-E10 II camera is set to make its official debut on July 10, according to reliable sources cited by SonyAlphaRumors. This upgrade to the popular ZV-E10 model is expected to feature a 26MP CMOS sensor identical to the one found in the A6700, and will also incorporate cutting-edge…