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Intel Faces Potential Security Review in China Amid Claims of NSA 'Backdoors'
China's cybersecurity landscape took a significant turn as the Cybersecurity Association of China (CSAC), a group with ties to the Chinese state, urged a security review of Intel products sold within the country. China's cybersecurity landscape took a significant turn as the Cybersecurity Association of China (CSAC), a group with ties to the Chinese state, urged a security review of Intel products sold within the country. -
Google Shopping Gets Major AI Upgrade with Personalized Feeds and AI-Powered Summaries
Google is bringing significant upgrades to its Google Shopping platform, integrating artificial intelligence (AI) features to enhance the shopping experience for users. The newly announced AI-powered tools are designed to offer personalized shopping suggestions and helpful tips, marking a key step in Google's broader efforts to monetize its massive investments in generative AI technologies. This move comes as the tech giant continues to compete with other Big Tech firms in the race to dominate the AI landscape. Google is bringing significant upgrades to its Google Shopping platform, integrating artificial intelligence (AI) features to enhance the shopping experience for users. The newly announced AI-powered tools are designed to offer personalized shopping suggestions and helpful tips, marking a key step in Google's broader efforts to monetize its massive investments in generative AI technologies. This move comes as the tech giant continues to compete with other Big Tech firms in the race to dominate the AI landscape. -
Google Turns to Nuclear Power: Signs Deal for Small Modular Reactors to Fuel Data Centers
Google has taken a significant step toward meeting the growing energy demands of its data centers by signing a deal with nuclear startup Kairos Power to purchase power from a series of small modular reactors (SMRs). Google has taken a significant step toward meeting the growing energy demands of its data centers by signing a deal with nuclear startup Kairos Power to purchase power from a series of small modular reactors (SMRs). -
Apple Expected to Unveil New M4 Mac Lineup, Including Redesigned Mac Mini and Upgraded MacBook Pros
Apple is reportedly gearing up to refresh its Mac lineup with the much-anticipated launch of M4-powered devices, according to industry insiders. Speculation suggests that Apple is planning a Mac-focused event later this month, with a possible announcement set for October 31, the same day as its quarterly earnings report. The company is expected to unveil the new M4-based MacBook Pro models, a redesigned Mac mini, and an updated iMac, aiming to introduce these products just in time for the holiday shopping season. Apple is reportedly gearing up to refresh its Mac lineup with the much-anticipated launch of M4-powered devices, according to industry insiders. Speculation suggests that Apple is planning a Mac-focused event later this month, with a possible announcement set for October 31, the same day as its quarterly earnings report. The company is expected to unveil the new M4-based MacBook Pro models, a redesigned Mac mini, and an updated iMac, aiming to introduce these products just in time for the holiday shopping season. -
Apple TV+ Expands Reach by Joining Amazon’s Prime Video Platform
Amazon and Apple have joined forces in a strategic collaboration that could significantly impact the competitive landscape of the streaming industry. Later this month, Apple TV Plus will become available as a $9.99 monthly add-on to Amazon's Prime Video service in the U.S., offering subscribers access to Apple's content directly through Amazon's platform. This move aims to expand Apple TV Plus's reach and bolster its user base as it competes against streaming giants like Netflix, Disney Plus, Hulu, and Prime Video itself. Amazon and Apple have joined forces in a strategic collaboration that could significantly impact the competitive landscape of the streaming industry. Later this month, Apple TV Plus will become available as a $9.99 monthly add-on to Amazon's Prime Video service in the U.S., offering subscribers access to Apple's content directly through Amazon's platform. This move aims to expand Apple TV Plus's reach and bolster its user base as it competes against streaming giants like Netflix, Disney Plus, Hulu, and Prime Video itself. -
Tesla to Unveil AI-Powered Robotaxi, Faces Scrutiny Over Self-Driving Safety Claims
Tesla is set to unveil its much-anticipated robotaxi prototype, known as the "Cybercab," amid mounting skepticism from industry experts and investors. The move marks a significant moment for the company as it pivots its focus from electric vehicles to artificial intelligence and autonomous technology. However, concerns over the viability and safety of Tesla's self-driving system continue to cast a shadow over its ambitious plans. Tesla is set to unveil its much-anticipated robotaxi prototype, known as the "Cybercab," amid mounting skepticism from industry experts and investors. The move marks a significant moment for the company as it pivots its focus from electric vehicles to artificial intelligence and autonomous technology. However, concerns over the viability and safety of Tesla's self-driving system continue to cast a shadow over its ambitious plans. -
Brazil's Supreme Court Lifts Ban on Elon Musk's X After Compliance with Legal Orders
Elon Musk's social media platform X has resumed operations in Brazil following a contentious standoff with the country's Supreme Court that led to a month-long ban. The ban was lifted after X, formerly known as Twitter, complied with the court's demands, including appointing a legal representative in Brazil and blocking accounts that were accused of spreading false information. Elon Musk's social media platform X has resumed operations in Brazil following a contentious standoff with the country's Supreme Court that led to a month-long ban. The ban was lifted after X, formerly known as Twitter, complied with the court's demands, including appointing a legal representative in Brazil and blocking accounts that were accused of spreading false information. -
M4 MacBook Pro Leak Unveils Key Features Ahead of November Release
Apple's upcoming M4 MacBook Pro is making headlines for all the wrong reasons as leaks about the device surface weeks before its official launch. In one of the most significant breaches in the company's recent history, videos and images of the M4 MacBook Pro have been leaked online, giving the tech world a sneak peek at what's to come. The leaks, originating from Russian YouTubers, have sparked widespread speculation about the device's features and its anticipated release date in November. Apple's upcoming M4 MacBook Pro is making headlines for all the wrong reasons as leaks about the device surface weeks before its official launch. In one of the most significant breaches in the company's recent history, videos and images of the M4 MacBook Pro have been leaked online, giving the tech world a sneak peek at what's to come. The leaks, originating from Russian YouTubers, have sparked widespread speculation about the device's features and its anticipated release date in November. -
Google Ordered to Open Android App Store to Competitors After Landmark Antitrust Ruling
A U.S. federal judge has ordered Google to open its Android app store to rival platforms, marking a major victory for Epic Games in its long-running legal battle against the tech giant. The decision, handed down by Judge James Donato in California, requires Google to implement several remedies that aim to foster greater competition within the Android ecosystem, limiting the company's dominance over app distribution and payment processing. A U.S. federal judge has ordered Google to open its Android app store to rival platforms, marking a major victory for Epic Games in its long-running legal battle against the tech giant. The decision, handed down by Judge James Donato in California, requires Google to implement several remedies that aim to foster greater competition within the Android ecosystem, limiting the company's dominance over app distribution and payment processing. -
Largest U.S. Water Utility American Water Hit by Cyberattack; Customer Billing Suspended During Investigation
American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States, disclosed on Monday that it was the target of a cyberattack, forcing the company to halt its billing services while it investigates the breach. The New Jersey-based utility, which serves over 14 million people across 14 states and 18 military installations, reported that it discovered the unauthorized activity last Thursday and immediately took steps to secure its systems. American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States, disclosed on Monday that it was the target of a cyberattack, forcing the company to halt its billing services while it investigates the breach. The New Jersey-based utility, which serves over 14 million people across 14 states and 18 military installations, reported that it discovered the unauthorized activity last Thursday and immediately took steps to secure its systems.