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Qualcomm Takes on Intel with New AI-Focused PC Chip: A Game-Changer for the PC Market?
Qualcomm is making a bold move to expand its footprint in the PC market, challenging the dominance of Intel and AMD with its latest release: the Snapdragon X Plus 8-core processor. Unveiled at the IFA conference in Berlin, Germany, this new chip is designed to power PCs running Microsoft's Windows operating system, with a particular focus on enabling artificial intelligence (AI) processes while maintaining long battery life. 
Qualcomm is making a bold move to expand its footprint in the PC market, challenging the dominance of Intel and AMD with its latest release: the Snapdragon X Plus 8-core processor. Unveiled at the IFA conference in Berlin, Germany, this new chip is designed to power PCs running Microsoft's Windows operating system, with a particular focus on enabling artificial intelligence (AI) processes while maintaining long battery life. -
Nvidia Hit with DOJ Subpoenas in Growing Antitrust Investigation Over AI Chip Market Power
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has ramped up its antitrust investigation into Nvidia Corp., sending subpoenas to the chipmaker and other industry players to scrutinize potential anticompetitive practices. This escalation marks a significant development in the inquiry into Nvidia's dominant position in the artificial intelligence (AI) chip market. 
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has ramped up its antitrust investigation into Nvidia Corp., sending subpoenas to the chipmaker and other industry players to scrutinize potential anticompetitive practices. This escalation marks a significant development in the inquiry into Nvidia's dominant position in the artificial intelligence (AI) chip market. -
'Colossus' Unveiled: Musk's xAI Breaks AI Training Records with 100,000 Nvidia GPUs
Elon Musk's xAI has launched the colossal "Colossus" supercomputer, a new benchmark in AI training technology. Announced on Monday, Colossus features an unprecedented assembly of 100,000 Nvidia GPUs, making it the largest AI training system in existence, with plans to double its capacity in the coming months. 
Elon Musk's xAI has launched the colossal "Colossus" supercomputer, a new benchmark in AI training technology. Announced on Monday, Colossus features an unprecedented assembly of 100,000 Nvidia GPUs, making it the largest AI training system in existence, with plans to double its capacity in the coming months. -
Rumors of WeChat Removal from iPhone 16 Spark Online Frenzy; Apple and Tencent Deny Claims
A wave of speculation surrounding the compatibility of Tencent's WeChat with Apple's upcoming iPhone 16 has created a storm of online debate, particularly across Chinese social media platforms. Trending hashtags such as #AppleRespondsToiPhone16NotSupportingWeChat and #WhatIfAppleRemovesWeChat have garnered millions of views and sparked widespread concern among users. 
A wave of speculation surrounding the compatibility of Tencent's WeChat with Apple's upcoming iPhone 16 has created a storm of online debate, particularly across Chinese social media platforms. Trending hashtags such as #AppleRespondsToiPhone16NotSupportingWeChat and #WhatIfAppleRemovesWeChat have garnered millions of views and sparked widespread concern among users. -
Clearview AI Fined $33.7 Million by Dutch Data Protection Authority Over Facial Recognition Database
Clearview AI, the controversial facial recognition startup, has been slapped with a €30.5 million ($33.7 million) fine by the Netherlands' Data Protection Authority (DPA) for operating an "illegal" facial recognition database, the agency announced on Tuesday. This significant penalty marks a major setback for the New York-based company, which has faced growing scrutiny over its data practices. 
Clearview AI, the controversial facial recognition startup, has been slapped with a €30.5 million ($33.7 million) fine by the Netherlands' Data Protection Authority (DPA) for operating an "illegal" facial recognition database, the agency announced on Tuesday. This significant penalty marks a major setback for the New York-based company, which has faced growing scrutiny over its data practices. -
Huawei Plans Tri-Fold Smartphone Launch to Counter Apple’s iPhone 16 Reveal
Huawei is set to make a bold move in the global smartphone arena by unveiling its latest innovation just hours after Apple's anticipated iPhone 16 announcement. Scheduled for September 10 at 2:30 p.m. Beijing time, Huawei's event is strategically timed to capture attention in the wake of Apple's "It's Glowtime" event, which will introduce the iPhone 16 series on September 9. 
Huawei is set to make a bold move in the global smartphone arena by unveiling its latest innovation just hours after Apple's anticipated iPhone 16 announcement. Scheduled for September 10 at 2:30 p.m. Beijing time, Huawei's event is strategically timed to capture attention in the wake of Apple's "It's Glowtime" event, which will introduce the iPhone 16 series on September 9. -
Telegram’s Crypto Empire Revealed: $400 Million in Digital Assets Amid Financial Woes and Regulatory Scrutiny
Telegram, the widely used encrypted messaging platform, has unveiled a significant aspect of its financial profile: a substantial cryptocurrency portfolio valued at $400 million. This disclosure comes as the company grapples with a $108 million operating loss for 2023 and faces heightened scrutiny over its handling of illegal content and recent controversies involving its founder. 
Telegram, the widely used encrypted messaging platform, has unveiled a significant aspect of its financial profile: a substantial cryptocurrency portfolio valued at $400 million. This disclosure comes as the company grapples with a $108 million operating loss for 2023 and faces heightened scrutiny over its handling of illegal content and recent controversies involving its founder. -
X Risks Ban in Brazil After Failing to Meet Court Deadline Amid Legal Dispute and Starlink Account Freeze
Elon Musk's social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, is on the brink of a ban in Brazil following its failure to meet a court-mandated deadline to appoint a local legal representative. The dispute highlights the ongoing tensions between the tech mogul and Brazilian authorities over issues of censorship and compliance with local laws. 
Elon Musk's social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, is on the brink of a ban in Brazil following its failure to meet a court-mandated deadline to appoint a local legal representative. The dispute highlights the ongoing tensions between the tech mogul and Brazilian authorities over issues of censorship and compliance with local laws. -
Pavel Durov Released from Custody, Set for Court Appearance Amid Telegram Scrutiny
Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, has been released from police custody in France and is now set to face a Paris court for questioning. Durov's transfer to court follows his dramatic arrest at Paris's Bourget Airport on Saturday, an event that has sparked significant controversy and debate over freedom of speech. 
Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, has been released from police custody in France and is now set to face a Paris court for questioning. Durov's transfer to court follows his dramatic arrest at Paris's Bourget Airport on Saturday, an event that has sparked significant controversy and debate over freedom of speech. -
Elon Musk Backs California AI Safety Bill Amid Industry Backlash and Regulatory Debate
Elon Musk has publicly endorsed California Senate Bill 1047, a controversial piece of legislation aimed at introducing safety measures for advanced AI systems. Musk's endorsement, announced via his social media platform X on Monday, comes at a time when the bill has sparked significant debate among tech giants, AI developers, and policymakers. 
Elon Musk has publicly endorsed California Senate Bill 1047, a controversial piece of legislation aimed at introducing safety measures for advanced AI systems. Musk's endorsement, announced via his social media platform X on Monday, comes at a time when the bill has sparked significant debate among tech giants, AI developers, and policymakers.
