PC sales decline prompts Dell, HP, and Lenovo to develop AI-enabled PCs, potentially accelerating upgrade cycles while cashing in on the AI frenzy.
Google’s shift to passkey authentication promises industry-wide adoption, giving users both convenience and enhanced security while reducing the threat of phishing attacks.
Tech giants are losing money on AI: High costs mean scalability and profitability challenges that could restrain the AI race. Powerful, low-power-consumption AI chips are a solution.
Samsung’s profits get hammered again: Smartphone and laptop sales aren’t picking up amid a memory chip glut. Samsung has the right foundation to invest in chips to rival Nvidia’s.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) case against Amazon, the tech giants' defense, and what is most likely to come of this. "In Other News," we talk about what to make of Peloton and Lululemon striking a deal and why social media burnout is back on the radar. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Jacob Bourne and Zak Stambor.
Apple faces hurdles with its premium mixed-reality headset while Meta scrambles to counter with its own next-gen Quest to maintain its leadership position.
Google Cloud releases AI tool for healthcare industry: It promises efficient data retrieval for busy clinicians while raising concerns about data privacy and the necessity of vigilant fact-checking.
Meta pays big bucks for star-powered AI: It’s spending millions to craft AI personas of celebrities as a way to attract users. It’s also gaining a reputation it might regret.
UK regulators scrutinize Snapchat’s My AI over child privacy concerns. Non-compliance could mean major fines.
The hidden cost of online ads emerges: Innovative strategies and collaborations pave the way for more environmentally-friendly campaigns.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss what to make of the deal between the writers and studios, whether we'll soon be interacting with synthetic social networks, if AI can really improve customer service, wearable AI technology potentially replacing the smartphone, how much people have saved for retirement, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our director of reports editing Rahul Chadha, director of forecasting Oscar Orozco and analyst Max Willens.
The need for AI-capable servers presents an attractive opportunity to shift away from PCs and their lagging sales. GPU supplies remain a choke point for expansion.
Kia and Hyundai join Tesla’s NACS charging in North America. Other automakers align to provide broad charging networks that are crucial for growing EV demand.
Microsoft to seal Activision Blizzard deal: Overcoming regulatory hurdles, it’s poised to become a gaming industry behemoth. But Microsoft must cater to players to be successful.
OpenAI wants to become a chipmaker: It’s looking to mitigate chip shortages and enhance AI model training, despite major chip design and manufacturing sector hurdles.
Concerns about anti-competitive behavior are barriers for cloud customers. Regulation could change the competitive cloud-provider landscape.
Google’s Gmail updates will affect marketers: Enforcing stringent sender requirements for bulk emailers could counter rising threats from AI-generated spam.
It’s separating its IoT and connected car business from its cybersecurity unit so it can attract investors. But dividing its interests could open it up for acquisition.
AI job postings surge on LinkedIn: The technology is a focal point for employers and job applicants across industries on the platform. It could have long-term systemic effects.
Google's Pixel 8 and Watch intertwine AI prowess and cloud computing to entice adoption. Rising market share goes hand in hand with a price increase.