Germany Is Building the World’s Tallest Wind Turbine
Summary The German state of Brandenburg is set to break records with the construction of the world’s tallest wind turbine, reaching 300 metres in height (approximately 365 metres including the…
Intel Layoffs Exceed 5,000 Across US
Summary Intel is laying off over 5,000 employees across four states, with significant cuts in California and Oregon. The latest Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification filings detail that nearly 2,000…
Scale AI Lays Off 200 Employees: ‘We Ramped Up Our GenAI Capacity Too Quickly’
Scale AI Lays Off 200 Employees: ‘We Ramped Up Our GenAI Capacity Too Quickly’ Scale AI is laying off 14% of its workforce, equating to 200 employees in a restructuring…
Linux Reaches 5% On Desktop
Summary Linux has officially crossed the 5% mark in desktop market share in the USA for the first time, signifying a significant moment for the open-source community. As of June…
VMware Reboots Its Partner Program Again With New Invite-Only Program
Summary VMware is overhauling its partner program under Broadcom’s guidance, significantly reducing the number of authorised partners, particularly those that are smaller or mid-sized. The new program is invite-only, and…
360 Million Indians Just Got Premium AI Chatbots For Free For a Year
360 Million Indians Just Got Premium AI Chatbots For Free For a Year In an unprecedented move, Perplexity has teamed up with Indian telecom giant Bharti Airtel to offer its…
Transatlantic Communications Cable Doubles As Ocean Sensor
Summary The article discusses how a transatlantic communications cable is now being used to gather important data about ocean conditions. This innovative use of fibre-optic technology helps scientists monitor changes…
Meta Uses Open Source AI To Design Greener Concrete For Its Next Data Center
Meta Uses Open Source AI To Design Greener Concrete For Its Next Data Center Meta has partnered with Amrize and the University of Illinois to develop an “AI-optimized” concrete mix…
OpenAI Says It Will Use Google’s Cloud For ChatGPT
Summary OpenAI has announced a partnership with Google Cloud to use its platform for ChatGPT and its API, extending its cloud services beyond Microsoft. This strategic move is in response…
A Retro Gaming YouTuber Faces Possible Jail Time For Reviewing Gaming Handhelds
Summary Italian YouTuber Once Were Nerd is under investigation for his reviews of retro gaming handhelds, particularly ANBERNIC devices. On April 15, customs officers raided his home, seizing over 30…