VMware Reboots Its Partner Program Again
VMware has shared its decision to end its current partner programme, replacing it with an exclusive invitation-only system that drastically cuts down the number of authorised partners. Those who do…
Meta Uses Open Source AI To Design Greener Concrete For Its Next Data Center
Summary Meta has teamed up with Amrize and the University of Illinois to create an “AI-optimised” concrete mix for its new data centre, aimed at reducing carbon emissions by 35%.…
Google’s AI Can Now Make Phone Calls
Google’s AI Can Now Make Phone Calls Google has introduced a new feature allowing its AI to call local businesses in the US to obtain pricing or availability information, streamlining…
WeTransfer Backtracks on Terms Suggesting User Files Could Train AI Models After Backlash
WeTransfer Backtracks on Terms Suggesting User Files Could Train AI Models After Backlash WeTransfer has reversed their controversial terms of service after user backlash regarding language that implied uploaded files…
Chinese Authorities Are Using a New Tool To Hack Seized Phones and Extract Data
Summary Chinese authorities are leveraging a new malware tool named Massistant, designed for Android devices, to extract sensitive data from seized smartphones. This tool can access a range of personal…
Steam Now Bans Games That Violate the ‘Rules and Standards’ of Payment Processors
Steam Now Bans Games That Violate the ‘Rules and Standards’ of Payment Processors Steam has announced that it will now ban games that contravene payment processing rules, focusing on adult…
OpenAI Says It Will Use Google’s Cloud For ChatGPT
Summary OpenAI has officially announced that it will use Google’s Cloud Platform for its ChatGPT and its API. This move marks an expansion beyond Microsoft and aims to meet the…
A Retro Gaming YouTuber Faces Possible Jail Time For Reviewing Gaming Handhelds
Summary An Italian YouTuber known as Once Were Nerd is facing serious legal issues after reviewing handheld gaming consoles from ANBERNIC. The Guardia di Finanza raided his home and office…
The Geography of Innovative Firms
Summary The article discusses a study from the NBER examining how the geographic structure of innovative firms impacts overall innovation and economic growth. It finds that most innovation output in…
Germany Is Building the World’s Tallest Wind Turbine
Germany Is Building the World’s Tallest Wind Turbine Germany’s Brandenburg is set to be home to the world’s tallest wind turbine, soaring to 300 metres (around 365 metres with rotor…