VMware Reboots Its Partner Program Again
VMware has announced a revamp of its partner program, moving to a more exclusive, invitation-only model for its Cloud Service Provider programme. This change drastically reduces the number of authorised…
Intel Layoffs Exceed 5,000 Across US
Intel is laying off over 5,000 employees across various states, predominantly in California and Oregon. The company has updated its layoff estimates, with significant cuts occurring in Santa Clara and…
Scale AI Lays Off 200 Employees: ‘We Ramped Up Our GenAI Capacity Too Quickly’
Summary Scale AI has announced it will lay off 200 employees, which is about 14% of its workforce, as part of a restructuring effort. This decision comes on the heels…
Linux Reaches 5% On Desktop
Summary Linux has officially surpassed the 5% market share mark on desktops in the United States for the first time. This milestone highlights a significant shift in the perception of…
Chinese Authorities Are Using a New Tool To Hack Seized Phones and Extract Data
Chinese Authorities Are Using a New Tool To Hack Seized Phones and Extract Data Chinese authorities are employing a unique malware tool known as Massistant, which allows them to extract…
Stellantis Abandons Hydrogen Fuel Cell Development
Stellantis Abandons Hydrogen Fuel Cell Development Stellantis has announced the cancellation of its hydrogen fuel cell vehicle development programme aimed at light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles. This move comes amid…
Germany Is Building the World’s Tallest Wind Turbine
Germany Is Building the World’s Tallest Wind Turbine The German state of Brandenburg is set to unveil the world’s tallest wind turbine, reaching an astounding height of 300 metres (around…
WeTransfer Backtracks on Terms Suggesting User Files Could Train AI Models After Backlash
WeTransfer has reversed its controversial terms of service that suggested uploaded user files could be utilised for training AI models. Following user outrage and threats to cancel their subscriptions, the…
Meta used AI to concoct low-carbon concrete it poured for a datacenter floor
Meta used AI to concoct low-carbon concrete it poured for a datacenter floor Social media giant Meta has created an AI model to develop new forms of concrete, specifically for…
The Geography of Innovative Firms
Content Summary This article discusses a paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) that investigates how U.S. firms with R&D facilities in multiple locations impact innovation and economic…