NATO Inks Deal With Palantir For Maven AI System NATO has announced a significant contract with Palantir Technologies to implement the Maven Smart System, an artificial intelligence-enabled platform designed to enhance battlefield operations. This initiative aims to bolster the operational capabilities of the Allied Command Operations by supporting key military applications such as intelligence fusion, … Read more
VMware Revives Its Free ESXi Hypervisor VMware has reintroduced a free version of its hypervisor, ESXi, which had previously been discontinued in February 2024 as part of a shift towards subscription-based licensing. The announcement was disclosed in the release notes for the latest version of ESXi. This move aims to cater to home lab operators … Read more
EU Issues US-bound Staff With Burner Phones Over Spying Fears The European Commission has begun issuing burner phones and basic laptops to staff members travelling to the US. This precaution is aimed at minimising the risk of espionage, a measure previously reserved for journeys to countries like China and Russia. Source: Slashdot Key Points The … Read more
Intel To Sell Majority Stake In Altera For $4.46 Billion To Fund Revival Effort Intel has announced its decision to sell a 51% stake in its Altera programmable chip division to private equity firm Silver Lake for $4.46 billion. This strategy is part of Intel’s effort to cut costs and focus on its transformation into … Read more
Trump Denies Tariff ‘Exception’ for Electronics, Promises New Electronics Tariffs Soon U.S. President Donald Trump is set to impose new tariffs on electronics, denying any permanent exemption for products like smartphones and semiconductors. This announcement follows confusion surrounding recent tariff exemptions, which were stated to be temporary. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick confirmed plans for a … Read more
