Google to buy cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion in the biggest deal in company’s history
Google has struck a deal to buy cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion in what would be the tech giant’s biggest-ever acquisition at the same time it’s facing a potential breakup of its internet empire. The proposed takeover announced Tuesday is part of Google’s aggressive expansion into cloud computing during an artificial intelligence boom. The frenzy is driving […]
China’s BYD launches EV charging system it says works nearly as fast as a fill up
China’s energy and auto giant BYD has announced an ultra fast EV charging system that it says is nearly as quick as a fill up at the pumps. BYD, China’s largest EV maker, said Monday that its flash-chargers can provide a full charge for its latest EVs within five to eight minutes, similar to the […]
Instagram courts TikTok stars during turbulent times
Meta-owned Instagram has been wooing creators from TikTok as the China-based video-snippet sharing app’s future remains uncertain in the United States. After officially increasing the allowed length of videos and adding a new editing tool, Meta recently began letting TikTok creators earn as much as $5,000 over the course of three months for posting “Reels” […]
Brazil gives Meta 72 hours to explain new fact-checking policies
Brazil on Friday gave social media giant Meta 72 hours to explain its fact-checking policy for the country, and how it plans to protect “fundamental rights” on its platforms. Attorney General Jorge Messias told journalists his office could take “legal and judicial” measures against Meta if it does not respond in time to an extrajudicial […]
Apple sidelines AI news summaries due to errors
Apple pushed out a software update on Thursday which disabled news headlines and summaries generated using artificial intelligence that were lambasted for getting facts wrong. The move by the tech titan comes as it enhances its latest lineup of devices with “Apple Intelligence” in a market keen for assurance that the iPhone maker is a […]
Disinformation experts slam Meta decision to end US fact-checking
Tech giant Meta’s shock announcement to end its US fact-checking program triggered scathing criticism Tuesday from disinformation researchers who warned it risked opening the floodgates for proliferating false narratives. Meta Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg announced the company was going to “get rid” of its third-party fact-checkers in the United States, in a sweeping policy shift […]
Meta announces ending fact-checking program in the US
Social media giant Meta announced Tuesday a significant rollback of its content moderation policies, including the termination of its third-party fact-checking program in the United States. “We’re going to get rid of fact-checkers and replace them with community notes similar to X (formerly Twitter), starting in the US,” Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg said […]
Daisuke Kamada: Pioneering the Future of Fashion
Prepare to be captivated by the unparalleled artistry of Daisuke Kamada, the maverick maestro at the forefront of a fashion revolution. Born on December 25, 1981, in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, Kamada’s journey from aspiring model to industry luminary is a testament to his audacity, innovation, and unwavering passion for the craft. With each step down […]
Average data breach cost jumps to $5 million
In 2024, the average cost of a data breach has surged to $4.88 million (£3.6 million), a significant financial strain on businesses worldwide. On the other hand, companies that invested in advanced security AI and automation saw substantial savings, reducing potential breach-related expenses by $2.22 million (£1.6 million). For businesses, implementing robust AI-driven security measures are not […]
US Fed official warns against cutting rates ‘too quickly’
The US Federal Reserve should be careful not to cut rates “too quickly” and risk reigniting stubborn inflation, a senior bank official said Wednesday. The Fed’s favored inflation gauge has dropped sharply following a series of interest rate hikes in recent years, and now sits just above its long-term target of two percent. At the […]
