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Global Cloud Services Trends
The VPN capability on Google One will be discontinued later this year
Google revealed in an email that the perk will be phased out later this year. Google didn’t provide a specific date when the VPN service will be discontinued altogether, only saying that “people simply don’t use it.” In its place, they will divert resources to support other, more…

North America Institutional Trends
US cyber agency says Russian hackers stole government emails
US cyber agencies say Russian government-backed hackers used Microsoft access to steal emails between government officials and tech giants.

North America Cloud Services Trends
Chipmaker Marvell touts new AI business but market doesn’t care
Marvell Technology said on Thursday it won new business helping large US cloud-computing companies customise chips for artificial intelligence, but the company noted that its customisation business had lower margins than its other businesses. Marvell’s profit Shares fell 2.7%…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Automakers Magna to trial Sanctuary AI’s humanoid robots
OUR TAKE The partnership between Sanctuary AI and Magna, along with similar collaborations in the automotive industry, signals a growing trend of integrating humanoid robots into manufacturing processes. However, the success of these initiatives will depend on obtaining a…

Global Institutional
Pavlovsky exits DeFi platform Marginfi due to policy disputes
Marginfi confirmed Pavlovsky’s resignation, attributing his departure to disagreements with company policies as stated in official statement.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Apple uses AI technology to overhaul Mac product line
Apple M4 computer processor is coming soon Apple is about to produce an M4 computer processor with AI processing power and plans to update every Mac model with it. The company is reportedly aiming to release updated computers late this year and early next year, including a new…

Global Cloud Services Trends
DuckDuckGo bundles VPN with privacy protection
DuckDuckGo has launched a new Privacy Pro subscription that bundles VPN services, personal information deletion, and identity theft recovery.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Ethereum’s EIP-3074: Making normal wallets ‘smart’
Ethereum’s upcoming Pectra upgrade, featuring EIP-3074, is set to transform crypto wallets with smart contract capabilities. EIP-3074 makes waves in crypto wallets The upcoming Ethereum Pectra upgrade, expected around late 2024 or early 2025, promises a wave of enhancements for…

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
WhatsApp trials Meta AI in India and other markets
WhatsApp is testing Meta AI, its large language model-powered chatbot, with users in India and some other markets. Meta begins to test Meta AI in India In a strategic move to harness its vast user base, WhatsApp, a subsidiary of Meta, has initiated testing of its large language…

Global Cloud Services Trends
ChatGPT upgrade: More direct, less verbose
OpenAI’s popular AI chatbot, ChatGPT, has received a significant upgrade, offering premium users access to an enhanced version of GPT-4 Turbo. OpenAI updates ChatGPT with GPT-4 Turbo ChatGPT, OpenAI’s popular AI-powered chatbot, just got a big update, becoming more direct and…

Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends
Dubai’s crypto regulation chief eases burden on small firms
Dubai’s VARA CEO Matthew White plans to lower compliance costs for small crypto firms, proposing a framework to include all players in the rapidly growing industry. White indicates his determination to create a fair environment for competence In a bid to level the playing field…

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
iPhone users in 92 countries receive spyware attack alert
Apple sent a new round of threat alerts to some users in 92 countries on Thursday, warning them that their iPhones could be attacked by hired spyware, including Israel’s Pegasus spyware. The spyware attack The alert states, “Apple detected that you are being targeted by a…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Instagram to blur out nude images sent to teens in DMs
Instagram says it’s deploying new tools to protect young people and combat sexual extortion, including a feature that will automatically blur nudity in direct messages. The nudity-protection feature The social media platform said in a blog post on Thursday that it’s testing out…

Global Institutional Trends
SK aims for AI tech leadership and semiconductor market growth
The government is spearheading a $454 billion semiconductor “mega cluster” in Gyeonggi-do Province, aimed at centralising chip manufacturing.

Global Cloud Services Trends
DuckDuckGo launches VPN service in new Privacy Pro subscription
Privacy-focused consumer tech company DuckDuckGo launched a new Privacy Pro subscription on Thursday that bundles a VPN service, personal information removal, and identity theft restoration. DuckDuckGO‘s new plan Privacy Pro DuckDuckGo is a solid web browser for those who care a…

Africa Regional ISP Trends
Can Africa’s internet infrastructure cope with the future?
A recent subsea cable break was a warning call for Africa’s internet businesses – is the continent equipped for life in the 21st century?

Africa Cloud Services Trends
Quad9 in Africa: Efficient solutions to enhance digital security
OUR TAKE:Wide-ranging benefits have been brought about by the fast expansion of Internet connectivity throughout Africa, but cybercriminals have also profited greatly from this development. Nonetheless, as organisations and governments move to put cybersecurity policies into…

Global Institutional Trends
Embracing self-hosted email: Response to compliance demands
The discussion around self-hosted and decentralized email solutions is gaining momentum as major providers like Google, Yahoo, and Outlook announce stricter compliance standards. These standards, aiming to enhance email deliverability and combat spam, emphasize crucial security…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Apple will open the iPhone to repair with used parts
Apple will open iPhone self-repair program to allow used parts and take a very serious stance on tracking used parts.

Global Cloud Services Trends
A European automaker will operate Sanctuary AI’s humanoid robot
Sanctuary AI has announced that it will be delivering humanoid robots to a manufacturing facility in Magna. Magna earlier invested in Sanctuary AI, who have a pilot project. Phoenix is Sanctuary’s robot. Specific details of the project have not been disclosed. The focus is on…
