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Third-party cookies: Integral part of digital advertising ecosystem
Third-party cookies have become an integral part of the digital advertising ecosystem, but have also sparked debates about privacy, user consent and data sec…
Companies
Nvidia develops new AI chip for China amid US export control
Nvidia is developing a version of its new AI chip tailored for the Chinese market, in response to tightened US export controls.
Companies
Google reverses decision to phase out third-party cookies
Google reversed its pledge to phase out third-party cookies in Chrome, instead introducing a new experience.
Leaders
Wiz rejects $23B offer from Alphabet, stays independent
OUR TAKEWiz turning down $23 billion from Google’s momma? That’s like saying no to a golden ticket to the candy store. But hey, Assaf Rappaport and his crew …
Leaders
CrowdStrike update causes global chaos despite impacting less than 1% of Windows machines
OUR TAKEThe incident has severely damaged CrowdStrike’s reputation, with recovery depending on their response. This outage highlights the high interconnectiv…
Companies
Mind-reading helmets are now a thing – should we be scared?
OUR TAKE In the X-Men series, Professor Charles’ ability to read minds is often the key to the main characters’ fight and survival. He reads other people’s m…
Events
Eve unveils ‘flying taxi’ prototype with funding coverage until 2027
Eve has unveiled its full-scale “flying taxi” prototype, an electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft set to reshape urban travel. Eve has secured subs…
Academics
CrowdStrike update likely skipped checks, outages widespread
Experts suggest that CrowdStrike’s recent software update, which caused a global tech outage, likely skipped crucial quality checks.
Companies
Microsoft: 8.5M devices affected by CrowdStrike outage
A software update by CrowdStrike disrupted nearly 8.5 million Microsoft devices, grounding flights and affecting essential services.
Governance
MUFG executives face pay cuts due to ‘firewall’ breaches
MUFG cuts CEO and executives’ pay after “firewall” breaches, with CEO’s salary reduced by 30% for several months.
Companies
Understanding cellular IoT: Basics, benefits, and applications
Cellular IoT represents a significant advancement in the connectivity of IoT devices, offering wide coverage, reliability, and security.
Companies
Exploring IoT projects: innovative applications and benefits
The Internet of Things has revolutionised the way we interact with technology, bridging the gap between the digital and physical worlds.
Companies
SolarWinds wins partial dismissal in SEC fraud case
A US judge dismissed most of the SEC’s lawsuit against SolarWinds, ruling the claims were based on “hindsight and speculation.”
Europe and Middle East
Spain arrests pro-Russian hackers in major cybercrime operation
OUR TAKESpanish police have arrested three pro-Russian hackers involved in cyberattacks against NATO countries supporting Ukraine. The arrests, made in Manac…
Governance
Kamala Harris: Silicon Valley ally and advocate for tech regulation
OUR TAKEKamala Harris as a potential Democratic presidential candidate has strong ties to Silicon Valley and the tech industry. On AI and privacy protection,…
Companies
Meta’s reduced role in the 2024 election
OUR TAKEMark Zuckerberg has refused to endorse Donald Trump or Joe Biden and said he does not plan to get involved in the upcoming U.S. presidential election…
Companies
Global outage: CrowdStrike update cripples key services
A defective software update from CrowdStrike caused a global outage disrupting essential services across multiple sectors.
Companies
Goo.gl URL shortening service to end by August 2025
OUR TAKEThe closure of Google’s goo.gl, a crucial tool for link shortening and analytics tracking, marks a significant shift for users. Without the ability t…
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Australia on alert: Cyber scams emerge following global outage
The Australian Signals Directorate has issued an alert on the appearance of malicious websites and code after a global digital outage. The digital outage has…
Companies
Manycore Tech plans $200M Hong Kong IPO this year
OUR TAKEManycore Tech of China, a maker of 3D design software, is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong to raise up to $200 million. Th…