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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…

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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…

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
FloQast secures $100m Series E funding, valued at $1.6bn
California’s FloQast closes Series E round at $100m, reaching $1.6bn valuation. ICONIQ Growth spearheads investment for AI-driven finance solutions. AI platform Writer launches feature for text generation from images FloQast’s series E funding round FloQast, a California-based…

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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.

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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…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Spotify and Substack team up for broader distribution
Substack shows are now on Spotify, a partnership that allows Substack podcast creators to add Spotify distribution to their shows with just “a few clicks.” Last year, Substack abandoned its exclusive podcast ambitions in favour of wider distribution, including a non-exclusive…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Meta Platforms launch AI accelerator chip for a new generation
The Meta platforms announced details of the company’s upgrade version of AI chip on Wednesday. AI chip by Meta Meta Platform presented its next generation of artificial intelligence accelerator chip on Wednesday, a meta-custom chip for Meta’s AI workload. Meta has been involved…

Global Cloud Services Trends
European carmaker will pilot Sanctuary AI’s humanoid robot
Sanctuary AI announces the delivery of its new humanoid robot which stands 5’7″ and lifts 55 lb to a Magna manufacturing facility.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Google Cloud to boost AI and research for three industries
Google Cloud’s expansion to three financial institutions signals a significant advancement in digital capabilities, enhancing research, security, and client experiences. Google Cloud’s financial expansion: Transforming industry capabilities Who is Michelle Zatlyn? The Cloudflare…

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Mastercard introduces three divisions in restructuring effort
Mastercard’s strategic restructuring introduces three divisions led by seasoned executives, aiming to diversify revenue streams and bolster product innovation. Mastercard’s organizational revamp: Introducing three new divisions Global payments behemoth Mastercard has announced…
