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Within the Time Horizon facet, Quarter 30 120d time-horizon intelligence organises articles by the period over which a signal is expected to matter. The page helps readers distinguish immediate operational changes from longer-cycle governance, investment, standards, and infrastructure shifts that may unfold across quarters or years. It connects timing assumptions with public evidence, related actors, market context, customer exposure, policy pressure, and infrastructure planning so readers can judge whether a development is urgent, strategic, or still waiting on confirming evidence. The page also explains how time horizon changes the meaning of a signal, which organisations may be exposed, and which infrastructure decisions require short-term action or long-cycle monitoring.

Google restricts RCS messaging on rooted Android devices

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Google restricts RCS messaging on rooted Android devices

Google has taken steps to restrict the use of RCS messaging on rooted Android devices, causing frustration among users who suddenly found themselves unable to send or receive RCS messages. Reports from various platforms, including Google Messages support pages, Reddit, and XDA‘s…

Mar 5, 2024
Cloudflare launches ‘Firewall for AI’ to protect LLMs

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Cloudflare launches ‘Firewall for AI’ to protect LLMs

Cloudflare has announced the introduction of its “Firewall for AI” service, aimed at bolstering protections for applications utilizing large language models (LLMs). This development is particularly timely, as the tech industry grapples with the dual challenges of maximizing the…

Mar 5, 2024
Amazon purchases Cumulus Data’s atomic datacenters for $650M

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Amazon purchases Cumulus Data’s atomic datacenters for $650M

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced a groundbreaking $650 million acquisition of Cumulus, a nuclear-powered data center campus from Talen Energy. It’s a prominent player in the US electricity generation and transmission sector. This strategic purchase not only underscores…

Mar 5, 2024
Editorial image for Anthropic claims its AI chatbot models surpass OpenAI’s GPT-4.

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Anthropic claims its AI chatbot models surpass OpenAI’s GPT-4

Anthropic, a startup with substantial backing from Google and a hefty venture capital infusion, has unveiled its latest creation: Claude 3. This new suite of AI models not only challenges but claims to surpass the performance of OpenAI’s GPT-4, setting a new benchmark in the…

Mar 5, 2024
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Former Twitter executives sue Elon Musk for unpaid severance

Former top Twitter executives, including ex-CEO Parag Agrawal, have taken legal action against tech mogul Elon Musk, seeking over $128 million in unpaid severance. The lawsuit, filed in a federal court in San Francisco, marks another legal hurdle for Musk following his…

Mar 5, 2024
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Apple announces new MacBook Air laptops with an emphasis on AI

Apple has recently unveiled the latest additions to its MacBook Air lineup, featuring the new M3 processors. These new models, available in 13-inch and 15-inch sizes, promise a significant performance boost of up to 60% compared to the previous M1 processor models. The…

Mar 5, 2024
Editorial image for Optiva’s AI-powered BSS Platform redefines customer experience.

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Optiva’s AI-powered BSS Platform redefines customer experience

Optiva, known for providing cloud-native billing, charging, and revenue management software to telecom firms, has made a groundbreaking announcement. Their business support systems (BSS) platform has been enhanced with generative AI technology, empowering users to swiftly…

Mar 5, 2024
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Promote HPC in the cloud for a greener future

In a bid to meet the surging demand for high-performance computing (HPC) capacity while reducing energy consumption, organisations are turning to the cloud and leveraging powerful GPUs for accelerated computing. This convergence of cloud, HPC, and AI/ML technologies is…

Mar 5, 2024
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Nvidia’s GeForce Now is about to add pre-game ads for free users

Nvidia sets out a new ad trial on free players’ waiting phase accounting for their service cost and the cloud gaming industry shows an common ascend in its service value. New monetization trial In a recent announcement, Nvidia revealed plans to introduce ads to the free version…

Mar 5, 2024
Apple pay C$14.4 million to settle iPhone throthrob case in Canada

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Apple pay C$14.4 million to settle iPhone throthrob case in Canada

Court Approval: Settlement for iPhone Slowdown Lawsuit In a significant development, a British Columbia Supreme Court judge has given the green light to a proposed settlement totaling C$14.4 million ($10.6 million) for eligible members of a class-action lawsuit against Apple. The…

Mar 5, 2024
Satellite SOS features might be appearing on Google Pixel phones

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Satellite SOS features might be appearing on Google Pixel phones

Google could be set to launch satellite SOS features on its Pixel phones, following Apple’s lead with the iPhone 14 in 2022. The feature allows users to send emergency messages and share their location even without an active cellular or Wi-Fi connection, potentially saving lives…

Mar 4, 2024
Classic Tech: Safeguarding connectivity during Nepal earthquakes

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Classic Tech: Safeguarding connectivity during Nepal earthquakes

This company sees itself as a ‘seismic savior’, connecting Nepal through earthquakes with innovation and reliability.

Mar 4, 2024
Switch 2 performance could match the PS4 Pro in docked mode

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Switch 2 performance could match the PS4 Pro in docked mode

The Nintendo Switch successor, potentially matching the PS4 Pro’s performance, could feature Samsung’s 8nm process and 12GB RAM.

Mar 4, 2024
Musk: Tesla Roadster will accelerate 0 to 100 km/h in less than 1s

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Musk: Tesla Roadster will accelerate 0 to 100 km/h in less than 1s

Musk announced Tesla’s new Roadster, promising sub-1-second acceleration, but scepticism remains due to past delays and technical challenges.

Mar 4, 2024
Apple reverses decision to disable home screen web apps in EU

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Apple reverses decision to disable home screen web apps in EU

Apple reverses decision to remove web apps from EU home screens, facing investigation over compliance concerns.

Mar 4, 2024
Court orders Meta to stop using name in Brazil

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Court orders Meta to stop using name in Brazil

Meta faces legal trouble in Brazil over its name, ordered to cease using “Meta” due to trademark dispute with local consultancy.

Mar 4, 2024
NodeMonkes pushes bitcoin NFT weekly sales to $168.5M, tops ethereum

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NodeMonkes pushes bitcoin NFT weekly sales to $168.5M, tops ethereum

Bitcoin non-fungible token sales have surpassed ethereum, due to a significant rise in NFT collections revolving around Bitcoin Ordinals.

Mar 4, 2024
Allpay cards and SPICA team up, promising 100% recyclable credit cards

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Allpay cards and SPICA team up, promising 100% recyclable credit cards

Allpay Cards has partnered with SPICA, a high-performance recycled and virgin PVC material manufacturer, to set a new sustainability standard.

Mar 4, 2024
FTX offers payments for lost bitcoin, ethereum 80% below current prices

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FTX offers payments for lost bitcoin, ethereum 80% below current prices

FTX has commenced a claim window, providing compensation for major crypto assets with prices significantly below their current market values.

Mar 4, 2024
Nigeria issues summons to Binance CEO over alleged financial crimes

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Nigeria issues summons to Binance CEO over alleged financial crimes

The Nigerian House of Representatives Committee on Financial Crimes has called upon Binance CEO Richard Teng to provide testimony.

Mar 4, 2024