2024 brings layoffs at Riot Games and Twitch, cutting staff amid industry challenges. Riot Games and Twitch restructure, leading to significant workforce reductions. Layoffs in gaming reflect economic pressures and strategic shifts at major companies in 2024. The gaming industry is facing a wave of significant layoffs in early 2024, marking a continuation of the... Read more » Read more âș
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Data Privacy Week calls for everyone to take control of their data. Employees can contribute towards data privacy by following some best practices. AI will have a strong role to play in data management. The theme for this yearâs Data Privacy Week is Take Control of Your Data. Throughout the week, the National Cybersecurity Alliance... Read more » Read more âș
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Palworld, dubbed âPokĂ©mon with guns,â faces backlash for its resemblance to the Nintendo classic. Palworldâs success topped sales charts and showed demand for fresh takes on classic gaming genres. Palworldâs launch spotlights ethical AI use in gaming and underscores the pressing issue of harassment towards game developers. The iconic Nintendo game, PokĂ©mon, is currently in... Read more » Read more âș
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Data privacy is a complex and evolving issue that affects individuals, organizations, and society as a whole. Data Privacy Day is an international event that occurs every year on 28th January. While AI can enhance data privacy, it also comes with challenges and risks Data Privacy Day is an international event that occurs every year... Read more » Read more âș
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Russian group Midnight Blizzard breaches Microsoft, accessing sensitive emails and documents. Microsoft responds with transparency and enhanced security measures. Midnight Blizzard used advanced malware to infiltrate Microsoft, stealing critical data. Microsoft has recently found itself at the center of a sophisticated cyberattack. On January 12, an adept Russian cybergroup, Midnight Blizzard, known for its complex... Read more » Read more âș
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MÄori peopleâs indigenous language, known as te reo, is being preserved with AI. Te Hiku Media is developing automatic speech recognition (ASR) models for te reo, which is a Polynesian language. The efforts have spurred similar ASR projects now underway by Native Hawaiians and the Mohawk people in southeastern Canada. The United Nations says that... Read more » Read more âș
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The journey of TD Tech from a 2005 joint venture with Siemens, Huawei, and later Nokia has shifted focus. Nokiaâs exit marks a new telecom era. Once challenged, Nokiaâs 51% TD Tech stake sale resurfaced with Huawei and the state-owned consortium as new buyers. In the dynamic telecommunications landscape, TD Tech stands as a testament... Read more » Read more âș
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Google is investing US$1 billion in a new UK data center to meet rising service demand, supporting Prime Minister Rishi Sunakâs tech leadership ambitions. The data center will be Googleâs first in the UK. Beyond being a global technological powerhouse, Google Cloud has become the steadfast ally of governments worldwide, ushering in an era of innovation.... Read more » Read more âș
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The Rabbit R1 is a compact AI assistant with innovative technology, offering app integration and a versatile, user-friendly experience. Rabbitâs R1 revolutionizes personal tech with its unique AI, seamlessly integrating with various services for a more efficient experience. Rabbitâs collaboration with Perplexity enhances the R1âs capabilities. Have you heard about the Rabbit R1, the latest... Read more » Read more âș
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BYD has just announced that it will be investing US$1.3 billion in an EV factory in Indonesia. The Chinese EV maker marked its entry into Indonesia with the sale of 3 models. BYD recently overtook Tesla in terms of number of EVs sold globally. Indonesia is one of the largest markets for EVs in Southeast... Read more » Read more âș
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Arizona State University will be the first higher education institution to collaborate with OpenAI. The university is setting a new precedent for how universities can enhance learning. Academicians are now beginning to realize the potential of technology. AI in education is still in its early stages as many schools, universities and colleges try to figure... Read more » Read more âș
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Circle to Search is a new way to search for anything on an Android phone without switching apps. Circle to Search debuts on January 31 on specific premium Android phones. You can get it on the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and the new Samsung Galaxy S24 series. This week, Google ushered in a new... Read more » Read more âș
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CEOs face the imperative to reinvent their companies, with generative AI pivotal in ensuring future viability and competitiveness. 45% of CEOs doubt their companiesâ future without changes, emphasizing the need for business model reinvention and AI adoption. Generative AI emerges as a crucial tool for CEOs to drive efficiency and innovation in response to global... Read more » Read more âș
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The Samsung Galaxy S24 series will be the phonemakerâs first devices with generative AI The features of the new mobile devices include Circle to Search by Google. The device is powered by Qualcommâs premium Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform. Generative AI smartphones are expected to be a game-changer for the industry. Not only will... Read more » Read more âș
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GeForce RTX 4070 Super enhances 1440p gaming with superior performance and DLSS 3, supported by Nvidia Reflex for reduced latency. Nvidia Reflex revolutionizes gaming with latency reduction across 100+ games, enhancing responsiveness in various genres. Nvidia combines GeForce RTX 4070 Superâs graphic excellence with Reflex technology for a seamless gaming experience. In online gaming, latency... Read more » Read more âș
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Explore how small Australian businesses are shifting to Chinese suppliers amid fierce competition, navigating challenges, and leveraging WorldFirst's expertise. Read more âș
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Gaming voice actors oppose of the growing role of AI in their industry. SAG-AFTRAâs AI voice deal faces backlash from voice actors. AI voice acting in games like Naruto x Boruto sparks ethical debates. In the rapidly evolving gaming space, a new controversy has emerged: prominent voice actors are voicing their displeasure over a significant... Read more » Read more âș
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Global leaders called for more AI guardrails at the World Economic Forum 2024 in Davos. Chinese Premier Li Qiang suggested that there should be a red line that is not crossed in the development of AI. Ursula von der Leyen, EU chief, told WEF that âEurope must up its gameâ on AI. The World Economic... Read more » Read more âș
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In 2023, Apple unseated Samsung at the top of the smartphone market. The Apple iPhone now comprises 20% of the global market â approximately 235 million shipments in the past year. With a double-digit decline in shipments to 226.6 million, Samsung secured the second position, surpassing Chinese device makers like Xiaomi. In the global smartphone... Read more » Read more âș
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Samsung and SK Hynix will lead a US$470 billion initiative to establish the worldâs largest chipmaking cluster, fortifying South Koreaâs position in the global semiconductor race. The blueprint entails a private sector investment of 622 trillion won, funding 13 new chip plants and three research facilities. Samsung and Hynix will construct their cutting-edge chip plants... Read more » Read more âș
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