As data sovereignty gains more traction, VMware has accumulated an ecosystem of 22 Sovereign Cloud partners in the APJ region. More and more businesses are taking the need for sovereign cloud space seriously. Combining sovereign clouds into your multi-cloud approach can bring significant data security wins. Since a substantial volume of sensitive data is now... Read more » Read more âș
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After Snapchat, Meta unveils AI assistants in its social media apps. AI assistants can help users with suggestions after accessing their information. Meta confirms AI may retain and use information shared in a chat to provide more personalized responses. Given that AI is in almost every piece of technology today, it only made sense that... Read more » Read more âș
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The latest update from Zoom unveils AI-powered Zoom Docs amid financial growth and Microsoft rivalry. Zoom expands with AI tools and office services, maintaining its video conferencing lead. Will the new Zoom update be enough to worry the likes of Microsoft Teams, though? As Zoom seeks to stand toe-to-toe with giants like Google and Microsoft,... Read more » Read more âș
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Meta layoffs target employees working on developing the metaverse Meta already laid off 11,000 employees earlier this year More companies are moving away from developing the metaverse It was inevitable, wasnât it? The hype on the metaverse was fading off, the technology was costly and more importantly, lots of people were returning to the office... Read more » Read more âș
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Microsoftâs AI image generator, powered by DALL-E 3, is now available for all Bing users. The AI image generator also highlights the challenges of AI content moderation and user safety. There are discrepancies in the results achieved with the same prompt in Bing Chat and Bing Image Creator. Microsoft has announced that the newest iteration... Read more » Read more âș
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The ByteDance-owned app has stopped facilitating e-commerce transactions on TikTok Shop Indonesia from 5pm Jakarta time on October 4. TikTok said its priority is to remain compliant with the ruling and will coordinate with the Indonesian government for its next steps. There is no indication so far whether a separate TikTok Shop app will come... Read more » Read more âș
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Metaâs AI, powered by Llama 2 LLM, introduces diverse chatbots and tools. Despite critiques, Meta is steadfast, embedding AI in cutting-edge products and prioritizing its metaverse initiative. Itâs likely that Meta and OpenAI will diversify their AI into different applications. In a landscape dominated by rapid advancements in generative AI, the clash of the titans... Read more » Read more âș
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A Japanese startup company has built a Gundam-like humanoid robot. The robot has a cockpit for humans to operate. The 3.5-ton robot costs US$3 million. Gundam robots and anime fans now have the opportunity to own and operate such machines. A Japanese startup company has developed a 4.5-meter-tall, four-wheeled robot that resembles the Gundam robot.... Read more » Read more âș
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âą Attack surface management has become a foundational tool in cybersecurity. âą Australia is looking at adding attack surface management to its Essential Eight. âą Australia would be following in the footsteps of both the EU and the US. Australia has recently witnessed a record number of cyber-incidents. The Australian government has since taken the... Read more » Read more âș
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Mobile gaming in 2023 leads in global spend, highlighted by successes like League of Legends: Wild Rift. Gaming patterns, spending, and playtimes illuminate the diverse global gaming cultures. There are distinct differences between Eastern and Western play. In the digital age, technological wonders have unfurled at an astonishing pace. While many gaming enthusiasts own powerful... Read more » Read more âș
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Threat Intelligence is a rather timely topic, as more employees are working remotely, accessing online systems, and communicating over online platforms. There are also organisations that might be particularly vulnerable as a target during these times. However, while there is a current emphasis on cyber security, there has long been a consensus that good business (and government)... Read more » Read more âș
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Made-in-India Chromebook laptops will help HP avoid any potential import curbs. The move is a win for Prime Minister Narendra Modiâs US$2 billion incentive plan to have tech giants make India their production base. The Chromebooks will be built at a facility near Chennai, in southern India, where HP has been making laptops and desktops... Read more » Read more âș
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Made in India Chromebook laptops will help HP avoid any potential import curbs. The move is a win for Prime Minister Narendra Modiâs US$2 billion incentive plan to have tech giants make India their production base. The Chromebooks will be built at a facility near Chennai, in southern India, where HP has been making laptops... Read more » Read more âș
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Digital banks have been experiencing high revenues in Southeast Asia. Singapore is leading the industry, but other ASEAN countries are catching up. Traditional banks are aware of the challenge but remain focused on their areas of expertise. Digital banks are successful all over the world. While technology aids their success, digital banksâ convenience and superior... Read more » Read more âș
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NEC achieves a groundbreaking 800 Gbps transmission over a submarine cable system. NEC sets a new global standard for high-speed, long-distance data transmission of 2,100 km. The hope is that the XF3200 transponder will act as a milestone on which further communications evolution can be built. In an era of global connectivity, the importance of... Read more » Read more âș
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Despite Googleâs âbest search engineâ status, Appleâs Pegasus and internal search enhancements are making headway. Appleâs dive into search tech and its bid for more ad revenue challenge Googleâs reign. An apple search engine is the missing piece of its internet puzzle. Apple is ready to expand its wealth in a world where information is... Read more » Read more âș
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Overheating iPhones have been reported since the launch of the iPhone 15. Apple has acknowledged the issues and will issue a fix. The new iPhones are using USB-C connectors to charge.  Several users have begun reporting overheating iPhones in the wake of the iPhone 15 launch. The iPhone 15 is, coincidentally. also the first Apple... Read more » Read more âș
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The EU is investigating Nvidia for anti-competitive abuses in the AI chips market. The early-stage investigation may never result in a formal probe or even penalties. French authorities have also been interviewing market players on Nvidiaâs key role in AI chips, its price policy, the shortage of chips, and its impact on prices. Nvidia Corp,... Read more » Read more âș
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The EU is investigating Nvidia for anti-competition abuses in the AI chips market. The early-stage investigation may never result in a formal probe or even penalties. French authorities have also been interviewing market players on Nvidiaâs key role in AI chips, its price policy, the shortage of chips, and its impact on prices. Nvidia Corp,... Read more » Read more âș
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Indonesia bans e-commerce transactions on social media platforms effective immediately, which includes TikTok. The country is the latest addition to the list of TikTok ban countries. ByteDanceâs revenue surged more than 30% to surpass US$80 billion in 2022. Article by Nathan Hew The worst is far from over for TikTok, as Indonesia becomes the first... Read more » Read more âș
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