April 29, 2024
Apple’s App Store and iPhone Challenges Create Services and Ecosystem...
Thursday (May 2) will see Apple announce its latest quarterly earnings results. Amid the volatility of hardware sales that springs to mind, there may be signs of pressure as the tech giant seeks to expand...
April 29, 2024
‘Killer Robots’ on Agenda as Nations Debate AI Weapons
Austria says the time has come to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) use in weapons systems. Left unchecked, such technology could create “killer robots,” officials in the Alpine country said as they hosted...
April 29, 2024
EU Brands Apple’s iPadOS as Gatekeeper in Tech Crackdown
The European Union has designated Apple’s iPadOS as a “gatekeeper” under its new tech regulations. This decision, announced on April 29, 2024, reflects the EU’s commitment to regulating major technology...
April 29, 2024
Mercedes-Benz Invests in AI-Connected Tech Startup Blaize
Blaize, an artificial intelligence (AI) computing company, has secured $106 million in funding. The financial infusion is set to propel the company’s efforts in advancing AI and machine learning (ML)...
April 29, 2024
Brussels to Investigate Meta Platforms’ Handling of Disinformation on Facebook...
Brussels is gearing up to launch an investigation into Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, amid growing concerns over its ability to effectively combat disinformation originating from...
April 29, 2024
Amazon Says Prime Delivery Speed Reaches Record Pace
Amazon says its Prime deliveries have reached their fastest speed on record. The eCommerce giant announced Monday (April 29) that more than 2 billion items had arrived the same day or on...
April 29, 2024
Digital Wallets Provide Local Touch to Connected Travel Experiences
Alipay+ unveiled a cross-border payments initiative in a move to boost Hong Kong’s tourism and commerce sector. The platform facilitates transactions for users of 14 overseas mobile wallets and bank apps from nine countries and regions. Among...
April 29, 2024
Apple Gets Six Months to Bring iPad Under EU Law
European regulators are giving Apple six months to bring its iPad up to code. The European Commission said in a Monday (April 29) news release that it designated Apple as a...
April 29, 2024
AI Firms Rake in Billions Without Having Products
AI may represent a “field of dreams,” but investors are reportedly seeing a potential nightmare. As The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Monday (April 29), startups in the artificial intelligence...