The demand for leaders of technology companies to testify before government bodies is not a new phenomenon. In recent years, the CEOs of prominent tech giants like Alphabet, Meta, and TikTok have all been summoned to answer questions from members of Congress. This time, the spotlight is on Microsoft’s top lawyer, Brad Smith, who has
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Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) recently highlighted the intense competition within the chip industry during its earnings call. The company mentioned that competition has been increasingly fierce, and the pricing for commodity products follows market trends. SMIC aims to stay competitive by constructing quality technology platforms that push advancements in mainland China by one to
Twitter, the social media platform that has become a ubiquitous part of our online lives, is once again making waves in the advertising world. The latest development comes in the form of AI-powered ad targeting, which promises to revolutionize the way advertisers create and target ad audiences on the platform. The platform, now simply known
In a recent announcement at the Bloomberg Technology Summit, Xbox president Sarah Bond revealed Microsoft’s plans to launch an Xbox mobile gaming store in July. This store will focus on first-party mobile games from Microsoft’s various studios and aims to provide a seamless gaming experience across all devices, regardless of closed ecosystem store policies. Xbox
TikTok has recently announced new transparency measures for AI content on its platform. These measures aim to increase awareness and understanding of generative AI and how it is being used and misused on the internet. The platform is working with the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA) to implement these changes. One of the
Apple recently released a new advertisement for its iPad Pro that quickly garnered widespread criticism within the creative community. The commercial, titled “Crush!”, aimed to showcase the creative possibilities of the new M4-powered iPad Pro by depicting various artistic elements being crushed under a hydraulic press, leaving only the iPad Pro intact. However, instead of
The recent developments at Masimo have stirred up a storm in the corporate governance realm. Activist Politan Capital’s decision not to mount a proxy fight to oust CEO Joe Kiani, under certain conditions, sheds light on the ongoing battle for board seats. In response to Masimo’s offer to add one of Politan’s nominees, William Jellison,
Anthropic’s Claude app is changing the way users interact with AI technology. Joel Lewenstein, a product design expert at Anthropic, discovered the power of the app firsthand when he used it to decipher the knobs on his irrigation system. The app’s innovative AI algorithms analyzed an image he uploaded, providing detailed context for each knob’s
In a surprising turn of events, Microsoft announced the closure of Hi-Fi Rush studio Tango and Prey’s Arkane Austin as part of a widespread cost-cutting initiative. This decision has sent shockwaves through the gaming community, leaving many to wonder about the future of these beloved studios. According to sources familiar with the company’s plans, Xbox
It has been a significant amount of time since the release of the sequel to Darkest Dungeon and fans have been eagerly waiting for one particular feature to make its way into Darkest Dungeon 2: mod support. The wait seems to be finally coming to an end as Red Hook Studios has recently announced their