Currently, the global smartphone market is dominated by just two mobile operating systems, making it challenging for manufacturers to venture into building their own. Most companies choose to stick with Android, customizing it with various skins and features. While Huawei has attempted to break this trend with its Harmony OS, the effort stemmed from restrictions […]
NSW Desktop Review Reveals Gaps in Data Breach Policies
A recent review in New South Wales has revealed a widespread lack of data breach policies among entities required to comply with the state’s mandatory data breach notification scheme. This review, carried out by the NSW Information and Privacy Commission in May, found that many organizations, especially local councils, had not yet published data breach […]
Claude gets desktop apps and dictation support
Anthropic has unveiled desktop applications for its AI chatbot, Claude, now available in public beta for both Mac and Windows users. This new offering aims to integrate Claude’s features into the users’ preferred work environments, although it doesn’t include the recently introduced Computer Use capability that allows the upgraded Claude 3.5 Sonnet model to execute […]
Google’s AI-Powered Cloud Success Signals Growth Potential for Amazon and Microsoft
Alphabet’s strong cloud performance in the July-September quarter underscores the rising demand for AI-enhanced computing, a trend likely to benefit major cloud players like Amazon and Microsoft. Google Cloud’s revenue surged 35%—the fastest growth in two years—exceeding analysts’ expectations of 29%, and lifting Alphabet’s stock by 5.5%. “Google likely has the strongest cloud growth this […]
Nvidia-Run:ai deal to be reviewed under EU’s merger rules
The European Union has put a halt to Nvidia’s plans to acquire Run, a Tel Aviv-based startup focused on AI workload management. Initially announced in April with a valuation of $700 million, the acquisition will now undergo a review by EU regulators following a referral from Italian competition authorities, as stipulated under the EU Merger […]