Micron shares plummet
Sluggish PC and smartphone demand overshadows AI chip growth
Shares of Micron dropped by approximately 15 per cent after the company issued a grim forecast that highlighted sluggish demand for personal computers (PCs) and smartphones.
Google launches experimental 'Reasoning' AI
Gemini 2.0 flash thinking
Google has unveiled an experimental artificial intelligence model, Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental, designed to tackle complex problems through advanced reasoning capabilities.
Waymo autonomous vehicles slash insurance claims
Up to 92 per cent, study finds
Autonomous vehicles operated by Waymo, the self-driving car unit of Alphabet, have demonstrated dramatic reductions in property damage and bodily injury claims, according to a study by Swiss Re, a leading global reinsurer.
Arm and Qualcomm lawyers spar over chip design rights
It’s mine, no it is mine
Attorneys representing Arm and Qualcomm grilled a former Apple executive in a pivotal legal battle over intellectual property (IP) ownership tied to Arm's computing architecture.
US sanctions Chinese hacker and cybersecurity outfit
Attacked Sophos firewall
The US government has imposed sanctions on Chinese hacker Guan Tianfeng and Sichuan Silence, the cybersecurity firm he worked for, following a cyber-espionage campaign compromising "tens of thousands of firewalls," including 36 protecting US critical infrastructure.
Ingram Micro cuts Broadcom and VMware ties
Not worth the trouble
Tech distribution giant Ingram Micro announced plans to end its business relationship with Broadcom and limit VMware dealings in certain regions starting January 2025. The company cited an inability to reach terms that balanced customer needs and shareholder returns.
TP-Link latest to face US ban
Another security concern claim
US authorities are investigating Chinese router manufacturer TP-Link over national security risks and considering banning its devices, WSJ reported .
Microsoft buys shedloads of Nvidia chips
Big hopper customer
Software King of the world Microsoft has cemented its position at the forefront of artificial intelligence development, purchasing more than double the number of Nvidia’s flagship “Hopper” chips than any of its closest competitors in the US or China this year.
Microsoft moves away from gaming excusives
Beware of Voles baring gifts
Software King of the World Microsoft is significantly shifting its Xbox strategy, moving away from console exclusives in a bid to reach gamers across all platforms,
Australia fast-tracks cryptography overhaul
Fears of Quantum cats
Australia’s chief cyber security agency has announced plans to overhaul the cryptographic foundations of the internet by 2030, years ahead of other nations.