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.