EU Antitrust Chief Vestager to Meet Tech CEOs for Digital Regulation Talks
European Union antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager is set to meet with top tech executives from Apple, Alphabet, Broadcom, and Nvidia during her visit to the United States next week. The discussions, scheduled in San Francisco and Palo Alto, will focus on European digital regulation and competition policy. Vestager plans to meet Apple CEO Tim Cook, […]
AI Takes Center Stage at CES 2024 as Companies Showcase Gadgets
Despite OpenAI boss Sam Altman’s absence at CES 2024, the influence of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is evident as companies reveal innovative gadgets. From devices aiding the visually impaired to safety systems for schools, facial-recognition software, and cabin-monitoring systems in autonomous cars, AI integration is a common theme. Altman’s role in the AI frenzy is […]
Pakistan Reports No Cases of New Covid-19 Variant
Caretaker Health Minister Dr. Nadeem Jan declared on Friday that Pakistan has not yet reported any cases of the new Covid-19 variant, JN.1 Omicron, but emphasized that the country is on “red alert.” This statement follows the federal government’s decision to procure 500,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine from the US in response to the […]
Microsoft Adds AI Button to Keyboards to Call Up Chatbot
Microsoft (MSFT.O) has unveiled a significant update to its Windows keyboard, introducing the “Copilot key” that directly connects users to the tech giant’s Copilot service. This marks the first major change to the device in nearly three decades and reflects Microsoft’s ongoing investment in AI integration. The Copilot key, announced on Thursday, represents Microsoft’s commitment […]
Russian Court Fines Settled for Google, Meta, TikTok, and Telegram
Fines imposed by Russian courts on major technology companies, including Alphabet’s Google and YouTube, Meta, TikTok, and Telegram, appear to have been settled, as these companies are no longer registered as debtors in the state bailiffs’ database. The fines were related to alleged violations involving unlawful content and non-compliance with the requirement to store user […]
New York Times Sues OpenAI and Microsoft, Alleging Copyright Infringement in AI Training
The New York Times (NYT.N) takes legal action against OpenAI and Microsoft (MSFT.O) over alleged unauthorized use of NYT articles in training chatbots. The New York Times, a prominent media organization, filed a lawsuit in Manhattan federal court against OpenAI and Microsoft, claiming they utilized millions of NYT articles without permission. The lawsuit revolves around […]
Russia and NASA Extend Collaboration on Joint ISS Missions Until 2025
Two important space agencies that are from Russia and the United States of America will be working together till 2025 to extend their mission for crew members. This unique partnership showcased between Russia and the USA within their space mission during this unprecedented tension, which would highlight a rare aspect of cooperation. The decision to […]
Apple Wins Bid To Pause Apple Watch Ban at US Appeals Court
A U.S. appeals court temporarily suspended a government commission’s import ban on certain Apple smartwatches after a patent dispute with medical-technology firm Masimo. Apple swiftly filed an emergency request with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit to halt the order, following the U.S. International Trade Commission’s ruling that Apple had infringed Masimo’s […]
Apple Appeals Ban on Watch Imports
Apple filed an appeal on Tuesday following a complaint from medical technology firm Masimo. The ban, initiated by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), was centered around allegations that Apple unlawfully incorporated Masimo’s pulse oximetry technology into its popular Apple Watch. The ITC’s order prohibits the import and sale of Apple Watches utilizing blood-oxygen level […]
Apple Stops Fixing Older Watches
Apple (AAPL.O) customer service teams received a memo this week stating that the company will no longer replace out-of-warranty models, including Apple Watch Series 6. This decision comes as part of a broader move by the tech giant, which announced on Monday the temporary halt of sales for its Series 9 and Ultra 2 smartwatches […]