Category: Technology

BlackBerry, the Canadian technology company that once dominated the smartphone market, announced on Wednesday that it plans to separate its Internet of Things (IoT) and cybersecurity business units and target a subsidiary initial public offering for the IoT business next fiscal year. The company said the move would increase its operational agility and focus on delivering exceptional solutions for both segments. BlackBerry’s IoT business includes QNX and Spark The IoT…

Alibaba, the Chinese tech giant that dominates the e-commerce and cloud computing markets, has recently unveiled its latest innovations in generative artificial intelligence (AI). Generative AI is a branch of AI that can create new content, such as text, images, audio, or code, based on existing data and models. Alibaba’s flagship generative AI product is Tongyi Qianwen, a large language model (LLM) that can answer questions, generate code, and provide…

Intel’s new fab in Leixlip uses EUV technology for the first time in Europe Intel, the world’s largest semiconductor company, has announced that its new fab in Leixlip, Ireland, has begun high-volume production of computer chips using Intel 4 technology. This is a significant milestone for Intel, as it marks the first use of extreme ultraviolet (EUV) technology in high-volume manufacturing (HVM) in Europe. EUV technology is a key enabler…

The pandemic has changed the way we work and travel, and many people are now embracing the idea of being a digital nomad. A digital nomad is someone who works remotely from anywhere in the world, using technology and the internet to stay connected and productive. But what are the essential tools and gadgets that a digital nomad needs to thrive in this new era of mobility and flexibility? Here…

A Case of Mistaken Identity Randal Quran Reid, a 29-year-old Black man from Georgia, has filed a civil lawsuit against the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office (JPSO) in Louisiana, alleging that he was wrongfully arrested and detained for nearly a week because of the misuse of facial recognition technology. Reid claims that he was falsely identified as a suspect who used stolen credit cards to buy about $15,000 worth of designer…

Former CNN and NBC News anchor Campbell Brown is leaving her role as Meta’s vice president of media partnerships, the company announced on Tuesday. Brown, who joined the social media giant in 2017, will remain as a consultant for the company formerly known as Facebook. Meta’s changing relationship with news publishers Brown’s departure comes as Meta is moving away from promoting news content on its platforms, such as Facebook and…

The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear cases challenging the censorship practices of Big Tech platforms like Facebook, YouTube and Google. The court will review the constitutionality of state laws in Florida and Texas that prohibit tech giants from canceling users based on their political views. The outcome of these cases could have a significant impact on the future of free speech and democracy in the digital age. Big…

SoftBank Corp., a leading Japanese telecommunications company, announced that it will expand its global Internet of Things (IoT) business in the Asia-Pacific region from October 2023. The company aims to acquire 2 million IoT connections by March 2026, by marketing affordable and convenient IoT services from German company 1NCE GmbH. SoftBank’s “Beyond Carrier” Strategy SoftBank Corp. is pursuing a “Beyond Carrier” growth strategy, which means expanding beyond its core telecommunications…

Apple has introduced a new feature for its iPhone Wallet app that allows users to see their current account balance and transaction history from supported banks in the UK. The feature, called Connected Cards, is powered by the country’s Open Banking API, which enables third-party access to bank data with customer consent. What is Open Banking and How Does It Work? Open Banking is a regulatory framework that was introduced…

The Ocean Exploration Trust (OET) and its partners have embarked on a technological collaboration expedition in Hawai’i waters to test new and emerging tools for ocean exploration. The expedition, which started on October 1, 2023, aims to explore the seamounts and the water column around the Geologist Seamounts located south of the Main Hawaiian Islands. OET and OECI: Advancing Ocean Exploration Through Technology OET is a non-profit organization founded by…