The cybersecurity startup Wiz made headlines recently by rejecting a $23 billion acquisition bid from Google’s parent company, Alphabet. This decision is significant as it would have been the largest acquisition in Google’s history. Instead of accepting the offer, Wiz has decided to pursue an initial public offering (IPO), as revealed in an internal memo
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The ambitious plan to create a new city backed by tech billionaires in California has hit a roadblock. The project, which aims to build a new city 60 miles away from San Francisco, has been put on hold for at least two years. This delay is due to the requirement for an environmental impact study,
The recent approval by Apple of a new emulator app called UTM SE has opened up a world of possibilities for iPhone and iPad users. This emulator allows devices to masquerade as PC hardware and run various desktop operating systems. Performance and Limitations One of the main drawbacks of UTM SE is its lack of
Apple, known for its lavish spending on Hollywood projects, is facing challenges in the streaming industry due to production losses. Senior vice president of services, Eddy Cue, is now urging studio chiefs to closely monitor project budgets to ensure the sustainability of Apple TV Plus. This move comes as a response to the company’s heavy
In today’s world, the boundaries between art and technology are becoming increasingly blurred. Artists are harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to create innovative and thought-provoking pieces that challenge our perceptions and push the boundaries of creativity. One such artist is Dries Depoorter, whose work delves into the realms of AI, surveillance, and privacy in
Microsoft has recently unveiled a new recovery tool aimed at assisting IT administrators in repairing Windows computers that have been affected by CrowdStrike’s problematic update. This update resulted in the crashing of approximately 8.5 million Windows devices on a Friday, causing chaos for countless users. The tool developed by Microsoft generates a bootable USB drive,
The Snoo, a high-end smart bassinet with a reputation for being expensive but effective, recently announced a new $19.99 monthly premium subscription that has left many owners fuming. This move has caused a wave of complaints on the Snoo subreddit, with users expressing their frustration at having previously free, essential features now locked behind a
Google recently announced the discontinuation of its popular URL shortening service, goo.gl. Those who have been using goo.gl links will have to find alternative solutions as these links will no longer be functional after August 25th, 2025. This decision was communicated in a blog post where Google stated that it was time to turn off
The recent Xbox Live outage has left gamers frustrated and unable to access their accounts or play online games. The outage, which started at 6:57 PM ET, affected Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and even Xbox 360 users. Players reported difficulties signing into their accounts, getting disconnected, and experiencing errors while trying to play online-connected
Recent studies conducted by BrightEdge have shown a decrease in the appearance of AI-generated search results on Google. The data collected by BrightEdge indicates that AI Overviews dropped from appearing in 11 percent of queries on June 1st to only 7 percent of queries on June 30th. This significant decrease raises concerns about the effectiveness