US officials have decelerated the approval of licenses for chipmakers such as Nvidia Corp. and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. for substantial AI accelerator exports to the Middle East, according to individuals acquainted with the situation, as officials undertake a national security evaluation of AI advancements in the region. The duration of the review remains uncertain, … Read more
The ensuing weeks in the personal computing realm promise a whirlwind of activity. From now until mid-June, a plethora of conferences and exhibitions, including Microsoft Build and the renowned Computex Taiwan, are set to take place. With all three PC CPU manufacturers scheduled to present, a deluge of product announcements is expected. However, Intel seeks … Read more
Nearly three years post the phenomenon of “Squid Game,” Netflix endeavors to satiate your dystopian thriller cravings with another Korean survival narrative. “The 8 Show,” now streaming, chronicles the journey of eight financially encumbered individuals, each teetering on the brink of self-destruction, who consent to partake in an enigmatic reality contest with the prospect of … Read more
In the wake of Microsoft’s recent Windows event, Asus has introduced the Vivobook S 15 (S5507), its premier Copilot Plus PC, powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X-series processors. According to Asus, the Arm-based chipset is poised to not only enhance existing Vivobook functionalities but also accelerate new AI-driven applications and workloads with a formidable 45 TOPS … Read more
Navigating the rapidly evolving AI landscape is a formidable task. Until AI can manage this itself, here’s a concise roundup of recent developments in machine learning, alongside notable research and experiments not covered independently. By the way, TechCrunch is set to launch an AI newsletter soon. Stay tuned. Meanwhile, we’re increasing the frequency of our … Read more
Apple aficionados wielding older iterations of the iPhone may be entitled to a financial reprieve, courtesy of a substantial $35 million settlement. The technological behemoth acquiesced to this arrangement subsequent to a class action litigation which illuminated latent deficiencies in certain iPhone variants. This resolution encompasses restitution for proprietors of the iPhone 7 and 7 … Read more
This quantum internet holds the potential to dispatch impervious information globally, founded on the principles of quantum mechanics. Its emergence marks a pivotal stride in the evolution of telecommunications. While hurdles persist, recent achievements, such as a groundbreaking endeavor by Harvard University researchers, signify progress. The Harvard team achieved a remarkable feat by showcasing the … Read more
Speculation suggests that the Vision Pro is on the verge of being distributed beyond the confines of the United States. Three months after its initial launch in America, Bloomberg disclosed that Apple’s VR headset might reach various global markets as early as the forthcoming month, coinciding with the company’s Worldwide Developers Conference. The quantity of … Read more
Within this chronicle, a particular incident in Manipur, India, casts a shadow of profound dismay. Lasting an astonishing 212 days, the edict from the state’s governance, mandating the cessation of broadband and mobile connectivity through 44 successive decrees, enveloped a populace of 3.2 million in a cloak of digital darkness. This suspension of cyber access … Read more
Current speculation suggests Apple’s intent to amplify the display dimensions of both the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max to 6.3 inches and 6.9 inches, correspondingly. While previously glimpsed non-functional models of the forthcoming iPhones provided some insight, these images juxtaposing a dummy unit with an iPhone 15 Pro Max allow for a … Read more