A Tragic Loss: Siemens’ Top Executive and Family Among 6 Killed in US Helicopter Crash A tragic helicopter crash in the Hudson River on Thursday claimed the lives of a prominent figure in the tech industry, as well as five other individuals. The incident sent shockwaves through the community and beyond, highlighting the fragility of […]
Apple challenges UK government over encrypted iCloud access order
Apple Challenges UK Government Over Encrypted iCloud Access Order In a bold move that underscores the ongoing battle between tech giants and governments over user privacy, Apple has taken a stand against the UK government’s attempt to gain access to encrypted iCloud data. The tech behemoth’s decision to pursue legal action in response to the […]
Minister urges Indian start-ups to shift focus from ice cream to semiconductors
Minister Urges Indian Start-Ups to Shift Focus from Ice Cream to Semiconductors The Indian start-up scene has been abuzz with a heated debate sparked by Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal’s recent comments. Goyal has questioned the prevalent focus of Indian start-ups on consumer-centric sectors like food apps, urging a pivot towards deep-tech areas such as semiconductors. […]
DeepMind blocks staff from joining AI rivals
DeepMind Takes a Stand: Staff Paid Not to Work During Non-Compete Period In the ever-competitive landscape of artificial intelligence, companies are constantly striving to stay ahead of the curve. DeepMind, a leading AI research lab acquired by Google in 2014, has recently made headlines for its stringent policies regarding staff transitions to rival companies in […]
Google’s billion-dollar benchwarmers: AI experts paid to sit idle than defect to OpenAI
Google’s billion-dollar benchwarmers: AI experts paid to sit idle than defect to OpenAI With the AI race gathering steam, retaining top AI talent has become crucial for tech giants like Google. In a bid to prevent their AI experts from defecting to competitors such as OpenAI, Google has reportedly resorted to a rather unconventional strategy […]
TikTok deal stalled amid US-China trade tensions
TikTok Deal Stalled Amid US-China Trade Tensions The ongoing saga of TikTok’s potential spinoff of its US operations seems to have hit a significant roadblock. Talks that were in progress to separate the popular video-sharing app’s US arm from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, have come to a standstill. The reason behind this sudden halt? […]
Apple and Samsung brace for impact as US tariffs take effect
Apple and Samsung Face Pricing Pressure Amid US Tariff Implementation As the United States implements new tariffs, tech giants like Apple and Samsung are bracing for the impact on their bottom lines. With the possibility of increased import costs looming large, both companies may find themselves in a tough spot when it comes to pricing […]
Are digital taxes the new frontline in global trade warfare?
Are Digital Taxes the New Frontline in Global Trade Warfare? President Trump’s tariffs on imported goods have sparked heated debates on international trade policies, yet there is a growing concern that the focus on tangible goods might be overshadowing a crucial battleground: digital services. The digital services sector, predominantly controlled by US tech giants, has […]
OpenSNP to shut down, delete all DNA data amid growing surveillance concerns
OpenSNP to shut down, delete all DNA data amid growing surveillance concerns An open-source genetic database that thrived on community contributions will cease operations next month. OpenSNP, a platform that allowed individuals to publicly share their genetic information for research purposes, has announced its decision to shut down permanently. The move comes in response to […]