Technology

Key Takeaways: - Critical security updates for Windows 10 will end on October 14, 2025. - Microsoft to offer Extended Security Updates (ESUs) at a cost. - Pricing of ESUs will double each year: $61 for the first year, $122 for the second year, and $244 for the third year. - Charges are...

Key Takeaways: - Generative AI's popularity is growing among businesses, consumers, and professionals. - Generative AI operates by simulating human-like creativity. - The technology is shaping industries and various fields due to its capabilities. In recent times, the term 'Generative Artificial Intelligence' or 'Generative AI' has garnered considerable attention in the tech world....

Key Takeaways: • As part of the lunar mission, NASA celebrates the first US-made moon lander in over half a century that touched down on the Moon's south pole in February. • The –280°F lunar night temperatures can pose a lethal threat to sensitive spacecraft equipment, including the solar-powered lunar lander...

Key Takeaways: - Amazon discontinues the 'Just Walk Out' technology at their Go convenience stores. - New Go stores will not feature surveillance technology, and it will be removed from most existing stores. - The tech, which enabled customers to bypass traditional checkouts, didn't meet expectations. Amazon has decided to discard the AI-powered...

Key Takeaways: - Broadcom faced controversy over its changes to VMware after acquiring it. - Complaints regarding a substantial increase in license costs have been rampant since Broadcom stopped selling perpetual VMware licenses. - Broadcom executives defend the shift to the subscription-based model, claiming customers will end up saving money. - Industry groups...

Key Points: - Google's VPN via Google One has been reportedly causing Windows DNS issues since November. - The app changes Windows DNS settings to Google's DNS, challenging user privacy. - User expectations are not met by the app as it doesn't retain original DNS settings when VPN is off. - This glitch...

Key Takeaways: - The Dallas Cowboys need to address their lack of experience at running back following Tony Pollard's move to the Tennessee Titans. - With the NFL Draft approaching, the Cowboys are considering University of Texas running back Jonathan Brooks. - ESPN deems Brooks a potential perfect fit for the Cowboys...

Key Takeaways: - The US and UK have signed a landmark agreement on artificial intelligence (AI) safety. - This bilateral arrangement is the first of its kind in the world. - The deal aims to pool knowledge, information, and talent on AI safety from both countries. - The agreement signals an international push...

  Key Takeaways: - The Russian launch industry is struggling with its declining space dominance. - Reliability issues with Proton rocket and limited viability of Angara rocket add to the woes. - Competition from SpaceX and other global players like India and China has increased. - Russia has launched only five rockets this year,...

Key takeaways: - Google Podcasts will cease operations on April 2. - Existing users have until July to export active subscriptions. - The closure will make way for Google's fourth podcasting service, YouTube Podcasts. - Google had flagged shutdown notices on the Podcasts site and app. ##End of the Road for Google Podcasts The journey...

Key Takeaways: - StabilityAI, a highly rated AI start-up's future in jeopardy after sudden exit of its founder, Emad Mostaque - StabilityAI faced concerns over profitability ahead of Mostaque's resignation - The company, known for its AI model, Stable Diffusion, had secured a valuation of $1 billion in August 2022 Troubles for Promising...

Key Takeaways: - Microsoft has separated its Office and Teams apps worldwide. - New commercial customers can now buy Teams and other Microsoft 365 apps as standalone products. - This move could benefit rival apps like Slack and Zoom. - The split comes after an EU investigation triggered by Slack’s complaint about Microsoft’s...

Key Takeaways: - Apple brings innovative technology enabling a wide spectrum of PDF operations including editing, merging, splitting, and more. - Offering lifetime access, the PDF Expert Premium Plan enhances user experience considerably. - Users of PDF Expert can now do much more with their PDF files with seamless operations and user-friendly...

Key Takeaways: * A comprehensive guide to the best tech events in 2024 * Importance of attending tech conferences to stay updated with the latest trends * Benefits of bookmarking the guide for future reference Content: Staying up-to-date and competitive in a rapidly evolving tech landscape requires more than just casual browsing or reading....

Key Takeaways: - Redis, a widely used tool for data storing, switches its software licensing from open-source BSD to both Source Available License and Server Side Public License (SSPL). - The move is in response to large cloud service providers, primarily Amazon Web Services, profiting extensively from Redis without any licensed...

Key takeaways: - OpenAI announces Voice Engine, a cutting-edge text-to-speech AI model. - The technology can synthesize voices from a 15-second audio clip. - Although the original plan was to release a pilot program, ethical considerations have postponed the public release. The Next Evolution of Voice Synthesis Synthesizing voices has come forward in leaps...

Key Takeaways: - OpenAI recently held presentations with Paramount, Universal, and Warner Bros Discovery to showcase its video-generation technology, Sora. - Sora, a new generative AI model, can produce detailed videos from minimal written prompts. - OpenAI aims to dialogue with Hollywood to ensure Sora does not adversely affect the movie industry. OpenAI,...

Key Takeaways: - Advances in beauty tech are enhancing self-expression and uniqueness. - Emerging trends include smart mirrors, custom-blended cosmetics, and augmented reality applications. - Beauty tech is set to become a driving force in the market. The beauty industry's landscape is transforming owing to the increasing integration of technology. Over recent years,...

Key Takeaways: - Quantum computing requires error correction for practical application - Companies including Microsoft, Intel, Amazon, and IBM are exploring different technologies for this purpose - A logical qubit - a single unit made up of multiple hardware qubits - is needed for error correction - Current schemes require over a hundred...

Key Takeaways: - Venus Aerospace conducted its first powered drone flight, reaching Mach 0.9 - The vehicle flew using a hydrogen peroxide monopropellant engine - The company announced a long-duration test firing of a new propulsion system - The goal is to develop an aircraft capable of Mach 9 speed Venus Aerospace, the Houston-based...