Nvidia’s collaboration with Apollo, BlackRock, Blackstone, Brookfield, Goldman Sachs, and KKR to secure $500 billion in financing for compute is making waves in the business world. This strategic financial move has the potential to disrupt the market and reshape the landscape of the compute industry.
Apple’s recent overhaul of its EU App Store fees includes a shift to a 5% commission for apps distributed outside the App Store and more lenient rules for developers to operate alternative app marketplaces. This move is set to have a significant impact on the app development industry, potentially leading to a more competitive and diverse ecosystem for users.
Amazon announces plans to expand its Prime Air drone delivery service to ‘nearly 500 cities and towns in the United States’ by the end of the year, marking a sixfold increase in coverage. New locations include Chicago, Syracuse, Cleveland, Atlanta, and Boise.
Following concerns over the use of Robin Williams’ AI likeness, his children have stepped in to manage his Instagram account. The move reflects a growing trend in addressing ethical issues surrounding the use of AI technology in the entertainment industry.
Fairphone’s latest model, the Fairphone 6+, is now available in the US market for $649, providing consumers with a sustainable and repairable phone option. The device will be sold on Amazon, giving users the opportunity to make eco-friendly choices when it comes to their tech purchases.
Firefox’s new Smart Window AI browsing mode now includes AI chats that can pull information from the web and display source links, thanks to a partnership with Exa. The feature also offers automatic tab group suggestions and visual previews of previously visited pages in browsing history searches.
ABC, backed by parent company Disney, has filed a lawsuit against the FCC, claiming the agency engaged in a retaliatory campaign against the network for its broadcast content. The legal action highlights the growing tensions between media companies and regulatory bodies, with potential implications for the broadcasting industry.
Cybersecurity investigators have noted a significant increase in the number of Apple users receiving spyware threat notifications, suggesting a concerning trend in cyber attacks targeting the tech giant’s ecosystem.
Meta recently ran ads for an app promising to create deepfake nude images of female politicians, leading to its removal from the App Store after Apple’s intervention. The controversial ad featured a pornographic video closely resembling a prominent US politician, raising concerns about the misuse of technology for harmful purposes.
Germany’s Federal Cartel Office orders Apple to adjust data collection consent prompts that favored its own apps, impacting the $10 billion loss social media apps faced with iOS 14.5 launch. Cross-app tracking now largely opt in, leveling the playing field for third-party apps.
