Broadcom is on the cusp of finalizing its monumental $61 billion acquisition of VMware. This acquisition, following in the footsteps of the Dell/EMC ($67 billion) and Microsoft/Activision Blizzard ($68.7 billion) takeovers, holds profound implications for both companies and the IT industry at large. Broadcom’s journey toward this historic acquisition commenced in May 2022 when it...
Uber has partnered with Waymo to offer robotaxi rides via its app in Phoenix, ushering in a new era of driverless transportation. Autonomous Rides, No Human Driver For the first time, Uber users can request rides on Waymo’s robotaxis, marking a pivotal moment in autonomous transportation. This service rollout follows Uber’s decision to discontinue its...
Spotify is poised to revolutionize its royalty system, introducing a lower threshold for monetization and implementing stringent measures to combat cheating and noise content. Slated for implementation in Q1 2024, these changes signify a seismic shift in Spotify’s approach to compensating its musicians. The first and most radical change revolves around setting a minimum threshold...
Google has unveiled plans to assemble its Pixel series smartphones in India. Rick Osterloh, Google’s Senior Vice President of Devices and Services, announced that the company will manufacture the upcoming Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro devices in India. These locally produced devices are slated to hit the market next year, marking a pivotal step...
Meta is aggressively promoting Threads, its direct competitor to Twitter/X. Meta’s latest tactic involves cross-posting Threads content directly into users’ Facebook feeds, a move reminiscent of its previous strategies to boost its apps’ visibility. Reports indicate that Meta has been testing Threads promotions on Instagram since August. Unlike previous promotions, this one doesn’t appear to...
Netflix has raised subscription prices, leveraging a robust third quarter where the streaming giant added a staggering 9 million subscribers. While grappling with challenges posed by paid password sharing, Netflix’s aggressive expansion strategy seems to have paid off, with their shares witnessing a 12% boost post the price adjustment. For basic subscribers in the US,...
In a transformative year marked by an unprecedented surge in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, major tech giants, including Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, and NVIDIA, have collectively added a staggering $2.4 trillion to their market capitalization. This remarkable growth, averaging at 36% over the year, has been primarily attributed to the AI revolution reshaping the tech...
Google has unveiled its own AI-powered image generator, propelling the search engine giant into a new era of online exploration. This feature, currently exclusive to U.S. users aged 18 and above, marks a significant shift away from third-party image generators. To utilize this innovative tool, users can access Google Labs and Search Generative Experience (SGE)....
Apple’s much-anticipated iOS 17, launched on September 18, has encountered a lukewarm response from iPhone users. Despite the promise of exciting new features, a significant portion of the user base seems hesitant to make the leap, with concerns over bugs and performance issues taking center stage. According to data from Mixpanel, only 26.2% of eligible...
In the digital battleground of operating systems, Windows 10 continues to stand tall, reigning as the most popular choice for users globally. Despite the much-anticipated arrival of Windows 11 two years ago, the latest statistics paint a clear picture: Windows 10 boasts a commanding 71.64% of the global Windows-based OS market, while its successor trails...
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