Microsoft rethinks cloud commitments
Microsoft is phasing out an artificial intelligence (AI) computing partnership with Oracle Corp after choosing not to renew a 2023 agreement, Bloomberg has reported, citing people familiar with the matter. According to the report, Microsoft has steadily deactivated rented server capacity in recent months. The Oracle-hosted machines relied on older generations of Nvidia Corp. chips
China puts Nvidia chips on hold in HK
ABOUT 600,000 of Nvidia’s advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips are stored in Hong Kong awaiting shipment to mainland China as Beijing withholds approval for large-scale imports despite demand from technology firms. The size of the stockpile of H200 chips, which has not previously been reported, reflects Beijing’s reluctance to increase reliance on United States technology.
Amazon’s AI shopping agent moves into text messages
Amazon is rolling out a new feature to let customers shop by text message — sending requests to its Alexa for Shopping AI agent, which will search for products, compare options and place orders on their behalf. The idea is to make shopping work more like messaging a personal assistant. Amazon says the agent works
Coca-Cola Holdings files DRHP for IPO
Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings Ltd (HCCH), the Indian bottling arm of The Coca-Cola Company, has filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), setting the stage for its proposed initial public offering (IPO).The proposed IPO will be entirely an offer for sale (OFS), with promoter shareholder Hindustan Coca-Cola
Trump Signals Combative Next Two Years With Elevation of Stephen Miller
After a brutal election that gutted Republican power in Washington, President Trump has chosen one of his most loyal and divisive advisers as the new White House chief of staff, signaling a combative posture for the final two years of the Trump era. Stephen Miller, a fierce political operative who has been at Trump’s side
Motorola Signature 27 launches in global markets with $1,599 price tag
Motorola has launched its new-generation flagship phone, the Motorola Signature 27, in selected global markets with massive upgrades and a huge price tag. The smartphone comes with impressive specifications that include a Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor, a 7000mAh battery, an Extreme AMOLED Duo Tandem display with up to 12,000 nits of peak
GTA 6 Early Access Could be a Big Scam Like Cryptocurrency Traps
GTA 6 is finally releasing on November 19, 2026, for the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles. There are reports that some influencers and media houses have been asked to review the game before its final launch, but for others any kind of GTA 6 early access being available on the web is a big
Meta Muse AI Gets A Face-to-Face Voice Chat Feature With Hundreds of Voices
Meta has added real-time voice conversations to its Muse AI assistant, which will allow users to speak with the chatbot instead of typing messages. The new feature also brings animated avatars that respond with matching facial expressions and lip movements, along with hundreds of voice options. Called Muse Voice, the feature is now available to
Meta, Google and TikTok sue California over new law restricting social media features
Meta, Google and TikTok are suing California Attorney General Rob Bonta in separate lawsuits over a new state law aimed at limiting potentially addictive social media features for those under 16. The companies say the law infringes on the rights to privacy and freedom of expression, as well as on their capacity to tailor their
EU charges TikTok over harmful algorithmic
EU tech regulators charged social media platform TikTok on Friday with breaching the bloc’s online content rules due to the so-called “rabbit hole” effect of its recommender system, which attracts users’ attention to a constant stream of similar videos. TikTok’s Chinese owner ByteDance risks a fine next year of up to 6% of its global