Month: May 2025
Quantum Computing Race
Quantum computing holds the promise of carrying out calculations that would take today’s systems millions of years, and could unlock discoveries in medicine, chemistry and many other fields. Alphabet’s Google, Microsoft, Cisco and Amazon have all announced quantum computing chips in recent months, and Nvidia plans to open its own quantum computing lab. Startups such
Apple iOS 18.5 major Upgrade
iOS 18.5 comes with five notable enhancements. One of them is the new Pride Harmony wallpaper available for iPhones and iPads, which is part of Apple’s 2025 Pride Collection to mark LGBTQ+ Pride Month in June, which also includes new watch faces and an exclusive Apple Watch band.For parents, Apple has also added an important
Compliance Certifications In Tech Excellence
Compliance certifications provide a roadmap for organizations to follow to enhance their overall security posture and demonstrate their dedication to protecting sensitive information. Compliance certifications such as ISO standards or SOC 2 Type 2 certification are often viewed as distant concerns luxuries for later stages of growth. However, at some point in the maturity of
Apple’s India imports to the U.S. doubled
Apple is known to be gradually spreading its iPhone production from a China-centric operation into India. However, the threat of tariff increases by the United States, and their implementation in April, has forced some sourcing changes.With Apple aiming to distribute its production to soften the blow of major global events that could impact the supply
OpenAI’s IPO aspirations
Microsoft and OpenAI are renegotiating their multibillion-dollar partnership deal to better align with each company’s evolving goals in the artificial intelligence race.The talks center on a critical balancing act. OpenAI wants to set the stage for a potential IPO by restructuring into a more traditional for-profit entity. Microsoft aims to secure long-term access to OpenAI’s
iPhone 17 Air vs Galaxy S25 Edge
Apple and Samsung are gearing up to redefine smartphone design with two of the slimmest flagships ever built. Samsung has confirmed a May 13 launch for its Galaxy S25 Edge, while Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 Air in September.The competition for the slimmest flagship smartphone is intensifying. While official specs remain under
YouTube Shorts taking on Tiktok
With TikTok’s future in limbo in the U.S.—a much-delayed ban is set to take effect on June 19—Shorts is hoping that TikTok’s audience of almost 2 billion people will see it as a compelling alternative. YouTube is already the second-most visited site in the world, and the platform has spent years building a strong creator
SpaceX cleared for Starship Launch
Starship and other rocket launches have noticeably affected the areas surrounding their operations. A December 2024 study in the scientific journal Nature explored how rocket launches threaten global biodiversity conservation, finding that more than 62 percent of operating sites are located within or near protected areas. In Texas, SpaceX’s launch pad site is near Boca
Google to Settle $1.4 billions Texas lawsuit for Data privacy violations
Google has agreed to pay the state of Texas $1.375 billion to settle two lawsuits accusing the company of violating its residents’ data privacy rights. When the Attorney General filed the lawsuit, Google told Engadget that Paxton mischaracterized its products. One of Paxton’s complaints, for instance, was that Google used features in Photos and Assistant
Rise in AMD stocks
AMD has recently become the leader in the data center CPU space. While GPUs provide the power, CPUs are the brains behind the operations. The market is not nearly as big as the one for GPUs in the data center space, but it’s still an important and growing market. In the quarter, several cloud computing