Monthly Archives: August 2024

Microsoft Confirms Global Azure Outage Caused by DDoS Attack

Redmond has confirmed the eight-hour Azure outage on July 30 was triggered by a distributed denial-of-service attack, but an “error in the implementation of [their] defenses” exacerbated it.

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Microsoft now lists OpenAI as a competitor in AI and search

Microsoft has a long and tangled history with OpenAI, having invested a reported $13 billion in the ChatGPT maker as part of a long term partnership. As part of the deal, Microsoft runs OpenAI’s models across its enterprise and consumer … Continue reading

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Sequoia-backed Knowde raises Series C at a valuation cut

The San Jose-based startup raised $60 million in a round that values it lower than the $500 million valuation it garnered in its most recent round, according to multiple sources. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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To Lead in AI, the US Needs a Silicon Revolution

US Commerce Department undersecretary Laurie E. Locascio says America needs to invent new chip manufacturing techniques.

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Apple set to report fiscal third-quarter earnings after the bell

This year, the “main event” won’t be Apple’s earnings, it’s what Apple says about the September quarter.

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Amazon to report quarterly earnings after the close

Analysts expect Amazon to show revenue growth of 10.5% in its second-quarter earnings report.

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British tech tycoon: I only got justice because I’m rich

Mike Lynch was acquitted in the US after an expensive legal process he fears others could not afford.

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Top 6 Cloud Computing Certifications Worth Taking

Check out the top cloud computing certifications, which include offerings that focus on AWS and Microsoft Azure.

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Self-driving truck startup Aurora Innovation to sell up to $420M in shares ahead of commercial launch

Self-driving technology company Aurora Innovation is looking to raise hundreds of millions in additional capital as it races towards a driverless commercial launch by the end of 2024.  Aurora, which went public in 2021 through a special purpose acquisition merger, … Continue reading

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Twitter disappears from Mac App Store

X (formerly Twitter) can no longer be accessed in the Mac App Store, suggesting that it has been officially delisted.  Searches for both “Twitter” and “X” on Apple’s platform no longer surface the app. The URL no longer works, either. … Continue reading

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