Apple recently announced that its chief financial officer, Luca Maestri, will be stepping down from his role at the beginning of next year. Maestri will continue to work at Apple as the head of the corporate services team, overseeing information systems and technology, information security, and real estate and development. Financial Growth Under Maestri Since
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Pavel Durov, the co-founder of Telegram, has been a prominent figure in the tech world since he launched the platform in 2013. With a focus on privacy and freedom, Telegram quickly gained popularity, reaching 950 million users by 2022. Durov’s background in launching VKontakte (VK) and his experiences with the Russian security services shaped his
Recently, Meta announced that it had blocked a “small cluster” of WhatsApp accounts that were linked to an Iranian hacking group. These accounts were targeting officials associated with President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. The group responsible for this attack, known as APT42, has been previously described as an “Iranian state-sponsored cyber espionage
NASA’s recent announcement regarding the return of US astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore has shed light on the uncertainties associated with space travel. The decision to bring them back with the SpaceX Crew-9 mission after spending more than 80 days aboard the International Space Station (ISS) raises questions about the reliability of space missions.
Microsoft is preparing to host a crucial summit on Windows security at its Redmond, Washington headquarters. The event, called Windows Endpoint Security Ecosystem Summit, aims to gather Microsoft engineers and vendors like CrowdStrike to address Windows security improvements and third-party best practices that could prevent future incidents such as the recent CrowdStrike debacle. The summit
Snowflake, a data cloud analytics company, reported $869 million in revenue for its fiscal second quarter, surpassing Wall Street’s expectations of $851 million. The company’s product revenue stood at $829.3 million, representing a 30% year-over-year increase. However, there was a slight deceleration in growth compared to the previous quarter, when product revenue had increased by
Traditional Li batteries utilizing graphite as an anode material face significant challenges when operating in cold temperatures, particularly below freezing. Graphite’s storage capacity decreases, and the formation of dendrites on the anode surface during charging can pose safety risks, including thermal runaway and potential explosions. These drawbacks have paved the way for the development of
AMD’s recent announcement of the acquisition of server maker ZT Systems in a $4.9 billion cash-and-stock deal has caught the attention of the tech industry. This move is part of AMD’s strategic plan to enhance its artificial intelligence capabilities to compete with industry giant Nvidia. However, this acquisition is not without its challenges and potential
One of the most crucial applications of quantum simulation is the exploration of molecular vibronic spectra, which plays a significant role in understanding molecular properties in molecular design and analysis. Despite the importance of this field, traditional super-computers face significant challenges in efficiently solving this computationally difficult problem. Quantum computers and algorithms have emerged as
The issue of safety surrounding e-scooters has been a significant topic of debate, particularly in cities like Melbourne. Recently, the City Council voted to break contracts with operators of shared e-scooter schemes due to safety concerns. However, when looking at the bigger picture, it becomes apparent that knee-jerk reactions to safety issues may be overshadowing