Amazon is doubling the value of credits it offers to startups to use its cloud infrastructure, as it faces stiff competition from Microsoft in the artificial intelligence services sector. This move will allow startups that have recently secured a Series A round of funding to be eligible for $200,000 in credits through AWS’ Activate program,
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In recent months, a video advertisement for a new AI company called Bland AI took the internet by storm. The ad featured a person interacting with a remarkably human-sounding bot over the phone, sparking curiosity and concerns about the capabilities of AI technology. With the ability to mimic human intonations, pauses, and interruptions, Bland AI’s
Amazon’s cloud division is currently conducting an investigation into Perplexity AI for potential violations of Amazon Web Services rules. The issue at hand revolves around allegations that the AI search startup has been scraping websites, despite attempts made by these websites to prevent such actions. This investigation brings to light important questions regarding the ethical
The recent collaboration between Ooredoo and Nvidia has raised eyebrows due to the involvement of U.S. regulations and restrictions on chip exports to certain Middle Eastern countries. However, Ooredoo has reassured that the partnership is fully compliant with all U.S. regulations, allowing them to access the latest technology without any hindrance. The deal involves the
Amazon Prime Day, the annual sales event for Prime subscribers, is set to take place in mid-July. This two-day extravaganza will kick off at 12:01AM PT / 3:01AM ET on Tuesday, July 16th, and continue through Wednesday, July 17th. Just like in previous years, Prime Day 2024 will be exclusive to Amazon Prime members, offering
Tech giant Apple recently faced charges for breaking the European Union’s new digital markets rules, making it the first big tech company to be on the receiving end of such allegations. The European Commission accused Apple of preventing developers from communicating directly with their users and promoting offers, a practice referred to as anti-steering. According
WhatsApp users are in for a treat with the introduction of more interactive stickers that boast fluid motion, thanks to the support of the new Lottie framework. This exciting development was initially spotted in a beta version of the WhatsApp for Android app back in February. However, it is now being widely rolled out with
Streaming services have become a staple in many households, providing endless hours of entertainment at the touch of a button. However, the cost of these services seems to be steadily increasing. Peacock and Max are the latest platforms to implement price hikes across their ad-free plans, making it more expensive for consumers to access their
The recent ransomware attack on London hospitals by the Russian group Qilin has raised significant concerns regarding the safety and security of patient data. The attack, which took place on June 3rd, targeted NHS provider Synnovis, causing widespread disruption to operations and appointments. The attack impacted hospitals such as King’s College and Guy’s and St
SpaceX has recently announced the expansion of its Starlink internet service to cater to backpackers with the introduction of the Starlink Mini kit. This new compact DC-powered kit is about the size of a thick laptop and seamlessly integrates the Wi-Fi router right inside the dish. Despite its smaller size and lower power consumption than