Author Archives: Techme101

Hackers Disable Windows Security With New Malware Attack

Unlike traditional attacks that rely on exploits, this succeeds through social engineering combined with abuse of Windows’ own security architecture. The post Hackers Disable Windows Security With New Malware Attack appeared first on TechRepublic.

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Comments Off on Hackers Disable Windows Security With New Malware Attack

Microsoft’s 8-Hour Outage Leaves Thousands Without Email

The incident left businesses across North America staring at error messages instead of their essential work tools. The post Microsoft’s 8-Hour Outage Leaves Thousands Without Email appeared first on TechRepublic.

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Comments Off on Microsoft’s 8-Hour Outage Leaves Thousands Without Email

This year could be ‘make or break’ for OpenAI as investors turn their eyes to profit

AI foundation model developers are still experimenting with business models, but investors will likely push for returns this year.

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Comments Off on This year could be ‘make or break’ for OpenAI as investors turn their eyes to profit

Xiaomi announces HK$2.5 billion buyback as competition and cost pressures weigh on stock

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi saw its shares pop in trading on Friday after it announced a stock buyback program worth up to HK$2.5 billion ($321 million). 

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Comments Off on Xiaomi announces HK$2.5 billion buyback as competition and cost pressures weigh on stock

Nvidia’s Huang to visit China as AI chip sales stall

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang plans to visit China ahead of the mid-February Lunar New Year, two people familiar with the matter told CNBC.

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Comments Off on Nvidia’s Huang to visit China as AI chip sales stall

TikTok closes deal to split US app from global business. Here’s what to know

The app was due to be banned in the US a year ago if its Chinese owner hadn’t sold its business in America.

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Comments Off on TikTok closes deal to split US app from global business. Here’s what to know

Former Sequoia partner’s new startup uses AI to negotiate your calendar for you

Blockit, an AI agent that communicates directly with other calendars, has raised $5 million in seed funding led by Sequoia.

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Comments Off on Former Sequoia partner’s new startup uses AI to negotiate your calendar for you

Cambodia-based real estate conglomerate allegedly linked to illegal gambling operations

The Cambodian-based real estate conglomerate Lixin Group has been allegedly linked with illegal gambling operations and online gambling scams, as detailed in a report by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP). Lixin have been found guilty of targeting … Continue reading

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Comments Off on Cambodia-based real estate conglomerate allegedly linked to illegal gambling operations

Nevada files motion for TRO and preliminary injunction against Polymarket

The battle against state gaming commissions and prediction markets wages on, as Nevada gaming regulators have filed a motion for a temporary restraining order (TRO) and preliminary injunction against Polymarket. In the filing, it states: “The BOARD seeks to restrain … Continue reading

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Comments Off on Nevada files motion for TRO and preliminary injunction against Polymarket

Santa Anita Park sues California Department of Justice over alleged warrantless seizure

Just days after California police officers removed new gambling machines from Santa Anita Park, the Los Angeles Turf Club (LATC), which operates the racecourse, has filed a writ of mandate against the California Department of Justice (DOJ). It was on … Continue reading

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Comments Off on Santa Anita Park sues California Department of Justice over alleged warrantless seizure