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Presenting The First Forrester Report On AI Foundation Models For APAC

Forrester IT

Foundation models are the basis of the generative AI (genAI) revolution. Acquiring foundation models from external providers will soon become the norm. Here is an APAC-focused view of AI foundation models.

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Zero regrets: Firefox power user kept 7,500 tabs open for two years

TechSpot

Hazel, who prefers not to share her last name, is what you'd call a hardcore Firefox fan and self-proclaimed "tab hoarder." She recently posted a screenshot showing a mind-boggling 7,470 tabs open simultaneously in the Mozilla browser. Turns out, Firefox had some trouble restoring the gargantuan tab load initially, but.

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Riding bikes and making birdies: We played golf with an electric 3-wheeler built by a Seattle startup

GeekWire

Fairway Bikes’ electric bike features a detachable battery with a 20-mile range and golf-related accessories. (GeekWire Photos / Taylor Soper) There are a few ways to get around a golf course. You can walk; you can use a pull cart; or you can drive a 2-passenger motorized cart. Now a new Seattle startup is throwing another option into the mix and onto the links.

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All vehicles will be required to have enhanced automated emergency braking by 2029

TechSpot

The NHTSA, a branch of the US Department of Transportation, issued a final rule late last month mandating automatic emergency braking (AEB), including pedestrian AEB, as standard on all passenger cars, SUVs, and light trucks by September 2029.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Gates Foundation joins Novo Nordisk, Wellcome on $300M global health effort

GeekWire

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is committing $100 million to a new joint partnership that will support innovation and research that address global health challenges. The three-year initiative will focus on solutions geared to people in low and middle-income countries, and includes three areas: climate/sustainability, infectious diseases, and “interactions,” or the interplay between nutrition, immunity, diseases, and developmental outcomes.

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Ferrodiode memory tested in 600 degree Celsius environment for 60 hours

TechSpot

The team said it took months of research to find what they described as the Goldilocks thickness for the metal / insulator / metal structures. The AlScN's crystal structure is not just heat resistant, but also generally quite durable.

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Protecting Your eBook: Strategies Against Digital Piracy

Kitaboo

When it comes to the protection of your eBook files, it’s essential to employ a multi-layered approach to deter piracy and safeguard your digital content. To begin with, you need to assess the vulnerabilities of your eBook files and identify potential points of exploitation by pirates. Conducting a thorough analysis will help you tailor your protection strategies to address specific risks effectively.

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DOJ alleges Google destroyed hundreds of thousands of chats as antitrust case winds down

TechSpot

The DOJ alleges that Google instituted a policy encouraging employees to disable chat history and delete logs of discussions around sensitive business practices, such as revenue-sharing agreements and mobile app distribution deals. According to government lawyers, these conversations may have revealed Google's intent to illegally exclude rivals and maintain its.

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Revolutionize Your Workforce with Cutting-Edge Training Apps

Kitaboo

As the mobile learning market surged to $68.36 billion in 2023 , it’s clear that innovation is driving the demand for continual learning. Your corporation’s success hinges on a skilled, up-to-date team. With corporate training apps, you can not only meet this demand head-on but also stay ahead of the curve. These apps offer flexibility, speed, and efficiency, making learning accessible anytime, anywhere.

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For Microsoft, it's now security first and everything else second – just ask Satya

TechSpot

According to an internal memo obtained by The Verge, security is now Microsoft's "top priority" above all else. Nadella makes it crystal clear to employees that if they ever face a tradeoff between security and another objective, the answer is simple: prioritize security, no questions asked.

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2024 Salary Guide

Procom’s 2024 Salary Guide provides critical insights into the latest hiring trends, in-demand IT roles, and competitive pay rates across Canada and the U.S. It highlights key market dynamics such as the growing demand for remote work, skills-based hiring, and flexible staffing solutions. With detailed pay rate data for top IT positions like Cybersecurity Consultants, Cloud Engineers, and Salesforce Developers, this guide is an essential resource for companies looking to stay competitive in toda

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Week in Review: Most popular stories on GeekWire for the week of April 28, 2024

GeekWire

Get caught up on the latest technology and startup news from the past week. Here are the most popular stories on GeekWire for the week of April 28, 2024. Sign up to receive these updates every Sunday in your inbox by subscribing to our GeekWire Weekly email newsletter. Most popular stories on GeekWire Prudential to shut down Assurance, the insurance tech startup it acquired for $2.35B in 2019 Insurance giant Prudential is shutting down Assurance IQ, five years after spending $2.35 billion to acq

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Google cracks down on nude deepfakes, no more ads for AI porn generators

TechSpot

While Google has had a ban in place against explicit ads for years, this marks the first time the company is banning advertising that promote deepfake porn creation services. Previously, the policy was less specific, covering ads promoting "text, image, audio, or video of graphic sexual acts intended to arouse.

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